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The Annual Spring Potluck |
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Come enjoy the day at the park with your children and other UCP Families. When: Saturday, June 17th Time: 11AM - 1PM Where: Pioneer Park, Mission Hills (1521 Washington Pl, 92103) |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 24 June 2009 )
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New Brochure Now Available. |
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Click here to download our new brochure. Adobe Reader is required. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 24 June 2009 )
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"Free, imaginative play is crucial for normal social, emotional, and cognitive development. It makes us better adjusted, smarter, and less stressed." This bold statement comes not from the latest issue of Young Children, or a keynoter at the annual meeting of the Chicago Metro AEYC, but from the Scientific American MIND magazine (February 2009). The article, "The Serious Need for Play" by Melinda Wenner, provides a strong, research-based case for the value of play in the lives of children. Every early childhood program should hand out copies of the article to parents, politicians, and funders. Here are some points Wenner makes... |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 05 March 2009 )
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Slowing Things Down for Young Children |
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By Patty E. At least 15 years ago, David Elkind, a renowned professor at Tufts University wrote a book titled, The Hurried Child. It caused quite a stir for both parents as well as educators. Much of what he was saying was and is true. A criticism was that he used scare tactics. |
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All the Groovy Kids Say: THANK YOU!!! A big "THANK YOU" to the auction committee for another wonderful event!! And for everyone who bid/won/bought something at the Auction, we thank you for your continued support of the Unitarian Cooperative Preschool. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 02 March 2009 )
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