An Afterschool Village’s first Eco-program for your little ones!

We give children a place to relax and socialize mindfully and intentionally with peers.

HAPPY PLANET KIDS

“Happy planet kids” is Afterschool Village’s first eco-program for your little ones. It’s never too early to get to know yourself and the space around you while playing with others. With us your child will explore nature and its relationship with us humans in a fun, safe and nurturing environment. Our staff is trained in human development, psychology and environmental studies to bring to your family a unique experience in child rearing.

Requirement: Potty trained or in process (no diaper changing will be available)

Sustainability based: No new bottles, single use utensils, saran wrap, rubber bands. Reuse lunch bottles, plastic containers, water bottles, crayons, color pencils, single-side printed paper, clothing. Encouraged the  use of metal, glass, silicon, bamboo products, and thrifting.

START DATE - Sept 7th

Open HOUSE -  Sept 1st

DAILY ROUTINE for Happy Planet Kids

9am - 9:20- Check in and free play

9:30 - 10am - Circle time - Show and tell, talk about your home life and our emotions, any news?  Present theme of the week.

This informs the child about the existence of inner dialogue and the meaning of it for emotional and mental health. It helps them feel heard and seen by the others in the circle (teachers and their peers) which is difficult as kids at these ages are very egocentric.

It also teaches children patience, taking turns and promotes communication skills and new vocabulary.

10:00 - 10:15 am - Snack

10:15 - 11 am - free play

During free play the students will practice sharing, peer communication and interactions, expressing their emotions, cause and effect, refine fine motor skills through manipulatives and have fun. Teachers will focus on bridging relating to others.

Stations: 

• Manipulatives (blocks, puzzles, legos, magnet tiles, etc)

• Music and dress up - instruments and costumes available for them to play 

• Sensory station: Introducing different textures and smells

11:15 - Activity of the day - 

Monday - ART

Tuesday - Music & Movement activity

Wednesday - Music & Theater

Thursday - ART around theme of sustainability 

11:45 - Lunch

12: 15 - closing circle time

12:30 - Outside Play

Playing outside, children will practice taking turns, refine gross motor skills, learn social - emotional tools and have so much fun in our amazing outside area. 

1:00pm - Pick up (outside area)

We abide by the CDC Recommendation for child programs during Covid 19.