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| The Parenting Program & Preschool |
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The Parent Education Program—a parent participation preschool and parent center—is conducted at the Horizon Hills campus, 33 Greta Street, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360; click here for school map. Phone us at 805-492-8837. Download our color brochure: Parenting Program & Preschool at Horizon Hills. Our latest news: Parent Support Group (PSG) Newsletter. |
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| We offer Parent Education Classes for infants through 5-year-olds. We are now taking Fall 2011 Multiage (3- to 5-year-olds) Registration and Fall 2011 Infant/Toddler/2-year-old Registration. |
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| .Announcements & News |
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Fall 2011-12 Multiage Preschool Registration. Registration for Quarter 3 is in full swing. Please phone Horizon Hills 805-492-8837 for more information. |
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Fall 2011-12 Newborn/Infant/Toddler/2-Year-Old Registration Information. Registration for Semester 2Infant/Toddler/2-year-old is in full swing. Please phone Horizon Hills 805-492-8837 for more information. |
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Read the article in the Ventura County Star about our Pregnancy and Baby Classes. Now enrolling; here's the informational flier: "Welcome to Pregnancy, 6-week series, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon.Childbirth Preparation classes, 6-week series, Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. or Saturdays, 10 a.m. - noon. Introduction to Breastfeeding class, 2-hour class, choice of various dates. All classes held in Room 14 at Horizon Hills. See our Prenatal brochure. Please call 818-599-8420.
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Celebrate Screen-Free Week April 30 - May 6, 2012. Anyone can be a Screen-Free Week organizer for any kind of group—from families, to schools, to places of worship, libraries, and whole communities. |
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YouTube on Overstimulating Children with TV. In the wake of the push to stimulate children electronically, here is an interesting 16-minute presentation about research showing that overstimulation with television dramatically affects attention span in children (and mice). |
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Animal Tracks, Inc. Coming Jan. 9 - 13, 2012. Animal Tracks, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that operates a wildlife rescue facility and strives to educate the public through exciting, interactive, live animal encounters. Promises to be a unique "ed-venture." |
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"Childbirth Refresher" Class. Why take a childbrith refresher class? Every baby and every delivery is new and unique. And each deserves its own special attention! 3-week refresher course: Saturdays, Jan. 7-21, from 10am-12noon; or Saturdays, Jan. 28-Feb. 11, from 10am-12noon. $40 per couple. Please call 818-599-8420. |
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"Welcome to Parenthood" Newborn Class, for "soon to be" and "recently delivered" parents. Thursdays, from11:30 to 1:30 p.m., in Room 10 at the Horizon Hills campus. The transition to parenthood is filled with wonder, as well as new feelings and concerns. New parents will benefit from added education, support and shared experiences during this postpartum period. Classes are held in a welcoming, relaxed environment. Please phone 805-492-8837 to reserve your spot. |
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Snow Days, Feb. 6-7, 2012. Some 40 tons of snow made right on the premises! For two days, kids and adults create snow people, sled down the hill, and play in the fluffy white snow. |
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Creative Sewing Classes for Families, with Debbie Lee Bavaro. • Sewing with Your Child • Introducing Your Child to Sewing • Creative Fashions with Teens in Mind • Not Your Mother's Sewing Class • Create Your Own Class. Classes ongoing; click link for flier, which includes dates and detailed descriptions. Call to register: 805-492-8837. Horizon Hills campus, Room 12. Note: Enrollment limited to those enrolled in our Parent Educ. community. |
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Positive Discipline Workshop, Levels 1 & 2—Starts Jan. 2012. Positive Discipline is based on the belief that all children deserved dignity, respect & opportunities to develop self-discipline, responsibility, cooperation & problem-solving skills. Please calll Horizon Hills office, 805-492-8837, for more information. Cost for this popular workshop: $50 for the 4-week sesson. Teacher: Bonnie Vandenberg, who is a Certified Positive Discipline Facilitator. |
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Parent-Infant Massage Classes. Classes starting in January 2012; times and dates to be announced. Helps baby to relax & release tension. Decreases irritability and excessive crying. Reduces colic and other intestinal difficulties. Promotes sleep. Increases parental confidence. Enhances communication. Provides quality one-on-one interaction. Please call 818-599-8420. |
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Picnic Pals. Parents, want time? While you have some time to yourself, your child gets an enrichment play with teachers & friends. You pick the days that work best for you. Enrolling now for Quarter 3, which begins Jan. 23, 2012. Picnic Pals meets from 12 noon to 2 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. For a 9-week quarter, sign up for 2 days for $180 and 3 days for $260. |
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Saturdays Together, for Dads, Moms, Grandparents. An adult/child multi-age class. Age range: Infant through 2 years. Saturdays from 9:00am to 12 noon. Fun... Movement... Music... Parenting... Development... Support... Social Times. Only $256 per 18-week semester. Rate is prorated. |
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Click Come Catch the Wonder for a beautiful overview of our playground. (Must have Powerpoint on your computer; may take a while to load but worth the wait. After you click, Powerpoint will be launched; switch over to the Powerpoint if your computer doesn't do so automatically, and you may need to double-click on the presentation again; and you may have to press the Play button/icon on the PowerPoint program.) |
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| .Our Philosophy |
| We believe that by participating in the classroom, parents will gain an understanding of the developmental levels and abilities of children birth to 5 years of age, and continue to appreciate the importance of the parent's role in their child's life. |
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In The Parenting Program , parents actively experience a partnership in learning between the teacher, parent and child. Parents who are in touch with their child's development are better equipped to support the child's education, and communicate with teaching and administrative staff. |
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| We believe that through observation, hands on experience and discussion, parents will expand their parenting skills. |
| Through the use of our child-initiated setting, which has been carefully structured with the child's needs in mind, parents observe and interact with their own children and the children of others, as well as teachers and peers. |
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| We believe that parents will be more successful in raising their children when given the opportunity to further educate themselves about parenting issues. |
| A significant part of The Parenting Program curriculum includes opportunities for group and individual discussion sessions; access to materials from our extensive parenting library; and attendance at professional parenting and educational lectures, workshop, and events. |
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| We believe that as parents become empowered through education and experience, and by taking an active role in their child's education and home life, they tend to continue this involvement throughout their child's formative years. |
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Frequently Asked Question
What about Academics? I don't want my child to "fall behind."
In The Parenting Program multi-age classes, we do offer academics - we believe that academics should never be forced or administered through "rote learning", especially in preschool! The developmental approach to preschool is supported by scientific evidence and endorsed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the nation's largest professional association of early childhood educators.
Children "get" academics when their brains are ready to comprehend academics. This is determined by physical brain development, and each child is on a unique timeline. No amount of early exposure to academics will "help your child along" in any way until the neural connections in the brain are made and strengthened. This process is completed on Mother Natures' time line! Conversely, forced academics presented too early can turn a child off to learning - wouldn't you feel frustrated if you just couldn't "get" what the teachers were trying to show you, over and over again?
See example of how The Parenting Program teaches "academics," and view other Frequently Asked Questions.
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