Judy Center Early Learning Hub
at Grasonville Elementary School
📣 Families! Here's What's Happening This Month:
Oh, the Spring! There are so many reminders of renewal and rejuvenation that come with the Spring season. The smell of a fresh rain, new flowers are in bloom, the chirp of birds in the morning, and playing with you children outside are some of the best parts of this inviting season. (Fingers crossed for no more snow!).
As we transition into the beautiful month of April and the warmth of spring, I hope this newsletter finds you well and full of anticipation for the upcoming events and activities. This month promises a mix of fun, learning, and community engagement, and I'm excited to share what's in store for our students and families. We are grateful for your partnership and dedication to our Judy Center and school community.
Bring on Spring at the Judy Center!!
We are pleased to announce the 25th Anniversary of the first Judy Center Early Learning Hubs in Maryland! Queen Anne's County was proud to be one of the first Judy Centers in the state of Maryland. We look forward to sharing information with you in the coming months, as we plan our big celebration to mark our 25th Anniversary!! Stay tuned for exciting plans to celebrate with us!
Register Now...….We're So Excited to Meet You!!!!
Playgroups are open to all and can be attended multiple times weekly.
**Children learn by repetition**
Playgroups are scheduled and offered according to need and interests of all participants. Currently playgroups are offered:
- Tuesday and Thursday from 10-11:30am.
- Afternoon sessions are available from 1-2:30pm with desired interest
- Wednesday scheduling is reserved for Providers (i.e. private child care providers, daycares, Early Head Start, and Home Visiting).
- Evening playgroups will be available monthly from 5:30-6:30pm (with registration required).
Multiple Playgroups Weekly …Join Us!!!
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This month we will be learning and discussing Farm animals. Students will explore the different types of animals that live on a farm. Following are some lesson objectives that will be reviewed during the months:
Cognitive Objectives (What students will learn):
- Identify: Students will be able to name and identify different farm animals (e.g., cow, pig, sheep, chicken).
- Recognize: Students will be able to recognize the sounds that different farm animals make.
- Describe: Students will be able to describe what products each animal contributes to the farm (e.g., milk, eggs, wool).
- Explain: Students will be able to explain the importance of farm animals to the farm and the farmer.
- Understand: Students will understand the basic life cycle of some farm animals (e.g., baby animal names, how they grow).
- Differentiate: Students will be able to differentiate between farm animals and other types of animals (e.g., wild animals, pets).
What is a Judy Center Early Learning Hub?
The Judith P. Hoyer Center Early Learning Hubs, also known as “Judy Centers,” benefit everyone in Maryland by improving the quality of life for families. Through a dedicated staff of early learning professionals, they help prepare children age birth through kindergarten for school readiness. Located at Title I schools in every Maryland county, Judy Centers play an important role in the communities they serve. Judy Centers provide services or connect families with local service providers for some of the following options:
- Adult Education
- Case Management
- Developmental and Health Screenings
- Family Engagement Activities
- Parenting Classes
- Playgroups
- Early Intervention Identification
Each Judy Center is unique in meeting the needs of its communities, but if there is a service you are in need of please let us know!
