Cup Stacking

Cup Stacking!!!

 

Aimee and Celimar's class have been having lots of fun balancing, counting and experimenting with cup stacking this week! The children have each put their own unique spin on their stacking creations!

 

We love seeing what our little engineers will come up with when given different items to build with!

 

 

Cup stacking allows children to use both hands in motion together (bilateral coordination). Increasing bilateral proficiency helps the brain develop on the right side as well as the left. Cup stacking has many benefits for cognitive development and targets specific areas of the body and the brain to increase intelligence, problem solving skills and critical thinking. An activity like cup stacking actually increases blood flow to all parts of the brain, which increases energy, thereby making the child more alert. Sequencing and patterning are also elements of cup stacking that build math skills. When kids practice ordering and sequencing they build foundational skills for mathematical learning. 

-Integrated Learning Strategies

 

For more info about cup stacking and

the benefits to children click here.

World Read Aloud Day!

Happy World Read Aloud Day!!!

 

We had lots of parents and grandparents come in and volunteer their time today! Missy and I also snuck out of the office to read a few books too!
 

 

 

 

Thank you so much everyone!!!
This meant so much to all the children at HDC.

 

The importance of reading to children can not be overstated! Reading aloud in particular helps children to develop the reading readiness skills that they will need to read a book on their own.

 

Reading aloud to children...

 

*Teaches how to hold and turn the pages of a book

*Develops phonemic awareness

*Develops print awareness

*Exposes them to more complex language and to a more sophisticated vocabulary

*Helps to build background knowledge so children can better understand what they see and hear

*Helps children to listen, concentrate and have a longer attention span

*Helps children adjust to the structure and routine of instruction during a typical school day

*Provides experiences with sequencing, cause and effect, and comparing and contrasting which are naturally part of stories and books

*Helps to develop critical thinking skills as they listen and notice how characters solve problems

 

and that's just to name a few!

 

 We have a box of free books at the entrance of the school today so please feel free to take a book home and keep the reading alive!

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The more that you read the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go. ~Dr. Seuss

Preschool Resource Fair

Last Saturday, Feb. 1st was the

Preschool Resource Fair hosted by Haverhill's Early Learning Leadership Team.  

 

Missy and I were there to represent

Haverhill Daycare Center!

 

 

It was such a great turn out!

Over 200 parents and their children attended!

 

 

 

 

 

Curious Creatures was there with lots of cute little animals! There were hoops, balls, parachute play and a fun game of duck, duck, goose for the little ones to let out some energy. There was even a cute Valentines craft for the children to make. Healthy snacks and drinks were available for all the children and the library was giving away free books!

 

 

It was a great time for all who attended!

 

Thank you to the Haverhill Early Learning Leadership Team for showcasing all the wonderful preschool options that Haverhill has to offer.