




TheCelebreemissionjust got abigspotlight,andwecouldn? t be prouder!
We?rethrilledtosharethat CelebreeSchoolhasbeennamedthe InternationalFranchiseAssociation?sveryfirst EmergingFranchisorof theYear!
Thisinauguralawardisareflectionof thededication,heart,andvision that fueleverythingwedo Fromourfranchiseownersandeducators toourcorporateteamandschoolfamilies,thishonorbelongsto everyonewhomakesCelebreewhat it is?acommunitythat nurtures children,empowersfamilies,andbuildsbrighterfuturesforall
ThankyoutoIFAforthisincrediblerecognitionandtoeveryonewho hassupportedCelebreealongtheway Here?stoevenmore milestones,growth,andcontinuedsuccess!
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We'reexcitedtoannouncethat CelebreeSchool hasbeennamedonthe2024FranchiseTimes Top400 list!
Thisprestigioushonorisatestament tothe dedicationandpassionof ouramazingand growingfranchisefamily Beingrecognized amongthenation'stopfranchisesfillsuswith suchpride,andwe'regratefultoeveryonewho helpedmakethisachievement possible
CongratulationstoCelebreeSchoolof Bristowfor beingnamedBest PreschoolbythePrinceWilliam Times!Aspecialshoutout toowner-operators,Nasar AghaandFahiraNadeem,whoseleadershipand incrediblededicationhavequicklymadethematop preschoolintheBristowcommunity
Thisawardisareflectionof thehardworkand passionof theirentireteam,andthetrust their amazingfamiliesplaceinthemeveryday Here'sto continuingtheCelebreemissiontoProtect,Educate, andNurturechildrenat CelebreeSchoolof Bristow andCelebreeschoolsnationwide!
What betterwaytowrapupQ3thanbyraisingover $90,000 fortheRonaldMcDonaldHouseCharities of Maryland?We'reproudtohavedonejust that!
The Huffman Family Brands 5th Annual Golf Tournament brought togethertheincredibleefforts of CalidaySchoolAgePrograms,CelebreeSchool, theHuffmanFamilyFoundation,andnumerous vendorsandpartnerstoraiseanimpressive $90,000!
Theevent wasawonderfuldayfilledwithnetworking, laughter,andaninspiringtestimonialfromanRMHC patient,allwhileenjoyingagreat dayof golf!After raising$62,000 in2023andnowhittingthe$90,000 markin2024,wecanonlyimaginewhat our fundraisinggoalwillbefor2025 staytuned!
HowtoTeachYourPreschoolerEmotionalIntelligence,Empathy,andAssertiveness
Teachingchildrenhowtomanageemotions,connect withothers,andexpressthemselvesrespectfullyis essentialfortheirsocialdevelopment.At CelebreeSchool,weembraceConsciousDiscipline,an evidence-basedapproachthat equipschildrenwiththesocial-emotionaltoolstheyneedtothrivein relationships.ByfocusingonemotionalIntelligence,empathy,andassertiveness,parentscanhelptheir childrenbuildpositivepeerconnections,navigatechallenges,anddeveloplifelongskillsformeaningful interactions Herearesomepracticalwaystonurturetheseabilitiesat homeandset yourchildonthepathto healthyfriendships
Emotional Intelligence: TeachingChildren to Identify and Manage Their Feelings
Helpingyourchildrecognizeandmanageemotionsallowsthemtoexpressthemselvesinhealthywaysand preventsfrustrationfromturningintoconflict
1. Emotion Faces: Createfunemotioncardsordrawingswithyourchild.Thesevisualaidsmakeit easier forthemtonameandunderstandtheirfeelingsindifferent moments
2 CalmingTechniques: Teachyourchildtoolslikedeepbreathing,countingtoten,orsqueezingastress ballwhenemotionsrunhigh Theseskillshelpthemself-regulateandrespondthoughtfullyratherthan reactively
BuildingEmpathy: EncouragingCompassion and Understanding
Empathyhelpschildrenconnect withothersonadeeperlevelbyrecognizingandrespondingtoothers? emotions.Youcannurturethisskillthrougheverydayinteractions.
1 Perspective-TakingThrough Stories: Whilereadingbooksorwatchingshows,pausetoaskyourchild howacharactermight feel Thisactivitybroadenstheiremotionalawarenessandteachesthemtosee situationsfromdifferent viewpoints.
2. Actingwith Kindness: Encourageyourchildtoperformsmallactsof kindness,likesharingatoyor comfortingafriend.Positivereinforcement helpsthemassociatekindnesswithconnectionand belonging.
Assertive Communication: EmpoweringChildren to Speak Up Respectfully
Assertivenessteacheschildrentoexpresstheirneedsandfeelingsconfidentlywithout beingaggressive?an essentialskillforbuildinghealthyfriendships
1 ?I?Statements: Showyourchildhowtouse?I?statementstoexpressemotionsconstructively For example:?Ifeelsadwhenyoutakemytoy CanIhaveit back,please??Thishelpsthemcommunicate theirfeelingswithout blamingothers
2 Role-PlayingScenarios: Practicereal-lifesituations,likeaskingtojoinagameorsharingtoys,through role-play Thishelpsyourchildbuildconfidenceinadvocatingforthemselvesrespectfully
Wekickedoff the2024-2025schoolyearwithanationwideliteracy campaignaimingtoinspirealoveof readinginchildrenandandto emphasizetheimportanceearlyliteracyforlifelongsuccess One highlight wasoursocialmediagiveaway,whereoneluckywinnerreceived ayear?ssupplyof monthlybookboxescuratedtomatchtheirchild?sage andinterests Theresponsewasincredible,withover1,000 entriesand 400 newfollowersjoiningourCelebreeonlinecommunity!
Familieswerealsoinvitedtotakepart inour?ReadingPledge,? committingtoreadonebookadaythroughout September.Welove incorporatingphilanthropyintoourinitiatives,soeachof ourcorporate schoolsheldabookdrive,collectinggently-usedbookstodonateto locallibrariesorcausesinneed (Askyourschooldirectorwhereyour donationswent!) Thankyoutoeveryonewhoparticipated?we?reso gratefultobesharingthisjourneywithyou!
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CelebreeGraduateAustinDavis ReturnsasaGuestReaderwith HisFirstPublishedBook,'Dogsvs Bears'!
AustinDavisattendedCelebreeSchoolof Bearfrom infancythroughPre-Kandcontinuedinour school-ageprogramat CelebreeSchoolof Middletown
Recently,AustinreturnedtoCelebreeSchoolof Middletowntosharehisbookasaspecialguest reader!?DogsvsBears?isalessonininclusivity, collaboration,andthevalueof friendship?thesame principleswestrivetoteacheverydayhereat Celebree.
Webelieveinnurturingthewholechild,which includeshelpingchildrendiscoverandpursuetheir passions Austin?sstoryembodiestheveryessence of earlychildhoodeducationat Celebree,where imaginationandlearninggohandinhand Thiswasa powerfulmoment inshowingourstudentswhat theycanachievewithcuriosity,determination,and thesupport of theirteachers,parents,andpeers
Tocelebratehisachievement asayoungauthor, ABCPhiladelphiafeaturedAustin?sstory, emphasizingthesupport Celebreeprovidesin helpingchildrenreachtheirfullpotential
WehopeAustin?sjourney inspiresyourchildrenas muchasit hasinspiredus!
'Dogsvs Bears'isnow availableonAmazon,Barnes &Noble,andTarget
HowtoTurn'No'intoCooperation
Whenyourchildsays"NO!"toarequest,it canbe frustrating But offeringtwopositivechoicescan turnresistanceintocooperation
Theideaissimple:childrenwant controlof their decisions,just likeadults Byofferingtwopositive choices,yougivethemasenseof controlwhile guidingthemtothedesiredoutcome
Usethissimpleformula:
?You have a choice.You can or .Which worksbest for you??
Forexample:
?Youcancleanuptheblocksorthecrayonsfirst. Whichisbestforyou??
Welovebeingaresourceforourfamilies Followusforthelatest parentingtips,updates,andmore
Tryit andwatchyourchildbecomemore cooperativeandconfident!
CelebreeSchoolof Bristowisjust incredible Theyreallymakeyou feellikefamilyandtrulycareforyourchildasif it weretheirown. Thestaff andteachersareallsosweet andhavemademysonfeel sowelcome Weget adailyreport of howhe'sdoing(which includesafewphotos),what hedidthat day,howheate/napped andit providessomuchreassurance Theyalsodofuneventsfor thechildrenandtheirfamiliestoattend Ihighlyrecommendthis school!Everyonethereissowonderful.
Ourfamilyhasnothingbut wonderfulthingstosayabout thecare of ourtoddlerat Celebree!Wehavebeensoimpressedwiththe excellent careof ourchild Hehaslearnedsomuchsincestarting at Celebreeandweclearlyseethat teachers,theownerand management goaboveandbeyondtomakesurethekidsarewell caredfor Additionally,thecarehasbeenextremelyreliablewhich issoimportant toourfamily Thecommunicationand responsivenessaresuperbandverymuchappreciated.Would definitelyrecommendthisschooltootherfamiliesinthe community
Forover30 years,RichardHuffmanhasbeenadrivingforcebehindCelebreeSchool?sincredible success,andnow,he?stakinghisvisiontothenext levelwiththelaunchof HuffmanFamilyBrands (HFB)!
Thisunifiedplatformcompanybringstogethersixpowerfulbrandsfocusedonearlychildhood education,socialdevelopment,entrepreneurship,andphilanthropy?changinglivesandbuilding strongercommunitiesnationwide
FromCelebreeSchooltoCalidaySchoolAgeProgramsandtheHuffmanFamilyFoundation,each brandunderHFBplaysavitalroleinenrichingcommunitiesandsupportingindividualsand families Withover150 locationsacross19statesinvariousstagesof development,HFB continuestogrow,makinganimpact onthelivesof thousandseveryday
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