Quinn Gardner, Children’s Librarian at Petit Branch Library, recently visited our Sumner Head Start classroom to share the joy of reading and music with the children. Quinn read Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson and led the children in singing songs, creating an engaging and interactive learning experience.

During the visit, children participated by identifying animals in the story and discussing the emotions they observed, helping to strengthen literacy, comprehension, and social-emotional skills. The students did a wonderful job listening, interacting, and answering questions, making the visit both fun and educational.

To learn more about our Head Start programs, visit https://peace-caa.org/programs/hs/

In Merrick Early Head Start Classroom 106, caregivers and toddlers recently joined together for a fun and creative art session. The activity encouraged collaboration as children and adults painted side by side, fostering both creativity and meaningful connections.

The event highlighted the special bond between caregivers and children, giving families the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning and shared experiences. By the end of the session, smiles and paint-streaked hands reflected a joyful morning of creativity, connection, and cherished memories.

For more information about our Head Start program, visit www.peace-caa.org/programs/hs/

The PEACE, Inc. Merrick Head Start team recently brought the gym to life with a colorful Multicultural Festival, celebrating the rich diversity that makes our community special. Families and students explored exhibits representing countries and regions including Italy, Barbados, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Afghanistan, Ireland, Belize, and Africa, learning about traditions, food, music, and art from each culture.

A highlight of the festival was the energetic African drum performance, where everyone joined in to dance, laugh, and share in the joy of cultural expression. The event was a wonderful reminder of the beauty of diversity and the power of coming together as a community to learn, celebrate, and enjoy meaningful experiences together.

For more information about our Head Start program, visit www.peace-caa.org/programs/hs/

Merrick Head Start recently hosted a pumpkin decorating contest, and the classrooms brought incredible creativity and imagination to the event.

Room 211 took home first place with a pumpkin inspired by The Old Lady Who Swallowed the Fly, while Room 206 earned second place with a Snoopy pumpkin based on It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.

All the classrooms participated enthusiastically, making the activity a fun and festive experience for children and their families. Events like this help foster creativity, teamwork, and community at Merrick Head Start, providing children with joyful learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom.

For more information about PEACE, Inc. Head Start programs, visit: https://peace-caa.org/hs/

This October, children and families at PEACE, Inc. Head Start had fun with pumpkins. They painted, carved, and learned together.

At Roxboro Head Start, families joined their children to paint pumpkins. The pumpkins were donated by Tim’s Pumpkin Patch. Nurse Ryan talked to the children and parents about the differences between candy and medicine to help keep children safe.

At Merrick Head Start, Room 211 children and their parents carved and decorated pumpkins. Each child took home their pumpkin. In Room 106, infants and their parents painted and decorated paper pumpkins. These activities helped families spend time together and have fun while learning.

At Sumner Head Start, Classroom 104 explored pumpkins in a hands-on way. Children touched and scooped the pumpkins. They also made a Fruit & Pumpkin Dip together.

PEACE, Inc. Head Start pumpkin events are a fun way for families to learn, create, and enjoy time together.

To learn more about our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, visit www.peace-caa.org/programs/hs/