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Country of the Month
Country of the Month: Peru!
Peru is one of those countries where your “Must-see” list will just keep growing. Talking to people who have been to Peru or browsing their website, you uncover something new and intriguing with every click or question. It is just a wonderful country where no trip seems long enough. What makes it so unique? They…
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Innovation
The Importance of Early Childhood Education
The term “Early Childhood Education” is often a misunderstood concept. This term refers to the education a child receives from the time they are born, to when they enter kindergarten. It is a vital and critical point in a child’s life due to heightened brain activity and fast development. Early childhood education programs understand the…
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Celebrations Intercultural Celebrations
How to Celebrate Holi with your Child at Home!
Holi is one of our favorite holidays here at Casa! New teachers and students might prepare by wearing white clothing and waterproof shoes, but you truly don’t know what you’re getting yourself into until the first tiny fist, full of colored powder, starts to wind up and everyone follows. Quick flashes of color rush by,…
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New Spanish immersion child care center to open in Rochester soon
A new Spanish immersion early learning center will soon open its doors in northwest Rochester and start caring for infants up to preschool age children. Casa de Corazón, which has five centers in the Twin Cities and two Wisconsin locations, has been busy for the past several months building a new Rochester location at 970…
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Franchise Opportunity Interview
Meet Iris! Shorewood’s Center Director
At Casa Shorewood, we are happy to have such amazing Center Directors be part of our team. Get to know Iris this week! Iris began her career at Casa as a substitute teacher in July 2020. She quickly became a Lead Teacher and positively contributed to this center and her classrooms. After grasping what makes…
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Country of the Month Diversity & Inclusion
Country of the Month: El Salvador!
If you talk to one of our staff from El Salvador and ask them what their country is like, each and every single time, their face will light up. Upon mention of their county’s name, they will smile, and you will see the flurry of memories rushing through their head. El Salvador is the smallest…
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Preschool Activities Tips Toddler Activities
Teaching Toddlers About Healthy Relationships
We all have different hopes for our children. We might hope that they grow up to be a leader, an athlete, or an adventurer. But across the board, it is safe to say that parents hope their children grow up to be happy. That they grow up to be kind individuals surrounded by positive people…
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Innovation Tips
The Importance of Teacher Development
Education is a never-ending process, even for teachers. Professional development is not only beneficial for educators as they are able to further develop their skills, but children also benefit from the latest methods being used. At Casa, one of our core values is Perpetual Growth, meaning we strive to constantly learn because it helps us…
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Celebrations Tips
5 Ways to Encourage Thankfulness in Children
What are you most thankful for? Unfortunately, things do not always go our way, and it can be easy to hyper-focus on the negatives. Feeling thankful is a good practice, and studies have shown that it can boost your immunity, improve your mood, and help you sleep better! Being thankful and expressing gratitude are abstract…
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