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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

What to Expect at the Rise Above Art Show
Our annual Art Show is a joyful reflection of the creativity that fills our classrooms every day. On February 5, families can visit during pickup

What to Expect at Movie Night
Movie Night at Rise Above is designed to support both children and families. While children enjoy a relaxed evening with peers, families can take time

I Am an Artist at Rise Above
This month, children at Rise Above are exploring the question of what it means to be an artist through our I Am an Artist project.

Holiday Cards for Our Community
This season, our Preschool and Pre K children at Rise Above created holiday cards for residents at a local nursing home. This activity invited the

Coming Together for Our Christmas Program
On December 18, Rise Above will host our Christmas Program for current and alumni families. Our Preschool and Pre K children have been practicing Christmas

Supporting a Foster Family This Holiday Season
This month, our center is supporting a foster family with five children through the Adopt a Foster Family Holiday Giving Program. Two of the older

Celebrating Around the World
On December 10, Rise Above families are invited to gather for Celebrating Around the World, a center wide experience that highlights the many cultures represented

Gingerbread Decorating Contest
The Gingerbread Decorating Contest invites our families and teachers to create a gingerbread house filled with color, texture, and imagination. Families and teaching teams may