Play-Based Learning

When we hear the phrase “play‑based learning”, what often comes to mind is children running, imagining, building, exploring – things that seem “just fun.” But that play isn’t just recreation: it is powerful brain‑building. Simple back‑and‑forth interactions, when children play and adults respond, help build the architecture of the brain, especially the pre‑frontal cortex, which […]

Help Us Find Great Teachers & Earn a $1,000 Bonus!

Help Us Find Great Teachers & Earn a $1,000 Bonus! Dear CBA Parents and Teachers, We are continually seeking passionate and qualified teachers to join our team in Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, and now High School. We would love your help in connecting us with great candidates! As a thank-you, we are offering a $1,000 referral bonus! […]

Executive Function Skills

What are Executive Function skills?  Executive functioning (EF) includes cognitive flexibility, working memory, and self-control. These are skills that require patience, guidance, and practice, as they do not come naturally. Unbelievable as it may sound, children practice these abilities when they play. That is, when they are given plenty of time and opportunity to play with peers […]