As we step into the cozy month of November, our school is buzzing with excitement! November is a time of reflection, warmth, and togetherness. It’s a month where we embrace the changing seasons, celebrate gratitude, and encourage our little learners to explore new ideas and skills in creative ways. At HFYH, we’re dedicated to providing… Read More
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Creating a Happy Classroom: Why Social-Emotional Skills Matter for Your Little Ones
As we dive into a new school year, it’s important to remember that learning isn’t just about numbers and letters for our little ones. For young kids, building social-emotional skills is just as crucial as learning to count or recognize colors. These skills help them understand their own feelings, get along with others, and become… Read More
Exploring the Wonders of Science with Preschoolers: A Fun Journey of Discovery!
Meet Erica Einstein In addition to the rich experiences our HFYH students have in their classrooms, our Chapel Campus students enjoy monthly visits to Erica Einstein’s science lab. In these sessions, our young scientists practice lab procedures and perform hands on experiements using the scientific method. Parent volunteers are welcome to sign-up to help make… Read More
HFYH: Meet The Teacher Days
Our teachers and staff have been hard at work all summer long to prepare for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year! You should have already recieved an email from your child’s teacher including the following information: HFYH “Meet the Teacher” days are Tuesday, August 6th, or Wednesday, August 7th (the day and time are specific to… Read More
10 Fun and Frugal Summer Activities
Ah, summer is the time for sunshine, ice cream, and the freedom every child dreams about all year long. Learning doesn’t have to stop when school ends. Here are some summer activities to keep your kids engaged and curious without breaking the bank! 1.The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library has launched their summer reading incentive program… Read More
What’s the Big Deal About Fine Motor Skills?
A vast majority of HFYH lesson planning centers around the development of fine motor function. Fine motor skills refer to precision, finger dexterity, and coordination of the hands. This skill set is used to fasten buttons, manipulate writing utensils, open containers and so much more! The hands play an important role in most occupations that we perform.… Read More
The Struggle for 15 Minutes a Day: The Importance of Early Childhood Literacy
We can all agree that reading to your child is beneficial. We’ve all seen the infographics on social media and answered the survey questions at the Pediatrician’s office. I have even noticed that my school aged children are assigned 20-30 minutes of reading as homework instead of traditional worksheets. Reading to/with your child daily is… Read More
Power Struggles
Every parent has encountered the dreaded power struggle with their child. I bet that first sentence is recalling some fond memories for you. Power struggles are when the expectations of the parent/adult are not in line with the expectations of the child and result in conflict. Cue the tantrum. Imagine you’ve had a fun afternoon… Read More
Is Full Day Pre-K Right for My Child?
Congratulations! You’ve made the choice to enrich the development of your child by enrolling them in our prekindergarten program. Parents have a lot to consider when choosing between our half day and full day Pre-K schedules. Many factors may play a role in your decision. I like to think of Pre-K as a “practice” for… Read More
3 Tech-Free Fall Adventures For Your Family
September 22nd is the first official day of fall and we’re starting to see the whispers of a changing season. As our students walk around the school grounds they can observe that the leaves are begining to change in color, the acorns on the playground are becoming plentiful and there have been one or two… Read More
