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The 4-year-old graduates of Noah's Ark Day Care Center receive "diplomas" during a May 31 completion ceremony.
June 1, 2019
Noah's Ark Day Care graduates do The Twist
By Jessica Goode
The Bandera Prophet
Perhaps the youngest graduates in Bandera County, the 4-year-old students at Noah's Ark Day Care Center turned their tassels as they prepare to enter the big leagues.
Eleven pre-schoolers donned in their caps and gowns marched in procession to Pomp and Circumstance last night as their parents gleaned with pride. The children have officially graduated from pre-school status and will move on to kindergarten.
Their teachers Sarah Kimbrel and Jessica Fernandez prepared the young scholars for the rigors of public school with lessons on the alphabet, numbers, colors, counting, kindness and other vital early childhood development lessons. Federal studies show that children who attend preschool perform better in kindergarten than those who stay home during their first few formative years.
"Advances in neuroscience and research have helped to demonstrate the benefits of quality early education for young children and that the early years are a critical period in children’s learning and development, providing the necessary foundation for more advanced skills," according to the report A Matter of Equity by the Department of Education. "Children who attend high-quality preschool programs are less likely to utilize special education services or be retained in their grade, and are more likely to graduate from high school, go on to college, and succeed in their careers than those who have not attended high-quality preschool programs."
In addition to maintaining their CPR and First Aid certifications, Noah's Ark staff members regularly attend continuing child development education classes. Kimbrel and Fernandez prepare daily lesson plans and activities to enrich, challenge and entertain the young minds they care for up to 12 hours a day.
"It's time to say goodbye," Kimbrel said. "Even though our year has come to an end, we've made cherished memories and many more new friends."
Their May 31 50s-themed graduation ceremony was replete with tradition and a little twist - literally. Teachers, students and family members danced the event to a close with the Chubby Checker tune, The Twist.
Eleven pre-schoolers donned in their caps and gowns marched in procession to Pomp and Circumstance last night as their parents gleaned with pride. The children have officially graduated from pre-school status and will move on to kindergarten.
Their teachers Sarah Kimbrel and Jessica Fernandez prepared the young scholars for the rigors of public school with lessons on the alphabet, numbers, colors, counting, kindness and other vital early childhood development lessons. Federal studies show that children who attend preschool perform better in kindergarten than those who stay home during their first few formative years.
"Advances in neuroscience and research have helped to demonstrate the benefits of quality early education for young children and that the early years are a critical period in children’s learning and development, providing the necessary foundation for more advanced skills," according to the report A Matter of Equity by the Department of Education. "Children who attend high-quality preschool programs are less likely to utilize special education services or be retained in their grade, and are more likely to graduate from high school, go on to college, and succeed in their careers than those who have not attended high-quality preschool programs."
In addition to maintaining their CPR and First Aid certifications, Noah's Ark staff members regularly attend continuing child development education classes. Kimbrel and Fernandez prepare daily lesson plans and activities to enrich, challenge and entertain the young minds they care for up to 12 hours a day.
"It's time to say goodbye," Kimbrel said. "Even though our year has come to an end, we've made cherished memories and many more new friends."
Their May 31 50s-themed graduation ceremony was replete with tradition and a little twist - literally. Teachers, students and family members danced the event to a close with the Chubby Checker tune, The Twist.