Guiding Principle 6
Teaching must be intentional and focused on how children learn and grow. Children are active, engaged, and eager learners. Good teaching practices build on these intrinsic strengths by providing developmentally appropriate instruction and opportunities for exploration and meaningful play.
Guiding Principle 5
Areas of development are integrated, and children learn many concepts and skills at the same time. Any single skill, behavior, or ability may involve multiple areas of development. For example, as preschoolers gain new verbal skills, they can better manage their emotions and form more complex friendships.
Guiding Principle 4
Children learn best when they are emotionally and physically safe and secure. Nurturing, responsive, and consistent care helps create safe environments where children feel secure and valued. In these settings, children are able to engage fully in learning experiences.
Guiding Principle 3
Families are children's first and most important caregivers, teachers, and advocates. Families must be respected and supported as the primary influences in their child's early learning and education. Their knowledge, skills, and cultural backgrounds contribute to children's school readiness.
Guiding Principle 2
Learning occurs within the context of relationships. Caring families, teachers, and other adults matter in a young child's life. Responsive and supporting interactions with adults are essential to children's learning.
For the next seven days we will share one of the Head Start Guiding Principles for School Readiness each day! Here is the first:
Each child is unique and can succeed. Children are individuals with different rates and paths of development. Each child is uniquely influenced by their prenatal environment, temperament, physiology, and life experiences. With the appropriate support, all children can be successful learners and achieve the skills, behaviors, and knowledge described in the Framework.
HURRICANE IAN UPDATE - All after school activities for Thurs., Sept. 29 have been canceled due to the severe weather associated with Hurricane Ian. Please check with your school for any reschedule dates/times. #PSCPride
Do you want to learn more about the preschool program and help us grow and improve? One great way is to become involved in our Policy Council! Fill out this survey if you're a current Head Start/NC PreK parent/guardian. https://forms.gle/MZpKmvXNxZf139hC6
The beginning of the year in preschool is a lot about learning new rules and routines and how to get a long with others...and it sure is fun!! Children at Malpass Corner enjoyed dramatic play, art, lots of fine motor activities, and even started using iPads!
Children in Ms. Tammy's class at North Topsail are planting in their garden!
IT'S ALIVE!!! - Here Comes The Bus is online! 🚍New to the system? Here Comes The Bus is an easy-to-use website and app that allows parents to see the location of their child's school bus on a smartphone, tablet, or pc. English https://5il.co/1hjmo Spanish https://5il.co/1hjmm
Preschool classes will be holding Open House along with their elementary schools on Thursday, August 25th from 4-6pm. We hope to see you there!
Because of COVID-19 rules, many families have not completed free and reduced-price school meals applications. Making sure they are turned in by Aug 31 will help ensure families are ready for the fall, and eligible for Summer P-EBT benefits! Learn more https://bit.ly/3zeHWZA
Saturday, July 9th- start at the Main Library in Burgaw where you will pick up your activity bag anytime between 10:00 and 11:00 am. Walk the Greenway at your own pace and read the story "Ocean! Waves for All" by Henry Holt while completing the activities from your bag!
We are seeking 4 year olds for our Head Start qualifying spots at CF Pope Elementary, which covers the Penderlea and CF Pope districts. To apply, go to: https://sites.google.com/a/pender.k12.nc.us/pender-county-preschool/ or call 910-259-7603 Monday-Thursday 8-4
Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Wells' kids had a nice ending to the school year. They had fun with bubbles, created lots of ocean art, and enjoyed yummy popsicles! Have a wonderful Summer! #crayonstocareers
Just a few more pictures from CF Pope's Touch-a-Truck End of the Year Celebration. The kids loved having their face painted and jumping in the Bouncy House! They also thought the ATV was really cool! Have a great Summer!!! #crayonstocareers
CF Pope sure ended the school year with a really fun Touch-a-Truck event! Thank you to all of the families and community members for coming out on the super hot day, to celebrate a wonderful year in preschool. The kids had a blast! #crayonstocareers
Mrs. Cali and Ms. Tiesha's kids at RPES made an Ocean Discovery Bottle as a class. They are getting ready for Summer!
Ms. Tammy and Mrs. Elisha's class went to the park for a Literacy at the Park trip. They read a story, made ocean art, played with play dough, and water painted. Fun day!
