Our Time Travel Summer Camp began this week. All of our campers spent time getting used to their new classrooms and making up classroom maps to find their way around. We had our first water days on Tuesday and Wednesday, and the children in the main building enjoyed taking turns on an awesome water slide. All of our classrooms spent time cooling off in the sprinklers. Many classes took time on Wednesday to go on a nature walk and our school age campers discovered that you don’t need a campfire to make s’mores! Their “fire free” s’mores were made with oatmeal cookies, marshmallows, chocolate syrup and sprinkles. Storyteller Ken Kaplan visited our school on Thursday. He brought his guitar to sing songs and tell stories about world travel and discoveries. We clapped our hands, danced around and sang songs in different languages! Our half day on Friday was filled with Amazing Athlete fun.
Happy Independence Day...enjoy your weekend!
Showing posts with label Summer Preschool. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Summer Preschool. Show all posts
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Choosing A Summer Program
Keeping a child's day consistent throughout the summer months keeps the brain focused and helps prevent learning losses during the summer. In addition, this can potentially ease the anxiety that often accompanies transitioning into a new classroom or school come fall.
Research has shown that programs like The Goddard School that have specific learning goals, use learning and developmental standards and are age-appropriate are ideal in preventing summer learning losses.
Tips for Choosing a Summer Program:
• Choose a program that is based on each child's interests and natural curiosity – this allows children the opportunity to direct their own learning.
• Ask for credentials, experience and training of the teachers/counselors.
• Check the health and safety practices of the program. Make sure you are comfortable that the program will be able to handle your child’s unique needs.
• Inquire about the daily schedule of the program. Does the program combine songs, stories, exploration, art, physical activities and learning adventures in a safe, nurturing environment? Ask how much freedom a child has to choose activities.
• Ask for references.
Research has shown that programs like The Goddard School that have specific learning goals, use learning and developmental standards and are age-appropriate are ideal in preventing summer learning losses.
Tips for Choosing a Summer Program:
• Choose a program that is based on each child's interests and natural curiosity – this allows children the opportunity to direct their own learning.
• Ask for credentials, experience and training of the teachers/counselors.
• Check the health and safety practices of the program. Make sure you are comfortable that the program will be able to handle your child’s unique needs.
• Inquire about the daily schedule of the program. Does the program combine songs, stories, exploration, art, physical activities and learning adventures in a safe, nurturing environment? Ask how much freedom a child has to choose activities.
• Ask for references.
Summer Camp starts June 27th. For more information about Summer Camp at the Goddard School of Wall, please call Miss Samantha at 732-974-8314.
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