Recently the students at the Acorn Childcare Center explored professions and community helpers with hands-on activities and dress-up play. Exposure to the world of work may inspire a possible career but more importantly at this young age it provides opportunities for students to explore the world around them, encourage interest in their community, and appreciate the people that work to help them grow and learn.
Community engagement gives children a sense of belonging and helps them build their identity. Being a member of a community sends a powerful message to children, one that says: You are important. You make a difference. You belong. It's a message that holds the strength to empower every child in the world!
Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to giving our young students the foundation for a better future.
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Meet 4 year old Olguita who enrolled in the Acorn Childcare Center in January. She lives with her parents and two older siblings, who are both alumni of the Center.
Olga quickly adapted to being at preschool and enjoys being with the other children and the staff. She loves taking part in all the daily activities. Her favorite activities include playing chef preparing meals in the play kitchen, art activities, and dressing up in the theater area.
Over the past month Olga has blossomed. She is a cheerful and caring student, working well with peers and showing particular kindness to the younger children. She is always keen to participate in activities and to cooperate with her classmates.
Because of your ongoing generosity, Olga, like her older siblings before her, has a caring place to learn, grow and connect with other children her age. Thank you!
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Meet 4 year old Cristopher who started coming to the Acorn Childcare Center in February. Cristopher lives with his mother and grandmother in a rural area, and travels by bus for an hour with his mom to get into the city each morning.
Christopher’s mother works near the Center cleaning houses. Before he came to our school, his mother had to leave him with a neighbor or at home alone while she worked. From his first day Christopher seemed comfortable at the Center. He is friendly to his companions and teachers, and enjoys taking part in all the different activities. He is very social and really loves being at preschool because he can learn, play and share with his classmates.
Because of your generosity, Cristopher has found a caring place to learn, grow and connect with other children his age. His mother can work without worry for his safety, knowing he is well-fed and cared for all day. Your generous contributions give children like Cristopher a better start and give their parents so much hope despite their economic and family difficulties. Thank you!
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Meet one of our new students, Daniel-Omar, age 4. Daniel-Omar lives with his mother and grandparents. His mother was 17 years old when he was born and he had many health complications including surgery to keep him alive. He spent the first two months of his life in hospital. Doctors warned the family that he might end up with language, hearing or vision problems as a result. Luckily, he hasn't yet presented with any of these problems.
In the last two months, we've observed that Daniel-Omar is generally very happy here, but he reacts aggressively during lively activities where children shout, laugh loudly, or where the music is loud. Our teachers spoke with his mother and grandparents to help them access professional help from psychologists and neurologists to support his full development by identifying the underlying issues.
At the Acorn Childcare Center we serve not just the children that attend, but the whole family through referrals to psychologists, parenting workshops, conflict resolution, health support and personalized attention when we observe larger family concerns. Because of your generosity it is possible to provide this important wrap-around service to our families. Thank you for your continued support!
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This week the Acorn Childcare Center welcomed students to begin a new school year! Our staff spent last week preparing the Center for their arrival. From the kitchen to the classrooms, they worked tirelessly with much enthusiasm!
The students arrived this week with their own excited energy, many familiar faces returning for a second year with a few new friends who quickly adapted to the group and joined in. We can't wait to see how they learn, grow and thrive in 2023! Your support helps ensure that we can continue transforming the lives of families facing extreme poverty. Thank you!
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