Dear Judy Center Families,
We hope everyone had an enjoyable Spring Break and welcome back!
Welcome to the beautiful month of May. I would say that May is a magical time with flowers blooming, birds and bunnies playing, and fun - filled days spent out in the warmer weather!
As we approach the end of another school year, we want to express our sincere gratitude for the dedication, hard work, and commitment you provide to attending and participating in our weekly playgroups. We have accomplished so much together, and we are incredibly proud of the learning environment we have created.
Please Join Us, There Is So Much Fun and Learning ....Waiting For You!
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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Hip Hip Hooray ✨🎉
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!
Just Learning of Us...Here's a little about us!
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!
Zoo Animals
This month we will be learning about Zoo animals. We will work on identifying common zoo animals, their sounds, and some basic facts about them. In addition to reading books , creating zoo habitats with craft sticks and playdough, playing freeze dance with zoo animal sounds and movements, and engaging in zoo animal yoga.
Translation: Health, love, money, and time to enjoy it!
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week May 5th-9th
We’d like to say “Thank You” to all of the GES Administrative Staff, Teachers, Paras, Cafeteria Staff, and Custodians for their hard work and for playing such an important role in shaping each child’s character and education! They are the best of the best and we appreciate them. We challenge our students and families to let them know how valued they are. Please check the GES Newsletter, Website, emails and flyers for ideas and small gestures to show them thanks and gratitude throughout the week.
Five Tips Toward a More Positive Attitude
1. Kids model their parents’ behavior. If they see you bouncing back from setbacks, they’ll learn to do the same.
2. Help them see a way around obstacles. When something doesn’t work out as planned, encourage them to brainstorm other ways to approach the problem or to reach their goal.
3. Let them know that negative reactions are okay when it’s appropriate. Having a positive attitude doesn’t mean burying legitimate feelings, but acknowledging them, and then finding a way to move on.
4. Teach constructive reframing. If a child declares their lousy at something, suggest that they simply need more practice and that if excelling is important, they’ll eventually master the necessary skills. Practice makes possible!!!
5. Encourage positive self-talk. Words have power, so offer a few affirmations they can repeat until they become second nature.
