Monday, August 11, 2014

Books from Birth!


Dr. Seuss is one of the most famous children's book authors. He understood the importance of reading in every child's life. Did you know that according to Michigan State in 2002, a child learns more between birth and age 2 than any other stage in life? Reading to your child and modeling for them as early as birth has been proven to benefit your child's development. This is why Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in partnership with the Governor's Books from Birth has made books available at no cost to every child in Tennessee. 


Each local program enrolls children and promotes Books from Birth within the community. Funds are raised for half of the cost of books and mailing, while the other half is provided through an annual state grant. We are very lucky to have the Rutherford County Imagination Library to support the efforts in our community. Just this past May, our local program helped to replace a girl's books lost in a house fire.

Since the program began in Rutherford county, they have had more than 8,700 Rutherford County children enroll in the program and over 400,000 book donated. The program also holds fundraisers to support our local schools. Also this past May,  Smyrna West received $5,000, John Coleman received $2,500 and LaVergne Primary won 1,000 in prize money from the fundraiser. 

To enroll in our local program or for more information on Rutherford County's Books from Birth go to http://rutherfordcobooksfrombirth.org

For more information on the importance of reading in child development click here.
 http://www.learningpt.org/pdfs/literacy/readingbirthtofive.pdf

For more information about our center, please visit our website at www.academychilddevelopment.com 

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Hump Day Celebrations at The Academy of Gateway

Hump Day is worth Celebrating here at The Academy of Gateway.  Every Wednesday afternoon there is a new and exciting surprise for the families to enjoy.  We've had obstacle courses, crafts, parties, or snacks for you to grab and go.  

       

Our staff love Hump Day as they celebrate with special T Shirts to commemorate the day.  Hump Day this week was celebrated within our weeks Fairy Tale Theme.  Families slowed down for a minute to make crowns with their Prince and Princess.  

       

       

Each crown was as unique as each child, embellished with jewels, feathers, confetti, and markers. 

       

       

Come by The Academy of Gateway any Wednesday afternoon and Celebrate Hump Day with us. 

For more information about our center, please visit our website at www.academychilddevelopment.com 




Tuesday, August 5, 2014

2014 Graduates of The Academy of Gateway

We have enjoyed spending each day with all of our friends in Pre-k. Mrs. Dana and all of their teachers before have prepared them for a lifetime of learning and success. Celebration was in order on Friday, August 1st for all of our upcoming Kindergarteners. 


       


The Academy of Gateway Graduates are anxiously awaiting their entry. 

       



The Academy of Gateway is ready to welcome the graduates...

       

       

We can't wait to see these dreams come true! 



       


Looks like everyone had a great time!!!

       

       

       

       

       


For more information about our program, please visit our website at www.academychilddevelopment.com