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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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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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Country of the Month Intercultural Celebrations
Country of the Month: Puerto Rico!
Latin America has riches and wonders that are yet to be discovered by tourists. That is the case in every country, including Puerto Rico! Boricuas, as the locals refer to themselves, get to live in a world where the bright sun and blue skies warm their skin and souls. Where wholesome delicacies replenish their energy…
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What is Edutainment?
You may have heard of edutainment and wonder how education and entertainment coexist. What is edutainment, and how does it work? Why is it important for the classroom? Exploring edutainment and everything it offers will help you understand its benefits and how to integrate it into your classroom or home learning. Edutainment Overview Edutainment began…
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Intercultural Celebrations
How Do You Celebrate Día de Los Reyes?
We have some bad news… the holidays are sadly over. But want to hear the good news? The holiday spirit is well alive, as we need to celebrate Día de Los Reyes! Día de Los Reyes is a joyous holiday that requires little preparation. This is one of Mexico’s most beloved holidays as it brings…
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Celebrations Innovation
What is La Casita Book?
It is hard to believe, but this year we are celebrating La Casita’s fifth anniversary! This book came to life as a way to promote and encourage diversity since there is a lack of representation in the children’s book industry. Thus, the creation of this book. What is La Casita? La Casita is a Casa…
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