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...
by thevillage3 | Apr 7, 2024 | Blog
We call them swimming lessons, but the real purpose is to teach the children about water safety and to equip them with enough knowledge/experience to remain calm and safe in the event of an accident. According to Healthy Children and The American Academy of...
by thevillage3 | Apr 7, 2024 | Blog
A recent article by Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer in the NAEYC newsletter provides “10 Ways Babies Learn When We Sing to Them”. Bonding – When you sing to your baby, they bond with you and your voice. Singing makes yours the first and most important voice in her life....
by thevillage3 | Mar 5, 2024 | Blog
Why are there no shoes in the infant room? Hygiene and Health Minimizes germs and bacteria: Shoes track in dirt, dust, and germs from outside, which can be harmful to infants who are constantly putting things in their mouths and crawling on the floor. Removing shoes...
