When Someone Dips from Your Bucket: How to Stay Kind and Strong
It’s easy to be kind when others are kind to us. However, what happens when someone says something mean or leaves us out? In this week’s blog post, we’re helping…
Filling My Own Bucket: Helping Kids Care for Their Hearts
Being a bucket filler starts with knowing how to care for your own heart. Kids who learn how to fill their own emotional buckets feel calmer, more confident, and more ready to…
Bucket Filler Kindness for Kids: How to Take It Everywhere This Summer
What does “bucket filler kindness for kids” really mean? It’s about helping children notice small moments when they can offer kindness—smiling at someone, saying hello, or inviting others to join…
Rainy Day? No Problem! Creative Indoor Ideas for Summer Fun with Kids
Rainy summer days don’t have to be screen-heavy or dull. With a few fresh ideas and a playful spirit, you can turn those gray skies into an opportunity for fun, connection, and creativity.
Honoring Milestones: 3K Moving Up & 4K Graduation
To our amazing 3K students—what a joy it’s been to watch you take your first steps into school life. You’ve learned to be part of a classroom community, to share,…
Director of the Month – Alessandra Long
Hi, my name is Alessandra Long, and I am the Education Director at our 164th location in Jamaica, Queens. I have worked in Early Childhood for over 30 years. I…
Strengthening Family Partnerships
We are proud to share that our Enrollment Specialist recently participated in a professional development series designed to enhance family engagement and enrollment support. This training covered updated best practices,…
Celebrating Father’s Day
This June, we honor all the dads, grandpas, and father figures who make a big impact in our students’ lives. Your love, support, and guidance help our students grow and…
Our Value: Bucket Filling
This month, we are focusing on the value of Bucket Filling—a simple but powerful way to teach children about kindness, empathy, and making others feel appreciated. The idea is that…
Tasty Treats: Chocolate Oat Balls
Looking for a fun snack that’s easy to make, kid-approved, and totally delicious? These Chocolate Oat Balls are a no-bake treat that comes together in minutes, with simple ingredients you…