Here are a few words, courtesy of Emily Bradley, Parent Education Instructor: Cooperative preschool is all about building your community through the common bond: our children. Here is a whole community of parents, teachers, and parent educators who know what […]
Creating Safe Spaces for Small and Big Artists
by Rachel Nelson-Knecht (mom of Harmony) Art with kids can be an inspiring and safe space for both the big artists and small artists! The intimidating aspects of art with children usually include the mess, management of materials, and one’s […]
Cabin Fever
Some of us might have been caught off-guard by our first few inches of snow earlier this week (I know I was!) and bored kiddos have sent us searching for activities to keep them occupied for the next round that’s […]
The Neuro-Developmental Approach to Behaviors
by Betty Peralta, 3-5’s Parent Educator As our society takes in its newest research on the human brain, we are noticing the limitations and frustrations of using behaviorism (punishment and reward) to discipline our children. This new paradigm says that […]
The Cooperative Preschool
by Steven (pre-3’s parent) Our first year at Sandhurst Co-op Preschool with our daughter Alana is coming to a close. It has been a great experience for both my daughter and my wife. Our family has begun to make a […]
Goodbye Sandhurst
by Elizabeth (3-5’s parent) I feel sad as the end of the co-op year nears, and for us the end of our time at co-op as the third of our co-op-educated kids moves on. As the year draws to a […]
Cesily Crowser Memorial Fund
by Emily Bradley (Parent Educator) This time of year, the North Seattle College Parent Educators put out a call to our co-op communities to ask for support for our parent education program that serves homeless families in North Seattle. The […]
Southward Bound
by Steven (Pre-3’s parent) Spring break was fast approaching at co-op and we decided that this would be a prime opportunity to take a vacation and get away from the inclement Seattle weather. I have a friend that lives north […]
Keto Diet
By Elizabeth (3-5’s parent) Have you been hearing about the Keto diet? Seeing “Keto” recipes on pinterest and wondering what it is? As someone who has had life-long struggles with food, there are few subjects that get me as […]
Why I Co-op
by K.C. (3-5’s parent) I can’t believe it has been 7 years since we enrolled our first child at Sandhurst. This June we will say goodbye to this dear school – but we will forever remain a part of the […]