Filtered Childcare
The power of play and adventure is an important way to teach young children
November 6, 2025
Each day, GCC children dive into exciting experiences that go beyond traditional learning.
Eastside News Stories, Childcare, Kids
TEENworks takes on GCC youth with collaboration that started in the summer
September 9, 2025
Goodman Community Center’s TEENworks program runs fun games and outdoor activities with Goodman’s child care programs.
Eastside News Stories, TEENworks, Childcare
Exploring emotions through fine art
June 13, 2025
Art provides a unique avenue for kids to explore and express their emotions, develop self-awareness and practice essential relationship skills.
Childcare, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Kids, Ballweg Gallery
Building connection through greetings and goodbyes
May 9, 2025
Greetings and goodbyes are key tools we use to build connection, trust, and a sense of belonging, while also helping children practice important social skills.
Childcare, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Kids
Teaching children how to identify and solve problems
April 25, 2025
Learn about Yellow House's favorite problem-solving activities
Childcare, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Kids
Practice calming breaths with preschoolers
March 26, 2025
Calming breaths help children calm their bodies and minds, giving them the clarity they need to handle tough situations.
Childcare, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Kids
Why Do We Use Play-Based Learning? Blocks Edition
February 19, 2025
Learn how building with blocks also builds self-confidence and curiosity
Activities for Kids, Childcare, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Kids
Teaching children self-help skills
February 6, 2025
These foundational skills not only support early education but also set the stage for lifelong success.
Activities for Kids, Childcare, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Kids
We'd love to introduce you to "The Fab Five"
August 6, 2024
Meet one special family with five kids in our childcare program
Impacts, Childcare, Families, Kids, At the Center, Elementary School
Staff Spotlight: Ms. Judy
October 27, 2023
Volunteering, clowns and a classroom built for growing minds: get to know Purple House's Ms. Judy.
Volunteers, Childcare, Community Stories
Parents’ group supports GCC teachers
September 27, 2023
An informal parents group supports Goodman’s early childhood education and elementary after-school teachers and children throughout the year.
Eastside News Stories, Childcare, Families, At the Center, Elementary School
What We're Eating: Goodman Child Care Menu for October 2023
September 26, 2023
“Food is not just fuel. Food is about family. Food is about community. Food is about identity. And we nourish all those things when we eat well.”