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A child in Goodman Community Center's early childhood education program sticks her head through a cutout of a school bus while on a field trip.

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

Goodman Community Center youth and teens play a name game on the Lang Sollinger Green.

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

Laura Hill reads to a group of Goodman Community Center children in the Blue House.

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.”

Childcare, Program Kitchen