On June 6th, STEAM at Dr.King Elementary collaboration site with Head Start held a Luau event for pre-k and their families. All who attended enjoyed games, crafts, and had chances to win prizes. Parents also had a chance to view tables with helpful information regarding developmental milestones, Kindergarten registration, and our very own PEACE Inc. This was a fun filled event and a great send off to summer!
PEACE, Inc.’s Head Start programs are always looking for ways to integrate parents into their practice. Recently, kids were enjoying a gross motor skills class, learning all the things one can do and make with boxes. Some very imaginative parents swooped in and built a big, fun bus! Kids were delighted and that bond between home and classroom became just a little bit stronger. While the activities may be whimsical, forming and strengthening those child-parent-school bonds is serious work. It’s through these kinds of activities that we create a culture of trust and comfort where everyone benefits. This was a brilliant example of how Head Start is a whole family endeavor.
This past month must’ve been the dreariest, rainiest, muckiest May in memory. But the budding artists at Merrick Head Start were undeterred! They leaned into their creative sides, making artwork that ranged from self portrait to collage to rocks and pebbles painted to look like fruits and veggies. (We’re particularly fond of the watermelon!) The resulting Art Expo – open to the public – was a huge hit, delighting a great many visitors who were otherwise soaked by the incessant precipitation. What a colorful, welcome relief to a grey day. Special thanks to Ms. Jessica and Ms. Lashantay for making this expo happen!
