We're having so much fun with this month's literacy theme! We've examined different forms of writing, from some interesting "love poems" authored by cows Minnie & Moo, to free verse poems and a wide variety of literature. Students are working hard to reach our goal of 30 minutes of reading at The Village per day … Continue reading How and why to fall in love with reading
Transitional Peace
Back to school elicits so many different emotions in families - some members are thrilled for a new year and seeing familiar faces, others are filled with anxiety at the thought of changes and new expectations. Many of us - both kids and parents - are awash in a mix of these emotions depending on … Continue reading Transitional Peace
The Village at a Glance – The Whats and Whens of Our Program
Here's The Village Afterschool Enrichment program at a glance: What we do -The Village provides enrichment and care for children in grades K-5 during out of school time, PIR days, and select holidays. -The Village provides 10+ weeks of full-day, full-week and half time summer camp options for students entering grades K-6. -Enrichment includes areas … Continue reading The Village at a Glance – The Whats and Whens of Our Program
The benefits of afterschool
At The Village we have been witness to some amazing growth, friendships, learning, and self-discovery. We feel strongly that organized afterschool enrichment offers rich opportunities for learning about oneself, including talents, interests, and challenges. This article from Understood.org highlights the benefits of afterschool programs for children with learning difficulties. In our experience, the benefits of … Continue reading The benefits of afterschool
Afterschool window: What’s your view?
Many families face the challenging question of the afterschool window. Work schedules don’t readily follow school schedules. Some of us are transitioning back to onsite workplaces, and some continue to navigate working remotely. So what to do with the kids? The Village offers a unique answer to this question. The Village focuses upon a child-centered, … Continue reading Afterschool window: What’s your view?
The Village Afterschool Enrichment Program @ LCGS 