The Academy of Westhaven Online Newsletter: Take a look at what we've done.

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Take a look at what we've done.

Zoey is driving the bus on the craft.

Mouse Soup anyone?

Toddlers were sleepy with The Princess and The Pea

PreSchool 4 is Fishing for Books

While you are busy at work we are busy exploring the wonderful world of literacy and creativity. Learning to read and reading to children extremely important in brain development and growth.

" More than any other single skill, the ability to read - and read well - allows a child to succeed in school, learn about the world, function in society, and someday have decent job options. Enhancing children's literacy is at the heart of the Soho Center's NATIONALCHILDREN'S LITERACY INFORMATIONproject - a national children's literacy initiative."

National Children's Literacy is a great resource which give you tips for different ages and their developmental milestones for reading development. Check it out.

Frog Street Infants

Designed around the latest scientific early brain development research, Frog Street Infant curriculum is designed to build strong foundations for little ones ages 0-18 months. This child-centered program includes easy-to-use activities that:

equip caregivers to nurture the little ones in their care.
optimize key windows of opportunity for growth and development.
are designed with intention and purpose and organized around developmental learning domains.
feature Dr. Becky Bailey’s Conscious Discipline® strategies to enhance social and emotional development.

"We're Creating Childhood"

The Academy Child Development Centers and Preschools are privately owned and operated by our parent company, Never Grow Up, Inc. Based out of Louisville, KY, family owned Never Grow Up, Inc. operated nearly 30 child development centers in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana. Never Grow Up, Inc. is committed to providing private child care for parents who want only the best for their children. We understand that "we're creating childhood" every day for the children in our care, and we hold that privilege with the highest regard.