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Rockin’ Kindergarten for over 30 Years!

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We’re getting ready to celebrate our 32nd Annual Young Children’s Art Exhibit next January!

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Join us Friday through Sunday, January 15th-17th at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara.  

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CKA is here for YOU! Please join us for an hour of discussion, collaboration and support via our NEW biweekly Zoom Chats! 
To register, click here.

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Preparations are already underway for our 38th annual conference. It’s going to be the weekend BEFORE Martin Luther King weekend – January 10, 11 and 12, 2020!

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CKA is offering a series of full- and half-day professional development workshops (PDW’s) in various locations around the state.

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We are looking forward to the 31st annual Young Children’s Art Exhibit at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara on January 11th and 12th, 2020!

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Whether you’re looking for a new poem, a helpful classroom management tip, or a fun activity, come join us on Facebook and check out our Tuesday Teaching Tips!

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It's FEATURED TEACHER FRIDAY! Congratulations, Alanna Aker! "This was Mrs. Aker's first year in TK, moving down from Kindergarten, and she has been a rockstar. She understands Developmentally Appropriate Practices and implements activities that follow these principles daily. Mrs. Aker understands the importance of hands-on learning and she provides opportunities for her students to participate in these activities. She incorporates play into her day while creating a warm and welcoming environment for her students." This makes her the perfect candidate for Featured Teacher! Thank you, Alanna, for your dedication and caring. YOU make the world a better place🩵. Receiving this honor entitles Alanna to be entered for the opportunity to be CKA's TEACHER OF THE YEAR. Winner of the honor of Teacher of the Year wins a free CKC registration and will be recognized at #CKC2026. #ckalovesteachers #featuredteacherfriday ... See MoreSee Less

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