Owen Hockenberry was a fun-loving, goofy 6-year-old. He was the best big brother, son, and grandson that anyone could ever ask for. Owen loved going to the fair, Idlewild, camping, fishing, and pretty much everything and anything. He loved school and was excited to...
At the PIC KidZone, we are proud of the positive difference our program makes in the lives of both children and their families. Hearing from the parents who experience it firsthand is a testament to the dedication of our staff and the nurturing environment we provide....
Pictured above to receive the devices, from left to right are Sue Gallagher (Child, Health, and Safety Manager, Hockenberry Family, Mary Catherine Piper (Child Development Home-based Manager), and Yvonne Price (Child, Health, and Safety Supervisor). On February...
On January 29, 2025, the Community College of Beaver County Library buzzed excitedly as Beaver County Head Start students participated in a delightful Kindergarten Transition Story Walk! This engaging event, organized by the School Readiness Committee, provided a...
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Springfield Pre-K has been hard at work learning about pets. We’ve read books, repurposed materials in the classroom, and have made some pets of our own. We also talked about our classroom pet Peach. He’s a blue beta fish who lives in a tank at the science area in our classroom. The children were asked about the different pets they have at home or which pet they would like to have. They are so excited to learn about all the different kinds of pets through our pet study.
Ms. Stephanie and Ms. Kelsey turned the block area into a pet adoption center called “Pre-K Animal Friends.” We have repurposed classroom materials and placed stuffed animals in bins on the shelves. Some of these animals include kittens, puppies, and even a penguin.
We also turned the home living area into a Veterinary clinic which includes a vet kit, toys for the animals and office supplies. The children really loved doing check-ups on their pets. This is helping them learn how to love and care for a pet.
April 5 was pet adoption day! The students made their very own pet to adopt and take home. We made bunnies out of fuzzy socks, filling them with rice, then adding a face and tail. We ended our pet study by naming our bunnies, filling out an adoption certificate, and taking home our new forever friends.
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