We started our yearly programming talking about how children learn and the value of play. We talked to parents about focusing on the process of playing, and not the outcome. During play, children imagine possibilities, using their curiosity and testing different results. This is how they learn about the world around them!
Parents had the opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas from a simple activity, such as block building. We talked about how we can extend playtime and the role as a parent to promote exploration and children’s curiosity.
We also had a visit from Judy Hall, the Imagination Library Coordinator, who organized a yoga session with the children and shared information about all the great services offered by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center.
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