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Teacher Spotlight: Meet Ms. Bri
Some teachers take months to find their footing in a new place. Ms. Bri was not one of them. She recently moved to the area

Baked with Love: Our Children Made Muffins for Mom
There is something about making something for someone you love that changes the whole experience. Last week, our children baked muffins, and they were not

Why We Host a Mother’s Day Tea Party Every Year
Every May, we do something simple: we put out the tea, set out the pastries, and invite our moms to stop in. It sounds small.

The People Behind the Magic: Celebrating Our Teachers During Appreciation Week
They arrive before most families have had their morning coffee. They know your child’s favorite color, their fears, and the games that make them laugh.

Our Playground Is Getting a Transformation: Here Is What We Are Building
At Rise Above Early Learning Center, we believe the outdoors is a classroom. Not a break from learning. Not a reward after the real work

Little Hands, Big Smiles: Our Pizza-Making Cooking Class
There is something magical about watching a child realize they made their own food. On Tuesday, April 14th, our children got to do just that.

Teacher Spotlight: Getting to Know Ms. Makelle
There are teachers who show up and do their job. And then there are teachers like Ms. Makelle, who show up and become part of

I Am a Scientist: How Every Classroom at Rise Above Explored the World Through Science
When we say children are capable, we mean it. This month, every classroom at Rise Above is proving it in the most wonderful way: by

Shamrocks, Rainbows, and the Spirit of Celebration: Why Spirit Week Matters for Young Children
Every so often, we like to shake things up at Rise Above. Not because our regular days are not meaningful, but because children thrive when

I Am a Gardener: The Questions Our Kids Are Growing This Month
March has arrived, and with it a brand-new project at Rise Above: I Am a Gardener. When most of us think of a garden, we

Celebrating Friendship and Kindness on Valentine’s Day
What to Expect at Our Classroom Valentine’s Day Parties At Rise Above Early Learning Center, Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate friendship and connection. On Thursday,

National Hot Chocolate Day
Our children at Rise Above Early Learning Center celebrated National Hot Chocolate Day in the sweetest way by learning how to make their own hot