by thevillage3 | May 14, 2024 | Blog
Meet the IgniteTable by Hatch! Through collaboration between The Rutledge Institute and a PennWest University professor, Dr. Heh, a grant was secured through Edith L. Trees to purchase an IgniteTable By Hatch. IgniteTable by Hatch is an interactive learning tool...
by thevillage3 | Apr 21, 2024 | Blog
During the school year, my son is very busy with homework, sports, and after-school activities. Should he be participating in a summer program or should he take a break to relax and just hang out? You don’t have to choose between a rigorous academic program or...
by thevillage3 | Apr 21, 2024 | Blog
Our commitment to Birdie Basics will not make golfers out of all of our students. While some of them may choose golf as their sport, the value of Birdie Basics goes beyond the sport itself: Improved eye-hand coordination Reinforced math lessons Taking turns Safety...
by thevillage3 | Apr 21, 2024 | Blog
Of course, we want them to have fun, but there’s more. Keeping in mind that the children in our summer group have just finished grades K-3, we don’t focus on profit and loss and rigorous bookkeeping. We buy the lemonade and supplies, and then loan money to the group...
by thevillage3 | Apr 21, 2024 | Blog
Making art at home is not about the art; it’s about spending fun time with your child to encourage their creativity. Making a sculpture in a sandbox or drawing a picture with fingers in mashed potatoes qualify as art for children. Sidewalk chalk or painting a...
by thevillage3 | Apr 21, 2024 | Blog
The idea of community engagement is not new. In 2011 the National Institute of Health (NIH) published their report, “Principles of Community Engagement” to follow up the original 1997 version done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Before 1997 there...