Did You Know . . .
Early Brain Development
While parents and educators have long recognized the value of early experiences, neuroscience has now given us hard evidence that there are times when a child's brain is most receptive to certain types of learning. Early learning experiences that take place during the first six years of life form the foundation for learning, behavior and health throughout life.
When children receive warm, responsive care, they are more likely to feel safe and secure with adults who take care of them. Researchers call these strong relationships secure attachments, and they are the basis of all the child's future relationships. We have always known that children thrive when they feel secure; now we know that children's early attachments actually affect the way the brain learns and develops.
Principles of Brain Development
The outside world shapes the brain's wiring.The outside world is experienced through the senses-seeing, hearing, smelling, touching, and tasting - enabling the brain to create or modify connections.The brain operates on a "use it or lose it" principle. Relationships with other people early in life are the major source of development of the emotional and social parts of the brain.
While parents and educators have long recognized the value of early experiences, neuroscience has now given us hard evidence that there are times when a child's brain is most receptive to certain types of learning. Early learning experiences that take place during the first six years of life form the foundation for learning, behavior and health throughout life.
When children receive warm, responsive care, they are more likely to feel safe and secure with adults who take care of them. Researchers call these strong relationships secure attachments, and they are the basis of all the child's future relationships. We have always known that children thrive when they feel secure; now we know that children's early attachments actually affect the way the brain learns and develops.
Principles of Brain Development
The outside world shapes the brain's wiring.The outside world is experienced through the senses-seeing, hearing, smelling, touching, and tasting - enabling the brain to create or modify connections.The brain operates on a "use it or lose it" principle. Relationships with other people early in life are the major source of development of the emotional and social parts of the brain.
Ask us if there is a program you would like offered
HALL believes it is important for all citizens to share their gifts and potential within their community to enhance lifelong learning and support the healthy development and care of children. Our volunteers and staff share their time and knowledge to offer many of our programs and activities. Creating new or supporting existing quality learning activities within our community and surrounding areas are just some of the ways in which HALL is contributing to Hampton being a great place to raise a family.
Below is a brief description of some of the programs and services that have been offered by HALL. Call or email for details or to suggest a program.
Ready For School
This program offers parents information and strategies that will have a positive, long lasting effect on their child’s learning and assist in helping their child be best prepared for their first years of school.
Secrets of Discipline
This workshop explores the secrets of raising cooperative and responsible children in an interactive parent workshop where we discuss the principle keys of discipline from Ron Morrish’s book “Secrets of Discipline”. Join us in discussing “Secrets of Discipline” where you will get direction on how to deal effectively with defiance, get children to carry out their responsibilities, decrease stress through the use of prevention, teach courtesy and respect, and build children’s independence skills.
Family Resource Library
The HALL Family Library offers a wide variety of children, parent and teacher resources such as books, toys, activities, videos, etc., to sign borrow freely.
Celebrate Baby
Celebrate Baby is a series of information sessions and activities for Parents with babies under the age of 14 months. Through a variety of funfilled activities, we introduce parents to information, tools and techniques which promote healthy development in their babies. We Celebrate Baby by offering topics such as: Home; Where Learning Begins, Food Glorious Food, Baby Gets Movin', Yoga with Baby, Infant Massage, Groovin' with Baby, Baby Signs and Talk with Me.
Funshops
Because everyone learns best in a fun environment, HALL offers a variety of family Funshops throughout the year for parents and children 3 & 4 years of age . These fun-filled parent/child interactive programs encourage children to explore and discover through music, art, science, and literacy. A great way to spend time with your child.
Preschool Summer Camp
A weekly summer program filled with fun and discovery just for preschoolers. Swimming, activity centres and weekly themes encourage learning through play.
Below is a brief description of some of the programs and services that have been offered by HALL. Call or email for details or to suggest a program.
Ready For School
This program offers parents information and strategies that will have a positive, long lasting effect on their child’s learning and assist in helping their child be best prepared for their first years of school.
Secrets of Discipline
This workshop explores the secrets of raising cooperative and responsible children in an interactive parent workshop where we discuss the principle keys of discipline from Ron Morrish’s book “Secrets of Discipline”. Join us in discussing “Secrets of Discipline” where you will get direction on how to deal effectively with defiance, get children to carry out their responsibilities, decrease stress through the use of prevention, teach courtesy and respect, and build children’s independence skills.
Family Resource Library
The HALL Family Library offers a wide variety of children, parent and teacher resources such as books, toys, activities, videos, etc., to sign borrow freely.
Celebrate Baby
Celebrate Baby is a series of information sessions and activities for Parents with babies under the age of 14 months. Through a variety of funfilled activities, we introduce parents to information, tools and techniques which promote healthy development in their babies. We Celebrate Baby by offering topics such as: Home; Where Learning Begins, Food Glorious Food, Baby Gets Movin', Yoga with Baby, Infant Massage, Groovin' with Baby, Baby Signs and Talk with Me.
Funshops
Because everyone learns best in a fun environment, HALL offers a variety of family Funshops throughout the year for parents and children 3 & 4 years of age . These fun-filled parent/child interactive programs encourage children to explore and discover through music, art, science, and literacy. A great way to spend time with your child.
Preschool Summer Camp
A weekly summer program filled with fun and discovery just for preschoolers. Swimming, activity centres and weekly themes encourage learning through play.