Free Trial Classes being offered April 19th-25th
Posted by Barbara Elliott on Saturday, April 18, 2009
The week of April 19-25, 2009 is the Week of the Young Child.
During the week of April 19th-25th, we are offering:
For new customers-Free, no obligation, Trial Classes
For existing customers-Bring a friend or sibling to class
Call (757)254-4448 to reserve your spot and help us celebrate the Week of the Young Child!
Imagine Tomorrow has teamed up with the NAEYC, National Association for the Education of Young Children, the world’s largest early childhood education association, to spotlight the "Week of the Young Child." The Week of the Young Child was begun in 1971 with the purpose of focusing public attention on the needs of young children and their families - providing insight into the importance of initiatives, such as literacy, in the early years. The 2009 theme for this important week is "Bring Communities Together for Children— Children Bring Communities Together" - a sentiment that is not only shared by our business, but part of the underlying mission of the entire Imagine Tomorrow program.
At Imagine Tomorrow we believe that technology can play an important role to Bring Communities Together for Children. Our program is not only about teaching children computer skills, our Imagine Tomorrow Classes reach beyond the classroom with online learning experiences designed to be shared with parents, caregivers, and others in the community. Through our story-based lessons, we try to teach children the role of technology to communicate with others, share goals, and improve the world around them. Not only do we use technology to involve today's community to support our children in their learning, we are committed to teaching young children the social benefits of using computers so that they will grow and go on to continue these goals.
Most people recognize the importance of teaching young children to read, but never realize that this process starts long before children begin exhibiting reading and writing production skills. Did you know that leading research suggests that the critical period for literacy development is birth through age eight? This means that everything from 'reading' gestures and expressions, to first words and letter recognition, all impact a child’s future literacy. While in the past the emphasis in traditional teaching centered on drill and practice, research has now shown that the skills that are more important to future success are best taught through engaging literacy experiences.
Wondering how a Computer Class can focus on literacy? The answer lies in our unique
design. Every Imagine Tomorrow class is based on a "story" of the day. Children are immersed in the story, participating in the adventure first-hand by taking on the role of a main character in the plot. Using proven literacy techniques, students advance through age-appropriate activities that continually improve their early literacy skills while always checking for comprehension. The result is an engaging early literacy experience that involves children in an adventure that is full of
fun and learning.
At Imagine Tomorrow, we believe that it is so important to be in touch with the latest
understanding of how children learn. Our world today, is very different than years past. The need for new ways to approach literacy, are just beginning to be better understood.
Communications that in the past were verbal (by person or phone), now demand more reading and writing. Messages today are sent by email, Internet, fax, and can be read using a multitude of wireless and handheld devices. Children will need technology and literacy skills, together, to build their better future. Imagine Tomorrow is proud to be the creator of a program that is progressively looking at these new, challenging goals, and reaching them with a high quality program that is unlike any other.
For more information visit NAEYC.
During the week of April 19th-25th, we are offering:
For new customers-Free, no obligation, Trial Classes
For existing customers-Bring a friend or sibling to class
Call (757)254-4448 to reserve your spot and help us celebrate the Week of the Young Child!
Imagine Tomorrow has teamed up with the NAEYC, National Association for the Education of Young Children, the world’s largest early childhood education association, to spotlight the "Week of the Young Child." The Week of the Young Child was begun in 1971 with the purpose of focusing public attention on the needs of young children and their families - providing insight into the importance of initiatives, such as literacy, in the early years. The 2009 theme for this important week is "Bring Communities Together for Children— Children Bring Communities Together" - a sentiment that is not only shared by our business, but part of the underlying mission of the entire Imagine Tomorrow program.
At Imagine Tomorrow we believe that technology can play an important role to Bring Communities Together for Children. Our program is not only about teaching children computer skills, our Imagine Tomorrow Classes reach beyond the classroom with online learning experiences designed to be shared with parents, caregivers, and others in the community. Through our story-based lessons, we try to teach children the role of technology to communicate with others, share goals, and improve the world around them. Not only do we use technology to involve today's community to support our children in their learning, we are committed to teaching young children the social benefits of using computers so that they will grow and go on to continue these goals.
Most people recognize the importance of teaching young children to read, but never realize that this process starts long before children begin exhibiting reading and writing production skills. Did you know that leading research suggests that the critical period for literacy development is birth through age eight? This means that everything from 'reading' gestures and expressions, to first words and letter recognition, all impact a child’s future literacy. While in the past the emphasis in traditional teaching centered on drill and practice, research has now shown that the skills that are more important to future success are best taught through engaging literacy experiences.
Wondering how a Computer Class can focus on literacy? The answer lies in our unique
design. Every Imagine Tomorrow class is based on a "story" of the day. Children are immersed in the story, participating in the adventure first-hand by taking on the role of a main character in the plot. Using proven literacy techniques, students advance through age-appropriate activities that continually improve their early literacy skills while always checking for comprehension. The result is an engaging early literacy experience that involves children in an adventure that is full of
fun and learning.
At Imagine Tomorrow, we believe that it is so important to be in touch with the latest
understanding of how children learn. Our world today, is very different than years past. The need for new ways to approach literacy, are just beginning to be better understood.
Communications that in the past were verbal (by person or phone), now demand more reading and writing. Messages today are sent by email, Internet, fax, and can be read using a multitude of wireless and handheld devices. Children will need technology and literacy skills, together, to build their better future. Imagine Tomorrow is proud to be the creator of a program that is progressively looking at these new, challenging goals, and reaching them with a high quality program that is unlike any other.
For more information visit NAEYC.
