Big smiles, busy hands, and beautiful friendships!
Big smiles, busy hands, and beautiful friendships! As we near the end of the school year, it’s clear just how much these little ones have grown! Building strong friendships Learning to share Exploring sensory and imaginary play (mud pies, anyone?) Strengthening gross motor skills And most of all… having fun every step of the way! […]
Big Summer Smiles
While our brand-new playground is being installed at Webster, we’re not letting the fun pause! The kiddos are getting creative with chalk hopscotch, beach balls, and big smiles on the lawn and walkway. Active play, imagination, and teamwork are still going strong! #YouBelongAtSKCDC
Sunny Day at McCall’s Playground
We had so much fun enjoying the sunny day at McCalls Playground in Augusta with our Home-Based group! Socialization is a vital part of early childhood development. These playful, engaging moments help children build important skills like sharing, listening, cooperation, and communication. These are all essential for success in Pre-K, kindergarten, and beyond. When children […]
Growing fun!
South Gardiner Early Head Start families rolled up their sleeves this week to paint clay pots and plant bright flowers together. It was a morning full of creativity, teamwork and fresh blooms. The children loved digging in the dirt and, surprisingly, handled their new plants with great care. Thank you to all the parents and […]
Snacking and Napping
At Magic Years, our infants enjoyed cozy snack and nap time with gentle rocking and cuddles. Outside, our kiddos scooped soil into fabric planters, learning about growing seeds as they filled each pocket. Back inside, bubbles turned the playroom into a sparkling adventure! Toddlers crawled through drifting orbs while older friends popped bubbles on foam […]
Staying Healthy
At Magic Years Preschool our classroom turned story time into a lesson about staying healthy. Our SNAP-Ed educator read a fun book about moving your body… jumping, dancing, stretching, and the kids loved every minute. After the story, they got to try raw zucchini and cucumber sticks. We’re proud to work with SNAP-Ed to help […]
School’s out for the summer…
but at Magic Years our full-day, full-year classrooms are in full swing! While neighborhood schools will soon be closing their doors for the summer, our students are still here every day, learning through play, even when temperatures climb. Yesterday we turned our playground into a splash zone: bright buckets of water, warm grass underfoot, and […]
Sun and Play at the Webster Center!
It wasn’t just the sun shining at Webster today, so were these kiddos’ smiles! Whether they were peeking behind the wooden play structure or balancing on bucket stilts, they made every moment count. We even spotted sandy hands in the sandbox and lots of laughter on the swings. What’s your favorite warm-weather playground activity? #YouBelongAtSKCDC
Congratulations Kaliyah Kelly!
Kaliyah Kelly, Assistant Teacher in Classroom 3 at Webster Center, has just earned her Child Development Associate (CDA) credential! We’re so proud of you, Kaliyah. Congratulations and thank you for all you do for our Webster children and families! The CDA is a nationally recognized certification that demonstrates a teacher’s proficiency in early childhood education […]
Gardiner Center Celebrates an Incredible Year!
Gardiner Center families came together to celebrate an incredible year! We had a year filled with planting parties , fairy house adventures , fun family socials and many other amazing experiences, this group made every moment count. Today’s event was full of smiles, hugs, and well-earned pride as we wrapped up another successful year. Thank […]