Program Enhancements Round Out Lessons LCCAA Head Start offers comprehensive services to children and families. In addition to the quality instruction our highly trained staff delivers, we offer a variety of program enhancements to supplement our curriculum.
Together, all these activities strengthen learning and development while building kindergarten readiness. Program enhancements vary by site but may include the following: XX Tae Kwon Do by Vanyo Martial Arts- Provides physical activity, enhances self-regulation skills, builds confidence, and improves concentration and focus.
XX Local Library ProgrammingEstablishes early language and literacy skills, exposure to books, establishes library cards, enhances communication skills, builds comprehension, etc. XX Incredible Years by Ohio GuidestoneTeaches the understanding and communication of feelings, using effective problemsolving strategies, managing anger, practicing friendships, building conversational skills, and modeling appropriate behaviors in the classroom.
XX Other Opportunities- walking field trips to the fire station, greenhouse, apple orchard, Lorain Historical Society, visits from the Bubble Lady, and so much more.
XX Kindermusik- Provides opportunity for selfexpression, movement, creativity, following PLAY is a child’s work! Providing our students new directions, sound exploration and FUN! experiences and opportunities to learn and explore XX Viva Spanish- Provides exposure to new language, through program enhancements not only builds school readiness skills, learning numbers, colors,and memories but also lays the foundation for further educational success. simple phrases such as greetings.
LCCAA Uses Ignite by Hatch to Track Progress LCCAA Head Start knows the value of technology for young learners and, to ensure learning is developmentally appropriate, we have chosen Ignite by Hatch this school year. Ignite by Hatch is a comprehensive digital learning platform that engages, assesses and instructs children between the ages of 3 and 6.
monitor your child’s progress accurately and will muddle your child’s data.
As your child engages with play-based learning experiences delivered through technology, Ignite shares XX Children should only play for 10 minutes or less real-time data with your child’s teacher. each day at home. Ignite by Hatch can be played at home and at school. XX On the parent dashboard, you will be able to see Your child’s teacher will invite you to join and you will your child’s progress, child’s gallery of pictures and receive an e-mail from Ignite by Hatch. much more. Please read the e-mail, follow the steps to download the If you need further assistance on setting up at home, app, and log in with your temporary password. please see your child’s teacher or site administrator. Helpful tips: This is one of many ways we are able to build the school XX Only allow your enrolled Head Start child to play to home connection and support your child’s learning on the HATCH app. If older siblings play, it will not and development.
