Head Start Students Show Off Artistry LCCAA Head Start is known for its creative staff and the students are excellent at creating too!
After completing a study on art, Firelands Head Start students held an art show in their building that attracted 100 visitors throughout the day. The teachers wanted the children to see how art was appreciated. Visitors were asked to share their positive comments on a comment card for the students and that request netted an endorsement from Firelands Elementary School’s art teacher. “Wow! What a beautiful collection of art!” teacher Cara Proehl said. “So expressive! Can’t wait to have rolls since their planned nature walk was rained out. Hopkins-Locke students pictured are from Room 17, you in my art class.” The art kept flowing across the program during the taught by Ashley Spencer, Latoya Smith and Jai’Lyn national celebration of the Week of the Young Child. On Montague. Griswold students pictured are from Room Artsy Thursday, students did a Nature Chalk Painting 107, taught by Christina Villar and Amanda Dobbins. activity. Students at Hopkins-Locke had natural items to work with. Students at Griswold used toilet paper
Nature Chalk Painting
Gather small sticks, branches, bark or rocks on a nature walk.
Begin by rubbing dry chalk over the natural materials. Talk with your child about texture and what is happening to the chalk. Dip the chalk into water and have them repeat their rubbings and talk about how they are different. This activity helps with fine motor skills, identifying colors, vocabulary and getting outside!
Next Stop for Head Start Students: Kindergarten! By now you have probably begun the registration process for your kindergarten-eligible child. If not, this is something you want to do sooner than later. Your timeliness ensures that all screenings will get completed and your child will have a smooth start to the next school year. Before you register, be sure to verify your child’s eligibility because age cut-offs vary by district. For instance, Lorain City Schools require students to be 5 by August 1, 2021, but Elyria City Schools have the requirement of 5 on or before September 30th. Most schools will offer online registration, and some offer a mix of office or online. Regardless of how it is done, you can expect to need the following documents:
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Parent Photo ID (license or state ID) Child’s Birth Certificate Immunization Records Custody Papers, if applicable 2 Proofs of Residency (lease agreement, mortgage documents, recent utility bills, etc.) XX Emergency Contact List Your Head Start teachers and family service workers are your partners in preparing your child for this next big milestone. Kindergarten readiness is at the heart of everything we do, including extending our school year! Reach out if you need any assistance with the transition to kindergarten.
