EDUCATION
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Education is a Two Way Street

Head Start Staff:

Head Start will provide an environment that motivates each child to grow and develop at his/her own pace.  Staff will encourage each child to develop his/her unique pattern of interests, talents, skills, and learning style. We understand that children learn best through interaction with people and objects, and it is through play that children will achieve their educational, social, and emotional goals. At Head Start, we understand that children develop and learn at different paces.  Goals for each child will focus on the following:

• Language Development: Listening, understanding, speaking and communicating.
• Literacy: Phonological awareness (the sounds of words), book knowledge, appreciation of books, print awareness, pre-reading concepts, early writing and alphabet knowledge.
• Mathematics: Geometry, spatial sense, patterns, measurements.
• Science: Scientific skills, methods and knowledge.
• Creative Arts: Music, art, movement and dramatic play.
• Social and Emotional: Self-concept, self control, cooperation, social relationships, knowledge of families and communities.
• Approaches to Learning: Initiative, curiosity, engagement, persistence, reasoning and problem solving.
• Physical Health and Development: Fine and gross motor skills, health status and health practices.

For parents:

·         Your child needs to be well rested; 10-12 hours of sleep each night is recommended for children going to preschool.

·         Nutritious meals help children to be healthy and concentrate at their best. Wholesome, nutritious foods are important.

·         Please dress your child or children for the weather.

·         Create opportunities for learning at home.

·         Please keep your child home if they are not feeling well.

·         Please label your child’s clothing.

·         Please have your child to class on time.

·         Be an active participant in your child’s ongoing assessment.

·         Find a variety of opportunities to be involved in Head Start.

·         If you have questions, please speak with your Family Advocate.

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