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2017-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52a74d9ae4b0253945d2aee9/1390500612440-PGQSIY8KL9F7T5VIXQLO/chambers-2.jpg Home Alt The Children's Meeting House A better way to teach Contact Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52a74d9ae4b0253945d2aee9/1390500503574-5BAPXZO9U06UV61P49UO/chambers1.jpg Home Alt Sustainability Starts with you Join Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52a74d9ae4b0253945d2aee9/1390500933384-LII4SRIPHFYOUFX0UCXC/chambers-4.jpg Home Alt A better world Starts with a choice Join Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52a74d9ae4b0253945d2aee9/1390504287124-HQ8GNX1JCE22V047MSQ9/chambers-8.jpg Home Alt Preserve Nature Join Us https://www.thechildrensmeetinghouse.org/philosophy daily 0.75 2022-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59599d8dbe6594dbcf07c982/f273a764-0c8e-47ed-89ef-aec9dbc639d3/IMG_4465.JPEG Our Philosophy - Our Philosophy At The Children's Meetinghouse, we believe that imagination, wonder, discovery, and delight serve as the cornerstones of teaching and learning. We place priority on honoring their importance, and follow an emergent curriculum rooted in play. Our teachers are encouraged and supported to develop curriculum that places value on the children as creators and contributors, and offers ample opportunity for all students to gain confidence as active, independent thinkers. A child's curiosity and imagination can lead to months of investigations and learning experiences. Interest explored at school can encourage real parent involvement in the curriculum. We believe the children, teachers, and parents are part of one big community who work together to make the children’s learning visible. Our philosophy at The Children’s Meetinghouse is strongly influenced by the Reggio Emilia Philosophy where we believe the children have One Hundred Languages. Loris Malaguzzi, founder of the early childhood schools in Reggio Emilia, Italy, once said “The child has a hundred languages, a hundred hands, a hundred thoughts, a hundred ways of thinking, of playing, of speaking, and a hundred, hundred more.” It is our mission to listen, create and explore with the children while using their One Hundred Languages. 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Director Amanda enjoys her role as the Director at TCM. Having previously worked as a Preschool Teacher at TCM, she is willing to bring to life her love to the Reggio Emilia Philosophy. In 2017 she was able to take a work study tour of the schools in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Bringing back her experience and knowledge of the Philosophy, she has recreated and brought to life the important factors of the beautiful Philosophy. Working with emergent curriculum, documentation, and making learning visible to the community are just a few of her favorite things to do as a teacher and Director. Amanda lives in Billerica, Ma spending most of her free time taking photos and spending time with family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59599d8dbe6594dbcf07c982/700b4c41-3c92-4abe-94dc-8c5c8461d8b6/IMG_0523.JPG TCM Teachers - Nicole C-M. Preschool Teacher Nicole is so excited to continue her teaching journey at TCM! She has a passion for teaching which started when she was in 5th grade! She is Lead Teacher Certified in Preschool by the Department of Early Education and Care. She believes each child is unique in their interests and learning patterns; and that learning and growing stems from the relationships and environment you create. She looks forward to creating a curriculum based upon this. Outside of TCM she enjoys dancing, her Peloton, spending time with her family, especially her dog, and exploring the outdoors with her husband! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59599d8dbe6594dbcf07c982/7cb57127-82ee-4034-a552-6ba4abf34ce1/IMG_0238.jpg TCM Teachers - Liz P. Substitute Liz grew up in New York and has lived in Concord/Carlisle for the past 25 years. She has a master’s degree in psychology from NYU and worked in social services for many years before joining TCM last year. Her two grown daughters attended TCM years ago and she loves being back in this nurturing space. Liz loves to read, write, ski, needlepoint, and bake. She also takes lots of walks on the conservation trails in Concord and Carlisle with her dog Roscoe. She spends a lot of time in NYC visiting her daughters who are both teachers now! Her favorite ice cream is peanut butter chip ice cream at Kimball’s Farm! She is very excited for the school year and loves learning alongside our imaginative and creative preschoolers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59599d8dbe6594dbcf07c982/fa72b407-ae1b-425c-8fa0-da7e04533ed9/images.png TCM Teachers - Savannah R. Infant/Toddler Extended Day Savannah is excited to start this new school year with TCM in the infant-toddler room. She discovered teaching in 2019 and fell in love with it. Ever since Savannah has stayed in the education sector, she has experience in special education and of course lots of infant experience. She lives the beauty of Concord, and the small town community that is present. Having grown up in rural Texas, a small community feels very nostalgic and comforting. Outside of school Savannah loves rock-climbing, hiking and many outdoor activities. She also enjoys caring for her grandmother, and cuddling with her two cats. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59599d8dbe6594dbcf07c982/1634232896002-W9KDS5JOYHYJALLC349B/IMG_0235.JPG TCM Teachers - Linda B. Assistant Director Linda has been an integral part of TCM for many years and so many children have been blossoming under her care. She has worked with all age groups at TCM from infant to pre-K. This school year, she has a new role supporting the school as the Assistant Director. Linda holds a certificate in Early Childhood Education. She has previously worked at the Roudenbush Children’s Center in Westford as a teacher and as an Assistant Director as well as at the Westford Public Schools. Linda also taught for two years in Sweden, working with young children and high school age students. Linda is lead teacher and director certified by the Department of Early Education and Care in Massachusetts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59599d8dbe6594dbcf07c982/07cf37a5-9de2-4a70-82af-c94282f6b845/IMG_0512.JPG TCM Teachers - Kaitlyn S. Infant/Toddler Teacher Kaitlyn comes to TCM with over 10 years experience working in the early childcare field, starting as an afternoon assistant teacher while still in high school and most recently spending 8 years as an infant teacher at a center in Sudbury. Along with early childcare, she also has experience working in the public school systems with elementary aged special education students. Kaitlyn has a Bachelors degree in Psychology and is Infant/Toddler Teacher certified through the Department of Early Education and Care. What drew her to TCM was the ample outdoor space, community feel of the center, and child led curriculum. Outside of school, Kaitlyn enjoys spending time with family (especially her 1 year old niece!), going on walks, and visiting the Cape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59599d8dbe6594dbcf07c982/128d86b2-e075-422d-8e5e-5ca6ed117343/IMG_0639.jpg TCM Teachers - Jennifer T. Infant/Toddler Teacher I joined TCM with over 15 years of experience in early childhood classrooms and the private sector as a nanny. I have my Bachelors in Information and Library Science and I am a qualified teacher in both infant/toddler and preschool from the Department of Early Childhood and Care. My love for teaching stems from a caregiver I adored when I was a child. She instilled a great passion in me for learning and understanding the world through exploration and I wanted to pass that same love and curiosity on to others. I was drawn to TCM because of its play and nature-based curriculum, as well as the school’s connection with the community and its members. Creating and maintaining relationships with families is incredibly important to me and my method of teaching. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my daughter and family, reading, watching football and taking walks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59599d8dbe6594dbcf07c982/db8550c0-c4c5-4117-a902-c9d05f57f143/IMG_3586.jpg TCM Teachers - Caroline L. Preschool Teacher Caroline comes to TCM with over 7 years experience in the early childcare field. She began working with preschoolers as a Summer Camp Counselor, later teaching at an International Preschool in Poland after graduating from college. She also has experience working in the public school systems with Preschool and Kindergarten aged students, most recently working as an Integrated Pre - K Teacher in Lawrence. Caroline has a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and is Preschool Lead Teacher Certified by the Department of Early Education and Care. She was drawn to TCM because of the community feel of the center and the focus on play in the child - led emergent curriculum, and looks forward to seeing where the preschoolers' interests take their learning! Outside of TCM, she enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59599d8dbe6594dbcf07c982/6525f0b9-f3ee-4895-ac13-2e9e50ae40a2/images.png TCM Teachers - Caitlin C. Preschool Extended Day Caitlin comes to TCM with over 10 years experience in the child care field ranging in ages from infant up to school aged children. She has a bachelors degree in Psychology and is Teacher Certified in both Infant/Toddler and Preschool by the Department of Early Education and Care. She was drawn to TCM because of the education philosophy and community that has been created here. She believes children are all unique in their interests and talents and that they should be able to foster them in a safe and welcoming environment. She looks forward to seeing how each child at TCM will learn and grow over the course of the year. Outside of TCM, Caitlin enjoys spending time with her family as she has two young boys of her own https://www.thechildrensmeetinghouse.org/admissions daily 0.75 2025-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59599d8dbe6594dbcf07c982/1499054354207-DOQPV53N04SXYC83EK2A/TCM-3.jpg Admissions Process - Admissions Prospective parents are asked to visit TCM during the school day. Please call or email to schedule all tours and meetings ahead of time. The tour will provide you with a comprehensive overview of our school's philosophy and curriculum, you will see the classrooms in action and get to witness the how wonderful this community is. We can't wait to meet you! Beginning in November, families interested in applying for the following school year can submit an application with a non-refundable $100 application fee. Priority is given first to applicants with children currently enrolled, siblings of currently enrolled families, followed by new Middlesex families, followed by new community applicants. We have limited space for Infants each school year. Applications for the school year are collected through late January at which point all previously submitted applications are considered, with acceptances made in February for the following school year. Families are expected to submit a deposit of one tenth of the annual tuition to secure the child's acceptance for August along with a signed enrollment agreement. Additional spots for our Infant/Toddler and Preschool rooms are filled on a rolling basis thereafter, and, whenever space allows within a school year. The Children's Meetinghouse is a non-profit Massachusetts corporation governed by a parent Board of Directors. TCM does not discriminate in providing services to children and their families on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, cultural heritage, political beliefs, marital status or disability. The Children's Meetinghouse accommodates children of all backgrounds and needs, including those with special challenges. We welcome you and your children! For questions regarding admissions, please feel free to send us an email. https://www.thechildrensmeetinghouse.org/home-2 daily 0.75 2016-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52a74d9ae4b0253945d2aee9/1391287286405-92Z4A4R3T2ZSZAKNVS9V/image-asset.jpeg Home - Transient https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52a74d9ae4b0253945d2aee9/1535394848185-CGDDU4QCIRSO4U1270H3/image-asset.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52a74d9ae4b0253945d2aee9/1535394867157-MTQAOAQPKWQ68DDY1HTW/tumblr_mn8b8sLRb61rkz363o1_1280.jpg Home https://www.thechildrensmeetinghouse.org/preschool daily 0.75 2022-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59599d8dbe6594dbcf07c982/f5032337-2f73-4a78-8560-39020906daf0/IMG-0157.jpg Preschool - Let’s Build! Children in the Preschool program range in age from two years nine months through five years old. Our program utilizes mixed age groupings in a multifaceted, exploratory curriculum where childhood is embraced and celebrated! The preschool is led by a team of experienced teachers who utilize their vast knowledge of child development and early childhood educational standards to design curriculum that supports each child's social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and pre-math and literacy development. The group size is up to 16 children with two classroom teachers and an additional teacher during most of the morning. The preschool classroom features a variety of play areas and centers. In the centers, children are encouraged to make choices and discover more about themselves and their world, with teacher stimulation and guidance. The play areas are set up to promote artistic, scientific, sensory, verbal, written, and mathematical skill-building. The space invites dramatic play, sensory play, science exploration, as well as writing tables, art areas, and a book area. A typical day includes free play, meeting time, stories, group activities and projects, all of which take place in a multi-arts curriculum. Nature exploration, sand and water play, lots of outdoor time are an essential part of the children’s day. Morning and afternoon snack is provided by the school. Children bring lunch and eat together in the classroom. https://www.thechildrensmeetinghouse.org/tuition-and-scheduling daily 0.75 2025-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59599d8dbe6594dbcf07c982/1622121172059-X7EDKBG4WYHJFJCII66W/IMG_9325.jpg Tuition and Scheduling - TUITION & SCHEDULING We are committed to support families by offering a wide range of enrollment options. All classrooms offer two, three, four, or five day per week schedules. School opens at 7:30 am. Half day option ends at 12:30 pm and full day option at 3:30 pm. We offer extended day with pick up times of 4:30 & 5:30pm, TCM is closed in the summer from the beginning of June to the end of August. For tuition and payment schedules, please contact the school. https://www.thechildrensmeetinghouse.org/emergentcurriculum daily 0.75 2022-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59599d8dbe6594dbcf07c982/1622138730209-8V61NY5XMLBYLAVBUD7X/wealey.jpg Emergent Curriculum - What is Emergent Curriculum? When teaching an emergent curriculum, educators acknowledge that learning and planning emerges from interests. We build from the curiosity and investigation present in the play environment. Emergent curriculum focuses on a child’s sense of wonder and asks teachers to learn alongside children in the role of a researcher. Young children learn best through play . By actively observing children at play, teachers learn about the developmental progress of individual children and what skills and knowledge they are working on. They listen to children's ideas and interests, and then connect their curriculum goals with those of the children in responsive and creative ways. Young children learn by doing, touching, experimenting, choosing, talking, and negotiating. Everything is potential curriculum for young children. Emergent curriculum is planning what happens in the classroom and the focus of learning through interaction between teachers and children. The emergent curriculum project approach builds on interests that emerge from the teacher’s daily lives with the children. The children provide the ideas that form a foundation for activities and units of study that are then prepared, organized, coordinated, and facilitated by the teachers. Emergent curriculum arises naturally from interactions that create teachable moments. It connects learning with experience and prior knowledge. It responds to children's immediate interests rather than focusing on a narrow, individual, pre-packaged, or calendar driven topic. It emphasizes process rather than product. The curriculum is typically implemented after an idea emerges from the group of children and can last for several weeks or even months. The fundamental approach of the emergent curriculum utilized at The Children’s Meetinghouse is to identify and incorporate the natural interests and curiosities of the children in the classrooms in order to develop units of study that are relative, age-appropriate, and meaningful. https://www.thechildrensmeetinghouse.org/careers-at-tcm daily 0.75 2025-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59599d8dbe6594dbcf07c982/1622139393610-MKDZB6RAJ3Y8XVV2ATKJ/unnamed.jpg Careers at TCM - CAREER OPPORTUNITY AT TCM— Join our beautiful community of exploration and learning! To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter and references to: director@thechildrensmeetinghouse.org At the Children’s Meetinghouse, our teachers feel inspired and excited learning about the Reggio Emilia philosophy. The school is located in beautiful surroundings and has a huge playground area. As a small program with plenty of space and possibilities, we are proud to have generous teacher to child ratios. We serve children from ages four months to five years in our two mixed age classrooms. At this time, we are looking for Teacher qualified candidates to join our team. Our program staffing is flexible and we build our teams as co-teachers. Therefore, when we add a new member to our group of educators, we may move team members to create the best possible fit for everyone - especially for the children. https://www.thechildrensmeetinghouse.org/new-page daily 0.75 2022-09-28 https://www.thechildrensmeetinghouse.org/home-ready daily 0.75 2021-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573cc03cc2ea51f428cb5dd6/1470092977225-50P98KC41C7C07JVYJV3/image-asset.jpeg Home - Our Practice Description text. Proin gravida ex id consectetur lobortis. 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There are up to nine children with three teachers in the classroom per day. The teaching team creates a secure and comfortable environment in which children can grow and naturally develop social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills at their own pace. The daily schedule includes free play, planned group activities and projects, reading and quiet time, circle time, songs, snack, and outdoor play. 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