Our Baldwinsville Head Start ended the year with a bang! Parents fundraised for and helped produce a fantastic carnival and ‘moving up’ ceremony. They had activities galore – bowling, fishing, duck pond, dress up, Plinko, pin the nose on the clown + 100% of parents showed up to support and celebrate their little learners!
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.
