Preschool Lessons: Why Preschool Shouldn't Be Like School (by Alison Gupnik)

Submitted by katie on March 31, 2011 - 10:15am

The following article was taken from www.Slate.com, a general-interest publication offering analysis and commentary about politics, news, business, technology, and culture.

Why Preschool Shouldn't Be Like School

New research shows that teaching kids more and more, at ever-younger ages, may backfire.
By Alison Gopnik, Posted Wednesday, March 16, 2011

CGL Voted 2010 Best Preschool in Vail Daily Reader Poll

Submitted by katie on March 18, 2011 - 4:08pm

Children's Garden of Learning voted Best Preschool in the Vail Valley in the Vail Daily's annual Spring/Summer Reader's Choice poll. We are proud to accept this award on behalf of our amazing and highly qualified staff, outstanding students, incredibly generous families, and the entire Vail community. Thank you!!!

A Tribute to the CGL Masters: Another Successful Art Show

Submitted by CGLAdmin on February 2, 2011 - 10:58am

Thanks to the efforts and generosity of so many people, the 2nd Annual “Outside the Lines” Art Show was a tremendous success, raising over $16,000 for Children’s Garden. Special thanks to co-chairs Jenn Bruno and Mandy Jaffe, who worked with teachers Lesley, Meredith and Ashley to make the evening one to remember.

Pumpkin Patch Was Fun For Everyone!

Submitted by katie on February 2, 2011 - 10:38am

Abundant sunshine greeted an enthusiastic crowd of students, siblings, parents, teachers, Board members and friends, making the 2010 Pumpkin Patch held October 16, 2010 one for the record books. Thanks to everyone who volunteered to help and to those who brought delicious snacks!

2010 Fun Run a Huge Success!

Submitted by katie on February 2, 2011 - 10:30am

Perfect sunny skies greeted this year’s Fun-Running Families. What a great turnout of parents, preschoolers and toddlers who ran like the wind (or enjoyed the sunshine while walking or being pushed in strollers…).

CGL Teacher Wins Moe Mulroony Award

Submitted by katie on February 2, 2011 - 9:58am

From the Vail Daily, June 7, 2010

VAIL — Lily Hathorn, a preschool teacher at The Children's Garden of Learning, won the Vail Valley's Moe Mulrooney award at the recent 2010 teachers awards dinner.