Creative Children's Center

CCC’s director had her first visit to the Municipal Preschools of Reggio Emilia in 2000. Six study tours later she continues to believe in the importance of the Reggio approach and constructivism. Interested? Check out the “100 Languages of Children”, and follow us on Facebook.

Princess of Wales' Italy visit highlights progressive preschool approach that shuns standardization The Princess of Wales’ visit to Italy highlights the Reggio Approach, an educational model that values a child’s curiosity and potential.

Exploring the art of Glass Fusion was a wonderful way to welcome in the summer! From cutting, to pre-firing, to creating the final mural, the experience was inspiring for all. Collaboration was key to the process. The children loved working together as they looked forward to the story that the final piece would share.
What surprises you in these images? What do you wonder about? We’d love to hear your thoughts!

On another note, would you like to join us for a glass workshop? Adult or Child?
Or both? We’d love to share what we’ve been learning!

A special thank you to Pacific University’s Early Learning Center for the opportunity to collaborate. Thank you to Lucy Chaille, Gary Hunt, and Casey Betcher for supporting the exploration and to Bullseye Glass and glass artist Kurumi Conley for materials and technical support!

Wonderful field trip to in Beaverton last month. The kids loved getting a behind the scenes view of all the workings of the store. A huge thank you to the staff for being so welcoming and sharing each department with us!

Bubble painting! That’s going to be a good one!

From pretend muffins to real muffins, these bakers are hard at work! Using some bananas to make a sweet bite to eat.

There is nothing like a new sensory material to inspire the imaginations of children! Today we had a room full of bakers making cakes, muffins and more.

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“What the people are within, the buildings express without.” Louis Sullivan

Music and Movement are more than just joyful activities— they are essential tools that shape a child’s development. From enhancing cognitive skills like memory and problem solving to building motor coordination, music and movement experiences engage the whole child in joyful learning. Explore how singing, dancing, and moving create a foundation for growth on the CCC blog.