So ends our fabulous first month back into the school routine here at Grandma’s House Daycare. We have “soared into a new year” focusing on ourselves as very special creatures and created in the image of our heavenly father, God. God created the heavens and the earth, God created Man to be in the same image as God and named him Adam, God charged Adam to name all the animals and then take care of them, and God created a wife for Adam and her name was Eve.
In math our month has focused on two areas … numbers, number recognition, groups of numbers, chanting numbers and writing/spelling the number “one”. Older children are concentrating on numbers 10-20 and younger children on numbers 1-10. We’ve also focused on shapes, shape attributes, shape puzzles and lots of sorting. This has been a lot of fun for all ages. We’ve not had a lot of papers in this area as most of our math work has been with manipulatives and verbal drills. Hands on learning is essential at this age.
Literacy always provides opportunities for paperwork. We have addressed letters “A”, “B”, “C” and the beginning sounds of “M”. Lots of picture cards and 3-D supporting manipulatives to develop vocabulary for the younger ones and beginning sounds and phonics for the older children. Pre-schoolers have tried their hand at writing letters and numbers and are doing very well for a first month. We have created a “Word Wall” where we put the text version of words we are learning to read and spell. It will be very exciting to see how our “Word Wall” develops this school year. Library books have been a hit with the pre-schoolers. We will rotate books that support the three letters of the alphabet for each month. This month we have had “Apple Annie”, “Benjamin Bunny” and “Cathy Cook” library books.
Science and Art have supported our focus of “self” and other Bible study topics. We’ve examined the body from several angles including our newest addition … our magnetic skeleton now perched on our easel.
Friday was Vance’s last day with us. Only with us a short time but already he won the hearts of everyone. His mom and dad came Friday and took lots of pictures and gave Sandra and I the most beautiful arrangements of lilies. The daycare closer to their home will be lucky recipients of this little cutie.
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Research shows at least 80 percent of a child's brain development occurs by age three & as much as 30% of that brain capacity can be lost without a nurturing environment that encourages learning during those early years. The first years bring "doors of opportunity” that open a child’s life forever. Working hand-in-hand with parents, we provide a balanced mix of love, playtime, rest, devotions and learning activities, always striving to foster self-esteem, in a Christian focused environment as our little ones walk through these early doors of opportunity.
About Grandma
I strive to honor God in everything I do. I enjoy motorcycles, motorboats and scuba diving. I love my husband and my family and I adore my grandchildren. I have always had a heart for children. If children are around, I'm frequently the one on the floor playing with them. After 20+ years in HR, Accounting & Office Management, I chose a self employed venue in child care with aspirations of making a difference in the lives of children. I am a certified Professional Child Care Administrator licensed with the TDPRS to care for twelve children, ages infant thru pre-kindergarten. I employ one full-time assistant. I love my job but it's hard to let go when it's time for the children to move on. Even though they are not my grandchildren, I bond with them as if they were. Alas, tis the nature of the business. But if I can instill in them an excitement for learning, sow a few Godly seeds in their lives, if they can see Jesus thru me, it's certainly worth it.
About Ms Meagan
Megan has worked with children for many years both in the day school and Bible school environment. After trying her hand as a Paralegal, she decided to change her career path, go back to school and is now enrolled in college courses both on-line and at night at a local community college. Megan is focusing on a degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development. Working here at GHD will provide her opportunities of practical application and she likes the aspect that it will allow her time to work on her studies while the children are napping. She anticipates staying with us for three years while she continues her studies and then pursues a career in the field of Early Childhood Education. I’m thrilled with the direction God has led me in finding Megan.
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