School starts!

What a great first week we've had! It was busy and fun! Thanks to all the parents that cleaned and made our classrooms sparkle! Parent orientation went smoothly! And the Welcome Back to School picnic was so much fun!

The children are getting to know each other and their teachers. We're having fun playing while we learn. So many fun things to do in each classroom!

A little bit about our teachers!

Anna Cech, Director-4/5's Teacher

I joined the staff of Co-Op in September 2003 as the Four/Fives class teacher. In December 2004 I assumed the role of Director and continue to teach the Fours and Fives class. Previously to joining Co-Op, I owned and operated a family childcare business in my home for 13 years. I believe that preschool should provide an educational, safe, loving, and fun environment for children. The main focus of the classroom should be on social and emotional development with individualized academic instruction so that all children grow and learn at their own pace.


Brenda Carter, 2's and 3's Teacher

I graduated from Eastern Illinois University and Majored in Family Services with emphasis on Early Childhood. I began at Co-op in the fall of 2004. After working in the full time child care centers I decided to work part time so I could spend time with my own children also. I have worked in the child care field for 26years and have taught a variety of ages. Cooperative Nursery School is a great place for children and families who like to be involved with their children's education. In my classrooms I provide a safe, interesting learning environment for children and their families.

Welcome to August!

We're gearing up for a great year! The first day of school is Tuesday September 7 at 9 a.m. We still have a few openings in each classroom, so call today for a site visit! The new Board has some exciting ideas and look for a few subtle changes coming to Coop in the future! This is a great time to become involved in your child's education!

Children, Parents, and Teachers working together!

The Cooperative Nursery School still has a few openings in each classroom for the 2010-2011 school year. If you want a truly unique and wonderful learning environment for your child, then Co-Op is perfect for you!

For more information or to schedule a site visit:

Visit our website: www.coopnursery.org
Contact us: coopnursery@ aol.com or 217-384-1128

Happy 4th of July!

I hope everyone had a safe and fun 4th of July! We are currently on summer break. Lots of things to do, time to relax and have some fun!

We're looking forward to a great 2010-2011 school year!

School's out for summer!

What a great year we've had! School is officially over! We had a wonderful end of year picnic at a local indoor playground and a very touching promotion ceremony! The children sang two songs, one with spanish words and the other one they wrote some of the lyrics! The children were each given a certificate and the graduating 5 year olds were given a certificate and photo album while wearing some very cute graduation hats that they made that morning! It was a great day!

Literacy

The 4's class had a local children's author visit today for an enrichment activity. It was wonderful and the children were such good listeners. After she was done she asked if anyone had questions. There were some questions. But what was really great was when one of the students asked if she could read her the story she wrote in her journal. And, of course, the answer was yes! And what made it even better was the author read her story! She was so proud, as was I! The children's journals are available to them everyday in my classroom. Some draw pictures, some write stories, whatever they feel like doing!

A second girl decided to tell the author her story!