Colors of Kindness programming for ages 3-5
Colors of Kindness Early Childhood Curriculum is a ten [10] week program designed to holistically support all aspects of childhood development from ages 3 to 5. The content uses the colors of the rainbow to represent colorful clouds focused on honing different skills. Through a mix of interactive activities, children explore themes foundational to socio-emotional well-being. Other topics covered include empathy, compassion, communication, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution. The aim is to create a feeling of excitement and discovery as children learn more about themselves, and about the people and the world around them.
The Department of Early Education and Care's mission is to support the healthy growth and development of all children by providing high quality programs and resources for families and communities.
Horizons Parent and Child Programming for ages 0-3
Horizons Parent and Child Programming for ages 0-3
Horizons Parent-Child Playgroups
The team at Horizons is committed to ensuring that every child can learn, play, and thrive and does so by supporting the primary influence in a child's life—the parent. Horizons will offer a five-week series of engaging playgroups to foster connections and empower both parents and children. These sessions will spotlight the significant learning skills in the early years of life. Participating parents will find their own capabilities enhanced with fresh ideas, engaging parent-child play activities, and innovative methods for nurturing their child’s growth and development. This program embodies a thoughtful approach to strengthening the parent-child bond, recognizing the diverse challenges and joys of parenting. Playgroups focus on a key topic each week including:
The Importance of Play
Supporting Social & Emotional Development
Encouraging Communication & Language Skills
Behavior and Routines
Early Literacy Skills
Coordination of Services for Children
Horizons will continue to focus on the needs of the youngest children living in shelter by:
Connecting children with local providers for services including early intervention, mental health, maternal and child relational health, Head Start, etc.
Working to ensure all children are being provided access to play and enrichment activities across the service area each week
Maintaining accurate records of program activities, participant demographics, and outcomes.