May 2010

Over 50 years of Early Childhood Education - Founded 1956

 

May - Director’s Note

 

As the end of the school year quickly approaches, there is so much to do and so little time! Kindergarten graduation is foremost on our minds. Mother’s Day is right around the corner (Dads, hint..hint!) Creative School Summer Fun plans are underway, and there are openings in either week. We would love to have you child join us!

Summer is a time to relax and enjoy the long days of sunshine. Last summer I enjoyed Malcolm Gladwell’s book, The Outliers. His book’s main focus is deciphering what elements comprise success. Gladwell sites research led by Karl Alexander, a John Hopkins University sociologist, who studies Baltimore’s disadvantaged youth. Alexander’s studies revealed the gap in test scores between the upper and lower socioeconomic group widened with each passing year of elementary school. His study concluded that for many children, the learning gained during the school year can be lost during the summer vacation.

Obviously our students are not disadvantaged, but the study certainly makes a case in support of summer enrichment. While it is important to have adequate downtime and relaxation, many simple activities can accomplish both. Every day activities can reinforce the learning mastered at school. Counting games, playing
“I Spy”, identifying letters in street signs, locating a particular color or shape…all bolster skills. This consistent brain stimulation will serve your children well when they begin school next year.

My son has several mainstay programs he enjoys like the Mayor’s Summer Reading program at the library, and Robotics camp through the City of Richardson. Alas, he is too old for Lego camp, but he is considering a computer animation class. As requested by his teacher, he will work on math and reading comprehension activities for 20 minutes daily for retention.

You are your child’s first educator. Enjoy the summer, and the time it provides to make learning a fun summer adventure.                        

  Lyndel Doran

            

                           

@

for

c r e a t I v e

school

families

t h e  c r e a t i v e  s c h o o l

w h u m c

Over 50 years of educating young children in North Dallas
Founded 1956

 

 

 

 

"you can never have enough nature."--Thoreau

The Creative School
10066 Marsh Lane
Dallas, Texas 75229
214.352.0732 | e-mail pam@whumc.com
 

Current News | About Us | Admissions | Creative Movement | School Counselor | | Calendar | Class Schedule | Parent Council | Do-Dads | Staff e-mail | Creative Capers

 

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

 

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *