How do you encourage children to help others? Young children want to help, so this is a great opportunity to channel that energy into something positive. "The desire to help is innate," says Parents Magazine's David Schonfeld, MD , director of developmental and behavioral pediatrics at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. "At first, children like to help others because it helps them get what they want. Next, they do so because they get praise. Finally, they begin to anticipate the needs of others, and it becomes intrinsically rewarding to do nice things for people in their … [Read more...]
Art classes with Mr. Todd during summer camp
Both our Dr. Day Care Pawtucket Thornley St. students and North Providence Kids Klub summer camp students have been enjoying classes with Mr. Todd this summer. Read more about his experiences teaching art with Kids Klub at Greystone in this The Valley Breeze article: At Greystone, this is more than a summertime art class NORTH PROVIDENCE – Thursday mornings this summer, the three dozen campers attending Kids Klub at Greystone Elementary School can’t wait for art class, camp leaders say. It’s a special time to kick back and be messy – a creative break on a hot summer … [Read more...]
Summer Water Play!
Congratulations to all our Preschool graduates! We hope everyone enjoyed the ceremony and the opportunity to celebrate a special milestone in your child's life. We also get excited about graduation, because it signals the start of our summer water play! Children love playing in the water, especially while playing outside. This offers children the opportunity to learn so many different skills while enjoying this fun activity. Children are so often drawn to playing in or with water and it is important to provide children with meaningful learning opportunities. How can you … [Read more...]
