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Classroom Moments
A window into our daily world of discovery. From quiet rug-time stories to high-energy outdoor play, see how our children grow together in a warm, nurturing environment designed just for them. You can also check out photos of our classroom spaces here.
moments from @ccns_preschool instagram
more photos from CCNS
01
Rugtime Lesson
Mrs. Michelle leads the Duck Class in a lesson.
02
Best Friends
Three friends sharing an embrace and smiles.
03
Trike-a-Thon
Racers line up at the starting line to begin their race!
04
Water Play
Playing at the water table
05
Sensory Play
Little hands explore and discover in a bright Valentine's theme sensory bin.
06
Touch the rainbow!
A proud artist shows off her colorful hand.
07
Working Parents
Caring teacher aides bring the fun outside for some active play.
08
Craft Time
Mrs. Rosie assists Bear students in a cutting & pasting project.
09
Bring your own bike and scooter day!
Children in the bike yard on bikes and scooters. They can bring their own on most Fridays.
10
Lunar New Year Craft
Children color in their paper dragon craft for Lunar New Year.
11
Building Big Dreams
Kids collaborate and construct together in the playground.
12
Splash Zone
Water play is in full swing as little ones scoop, pour, and splash.
13
Need a Hand?
Clean up time, and this kid is going for the record!
14
Hanging Out
Friends cozy up together for a quiet, calm moment of the day.
15
Snack Time
Bears circle around for a snack break.
16
Trike-a-Thon
In our annual Trike-a-Thon events, children race around the bike yard to see how many laps they can do in 2 minutes.
17
Q is for...
Mrs. Rosie leads the Bears class in Letter of the Week lesson.
18
Water Day
On hot days, we break out the water tables and garden hoses and have fun getting wet. Bring a change of clothes!
19
Storytime
Mrs. Michelle reads a story to the Duck Class.
20
Police Safety Day
Local police officers stop by to teach students about safety and what it means to serve the community.
21
Snack Time
Kids sit down for snack break at the picnic tables.
22
Flour Table Fun
Kids have fun scooping and digging in the flour table.
23
Imaginative Play
Young builders gets lost in creative play with a charming toy house.
24
Parachute Play
The whole class works together to send the colorful parachute soaring.
25
Memorial Day Parade
CCNS marches in the La Cañada Memorial Day Parade.
26
Block Party
Kids sort, stack, and build with a massive spread of colorful blocks.
27
Halloween Parade
Superheroes, princesses, and storybook characters take over the classroom!
28
Bench Buddies
A sweet row of friends lines up and waits patiently on the Bump-a-Lumps (CCNS Speak for Parking Bumpers).
29
Kindergarten Cop!
A Working Dad brings the muscle and the charm for a fun moment with our little Bears.
30
Nature Discoveries
Children explore the wonders of the great outdoors.
31
Fire Truck Day
The local fire crew comes to CCNS to teach about fire safety.
32
Farmers Market
Kids take turns playing shopkeeper and customer in a fun outdoor market pretend-play setup.
33
Yoga Time
The whole class spreads out under the open sky for a relaxed exercise class.
34
Queen of the Trike!
Our beloved Ms. Rosa hops on a yellow trike and proves that fun is for everyone!
35
Descanso Gardens
A few times a year, the Bears Class takes the Trails Council Link trail down to Descanso Gardens.
36
Dyeing Eggs
A working parent helps kids dye easter eggs.
37
Car Wash
It's time to wash our fleet of Cozy Coupes!
38
Sand Cottage
Kids fill every corner of the cozy indoor cottage for some imaginative play.
39
Huddle Up!
A Working Dad gathers the kids in close for a warm, connected moment while playing with chalk.
40
Lineup Laughs
Kids goof around while lined up, waiting for the next activity.
41
Butterfly Tent
One at a time, little ones enter the butterfly tent for a magical chance to gently observe and interact with live butterflies up close.
42
Phone Bank
Kids practice dialing their parents' numbers on pretend phones.
43
Pet Clinic
Children take turns playing vet, giving their furry patients a thorough check-up.
44
Craft Project
Students practice gluing and assembling art projects.
45
Snack Time
Duck Classes takes a snack break with Mrs. Michelle
46
Art Time
Kids get creative making large format artwork.
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Rugtime Lesson
Mrs. Michelle leads the Duck Class in a lesson.
01
Rugtime Lesson
Mrs. Michelle leads the Duck Class in a lesson.
02
Best Friends
Three friends sharing an embrace and smiles.
03
Trike-a-Thon
Racers line up at the starting line to begin their race!
04
Water Play
Playing at the water table
05
Sensory Play
Little hands explore and discover in a bright Valentine's theme sensory bin.
06
Touch the rainbow!
A proud artist shows off her colorful hand.
07
Working Parents
Caring teacher aides bring the fun outside for some active play.
08
Craft Time
Mrs. Rosie assists Bear students in a cutting & pasting project.
09
Bring your own bike and scooter day!
Children in the bike yard on bikes and scooters. They can bring their own on most Fridays.
10
Lunar New Year Craft
Children color in their paper dragon craft for Lunar New Year.
11
Building Big Dreams
Kids collaborate and construct together in the playground.
12
Splash Zone
Water play is in full swing as little ones scoop, pour, and splash.
13
Need a Hand?
Clean up time, and this kid is going for the record!
14
Hanging Out
Friends cozy up together for a quiet, calm moment of the day.
15
Snack Time
Bears circle around for a snack break.
16
Trike-a-Thon
In our annual Trike-a-Thon events, children race around the bike yard to see how many laps they can do in 2 minutes.
17
Q is for...
Mrs. Rosie leads the Bears class in Letter of the Week lesson.
18
Water Day
On hot days, we break out the water tables and garden hoses and have fun getting wet. Bring a change of clothes!
19
Storytime
Mrs. Michelle reads a story to the Duck Class.
20
Police Safety Day
Local police officers stop by to teach students about safety and what it means to serve the community.
21
Snack Time
Kids sit down for snack break at the picnic tables.
22
Flour Table Fun
Kids have fun scooping and digging in the flour table.
23
Imaginative Play
Young builders gets lost in creative play with a charming toy house.
24
Parachute Play
The whole class works together to send the colorful parachute soaring.
25
Memorial Day Parade
CCNS marches in the La Cañada Memorial Day Parade.
26
Block Party
Kids sort, stack, and build with a massive spread of colorful blocks.
27
Halloween Parade
Superheroes, princesses, and storybook characters take over the classroom!
28
Bench Buddies
A sweet row of friends lines up and waits patiently on the Bump-a-Lumps (CCNS Speak for Parking Bumpers).
29
Kindergarten Cop!
A Working Dad brings the muscle and the charm for a fun moment with our little Bears.
30
Nature Discoveries
Children explore the wonders of the great outdoors.
31
Fire Truck Day
The local fire crew comes to CCNS to teach about fire safety.
32
Farmers Market
Kids take turns playing shopkeeper and customer in a fun outdoor market pretend-play setup.
33
Yoga Time
The whole class spreads out under the open sky for a relaxed exercise class.
34
Queen of the Trike!
Our beloved Ms. Rosa hops on a yellow trike and proves that fun is for everyone!
35
Descanso Gardens
A few times a year, the Bears Class takes the Trails Council Link trail down to Descanso Gardens.
36
Dyeing Eggs
A working parent helps kids dye easter eggs.
37
Car Wash
It's time to wash our fleet of Cozy Coupes!
38
Sand Cottage
Kids fill every corner of the cozy indoor cottage for some imaginative play.
39
Huddle Up!
A Working Dad gathers the kids in close for a warm, connected moment while playing with chalk.
40
Lineup Laughs
Kids goof around while lined up, waiting for the next activity.
41
Butterfly Tent
One at a time, little ones enter the butterfly tent for a magical chance to gently observe and interact with live butterflies up close.
42
Phone Bank
Kids practice dialing their parents' numbers on pretend phones.
43
Pet Clinic
Children take turns playing vet, giving their furry patients a thorough check-up.
44
Craft Project
Students practice gluing and assembling art projects.
45
Snack Time
Duck Classes takes a snack break with Mrs. Michelle
46
Art Time
Kids get creative making large format artwork.
- 3 girls embracing
- 3 children on tricycles with rainbow banner in background.
- Children around a water table with various vessels.
- Children around a sensory table filled with various beads, pom-poms, and other knickknacks.
- Girl with rainbow colored rubber bulbs on her fingers.
- 3 adults in aprons supervising children.
- Teacher leaning over two students helping at a craft table.
- Children riding on various bikes and scooters in a paved fenced off bike yard.
- Children color in their paper dragon craft for Lunar New Year.
- 3 boys build a structure in the sand out of sand toys.
- 2 girls have fun dumping buckets of water on their feet in the sand.
- A child holding a stack of buckets taller than himself.
- 3 girls sit on colored bump-a-lumps in the playground (CCNS speak for parking bumpers).
- Children around a table inside eating snack.
- 3 girls on tricycles parade through a stunning balloon tunnel.
- Kids playing in the sand and water at the school playground.
- Little ones gather on the colorful rug, all eyes and ears on the teacher.
- Police officer bending over to talk to group of kids on a bench.
- Kids gather around a red table filled with flour, cups, ladles, and sieves.
- 2 girls play together and share a toy doll house.
- 4 kids on red, white, and blue decorated scooters.
- Kids sitting at a picnic table with duplo blocks.
- Kids dressed up in halloween costumes wave and smile.
- Children sitting in a row on the parking bumpers.
- A tall, muscular dad in a yellow apron stands in a bright hallway doorway, smiling down at a small group of young children gathered around him.
- 3 fire fighters stand before a red fire engine looking at children on a bench.
- Three young children play at an outdoor pretend market stand filled with toy food and wooden produce.
- A teacher sits facing a large group of young children seated on the ground in an open outdoor area.
- A smiling female teacher sits on a bright yellow children's tricycle outdoors.
- A group of young children in bright yellow safety vests pose in front of the Descanso Gardens entrance sign.
- An adult wearing a teacher aide apron sits next to kids at a craft table. On the table are eggs and food coloring dye.
- A young child holds a sponge and spray bottle in front of a large plastic ride-on toy car outdoors.
- Several young children play inside and around a small wooden indoor playhouse structure.
- A caregiver crouches down surrounded by a small group of young children in an outdoor setting.
- A group of young children laugh and joke around while lined up together on a sunny path in the bike yard.
- Children sitting around a picnic table playing with pretend phone handsets.
- Three young children play at an pretend pet clinic with stuffed animals.
- Children working with trays of art supplies craft on a table with placemats.
- A group of students sit around 2 tables with lunch boxes and snack packs.
- Girl standing at an art easel drawing with markers.
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