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	<description>Cooperative Nursery School, a wonderful Parent-Participation Preschool in Rockville, MD</description>
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		<title>Our Curriculum</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:58:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our program balances teacher-planned and child-initiated learning, emphasizing responsiveness to children&#8217;s strengths, interests, needs, and learning styles using the nationally-known, play-based Creative Curriculum. Our teachers carefully plan and maintain balance between freedom and guidance, group and individual activities, and active and quiet learning for each child. Children happily attain the varied social, emotional, and academic skills needed for Kindergarten and beyond.]]></description>
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		<title>Our School</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:01:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a cooperative preschool, RCNS gives parents the unique opportunity to participate in the classroom, assisting teachers on a rotating basis in daily activities. Parents also serve the school in administrative positions and work together to offer children a nurturing and positive first school experience. &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>Our Goal</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:24:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our purpose is to help children develop an interest and joy in learning. We believe in the value, dignity and self-worth of each child and treat all children as individuals. We strive to help children develop emotionally and intellectually to the fullest extent while also giving them the opportunity to build social skills by working and playing with classmates, parents and teachers.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:04:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stop by for a tour! See classrooms in action, meet staff and ask any questions. Please call for more information. Tour hours for all dates are from 9:45 to 11 AM. Feb 8 (Wed) Feb 23 (Thu) Mar 8 (Thu) Mar 26 (Mon) Apr 24 (Tue) May 7 (Mon) May 22 (Tue)]]></description>
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<p>Feb 8 (Wed)<br />
Feb 23 (Thu)<br />
Mar 8 (Thu)<br />
Mar 26 (Mon)<br />
Apr 24 (Tue)<br />
May 7 (Mon)<br />
May 22 (Tue)</p>
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		<title>Our Curriculum</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2011 13:24:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[RCNS uses a nationally-known, play-based curriculum for children ages 2 through 4. Our programs provide children with social, emotional, and academic skills needed for kindergarten and are designed to maintain a balance between freedom and guidance, group and individual activities, and active and quiet play. The Creative Curriculum balances teacher-planned and child-initiated learning, emphasizing responsiveness to children&#8217;s strengths, interests, needs, and learning styles.]]></description>
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		<title>Art Show &amp; Open House</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:06:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please join us for our annual Art Show &#38; Open House, Jan. 21 from 10 am to noon. Come see student artwork and enjoy coffee and donuts with our artists and their parents. Please contact the school for more information.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2011 15:57:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Registration is NOW OPEN for 2013-2014 classes! For details, please see our Classes page or call the school office: 301-340-7584.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2010 19:46:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[RCNS is pleased to announce our Summer Camp is open to the public! Please click the link above for more information.]]></description>
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