A Short Anecdote and Photo Dumps

It has been a busy week. Therefore, I am sharing a short story from this past week that highlights our philosophy perfectly.

T had found a container of sight words handwritten on cards on the shelf in the Seedlings Room. He took all the cards out and copied the words onto blank cards. He was being very systematic and refused any help. (I will also note that this entire project was completed in the middle of the  Seedlings Room floor while other kids were engaged and busy with their own activities.)

With no pushing or coercion on our part, T has shown a great interest in language and reading over the past few weeks - after being fairly indifferent. I anticipate huge strides over the next several months as he explores the amazingly complex world of written words and language - on his own terms.

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Photo Dump from DRC Canton - lots of outside sledding action, cooking, baking, and a Kitchen Sink Science experiment making lava lamps.

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And a Photo Dump from DRC- East - lots of action over there with two new members.

DRC News

This DRC True Story comes from Q a brand new kiddo at DRC-East. I spoke with them via phone on Wednesday afternoon to take notes so I could write their learning plan - this quote was their response to my final question - is there anything else you would like to add?
We are happy you have joined the crew, Q. Welcome to DRC!

Two Notes of Gratitude

Deep Root Center is grateful to once again be chosen to receive a grant from Stewart's Holiday Match Program to support our programs for area youth.

Huge shout out to TJ Toyota for being the second business to sponsor Deep Root Center kiddos this year. Thank you to Shawn Williams of TJ's for stopping in to drop off the check.
Every sponsorship helps to ensure that DRC can keep our promise to accept any child who wants to join our centers - no matter their family's financial reality. Learn more about our Sponsorship program here.

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Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table to say "hi" and create art at the annual Kids Expo at SUNY Canton on Saturday. We had fun meeting you all.