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3850 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA22203 Ballston Children’s Center (703)-527-7200 Switch to Shirlington Here |
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HERE IS A PARTIAL LIST OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WE WOULD LIKE
YOU TO KNOW ABOUT. |
| Daily activities are designed for children to learn art, music, language arts, math, reading, writing, science, social skills, fine and gross motor skills. We create an environment that helps children to be creative in solving problems, redefining situations, demonstrating flexibility, and being adventurous. |
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CHILDREN’S FUN PROJECTS |
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will be exploring and experiencing all kinds of arts and crafts.
We will use variety of art media and learn about drawing, painting,
coloring, and being individually creative.
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| "WHAT
WE DID THIS WEEK" |
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to keep you informed of our activities and learning progress on the weekly
basis. "What We Did This Week" is posted every week on the bulletin board
as well as a copy put in each child's folder to take home.
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COMPUTERS |
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Each classroom is equipped with computers. Computers are used as an extension of our curriculum. Children begin learning the basics about computer use, then progress in operating the programs. The special age appropriate educational programs are designed for your child to play and learn math, reading, writing, and problem solving. |
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MEALS
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We serve well balanced meals that will insure each child to get good nutrition. Fruits, vegetables, dairy products, whole grain products are a part of our daily menu. 2% milk or 100% juice is served with every meal. |
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We love having our Parents at the Center! Parents are invited to join the club and schedule time to play and assist in the classroom, on field trips and in playgrounds. |
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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES |
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| We like to play
outside. We have wonderful new playground to play. As weather permits we
will spend two hours outside and on some days even more.
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| SUMMER CAMP
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| Summer is fun.
Unique program design for the summer will include: swimming field trip,
nature walks, picnics, shows and day to day jolly activities.
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OUR EXTRA CURRICULUM:
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BALLET/DANCE/GYMNASTIC PROGRAM |
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conducted once a week. Boys and girls achieve numerous benefits through
dance; poise, grace, balance, flexibility, strength, coordination,
confidence, awareness of rhythm and music. And it is fun to stretch,
tumble and jump.
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FRENCH AND SPANISH CLASSES |
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| Once a week Language
Class is held for age appropriate group. By enjoying songs and games your
child will build up French/Spanish vocabulary, and being exposed to the
other language she/he will develop sensitivity to new sounds.
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INDIVIDUAL PIANO AND VIOLIN LESSONS
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MARTIAL ARTS |
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| Benefits include:
increased strength and endurance, improved muscle tone, better agility,
balance and coordination, and faster reaction time.
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PERFORMING ARTS |
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| We will have a stage build in the multi-purpose room for theatre performance. Children will be introduced to theatre with creative games, pantomime, storytelling, puppetry and acting. | |
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Ballston
Children's Center
3850 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington VA 22203
Phone (703)-527-7200
Revised:
February 20, 2005
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