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Preschools

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Serving the Pacific Northwest Since 1956

Learning Together Through Play

Cooperative Preschool

in a Pandemic

What does a preschool do when there's a pandemic? Some offer online classes, some provide activity kits children can do at home, and some do outdoor school! There is no end to the creativity of our PCPO member school teachers and families, and the cooperative spirit is strong as everyone pulls together to do what they can for our youngest learners. 

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Enjoy this video of one member school, Portland Tillamook Preschool, who developed a complete outdoor program that engaged both children and their families. 

Self Care in Uncertain Times

Feeling anxious in this unusual time? Wondering how to fit in the demands of parenting and working while in quarantine? Experiencing loneliness due to social distancing? 

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Enjoy this brief talk about self care from Lynn Collins, psychologist and former cooperative preschool parent. 

Teaching Preschool in Quarantine

Distance learning with older students is challenging, yet manageable. But how do we reach our youngest learners? Play-based preschool is all about face-to-face connection, exploration of the environment, and building social skills with peers and adults. 

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Our cooperative preschool teachers have risen to this challenge, taking learning and relationship-building into a new format. Watch Brooklyn Preschool's Teacher Merry connect with students via zoom. 

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If you are a cooperative preschool teacher, how have you adapted to this new learning environment? Share your success stories on our Facebook and Instagram pages!