Why We Choose to Invest in Teacher Mentorship and Extensive Training and Support for Our Staff
“A chain is no stronger than its weakest link.” -Thomas Reid We value ongoing education and training for our teachers, and make a point...
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- Oct 28, 2020
- 1 min
Routines and Learning During a Pandemic
At Fort Mill Cooperative Preschool, we continue to keep routines as normal as possible during this time. Children thrive on consistency...
- Oct 2, 2020
- 2 min
Early Childhood Provocations Versus Preschool Themes
Children learn best when they can explore materials in any direction their imaginations may take them. This is why using open ended...
- Sep 3, 2020
- 2 min
Using Early Learning Standards Alongside Everyday Learning
Our teachers teach children based on their interests at the time. By allowing the children to choose what they want to learn, it empowers...
- Aug 5, 2020
- 3 min
The Perks of Outdoor Play and Learning in Childhood
Most kids today don’t spend large portions of their day catching bugs and making mud pies. In a nation moving towards an...
- Apr 1, 2020
- 2 min
Conversations…Ready, Set, GO
Language development is crucial during early childhood. According to the Mayo clinic typically-developing children are able to express 50...
- Apr 1, 2020
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Why are we doing THIS?
Have you ever been working on something with your child and thought, “But why are we doing this? They are fighting me every step of the...
- Apr 1, 2020
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Collaboration with Artist, Elizabeth Palmisano
As an artist and educator, I straddle a pretty sweet world. I have had the privilege of making art and encouraging growth and development...
- Apr 1, 2020
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Provocations at home?!
What is THAT thing teachers at Fort Mill Cooperative Preschool do that is so MAGICAL? Provocations. And how can parents keep a love of...
- Feb 4, 2020
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2020 Fort Mill STEAM Camp
It’s BACK! We are excited to announce Fort Mill’s premiere, full day, STEAM summer camps for children ages 5-12 years old, facilitated at...
- Jan 31, 2020
- 2 min
What Do I Need to Know about Assessing and Development For My Child?
An assessment is a tool that is used to provide parents and teachers with important information pertaining to a child’s growth and...
- Jan 21, 2020
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A Collective GASP!
On Thursday, January 16, Artists from The Wandering Weaving Project came to visit and brought their piece “Strips of Soul” to live at our...
- Dec 19, 2019
- 2 min
Home for the Holidays
A note from Ms. Jenette Robinson Director, Fort Mill Cooperative Preschool This time of year always has us reflect on what’s...
- Dec 3, 2019
- 2 min
The Benefits of Our Curriculum
Here at Fort Mill Cooperative Preschool, we believe in the Reggio Emilia approach of teaching. This means that the children guide the...
- Oct 30, 2019
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Why Fostering Self-Help and Independence Skills Help Develop the Whole Child
As children grow, they crave independence, even at a very young age. They feel proud of themselves when they are able to do even the...
- Oct 1, 2019
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The Benefits of Child Led Curriculum over Teacher Directed Activities
Children have the need to be able to control the things they can within their world. When we encourage children to feel ownership in what...
- Aug 2, 2019
- 3 min
Arts, Farm, and Forestry; Oh My!
What’s new this year for the Arts at Fort Mill Cooperative Preschool?Here’s the inside scoop! and we haven’t left anyone out! In addition...
- Jul 29, 2019
- 2 min
Use Your Hands: Why Motor Skills are Just as Important as Math Skills
We all want our kids to be successful adults, so we make sure their formative years are as filled with potential as possible....
- Jul 15, 2019
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Parent Involvement: Why Join a Cooperative Preschool
At Fort Mill Cooperative Preschool, one of our goals is to create a community within our families and staff. That’s why we adopted the...
- Jun 20, 2019
- 2 min
Why Our Micro Farm Rocks
Did you know that our school has one of the only micro farms in the state? But what exactly is a micro farm, and why do we have one? A...
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