Home-Based Students Socialize

posted 9/16/19 -- For a variety of reasons, parents choose LCCAA’s Home-Based option for Head Start. A vital part of the curriculum in this program is socialization. Using the Growing Great Kids Curriculum, teachers provide 22 events for Early Head Start families and 16 for Head Start families.

Socializations enhance the weekly home visits by bringing the parents together to observe their own and others’ children at play. Socializations also provide the opportunity for parents to network and become friends. These friendships often extend beyond the socializations into the families’ outside lives.

Over the summer, students in the Early Head Start home-based program enjoyed a picnic in Maude Neiding Memorial Park in Amherst.

During a socialization, parents can expect to participate in hands-on activities that promote learning and enhance their relationship with their child. Activities are aligned with the Head Start Early Learning and Outcomes Framework. Parents can also strengthen their observation skills and understanding of child development. Lunch is also served.

Learning social skills is a key part of a preschooler’s development. LCCAA home visitors are excited to see parents and children at monthly socializations. Check with your home visitor for the next event.