April 7-11 is designated as the Week of the Young Child by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). NAEYC first established the Week of the Young Child in 1971. This annual event focuses attention on the needs of young children and their families, recognizing early childhood programs, and providing information about the importance of these developmental years as they provide a foundation for success in school and throughout their lives.
This week we will be focusing on the RPS205 Early Childhood programs. Check out the 205 VIBE Blogs to learn about the amazing things happening at our early childhood centers.
Roosevelt Community Education Center serves high school students as well as adults earning their GEDs. They also provide a child care center for students with children ages 6 weeks-3 years. Next to the child care rooms are 2 early childhood classrooms for preschool students who live in the zoned area. These classrooms are led by two teachers who have a combined total of 50 years in education. They have been teaching together for 11 years and bring their passion and excitement for early childhood to their students and families every day.
Angie Keller and Angie Turner believe that the work of early childhood is crucial. “It lays the foundation for a child’s future success, impacting their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, and preparing them for school and life.” Together they create a learning space that supports all the students in a supportive, safe, and nurturing environment. Their work in early childhood goes beyond the classroom and their students. At Roosevelt they are able to work with the teachers to provide opportunities for the high school students to interact with the preschool students. Recently several high school students facilitated a learning activity with the preschool students around chemical reactions.
Many of the high school students are interested in careers with young children, and this partnership gives them real-life opportunities to learn about the early childhood career opportunities. The preschool students also have the opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the high school students. As high school students graduate, the preschool children line the hall with instruments and play and cheer the accomplishment of the graduate as they walk the hall.
Interested in learning more about the RPS205 Early Childhood opportunities for families with children Birth-age 5? Visit https://www.rps205.com/o/rps/page/early-childhood or call the Early Childhood Screening and Placement Office at 815-229-2103…