Preschool 112 Visits The Art Institute: Wilmette Happenings

March news from Wilmette Child Development Center
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YOUR TRUSTED PARTNER IN EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION
Wilmette Happenings
Preschool 112 visits the Art Institute

April begins Month of the Young Child, so please join us in celebrating for our special activities
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Literacy Night April 18, 6 - 7 p.m. Parade April 26, 4:30 p.m.
Wilmette hild !e"el#pme$t e$ter 3013 Illinois Rd. Wilmette, IL 60091 847.256.6600 www.onehopechilddevelopment.o !
"#t s$#% es %nd ect%n!les we e in %"#nd%nce. &he id%n Ro%d p esented #s with %nothe oppo t#nit' to sp' sh%pes. (his time the )ids noticed the t%ll "#ildin!s i!ht %lon! the l%)e. &pont%neo#sl' the' st% ted comp% in! thei hei!ht. (he l%)e w%s %nothe %tt %ction. &omeone pointed o#t th%t the l%)e w%s %lw%'s st%'in! on o# le*t side. (hen, some child en pointed o#t othe *%mili% l%ndm% )s. +,% i'%, ,% i'%, this is m' ! %ndm%-s ho#se.+ +(h%t-s m' d%dd'-s school.+ +/ e we the e 'et0+ +(en mo e min#tes, %nd we will "e the e.+ We % ived %t the ,illenni#m 1% ), o# *eet too) #s to +(he 2e%n.+ Wh%t % ! e%t pl%ce *o those c# io#s minds. (he )ids stood #nde +(he 2e%n,+ %n % o#nd it, hid in the lowest p% ts whe e the st #ct# e meets the ! o#nd. +I loo) sm%lle when I loo) %t m' e*lection.+ +I %m eve 'whe e...+ /*te % * #it*#l e3plo %tion o* this % chitect# %l m% vel we he%ded "%c). It w%s time *o o# visit to the m#se#m. 4%ve 'o# eve t%)en 5ichols 2 id!e to ente the / t instit#te0 We h%d s#ch %n %m%6in! e3pe ience w%l)in! #p %nd loo)in! %t the "#ildin!s on the othe side o* the p% ). We co#ld see them "ecomin! sm%lle %nd sm%lle . We %lso s%w the t %in c% s, %nd l#c)' *o #s, the e w%s % t %in movin! tow% d the st%tion %t th%t ve ' moment. (he ente ed th o#!h the m#se#m-s evolvin! doo s %nd we even !ot to ide %n elev%to . 7nce in the lo""', we *o#nd o# !#ide who w%s e%d' to t%)e #s on % to# . 7# *i st stop w%s the thi d *loo 8the contempo % ' % t e3hi"it. (he )ids h%d %n %m%6in! time loo)in! %t vi" %nt p%intin!s eve%lin! sh%pel' pe spectives on li*e. 4%ve 'o# eve tho#!ht th%t % p%intin! co#ld "e pict# in! % mess' oom0 (he )ids tho#!ht so. (he % two ) sp% )ed othe conve s%tions %s well9 +Wh%t else do 'o# see0+ +/ t%"le, % s$#% e t%"le.+ +Whe e is the oom with the t%"le0+
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"In the basement" "What makes you feel this way?" "Because our basement is messy."
To prepare for the visit to the museum, I used a teaching strategy called, isual Thinking !trategies, by its co"founder #bigail $ousen. The nature of the strategy is to engage learners in a problem"solving process that helps them, "cultivate a willingness and ability to present their own ideas, while respecting and learning from the perspectives of their peers." The research conducted by $ousen has documented a strong relationship between the isual Thinking !trategy program and students% academic achievement in math, science and language arts. &ur visit to the #rt Institute ended in the cafeteria of the museum. We had a delicious cheese pi''a that was so good it made some of the children e(claim, "This is the best pi''a I have ever had)" &ur class received compliments from some of the patrons dining in the cafeteria. Their ama'ement was great when they found out that the children were only *, + and , years old. Thank you) Thank you to -argaret Baum, !heri Bli(, #ndrew .alkowski, -att /ackson, 0erek 1ewis, -ichael &%-alley, /acky 2rban and alery, for taking time from
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your busy schedules and helping us make this trip possible)
Being in the -oment

In this day and age, we have become accustomed to getting information at record speeds, sending 3uick messages, getting 3uick responses, having more, doing more and being in a hurry about everything. We have become attached to many things in this life such as phones, computers, fast food, and being instantly gratified and entertained by things. !lowing down does not seem to be an option in this life, and with this mentality, we seem to be creating less genuine relationships and attachments with one another. When a child is involved, it is vitally important we do slow down and create a genuine relationship with them. Infants and children form bonds and attachments in which they feel secure and safe. 4hildren are aware of the people around them and begin to know these people will feed, change, hug and
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hold them when needed. When a child%s basic needs are being met they will feel a sense of security in their lives. #s children grow they learn that an attachment is formed during these basic need times. The relationship and or attachment are of the upmost most importance to a child%s development. These attachments are first with the parent and family members and then with a caregiver or teacher. The children also form attachments to other children depending on how well they themselves have formed bonds and attachments. The way we attach to relationships stay with us throughout our lives and the way we form them as children is how we will form them as adults. When we take the time to slow down and be in the moment with our children no matter what moment it is, we are creating a sense of security, self confidence and well"being for that child.
We all have busy lives, but remember the time we invest in our children now can last a lifetime for them.
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As the saying goes, "stop and smell the roses." Your child is blossoming right before your eyes. Be in the moment with them and help to make that attachment seed a safe and secure one for life.
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