Apr
22
2010
Our artists campers have started their classes already and they are having much fun as they learn how to draw and paint! Our UP Fine Arts Coach is teaching the class together with Dynamic Minds Academics Director, Teacher Stella, who loves drawing and painting too.
Having made the arts curriculum for the preschool department, Teacher Stella, knows very well that a step-by-step procedure is important for younger kids as well as learning how to balance this by allowing the kids to explore arts on their own. These are crucial factors to foster in a child the love for the arts.
Also we take the time to celebrate the kids efforts by displaying their artworks on the board as well as posting their artworks right here for you to enjoy. We can’t post all their artworks but we will make sure that each artist gets the chance to be featured. Thank you for taking the time to join us as we share with you the kids artworks!
By: Teacher Michelle
SUMMER ART GALLERY 2010
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.
Photo: Senior Campers Strike a Happy Pose after they Completed their Fishing Game
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 »
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