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 children to practice kindness and steady creativity as they worked with purpose and thoughtfulness. The children chose colors, shapes, and simple messages that felt meaningful to them. As they created […]
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 songs that introduce them to rhythm, expression, and the shared joy of performing. Families can expect a simple and meaningful evening centered on music and connection. Children are encouraged to […]
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 children spent their early years at Rise Above Early Learning Center, and three of the younger children remain part of our center. We are honored to support them during this […]
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 in our community. This evening event invites children and their families to explore decorated classrooms, each centered on a culture through visual displays and traditions. Families may donate food from […]
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 use any materials they choose to bring their ideas to life. Finished houses should be brought to the center by December 18 so they can be displayed for the children. […]
I Am Celebrating Project
Throughout December, the children at Rise Above will take part in the I Am Celebrating Project. This month long experience invites them to explore the many ways people celebrate across cultures. The project gives children steady chances to learn about themselves, their families, and the traditions that shape their lives. The work will center on […]
Our Free Little Library Project
Throughout November, our center worked on building a Free Little Library that supports reading and connection for our families and the wider community. Families shared donations that helped us purchase a collection of books, and we appreciate the generosity that supported this project. During the month, families also took part in a silent auction that […]
Cooking Together
Our Pre K children at Rise Above Early Learning Center spent the day cooking with Ms. Patty during a hands-on class that brought steady focus and warm energy into the classroom. They worked with real ingredients and tools as they prepared pumpkin bread and mashed potatoes. The children measured, poured, stirred, and watched each ingredient […]
How Our Children Explored Thankfulness
Throughout November, our children explored thankfulness through steady reflection and simple moments of connection. They shared ideas, created meaningful work, and added their voices to a project that grew across the month. In the Pre K room, the children built a Thankful Tree and a Thankful Jar. Each day, they added notes about people, experiences, […]
A Grateful Spotlight on Ms. Patty
At Rise Above Early Learning Center, we believe that every member of our team plays a special part in making our community strong. This month, we’re proud to shine the spotlight on Ms. Patty, whose kindness, versatility, and dedication touch every corner of our center. Ms. Patty truly wears many hats. She begins each morning […]
I Am Cooking: Hands-On Learning in the Kitchen
At Rise Above Early Learning Center, we believe that children learn best by doing. During this month’s cooking class, our young chefs took part in a delicious project that tied directly into our “I Am…” learning series. This time, the focus was on “I Am a Farmer.” The children gathered around the table, eager to […]
I Am a Farmer: Growing Curiosity and Connection Through Hands-On Learning
Throughout October, our classrooms at Rise Above Early Learning Center explored the I Am a Farmer project, a hands-on experience that grew from the children’s curiosity about how food is made and where it comes from. Our two-year-old class learned about bees and honey, discovering how bees help plants grow. They observed pictures of bee […]