Rhymes and Reasons School Age Children
Quality Care
We provide a safe, fun place for your child to both learn and
laugh. Beyond babysitting, we provide curriculum-based activities
designed to stimulate the emotional, physical, creative, social
and intellectual growth of your child. Our certified teachers
will provide a warm and nurturing environment for the school-age
class in the lower level of the center.
Child Development Report
Every semester you will receive a Child Development Report that
will include the progress of your child's language, intellectual,
physical and social / emotional development.
Transportation
Our van is able to provide free transportation for our child to
and from the following elementary schools: Piney Ridge, Linton
Springs, Eldersburg, Winfield, Freedom and Carrolltown Elementary
Schools.
Before School
For parents who need childcare before school, the center provides
a variety of activities to engage your child such as board games,
table games, a climbing wall, and a drama room. This service is
available from 6:30am - 8:30am, at which point we will take your
child to school.
After School
A nutritious snack is provided for your child when they arrive.
A lesson plan is prepared for each day with various themes in
mind. We begin with a "group time" where the group is
separated into two age groups (K - Grade 2; and Grades 3-6). This
is a time to discuss a question together, and learn to voice one's
opinion. There are also various activities such as art, science,
math, or group games. Additionally, quite time is available when
your child can read, study or do their homework.
Snacks
While providing healthy food, we also encourage the children to
develop healthy eating habits. Sometimes the teachers and children
may cook together, and enjoy their output right away. For example,
we might make "fruit kabobs", frozen bananas dipped
in yogurt, veggie dip, banana sandwiches, etc. We use whole grain
bread, and organic fruit.
Schedule
A typical schedule might look like:
6:30am - Children will start to arrive. Some may want to
read or study in a quiet room. Others may choose to play a variety
of games together.
8:30am - Children will go to school either by a school
bus, or our van.
3:00pm - Children will arrive as a group either by school
bus or van. Snacks are available for those who are hungry. Others
may want to rest a bit before joining together for activities.
3:15pm - Most children want to go outdoors after a day
of sitting in school. Outdoor group games or sports are organized.
4:00pm - We go indoors for Group Time and team-building
activities. There might be group problem solving or decision making.
4:15pm - There are various activities to choose from, such
as homework clubs, individual projects, reading, cooking, or talking
with friends.
5:30pm - Finish activities and collect one's belongings.
Children may read alone or play a table game until their parents
arrive.
6:00pm - The center closes.
All Day Care When Public Schools Are Closed
When public schools are closed, Rhymes and Reasons remains
open all day to care for your child. The schedule is very much
the same, with the addition of a morning snack followed later
by lunch. Some outside time is designated both in the morning
and afternoon. Occasionally there will be field trips, or special
activities such as bowling or a movie.
Similarly, Rhymes and Reasons has expanded programs available
all summer. The summer schedule allows for even more special projects
and activities such as swimming, putting on a talent show or fashion
show, or going to parks or museums.
Movies
Watching movies is not a part of our daily routine. This
might be reserved as a special treat sometimes, or when the weather
is not good for outside activity.
Parental Involvement
In order to provide the best possible care for our children, we
believe the parents and children should work together as partners.
The school year begins with a Parent's Night when the program
is discussed, questions are answered, and suggestions are heard.
In the school-age program, there may be times when certain parents
may be invited to come and talk about their career, to stimulate
their thinking as they explore new horizons.
Themes for School - Age Class -2010
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Week
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Theme
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| January 4-8 |
Wintertime |
| January 11-15 |
Dr King's Dream |
| January 18-22 |
U.S.A basics |
| January 26-29 |
U.S.A. basics |
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| February 1-5 |
President Lincoln |
| February 8-12 |
Valentines Day |
| February 15-19 |
Appreciating Presidents Day |
| February 22-29 |
Animals in Winter |
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| March 2-6 |
Irish Culture |
| March 8-12 |
St. Patrick's Day |
| March 15-19 |
Getting to Know Your Neighbor |
| March 22-26 |
Preparing for Springtime |
| March 29-April 2 |
Planting Gardens |
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| April 5-9 |
Easter Traditions |
| April 12-16 |
Baby Animals |
| April 19-23 |
Springtime |
| April 26-30 |
Springtime |
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| May 3-7 |
Mother's Day |
| May 10-14 |
Staying Healthy |
| May 17-21 |
Appreciating Memorial Day |
| May 24-28 |
Preparing for Summer |
| May 31-June 4 |
Preparing for Summer |
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| August 23-27 |
Welcome!! |
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| September 1-3 |
Wecome Week |
| September 6 |
Center Closed Labor Day |
| September 7-10 |
Friendship Week |
| September 13-17 |
Exploring Your Talents |
| September 20-26 |
Community Helpers |
| September 27-30 |
I want to be... |
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| October 4-8 |
Fall into Fall |
| October 11-15 |
Columbus Day |
| October 18-22 |
Being Safe |
| October 25-29 |
It's Halloween |
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| November 1-5 |
Healthy Living |
| November 8-12 |
My Neighborhood |
| November 15-19 |
Thanksgiving |
| November 22-26 |
Thanksgiving |
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| December 1-3 |
Winter is Coming |
| December 6-10 |
Family Celebrations |
| December 13-17 |
Country / Cultures |
| December 20-24 |
Holiday Time |
| December 27-30 |
Holiday Time |
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