At HO4K, we focus on developing the "whole child" preparing them to become independent and successful older children, teenagers and eventually adults. Although they seem young, our little ones are capable and often eager to learn daily tasks exhibited by adults. It is through much practice and experimenting that children can learn how to be responsible and complete such tasks.
Although cooking/preparing food with a child always requires more patience, this is a critical and necessary skill for them to develop. The students are learning how to make their snacks; dividing up the bread equally, making sure everyone has 2 slices of bread, creating a pattern as they use "bread, cheese, ham, bread sequence", understanding the right portion sizes, using their hands and the utensils needed to make the sandwich and finally cleaning up after the task. WOW! What a sense of accomplishment they have when they sit down to enjoy a yummy sandwich made just right!
We want our children to understand the importance of hard work and appreciate all that goes into keeping our world clean and beautiful. The children love being able to play outside in a safe and clean environment. They have learned all that goes into maintaining their play area. Above the students help to clean up and pull weeds that have developed in the "kid zone". They are excited to contribute to keeping their school beautiful. They continue to build lifelong lessons of responsibility and have pride in their work.
PLUS, what parent doesn't want a little extra help outside pulling weeds?
After all the hard work we love to be able to enjoy the beautiful outdoors and embrace all the nature around us!
Some of the Nevada State Standards addressed through activities such as the ones above are:
Move through routines and activities with minimal adult/teacher direction.
Demonstrate self-help skills (e.g., put blocks away, pour juice, use soap when washing hands).
Use toys and materials with care.
Clean up or put away toys and materials when finished.
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