Joan's Corner
The importance of Fathers Day!
by Joan on 06/20/16
Fathers have a great impact on children’s development. Fathers often engage and interact with the
child during normal daily activities such as bathing, changing diapers, and
feeding. According to the Center On the Emotional and Social Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) “Evidence shows
that the quality of interactions in a father-child relationship positively
impacts the cognitive, social, and moral development of young children.”
Here are some resources you may be interested in concerning
fatherhood and its importance to early childhood development:
National Fatherhood Initiative
The Center for Successful Fathering
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Fatherhood Initiative
Teaching Children About Flag Day
by Joan on 06/15/16
Yesterday we celebrated Flag Day as part of our daycare
program curriculum. Sharing the meaning
of important days is important to increasing the children’s awareness of
various cultures. Flag Day provides an
opportunity to teach about American History and the adoption of the flag of the
United States.
After working on creative art projects with the flag, we
sang patriotic songs. Then, we marched
in order with our flags around the yard.
The children had so much fun and the community waved at us with plenty
of smiles.
At Educare dei Montessori, we celebrate a variety of
cultures. Early childhood development
requires sharing ideas and concepts on a variety of subjects. According to the Encyclopedia on Early
Childhood Development, “Culture plays an essential role in how children make
sense of the world”. We teach children
about important symbols and their meaning.
This helps children recognize and organize in a way that improves their
ability to handle basic human challenges of practical life.
Flower Gardens
by Joan on 06/14/16We have our flower garden planted! The children love to water flowers and we carefully watch them grow. It is important that children observe plants during all stages of development. From planting seeds to picking flowers, from removing dead flowers to overwatering, children delight in gardening.
Graduation 2016
by Joan on 06/13/16
Hello everyone! We had
a most successful graduation on Friday.
Thank you to all the parents who made the event so fun. The theme this year was “Hawaiian” and
everyone had a great time at the luau.
We will miss the graduates, but wish them the very best as
they grow into higher levels of education.
Now, it’s time to have fun during summer and increase our outdoor
activities.
There are still a few places open in our summer program. If anyone needs childcare for the summer,
just let me know as soon as possible to reserve your place.
Summer Will be Amazing
by Joan on 05/08/16We are so excited as we prepare for summer and our educational programs. We have indoor and outdoor activities that will inspire your child's imagination with adventure. Childhood curiosity and experimentation will foster dreams as children enjoy fun singing, dancing, and crafting.