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Igloo and magical forest welcome kids back to school

January 20, 2015

When ECPC kids returned to school after winter break, they found a surprise waiting for them. An igloo made of milk jugs and a forest of recycled Christmas trees transformed our front-yard sandbox into a wonderland of the imagination.

At a time when midyear doldrums threaten and children have to readjust to school after vacation, changes to the school environment can reignite their excitement and spark new play to entice them back into the routine. (And participating parents might say it helps re-engerize us, too!)

Parents collected rinsed-out gallon milk jugs for months ahead of time — many of them from Peet’s (thanks!) — and families brought in their Christmas trees after the new year. Before school resumed, volunteer parents gathered to prepare the scene. They built the milk jug igloo using hot glue guns (no kids allowed for this one!) and “planted” the trees in the sand.

Check out a video of the building of the igloo and — best of all — the kids’ reaction to it.

  • Also: Prospective families are invited to explore the igloo and forest at our open house, 10:00-12:00 on Sat., Jan. 24 at 7200 Moeser Lane in El Cerrito. This fun event lets parents and children experience the play-based approach and fun environment at ECPC, which has operated as a Bay Area cooperative preschool since 1940.

Thank you to all the volunteers and jug/tree donors who made our winter wonderland happen! The igloo and forest will eventually come down, but don’t worry — just like Frosty the Snowman, this ECPC tradition will be back again next year (and as long as we have wonderful member families who keep our school the most magical place around…if that sounds like someone you know, they can apply today)!

 

 

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  • About
    • About ECPC
    • Our Philosophy
    • Our Teachers
    • Our Facilities
    • Upcoming Events
      • Pumpkin Promenade
    • History of ECPC
  • Co-op Life
    • Parent Involvement
    • Messy Art Day
    • Videos
    • Photos
    • Alumni
  • Admissions
    • AM and PM Programs
    • Open Houses
    • Enrollment
    • Tuition
  • Support ECPC
    • Support ECPC
    • Wish List
  • Contact Us
    • Contact
    • Job Opportunities
  • Members Only