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Infants (6wks-12months)
Your child will be given activities that assist in the physical and cognitive development, as well as self-help and communication skills.

SELF-DIRECTED ACTIVITIES ARE ACTIVITIES THAT A BABY CAN DO BY HIM/HERSELF
Infants should be given time to play outside of their cribs. Even very young or small infants need to placed outside of their cribs to play.

TEACHER-DIRECTED ACTIVITIES ARE THAT WHICH REQUIRE ASSISTANCE EVEN AFTER YOU GET THE INFANT STARTED
These types are planned activities.

Toddlers/Preschoolers(1yr thru pre-k)
Your child will be offered a variety of activities through the use of a program we use by fun Shine Express. This program is developmentally appropriate, which means the activities are based on age level, adaptable to the child’s individual abilities, are meaningful to their interests, and offer hands-on experiences and real objects to manipulate.

At the start of each new kit (quarterly or monthly) you will receive a copy of a Parent Newsletter, which will include the themes and concepts being introduced, songs, rhymes or finger plays, and a book list. The parents of a 2 year old or preschool age child will also receive weekly family notes, which will describe each theme more in detail to keep you up-to-date. The program goals are posted in each room for you to glance at as you drop of your child

Fun Shine Express program goals

1 year olds-Buttercups (quarterly kits)
Each kit is centered around three themes with each one covering a four week period. Weekly the program will offer activities and materials to promote and enhance physical, mental, and social growth in four areas: language development, physical development, creative exploration, and cognitive development. As well as:
* To enhance the child’s awareness of self
* To provide opportunities for exploration and discovery
* To offer play-based developmental activities

2 year olds/preschoolers/pre-k (monthly kits)
Each kits has integrated activities related to three educational themes. Your child will also be introduced to three alphabet letters, one color, two or three numbers, and one shape. Each kit includes creative art materials, alphabet and language activities, music and movement, hands-on math and science, social activities and games. As well as:
* Research based educational theories of early childhood learning and development
* Allowing children to experiment and explore their surroundings
* Stimulate creativity and build a positive self-image
* Encourage involvement of family members

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