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Our Children Are Going Places: Inside the I Am a traveler Project
At Rise Above, learning has no walls, and this month, our children are proving it. The June project, I Am a traveler, is taking the

Ms. Maria Brings a World of Warmth to Our Preschool Room
There is something special about a teacher who arrives with both experience and genuine eagerness. Ms. Maria joined the Rise Above preschool room recently, and

Our Favorite Summer Tradition Is Back: Splash Days Return This June
Summer at Rise Above means one thing: Splash Days are back. Starting Thursday, June 4, our children will head outside every Thursday for water play

Kindergarten Is Ready for Them: A Letter to Our Pre-K Graduates
They came to us small and wondering. And now, they are ready. Our Pre-K graduates have spent this year learning to ask questions, work through

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