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At Le Jardin, we take pride in the services and education we provide for the community. Over the past thirty years, we've served hundreds of families and catapulted many to success. We believe family engagement and learning are key components to create a successful environment where children and families can thrive. We encourage parents to become involved in their child's education and make the learning experience as engaging as possible for parents and children alike. Highlighted in this gallery is the dedication our teachers and staff have for our students as well as the generosity of many Le Jardin supporters. Visit our Charity of Choice page for pictures from our supporters and the donations that they have generously provided. 

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​Parent enjoyed their field trip to the Everglades Alligator Farm. Just want to share some photos with you. They had a great time. One of the mothers stated that it was her birthday and she really enjoyed it. They also said Thank you Le Jardin

Lama Toy Drive 2018

"Christmas is the season of joy, of gift-giving, and of families united.”
Captain Robert “Bob” Balias  with Le Jardin Staff at Mega conference 2018.
Truck and Treat

Last Oct. 26 Being our first Truck or Treat it was a successful event. we saw how each of our worked as team for our families and children enjoyment
Inviting Dads


Inviting dads to participate in daily routine. Center 5B invited male figure to school so they can have quality time with their children. 
Building with shapes


On June 27, 2018 the children from center 5B, building structures using pre-cut shapes. 
Project Match the shape


June 26, 2018, children from center 5B using play-dough to match the shapes. Children develop their math and fine motor skills.
Outdoor Activity


Children from center 5B, working outdoor activity. Children worked together as a team to roll the object. With this activity, they learned social emotional skills, and gross motor skills.
Pasting


Children from center 5B pasting small shapes on the correspondence first letter of their name. 
Project Milking the cow


I would like to share the following activity from center 5B, "How to milk a cow" Pretend play is an important of a child development. This dramatic play milking the cow activity is perfect to develop and practice fine motor skills. On June 25, 2018, children had a blast learning how to milk a cow.
Wacky Wild Science

Summer 2018 Wacky Wild Science learning.
Teacher Made Balance Scale Activity


On June 22, 2018 center 6 implemented an amazing hand on science activity with their children. Teachers created a balance scale out of household materials to teach children about weight. Teachers encouraged children to weigh different objects. Through this activity children learned many different science and math concepts such as making observations and predictions about objects and events, comparing weight of objects, expanding vocabulary: scale, heavy, light, more, less.
Summer Fun


Le Jardin children enjoying a summer of fun activities such as nature walks, cooking Creepy Crawlers (insects) Ants on a Log, and beach day.
Father's Day 2018

​On June 15, 2018 centers 5B and 6 had Father's Day activities. Staff and children celebrated fathers with special gifts and cards made by the children. Dads also enjoyed a small breakfast prepared by staff and moms.
Building


June 11, 2018 children using their imagination to build structures.
Dramatic Play


June 8, 2018 children from center 5B playing at the dramatic area. Pretend play is an important part of children's development. They learn by imaging and doing. 
Hand & Feet Coordination and Balance on the Bridge Activity


This activity helps children develop their gross and fine motor skills; their eyes-hand coordination, balance, control focus, gross motor skills and their social skills develop and improve focus and memory. 
Painting Time
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Children from center 5B painting Using Variety of materials to paint on June 7, 2018.
Jack and the Beanstalk


June 5, 2018 children from center 5B doing a science focused activity. Teachers connected reading time to science focus. 
Different Activity

Center 5B on June 5, 2018, learning math, colors and matching with fun games.
Rainy Day Activity
 

Center 5B connecting everyday experiences through learning. They explained children about raining and how they should use an umbrella when it is raining. 
Le Jardin children and families

Beautiful pictures of Le Jardin taken by Kathy Shorr.
Little Farm Visit


June 4, 2018 Little Farm visited Le Jardin Community Center, Inc. Teachers implemented many wonderful pre and post activities about the farm in their classrooms.
Painting Activities


Children engaging in a small group painting activity. They are learning colors, exploring their creativity, and enhancing their fine motor skills.
Exploring Nature


May 2018 EHS Early Science Initiative Theme is "Searching Nature". Center 6 children engaging in small group activities, exploring natural with objects found outdoors. They are learning science and mathematical concepts such as exploring their five senses, comparing objects, as well as exploring creativity through painting, and enhancing fine motor skills by tracing the objects they found.
Red Nose Day 2018


May 24, 2018 the Le Jardin children and teacher wearing their red nose to help raise awareness.
Representing Emotions


May 23, 2018 the children from Le Jardin center 5B drawing and expressing their emotions. 
Teamwork Success


May 23, 2018 Center 2 family workers want to thank all teachers, maintenance, curriculum, administrative managers, and Esmeralda, family worker that assisted us with this event. Everyone worked as a team and helped make this event happen. Mayra got two great presenters that shared great information on Interviewing and How to dress for an Interview. Parents were very happy and it appears we possibly had about 90 families attend. Policy council members invited and most came from different centers. Very successful event. 
Painting Activity


Center 6 May 22, 2018 children expressing their creativity through painting and working on their fine motor skills.
Weather Activity


May 22, 2018 teachers from center 6 engaged children in discussing recent rainy weather this week and then recreating "rainy" and "sunny" weather. Children learned advanced language, comparing different weather, events, and developing fine motor skills.
Mother’s Day 2018


On May 11, 2018 Parents, staff and children celebrated Mother's Day. Teachers encourage mothers to come to the class to have the opportunity to paint with their children and spend quality time. Teachers also encourage children to give the gift they made for their mommies. Mothers were very pleased with the activities. 
Camping


Teachers from center 5B recreated a camping scenario so children can experience what it is like to go camping. Children learn new words, and socialize among themselves.
Nutrition Activity


Children from center 5B working on Nutrition activity on May 8, 2018. The activity allow the children to use their five sense by exploring the ingredients. 
How do you feel today? Activity


May 8, 2018 children from room center 5B discussing the activity "How do you feel today?" teachers explain the different feelings, such as sad, angry, happy, etc. They also discussed how to deal with each feeling. 
Animal Rescue


Putting things into a container is important for each child's development. This help them on their fine motor, social skills and cognitive development. Children love water time and having opportunity to play while their learning is a plus.   
Giant Shapes Matching Game


Children from center 5B needed to match the shape. On April 28, 2018, the children had to think and find out where each shape went. 
Keeping our classroom clean


After discussing about maintaining the classroom, clean. Children helping doing some cleaning.
Free Choice


Undirected play helps children learn how to work collaboratively, to share, to negotiate, to resolve conflicts, and learn self-advocacy skills.
Peeling


April 27, 2018 children from center 5B working on their fine motor skills, by peeling the tape from the table. They were so concentrate while working on this activity. 
Health Activities


April 26, 2018 teachers and children from center 5B working on health activity. Previously teacher discuss the importance of hygiene, prepared healthy snacks.
Art Time


April 21, 2018 center 5B children using recycled materials to make their art. Painting with paints, spray painting, and building with playdough. 
Music Activity


It is very important to introduce music in very early life, children will start to identify rhythm and even move to the beats of music. 
Mystery Box


On April 17, 2018 the children from center 5B exploring a mystery box. Children place their hand inside the box and guess the item. 
Parent Involvement


On April 16, 2018 Le Jardin teachers invited parents to do different math activities with their children.
Representing Feelings


The week of April 16-20, 2018 the children at Le Jardin center 5B discussed about feelings and emotions. Teachers encourage children to represent their feeling using playdough and pictures.  
Union of colors project


Children from center 5B working as group to mix colors. They enjoy the activity.
Rainy Day Activity


Activity was based on the book Raindrop, Plop! By Wendy Cheyette Lawson, illustrated by Pam Paparone. Raindrop, Plop! Follows a young girl as she navigates through a rainy day, counting raindrops along the way. March 26, 2018 the children had so much fun counting the raindrops while walking around the center. ​
Food Group Bingo


Teachers from center 5B created a food group Bingo game so while children have fun playing they can learned about the importance about eating healthy.
Under the Sea Father Daughter Dance


Le Jardin hosted a under the sea Father Daughter Dance on April 13, 2018. The event featured music, food, extraordinary Martial Arts Girls Demo performed, and a friendly atmosphere where fathers and daughters danced the evening away. We would like to thank all the teachers, staff and volunteers for putting in their time to bring this wonderful event together. Le Jardin understands the importance a father makes on his daughter.
Fine motor skills and Dramatic play


It is very important to assist children develop fine motor skills because children little hands need to develop dexterity and strength. As teachers, we can help this process by encouraging children to play, explore and interact with a variety of items. Toys, clothing fasteners, safe scissors and tearing paper and/or play dough are all tactile examples of practices that facilitate fine motor development.  
Fostering Independence


Being independent comes from knowing how to do things and being confident in your abilities to handle different situations effectively. Independence closely linked to competence and self-esteem and this is why it is so important. Center 5B foster independence by encourage children to put on their socks and shoes. 
Painting Outdoors


Le Jardin center 5B on April 7th, 2018 children and teachers painting outdoors.
Science Insect/Spider Habitat Activities


Center 6 teachers and children participating in creating beehives and spider webs and talking about animal habitats. The children have been learning about various types of insects and about spiders all week by looking for bugs outdoors, reading/listening to books and stories, and singing songs.
Dramatic Retelling of Mrs. Wishy Washy Story


April 5, 2018 teachers and children from center 6 retold stories using hands on props and dressing up as the main character Mrs. Wishy. Washy. This is a wonderful way to involve children in storytelling. The Teachers recently attended a training on Dialogic reading and I am very proud that they are implementing what they learned. 
Kick the cup Alphabet Activity


April 1, 2018 children from center 5B playing kick the cup alphabet activity. Children had a blast and most important develop their gross motor skills.
Easter 2018


Le Jardin children, parents, teacher, and staff enjoying an Easter event by decorating eggs and having an Easter egg hunt.  
 
Nutrition Activity


March 28, 2018 children and teachers made Shamrock green smoothies. Children can learn, at a very young age, how to independently wash their hands, brush their teeth, get dressed and undressed, and serve themselves. Under the teacher’s supervision, children were encouraged to help put the ingredients in the blender and served themselves their own smoothie. 
Crazy Hat Day


​March 21, 2018 was crazy hat day at Le Jardin. Children created their own crazy hat for the day. 
Magic of rhythm and movement


March 18, 2018 teachers encourage children to do a coordination, balance and concentration activity. Children had a blast doing this educational activity.
Art Activity


Children from center 5B working on art activity. Children choose their own art materials and paint to create their own painting. 
Dr. Seuss week 2018

Le Jardin children, parents, teachers, and staff celebrate Dr, Seuss week with many activist since as reading different stories aloud in class like Green Eggs and Ham, Cat in the Hat, Fox and Socks, the celebration of Dr. Seuss birthday and many others. Children had a great time learning with activities since as math, art, and reading.
St. Patrick Activity


Center 5B celebrating St. Patrick's Day on March 14, 2018 by making hats, green cover leaves and drawing.  
Pinto Farm


Centers 1 and 3 enjoyed their field trip to Pinto Farm on March 14, 2018.
 
Science Activity 


Center 6 teachers and children working on colors, win, and movement. Demonstrates knowledge of earth’s environment March 13, 2018.
Rainbow Science Activity


March 10, 2018 teachers and children in center 6 mixed primary colors in cups filled with water, rolled up some paper towels and placed them in each jar connecting the rolls of paper towels to each jar. The children then watched as the paper absorbed the colored water from each jar, bleeding into the each other to create a "rainbow “effect.
Pretending to make an Ice cream


On March 09, 2018 children from center 5B pretending to make ice cream using recycled materials. 
UF Garden Workshop


March 8, 2018 teacher assistants from center 1 & 2 attended a Garden Workshop to learn more about how to better our gardens at our sites, fruits and vegetables. As well as participated in a Rainbow Relay Race. 
Outdoor play with kites


On March 07, 2018 center 5B enjoying the beautiful weather and filing kites outdoor. Children had blast!
Writing Skills

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March 3, 2018 center 5B teachers encourage children to practice writing.
Brushing Activity


February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Therefore, center 5B reinforce tooth brushing. Children had a blast practicing dental hygiene.
Different Activities


Center 5B children such as music and drawings to help with their movement, cognitive and social emotional senses.  
Parent Training Pictures


For the month of February, parents received education on Health & Safety Practices by Officer Mario Arzuaga and Allergy and Asthma Training by Barbara Otero. 
Please, Baby, Please – Read


African-American Read On is an initiative to encourage parents to read to their children at home. The books were provided to Le Jardin Community Center EHS/HS classrooms from the Community Action and Human Services Division of Miami Dade (CAHSD). Le Jardin decided to choose African-American mothers to read to their child's classroom asking questions, introducing vocabulary and discussion about the authors, characters and story. On February 28, 2018, the mothers that read to the class each received the bookPlease, Baby, Please to take home to read to their children. Filmmaker Spike Lee and his wife Tonya Lewis Lee join the ranks of other celebrity kids' book writers with their sweet, rhythmic read-along about the endless energy of a toddler blasting through a busy day.
Visit from the Little Farm


On 2/27/18, The Little Farm visited Le Jardin’s Center 2 Early Head Start Grantee and Delegate program. Today and throughout last week, our toddlers have been learning the names of farm animals, recognizing animal sounds, types of food they eat like hay, corn and oats. Children are also leaning how chickens give us eggs, cows and goats give us milk and sheep give us wool (yarn). They listened to stories, had fun with hands on activities and spent time with and baby farm animals. 
Project Counting


On February 23, teachers from center 5B made this math game and invited parents to play the math game with their child. This is a teacher-made material game. This game provides opportunity for verbal expression, reinforces math skills such are number and color recognition. 
Multicultural Art Basket winners


Congratulations to the 3 winners of the Multicultural Art Baskets donated by Lakeshore. Quantisha Keels, Oneida Hernandez, and Patria Vizcano.
Mixing different colors and textures


Children from center 5B on February 22, 2018 mixing different colors and textures. Children enjoyed this great hands-on, multi-sensory art activity.
Art and Jazz under the Stars 2018

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On February 16, 2018 we held our fourth annual Art and Jazz under the stars event. Children, parents, and teachers painted, made decorations and sculptures for our annual Art and Jazz night. Each classroom selected a different artist; children and parents had the opportunity to learn about the artist by reading books and discussing their work.
Black History Month 2018


Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements and contributions of African-Americans to U.S. history. The children learned about history as they paraded around the learning center and neighborhood. Children celebrated with musical instruments and colorful outfits.
Playing Different Instruments


Center 5B February 15, 2018 teachers showing children how to play different musical instrument and blowing a balloon.
Blowing Activities


February 15, 2018 Le Jardin center 5B blowing paper with the straw, playing at the water table blowing their paper boats, and blowing bubbles. Children had a blast while doing these activities. 
Valentine's Day 2018


On February 14 teachers, students, and staff at Le Jardin discussed about friendship and Valentine’s Day. They had a blast creating great cards and gifts with various materials and exchanging the items.
Science Project


Teachers and children working on science project how colors come together and how the soap separates them. 
Parent Involvement


February 13, 2018 center 5B parents and children working on a math project. Parents assist their children by matching the number with the corresponding clip and holes 
Discussing Shells


On February 13, 2018 the children from center 5B reading a book and discussing about shells. Children had the chance to pant and explore to texture and size of each shell.
Paper plate kites


On February 13, 2018, children from center 5B made their own paper plate kites and enjoyed the morning and afternoon flying the kite. 
Science Focus Wind Activities

For the month of February 2018, the EHS science focus is wind. The classrooms have been incorporating wind activities throughout their lesson plans. Children created anemometers by reusing materials. Children also explored blowing bubbles and creating kites to fly outdoors. They also participated in creative dancing with scarves using movement. With these activities, the children have learned that wind can move things and even if it is invisible they can feel it on their skin and can observe it by watching objects that can be moved by the wind.
Sand Activities


​​Center 5B February 12, 2018 enjoying a sand activity. In this activity, the children enjoyed exploring and discovering for about 40 minutes with wet sand. They made castles using cups and decorated it with shells. They enjoy putting their handprints and toes in the sand. They used different materials such as shovels, cubes, cups and shells. A child pretended to make an ice pop.  They used their sense of touch and smell to explore the wet sand. Children had lots of fun. 
100th day of school 2018


Great job Head Start teacher, students, and parents! Celebrating the 100th day of school on February 12, 2018 by making T-shirts and other great actives.
Give Me 5


Together on February 8, 2018, we positively impacted more than 60 families through Nutrition Education and providing bags full of fruits and vegetables. A special thanks to Stephanie for this great partnership and working continuously with Maria Motta and I for the success of this activity. We are looking forward to the next #GiveMe5 visits! The parents, teachers, children and staff enjoyed the activity, which also generated In-kind for EHS and HS.
Oral-Motor Activity 


Children from center 5B blowing small pieces of papers across the table with a straw. 
Learning oral motor skills necessary for proper speech and feeding development.
 
What number do we find inside the box?


It is very importance for children to understand the concept of number, quantity, order ways of representing numbers, one-to-one correspondence and counting. Therefore, teachers from center 5B create this math activity to encourage children to find out what numbers they find inside the box. Children had a blast working on this math activity on February 5, 2018. 
Homestead Baptist Hospital

The Le Jardin Team at the Homestead Baptist Hospital Health Fair on February 3, 2018.
Miami Dade County Public Schools - Kindergarten Workshop


Several Le Jardin Education staff participated in a kindergarten worship on February 3, 2018 emphasizing in math and school readiness sponsored by Miami Dade County Public Schools and held at Homestead Senior High School for county, Head Start and private school staff whose 4 year olds will be transitioning to kindergarten this fall. Le Jardin Education managers will be duplicating the training, along with an emphasis on phonological awareness, on the March Teacher workday.
Showing the sizes


On February 2, 2018, Center 5B teachers helped children learn about sizes using different sizes of stones. 
Bring Your Child to Work Day


On Friday, 2/2/18, staff from Le Jardin EHS/HS brought their children to work. They helped the children with activities inside and on the playground. Many of the staff’s children taught a lesson or two. There were staff children working in every Le Jardin component area.
Fine Motor Skills


On February 1, children from center 5B working on their fine motor skills by lacing a heart and using small tweezers provides opportunities for the development of prerequisite skills such as writing, cutting, and more. 
Ice Melting Activity


On January 30, 2018 children from center 5B exploring and observing what would happen as the ice is melting. Children were excited as they touched the ice, and realize it is starting to melt. 
Reading stories made from recycled book


On January 26, 2018, Center 5B work on a project making storybooks using recycled materials. Teachers read to the children and they identify the features of the book. Children were listening attentively to the reading. 
Police Officers Visit


On January 25, 2018 Officer Arzuaga and Officer B. Mocombe, reading to our Le Jardin's babies. Children enjoy their reading time. 
Fun Outdoor Art


Center 5B going outside enjoying beautiful weather and painting. Some art activities are just better suited for the outdoors because they involve nature, or some are extra messy. Children were engaged coloring outdoor.
Learning about butterflies


On January 25, 2018 center 5B read a story about butterflies and the children had the chance to see a chrysalis and eggs and discussed about the life cycle of a butterfly.
Frost Museum Field Trip


January 25, 2018 The Frost Art Museum encourages schools to take advantage of the museums unique educational resources that help teach many aspects of early childhood curriculums aligning with standards that support science. Le Jardin Center 2 children visited the River of Grass, interactive exhibits, colorful fish tanks and an aquarium that is 2 stories tall, the stingray tank, water play, aviary, and much more.
Math Game


On January 24, 2018 the children from center 5B working on a counting and sorting box math game. Children need to match the number with the amount of lids. 
Exploring Art


Children from center 5B, exploring art by using different materials such as pencils, play-dough in varied ways. 
Language Activity


Teachers from center 5B read “Brown Bear Brown Bear what do you see” and had the children show what the bear saw. This activity enhances language development on their children. 
Scavenger Hunt with letters and numbers


On January 22, 2018 children from center 5B playing scavenger hunt by looking for letters and numbers. 
Science Activity


On January 22, 2018 children from center 5B finding out what can items can a magnet picks up. 
Sink or Float boat


On January 22, 2018 children from center 5B doing a science activity to learn, "What sink or float boats?”
Learning letter Y activity


Children center 2 on January 19, 2018 learning about letter Y by singing songs, reading stories, finding the letter in books/magazines and painting with a piece of yarn. They were focused and enjoying!
Science Experiment


On January 18, 2018 Center 5A had a science activity covering astonishing air. In this activity, children understand the definition of Experiment, the vocabulary words of deflated and inflated, what is the difference between liquids, solids, and more. The activity covers learning opportunities across the Curriculum, but most of all, the children are having fun exploring with hands on experiences such as mixing baking soda with Vinegar in a recycled bottle and covering that bottle with a balloon. The balloon then expands from the chemical reaction to vinegar and baking soda creates.
Polar Bear and Toast

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On January 18, children from Le Jardin had nutritional activity. Teachers read a story and then worked on the nutrition activity. Children have fun making their polar bear toast as well as tasting and learning about new foods and textures. 
Volcano Science Experiment


January 17, 2018 center 6 teachers encouraged children to participate in science experiments creating a VOLCANO. Basic science experiment engaging their senses and enhancing their natural curiosity while allowing them to investigate and learn more about the world around them. Science experiments are an effective means of getting children interacting with the world around them both inside and outside the classroom
Literacy Week 2018


Read for Florida! Storytelling with great guess like parents, a nurse, US Army Sergeant Wilson, Master Jeff Felton and Trever Davis from Extraordinary Martial Arts, Andino from the US Army, Maryanne Rodriguez from Miami Catalyst, Police officers from the Homestead police department. The children really enjoyed all the stories read!
Learning letters and numbers


Teacher from center 5B on January 16, 2018 teaching children with a variety of activities about letters and numbers.
 
Queens and Kings


On January 12, 2018 Center 4, 5B, and 6 participated in the Queen and Kings Project. Children had the opportunity to create their dream castle and pretend to be King and Queen with help of teachers and parents using boxes.
Parent Involvement 

 
Parents from center 5B on January 11, 2018 participate in classroom with different activates.
Importance of Car Seats and Seat Belts


On January 9, 2018, center 5B teachers and children discussed with children the importance of using the car seats and seat belts. 
Color Sorting Game


On January 9, 2018, Center 5B teachers created this educational and fun activity to reinforce colors. Children had a blast doing this activity. 
Squeezing water with recycled bottle


On January 8, 2018 center 5B teachers encourage children to squeeze water using a recycled bottle. Children had a blast. 
Exploring Colors


The Le Jardin children from center 6 learning colors with ice cubes and food coloring. 
Body Parts


December 3, 2017 center 5B teaching children the body parts in a hands-on activity.
Community Helpers

The children from Le Jardin painted pictures of community helpers using recycled boxes the parents brought.
Thanksgiving Festivities
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November 21, 2017 children made thanksgiving cards, creating turkeys, had thanksgiving lunch, and a turkey contest.
Book Parade

 
November 19, 2017. Le Jardin Community Center, Inc. “Books come to live event”. Teachers and children brought the stories to live.
Washing Toys

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Children assist washing their toys. During this activity they are learning the importance of taking care of their toys and the importance of health and hygiene.
Spirit Week

Le Jardin children representing Wacky Tacky and crazy hat day, sports day, superhero day, pajama day, etc. in the week of November 2017.
Mixing paint with sand


November 15, 2017 Le Jardin children from center 6 mixing paint with sand. 
Painting Letters

 
On November 15, 2017 teachers encourage parents help their child paint the first letter of their name. Children enjoy the activity with their parents. 
Veteran’s Day
 
The Le Jardin children remembering and honoring Military children making USA flags. November 9, 2017.
Sensory Play

Sensory play enhances learning through hands-on activities that stimulate the child's senses. In these sensory activities. The Le Jardin children used painting, sticky paper, and sand to learn more about their different senses on November 7, 2017.
Parade

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Le Jardin on October 31, 2017 Character Day Parade. The children, parents, teachers, and staff enjoyed a nice walk around the neighborhood showing off their characters.
Pumpkin contest 2017


October 31, 2017 Le Jardin children from Sites 3 & 5 pumpkin designs. The winner of the most original pumpkin design received a prize.
Character Day at Le Jardin


The Le Jardin children, families, and staff from centers 2A, 2B, 2C, 3, 4, 5A, 5B, and 6 on character day. October 31, 2017.
Water Activity

October 30, 2017 Le Jardin teachers using water activities to teach about the color green and nutrition information. The activity is from Creative Curriculum P32, water soup.
Pumpkin Activities


Fall 2017 is a great time to explore pumpkins and these easy pumpkin activities are a great way to learn and play at the same time. Sensory play, art, science, and fine motor practice all with one pumpkin
Pumpkin Patch


Children from center 5B coloring their pumpkin. 
Pretend Reading

It is crucial when children are motivated to pretend reading, the desire to read, is one of the first steps in learning to read. Le Jardin teachers encourage this on their children. Children from center 5B demonstrate that they know how to hold a book and turn pages. They know that stories progress as the pages turned. Most importantly, they understand that books hold stories and that stories are fun and interesting. October 2017.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage


Le Jardin parents, children, teacher, and staff celebrating Hispanic Heritage in the month of October 2017. The children learned about the different heritages and had a parade.  
Police Officer Visit
 
On October 26, 2017 the Le Jardin children, teaching staff, and families celebrated Building Bridges in Head Start by having Police Officers read to the children and discuss their community responsibilities.
Fire Department


Having the firefighters visit center 4 and 6 on October 26, 2017, not only was fun for the children but also was safety learning experience for children, parents, and staff. Perhaps the most valuable part of the field trip was when the firefighters demonstrated their equipment.Children also learned about the different types of trucks firefighters use, including pumper trucks and ladder trucks. A firefighter explained how the many tools that are stored on different trucks are used in fighting fires.
Learning the colors with Sammy


October 23, 2017 center 5B teachers made this game so children may continue learning the colors with Sammy. 
Learning colors through Art


Painting and learning colors through art. 
Exploring with Art

On October 21st, 2017. Children from center 5B exploring with art and trying new set of materials.
Painting their art-craft made of clay


On October 20, teachers, children and parents paint the art-craft made on October 19!
Cultural - Sensory Activity


On October 19, 2017, teachers from Site VB took the initiative to arrange this Cultural Sensory activity. Children and parent had so much fun creating an item out of clay. 
Making a graph


On October 17, 2017. Teacher and students created a fruit graph with their children. 
Silly clothes activity Creative Curriculum


On October 17, 2017, teachers from center 5B filled baskets with silly items and allow children to choose their favorite item. 
Painting the ocean a canvas

October 16, 2017. Center 5B room 6 getting ready for the Art and Jazz Under the Starts coming events! Teachers invited parents to paint with their child on a Canvas. Parents enjoyed the quality time spend with their child.
Laundry Time


On October 12, 2017. Teachers encourage children from room 6 to wash clothes and hang them up to dry. This fun activity allows children to experience the feeling of water and soapy bubbles. 
Sensory Activity


On October 11, 2017.  Room 6 work on this sensory activity! Some children do not like to touch the sand with their feet and this activity helped. ​
Creating a Wreath


On October 10, 2017 children from center 5B creating their own fall wreath.
Fire Safety Week


The week of October 9th to 13th, 2017. Site VB celebrated Fire Safety Week, and did an activity where children had the opportunity to discuss about safety and pretend to be firefighters. 
Showing Parents Large Group


A very creative activity to involve parents in the child's education.  On October 6, 2017 Le Jardin teachers invited parents to see how a large group is done. 
Cuatro Instrument

October 6,2017 Le Jardin teacher from center 5B played her Cuatro guitar, a Venezuelan instrument. Children danced and parents were delighted.
Solar System Activity


October 5, 2017 teachers and children learned about the solar system.
During this activity the children learned:
The name the planets in order from the sun. 
Recognize the earth as the planet where we live.
Explain what would happen if the Earth was a few centimeters closer or further to the sun.
Recognize the sun as our galaxy star.
 
Planting


On October 4, 2017 teachers and children from center 5B room 10 were getting ready to plant their plants. 
Face Activity


On October 4, 2017 Teachers discussed with children about the features of their faces and encourage children to glue the parts of the faces such as nose, mouth, ears, and etc. 
Painting with Cars
 
Center 5B room 6 October 4, 2017 painting with toy cars is a fun art process and sensory experience for kids. The car tires make interesting patterns in the paint and kids can learn about color mixing as the cars move from one color to another.
Professional Development

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On October 3, 2017 center 5B and 6 received a full day of professional development trainings related to :
1. Sensory Play
2. Connecting creative curriculum to the lesson plan
3. Individualization
4. Galileo/IFSP
5. Lesson Plan
6. Home Visits
7. Communication between teacher and parents
Nutrition Activity

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October 2, 2017 center 6 learned about a frog life cycle with fruits and vegetables.
Cancer Awareness Month

Center 6 wearing pink in the month of October 2017 for cancer awareness.
Children Engaged


September 2017 Early Head Start Children happily engaged in different activities such as creating telescope using recyclable materials, plating beans in a bowl with moist cottons and learned how plants grow, worked on their fine motor skills creating flowers using different materials, painting with recyclable items, participated in a sensory activity using ice, and large group activities.
Plants


On September 30, 2017 the parents and children from Le Jardin center 6 learned about plants and how to take care of them.   
Paper Bag Lungs


On ​September 29, 2017 teachers from room 9 center 5B did a science activity with children called Paper Bag Lungs. Teacher gave each child a lunch-size paper bag, one plastic straw to discuss how our lungs work. 
Hat Day


During the month of September is fall hat month. On September 29, Site VB and 6 celebrate Fall Hat month by doing a book character hat day/crazy hat day. Children had a blast making their hat and participating in the activity.
​Creating their hat for Crazy Hat Day

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On September 28, 2017 teachers and children making their crazy hat.
Graphs
 
On September 28, Teachers did a plant graph with children. They discussed colors and smell of the plants. A parent assist during the activity.
Planting with Play Dough


On September 27, 2017 teachers from center 5B room 9 encourage children to pretend planting with play dough. 
Garden Project
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On Wednesday, September 27 parents from room 5 took the initiative to help in preparing our garden. We appreciate the help giving and valued their time. Teachers took the opportunity to teach about plants and the process of planting a plant. Also, thank you to Ms. Bolivar for taking the initiative to start this project, to all the teachers for participating and encouraging parents to assist on this educational project and Ms. Ramos for helping so much.
Dads Take Your Child to School Day


On September 27, 2017 Center 5B invited dads to drop their child at school. Some fathers sit during breakfast and other fun activities with their child.
Garden Activities
 
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On September 28, 2017 Parents and Teachers from Le Jardin Centers 5B and 6, took the initiative to help in preparing our garden, working together to create our garden and enjoin
ing fun activities as well.
Exploring Sticky
 

On September 27, 2017 Teacher created a sticky table for the children to participate in sticky activity.  Children explored a cool sensory experience by doing this activity. 
 
Oral Health

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September 25, 2017, Center 6 room 1 discussed the importance of brushing teeth. Teachers used a big board with big teeth made of plastic bottles to show the children how to brush their teeth. 
Hat Day
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September 24th, 2017 teachers, parents, and children at Site 4 participated in a fun activity
Children had the opportunity to get creative and designed their own hat.
The Three Little Pigs


Center 1 rooms 2 and 3, after the story the Three Little Pigs and discussion of wind and types of weather, children worked in groups to build three types of homes. The children made predictions whether or not their buildings would make it through the strong winds (using fanlike movement, a fan, etc.).
Expressing their Creativity
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Center 6 room 2 provided the children with variety of materials such as paper, crayons, paint, glue, and scissors. Children had the opportunity to express their emotions and feelings using their creativity.
Hurricane Project

September 20, 2017 Center 2 learning about hurricane and making models.  
One team One Goal

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To continue with the team approach established by the grantee at pre-service, under the direction of the Curriculum Specialist, teachers incorporated the idea into a multicultural lesson.
Professional Development for Site VB and VI


September 2017, Teachers have the opportunity to receive trainings and to be actively engaged in different activities. Some of the trainings were related to:
Diapering Procedures
Policies and Procedures
Lesson Planning
Observations Notes/Galileo
CLASS
Health and Safety
Exploring Manipulative Area

Children from room 1 exploring manipulative area on September 17, 2017.
Science Focus

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For the month of September 2017 center 5B forced on learning science. Children were encouraged to use recycled materials for art, they discussed the parts of a plant, created collages of leaves, parents brought plants and teachers discuss the color, shape and texture of each, created their own flower using different shapes, teacher made boards and poster to reinforce the science forced, children worked on creating a finger paint hurricane, made greenhouses, and watered their plant.
 
Fine Motor and Hand-Eye Coordination

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The month of August 2017 Center 5B working on fine motor and hand eye coordination by threading pool noodles, color scavenger hunt, and coloring using finger paints.
Out door play and painting

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On August 29, Ms. Rios and Ms. Milian took children outdoor so they can draw on the sidewalk. Children seen to have a blast! And on August 30, during small group children were encouraged children to color on a napkin, using a paint brush and orange color.
Hands-on Science focus "Weather"
 
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Infants and toddlers working on Science Focus of this month "Weather" for the month of August 2017 encouraging children to explore with the paint. This activity allows children to develop their fine motor skills, color recognition, social emotional and cognitive skills. Children enjoyed the hands-on activity!
Toddlers & Infants outdoor learning activities

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On August 31, teachers and parents from Site 5B worked together to have a toddlers and infants outdoor learning activities.Thank you Room 9 and 10 for taking the initiative on this project.
Sensory Activity 

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On August 28, children from room 1 worked on a sensory activity. Children develop their fine motor skills and social skills.


Visiting the ocean mural

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Teachers from different classroom are taking advantage of the ocean mural and doing different activities such as language, art etc.
Teachers take their class to discuss the ocean mural!
Parent Involvement with games


August 28, 2017. Center 5B room 8 parent’s involvement during large group, children working on a lacing activity. Children explore mixing colors with the colored ice cube blocks. They had the opportunity to explore the ice cubes and watching how different colors blend when melting. Sidewalk chalk game and water table play to discussed rain with children. 
Sticky Sensory Art

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On August 25, 2017 center 5B worked with children on the activity Sticky Sensory Art. Children seem they enjoyed the activity.
Mixing Colors

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On August 25, 2017. Room 7 encouraged children to mixed color white and blue to get a light blue color just like the clouds.
Rib, Snip, and Cut


Le Jardin center 4 on August 23, 2017. Learning to use a scissors requires immense amounts of skill development. Children need to have small muscle strength and flexibility, they need to have good eye/hand coordination and visual perception, and they need to be able to focus and concentrate on the task at hand.
Parents Involvement in Room 5

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Parents helping at Room 5 assisting children during a drawing activity. The other activity: Blowing and watching bubbles! This great fun activity for toddlers, has many important roles in cognitive, language, and physical development for toddlers. ​August 23, 2017.
Stirring Activity


August 23, 2017 the Le Jardin teachers at center 5B encourage children to stirred and mixed. 
Fine Motor Skills Activity

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Center 5B room 1 August 22, 2017. Children from room 1 practicing folding, and ripping paper. This activity will help children develop their fine motor skills and social-emotional skills.
Practicing Cutting


​On August 21st and 23rd, children from Center 5B were practicing cutting. This will help children's fine motor skills and is great transition activity. 
Brushing and Showering

August 18th and 25th, Center 5B discuss the importance of tooth brushing and showering. 
Practicing Lock Down

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On August 17,2017 Center 5B Rooms 3, 4, 7, and 8 practicing lock down.
First 2-weeks of School

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Over the last 2 weeks of school, Le Jardin teaching staff spent time talking about classroom and playground rules and practicing those rules. The lessons and activities were centered around learning health and safety, All About Me, the 5 senses, how to conduct a fire drill, the daily schedule and routine of the classroom, and learning their classmate's names. Children were introduced to music and movement, new songs and stories. Le Jardin is excited about the new 2017-2018 school year and all the upcoming events and activities!
Parent Orientation Night

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Le Jardin Community Center Parent Orientation was held on Thursday, August 17th. Parents participated in Bus Safety training, introduction to the child assessment process, health and safety, Getting to Know Your Child, school information and more. Parents and children met their teachers and learned about ways to volunteer. We had an awesome turnout of families on orientation night. All teachers worked very hard to get their classrooms ready for our parents and students. Attached are just some snapshots of our great night.
Career Costume

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Center 5B Room 5 August 19, 2017. Ms. Calas and Ms. Almanza have the kids wear career costume. They demonstrate what firefighters do in the event of fire.
Room 10: Painting Ice Cubes

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On August 16, Ms. Thaureaux and Ms. Gonzalez take the art outdoors! They encourage children to color ice cubes. Children enjoyed this great chilly sensory activity.
Room 9 exploring nature

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Room 9 Center 5B. On August 16, 2017 exploring nature and creating a cloud using half of plate and pasting cotton balls.
Color Activities

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On August 16, 2017. Room 9's children sorting colors activities using recycled materials.
Room 6 Yellow color day activity

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Room 6: Ms. Garcia and Ms. Bolivar invite children to dress in yellow to reinforce the color yellow and connected to our Science focus, Yellow is the color of the sun. Also, they encourage children to look around the classroom for items that are yellow color. August 20th, 2017.
Science Focus

Le Jardin center 5B room 5 children discovering butterflies!
Parents Participation & Sensory Activity

Center 4 parents are involved in the school activities and volunteering in the classrooms.
Children are also actively engage with sensory activity using ice. Sensory play opens the door to so many wonderful learning opportunities such imaginative play, language exploration, fine motor development for pre-writing skills, coordination, social interactions and much more. Sensory play allows for many unstructured learning experiences for, the freedom to explore and discover the world around them.
Transition activity
On August 15, 2017 Ms. Saria and Ms. Lopez encourage children to find the pair of shoes and teach them to put their shoes on their own. This activity help children foster independence. 
Music time

On August 15, 2017 Ms. Vazquez brought a piano and children were having a blast exploring and making up music.
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