Feb
26
2010
Dynamic Minds is happy to announce that we are having our Reading Camp again this summer! Reading is a lot of fun and it can be an exciting time for your preschoolers as they enter the world of knowledge and adventure. With this in mind, we have designed our summer curriculum in such a way that the kids get the chance to learn reading in an encouraging, stimulating environment.
Our summer reading camp is our way of implementing our exceptional multi-sensory approach to reading where the kids learn to read, write, spell and comprehend..and enjoy the whole process at the same time.
DYNAMIC MINDS offers a fun filled summer for your kids!
SUMMER READING CAMP
(for kids ages 2-7)
Campers are divided into the following groups.
Teeny campers (for beginners) Kids as young as two years old can join our Teeny Camp. We make sure that their first preschool experience is a pleasurable one. Activities such as singing songs, coloring, painting, storytelling, playing are incorporated as they familiarize with shapes, colors, simple objects, pictures, letters and numbers. It is also a great way for social interaction.
Rookie Campers (ages 3-4) Our Rookie Campers get a head start as they learn the alphabet. Using the phonics approach, the coaches help the kids learn the letter names and sound. Games, activities and storytelling plus singing and arts give the rookie campers ample opportunity to enjoy building their reading readiness skills.
Senior Campers Strike a Happy Pose after they Completed their Fishing Game
Junior Campers (ages 4-5) Our Junior campers will be mastering to read three letter words (e.g. bat, sat, mat), simple phrases (e.g. the cat is on the mat, dad ran) spell and write three letter words and read books too! Yes we have books with three letter words on it.
This is an exciting time for the kids as you observe the big smiles on their faces when they can finally combine letters and discover that they can actually read words, phrases and simple sentences.
and the last but not the least…
Senior Campers (ages 6-7) Our Senior Campers take reading to a higher level as they begin to read blends with the long vowel sounds (e.g. bake, bite, mane). Spelling, writing and comprehension is included too.
Dynamic Minds Summer Reading Camp Activities Include:
- Interactive Storytelling
- Fishing for Words
- Treasure Hunting
- Puppet Shows
- Picnic in the Garden
- Follow the Trail
- Lilliputian Book Fair
- Share a Book
- Pajama Day
- and more…
Here are some photos taken during our previous summer reading camp.
Outdoor Puppet Show: Kids love stories and the puppets love to tell the stories to them!
Lilliputian Book Fair: The Kids get a chance to choose and buy the books that captures their attention!
Picnic in the Garden: The kids made their very own sandwiches and enjoyed the scenery in the garden while their camp coaches took the time to tell them exciting stories.
Follow the Trail: Have a blast reading the new words the kids are learning for the day!
Camp Schedules are available upon request. Please call Dynamic Minds at 254-0761 and 254-3780 for inquiries. Reserve now. Limited slots are available to make sure our campers get the personal attention they deserve.
Feb
26
2010
This question came from anxious parents who wants to know if their son has reading difficulties and how does one go about improving a child’s reading skills.
Dear Teacher Stella,
We have a 7-year old son who still has difficulty reading. It takes him os long to read a sentence as simple as “a frog is on the sled”; he even reads some of the words incorrectly. He’ll be grade 1 this coming June, and we don’t know how he will be able to cope. We don’t understand why he is having so much difficulty reading. Could he have that reading disorder or disability we’ve been hearing about lately?
Anxious Parents
Dear Anxious Parents,
Reading is a complex task that is dependent on many factors. Before you jump into the conclusion that your child may have a reading disorder or disability, here are some questions I need you to answer. These may provide clues as to whether your child has the requirements for reading.
Feb
26
2010
Reading doesn’t just happen. It is a skill that is developed. Here are some tips to get your child into a healthy reading habit.
Surround children with words
Create a positive reading atmosphere at home. Keep lots of magazines and books around the house, post grocery lists on the refrigerator. The kids awareness for words increases when it is all around them. You don’t have to thrust it into their faces but if it is there they naturally would be exposed to it.
Be a role model
When children see their parents and family members read regularly, they get the idea that reading is an essential part of a person’s day-to-day life. It becomes part of their reality. Adults, siblings can read newspapers, magazines, books, recipes and so on. If daddy or mommy is doing it, I can do it too! Continue Reading »
Oct
15
2009
The fishes are swimming everywhere! They come in different sizes and shapes too.
During art class, we gave the kids construction papers, pencils and crayons and made them draw fishes. Here is one of the fishes that got away!
Do you like to draw fishes too? What is your favorite fish?
Show us! If you like, you can also scan your drawing and email your fish to us. Enjoy!
Lance Joseph Lorenz Enario, age 5
Kinder 1 - Section Rainbow
Dynamic Minds Learning House
Oct
3
2009
“Mommy, can I go to school?” A three year old would ask longingly as he sees his brothers and sisters preparing for school. Among other considerations, interest is often the gauge that parents look to in deciding to start a child’s schooling.
When asked why they decided to send their preschooler to school, most parents’ remark about the child becoming restless at home, lacking socialization, not getting the right stimulation, being excessively shy or unable to relate with other children and with adults. These are legitimate concerns. And in fact, preschool is especially designed to target social skills. But above these, it is the child’s genuine interest for school that inspires them.
Aug
19
2009
Health for kids is a very important factor to consider in preschool education. The role of the school is geared towards the correct attitude to health practices which the kids can develop as early as possible. As the schools strive to provide a safe, encouraging and stimulating environment for optimal cognitive development, measures should also be taken to make sure that health, safety and nutrition are included.
There are many factors that influence the health of children. Included in these factors are the following: Heredity, the environment where the kids live (which comprises the physical, economic, social and cultural factors), access to medical and dental care, good dietary habits. All these aspects contribute to the wellness of the child.
GOOD HEALTH
When kids have good health, they are expected to be cooperative and participative in the classroom. They are more likely to benefit from the activities and lessons taught in school. All the sophisticated teaching strategies will not be effective if they are feeling low, tired or depressed. Notice how a child who has a simple cold and coughs or toothace ceases to join in the discussion. Any illness will interfere with the child’s energy level and their interest and enjoyment of learning is greatly affected. Continue Reading »
Jul
18
2009
Children learning toys play a very important role in teaching concepts (e.g. colors, shapes, textures); allowing the kids to explore and use one’s imagination to understand the world around them (e.g. pretending to be a cook, gardener, doctor, nurse, carpenter etc.); and the best part is simply to have fun with life.
There are many children learning toys that are available online and in the toy stores. But if you look closely around you, there are many things that you can allow your kids to use as free educational toys. Yes, there are!
When my nephew was two years old, he would sneak into my room and his eyes would widen with delight when he saw my shoe boxes. He would say, “borrow” and grabbed my pencils and pretended that the boxes were drums. He’d bang away with gusto which made me smile. When he was through with his concert, he would open the box. I actually laughed aloud when he exclaimed, “Woooow, paper!” Who would have thought papers inside shoe boxes would entertain him this much. But it did. Continue Reading »
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