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about Family Nature Palooza
a back to nature event for families
with children ages 8-13
 Mindfulness Project 2014 
This summer, we will be concentrating on developing children’s social and emotional skills, especially through mindfulness activities. We will build skills in self-control, self-awareness, empathy for others, and learning how to deal with stress. Teachers often tell children to “pay attention” but may not show them how to do so. Mindfulness teaches children (and adults) how to pay attention– and being able to pay attention facilitates both social-emotional and academic learning.
We believe optimal development and learning are enhanced when a teacher is truly present with a child, and focused on what is happening at a particular moment. Building secure relationships with our children is essential for them to thrive physically, emotionally, and cognitively.
Desired outcomes:
Children will learn mindfulness skills and techniques to help them focus and concentrate, to think about actions before they act, to increase calm and decrease stress.
We will practice impulse control as we increase self-awareness.
We will work on recognizing emotions, and how to deal with them.
We will build physical skills as we do movement activities, including yoga.
We will continue to build awareness and a sense of caring for the natural world, especially all the living creatures of our world, including building empathy for each other.
We strive to guide children as they develop into responsible adults, who are mindful in their actions, know how to reduce stress, and care about other people and the earth. We want them to develop a relationship with nature that nurtures and sustains them.
We will share resources with our families as we learn mindful activities and stress reducing techniques to help us all build healthy lives. We invite our families to participate in our activities, and to share their knowledge with us as we continue on our mindfulness journey.
Helping children to grow and develop into confident, thinking persons who will succeed in the world is a fundamental program goal. We will continue to nurture children’s bonds with the natural world: linking mental, physical, and spiritual health directly to an association with nature. Also of critical importance is social emotional learning and self regulation skills, along with the development of caring and empathy. Encouraging these skills lays a firm foundation for successful growth and development as children continue their learning adventures in school.
Helping children to grow and develop into confident, thinking persons who will succeed in the world is a fundamental program goal. We will continue to nurture children’s bonds with the natural world: linking mental, physical, and spiritual health directly to an association with nature. Also of critical importance is social emotional learning and self regulation skills, along with the development of caring and empathy. Encouraging these skills lays a firm foundation for successful growth and development as children continue their learning adventures in school.
***** AND *****
CAMP IQ
SUMMER 2014
Whiz! Zip! Zoom!
into
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH. 
Campers will use teamwork to build STEM skills- exploring, creating, observing, predicting, constructing, troubleshooting, and analyzing with SUPER hands on experiences. Art, swimming, hiking, and unforgettable filed trips too!
Certified teachers, DPW licensed, Star 4 Center.
Call Mary Ann at 724-349-1821
Indi Kids’ Mission:
Teaming with Families to Provide High Quality Care and Education Services
Indi Kids is committed to: -
Meeting the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of the children served by the agency; -
Providing parents (guardians) with affordable, safe, educationally relevant, and developmentally appropriate child care services to all children regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation, race, ethnic background, or family income; -
Hiring and retaining experienced, dedicated, and qualified child care professionals; and -
Serving the needs of the community by offering affordable and nurturing child care services for the children of community workers. | About Us Indiana County Child Day Care Program, Inc. (Indi Kids) was established in November 1970 to provide quality child care. We strive to provide the highest quality early care and education services to our families. The agency is governed by a board of directors, including parents of children in the programs. Our goal is to team with parents, working for the fullest development of their children socially, physically, cognitively, and emotionally. Our learning environments stress interaction and exploration with adults and other children. Teacher-supported play is an essential component. Teachers are responsive to the developmental needs of each child, fostering self-confidence, independence, curiosity, and problem-solving skills. | | |
