Scary Stuff
Imaginary play is a chance for children to be IN CONTROL of scary situations. Emory Luce Baldwin talks about how children gain mastery in many different domains through their play. Children choose roles and situations that may worry adults, but are crucial in the language of play and learning
"First" Books for Story Time
There is joy in sharing that first book on the first day of school with a new group of children. A teacher shares how she chooses first books and what makes those so special.
Summer to Fall, Home to School, and Back Again (Transitions)
This is the time of year for many transitions. The speed of life shifts from summer’s easy rhythms into fall’s busier routines. The flexibility of summer time becomes constrained by the schedule of the school year. Emory Luce Baldwin shares ideas for helping your child and yourself transition smoothly
Is it a big problem or a little problem?
Looking back in order to look forward. Upon receiving her daughter's diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes, a teacher looks in her "bag of tricks" to help put things in perspective.
Director's Letter, Summer 2010
The Cooperative School's Director reflects on developmental learning practices, dreaming "big" and being comfortable with making mistakes, and why vacuum cleaners are so important in early childhood settings.