Field trips are foundational components of our community enrichment program. Our kids develop an understanding of community life through field trips. Through field trips, we introduce the children to the concept of community and careers. They are also introduced to people and places. They learn 
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We fostered healthy self-care habits and taught young children about proper dental care to include how cavities are formed, visiting the dentist for regular checkups, brushing and flossing. During February, we read many children’s book about “Health and Taking Care of Our teeth. This featured 
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Last week’s favorite featured circle time read was The Little SnowPlow by Lora Koehler and illustrated by Jake Parker. We love this read which covers early learning concepts in a number of foundational block areas. Concepts include science -about seasons, math- about sizes, social and 
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Lords and Ladies of Fairfax Honored by Board of Supervisors Monica Jackson (fourth from left) was 2014 Lady Fairfax for the Braddock District. Photo by Janelle Germanos. The 2014 Lords and Ladies of Fairfax were recognized in front of the Board of Supervisors on June 3 
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Since 1986, the National CACFP Sponsors Association (NCA) is the leading national organization for sponsors who administer the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). It provides education and support to thousands of members in the CACFP community and in particular to sponsors of all 
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Monday- Science: The plant life cycle One of Monday’s highlights was the reading of “Whose Garden Is It” by Mary Ann Horseman at circle time. This book outlines the plant lifecycle while making connections to the many facets associated with growing a garden. We spent 
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Our Al’s Pal’s lesson for the day was “Different is Okay!”. Our lesson opened with the following statement, “Did you know that it is okay to like things that are different from what other people like?” The purpose of the lesson was to help the kiddos understand 
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