Intergenerational Learning Program
We are so proud of our Intergenerational Learning Partnership with Spring Meadows Senior Living Community in Monroe, Bethel Health Healthcare and Cascades in Bethel, and Brightview in Wilton!
Each month Honey Tree will either host or visit our friends, who we call Grandma's and Grandpa's.
In our Preschool and PreK classrooms the seniors will work with the children to create art, science and other projects. We have researched Intergenerational centers in the UK where there is a Preschool on one floor and Senior Center on another. The groups spend activity time, lunch and do all sorts of fun things together. The benefits for both generations are incredible. We are thrilled to be the first school in our area to provide this tremendous experience.
Additionally, the facilities host activities for Honey Tree children including arts and crafts, cookie decorating, and holiday fun! We do Halloween parades and sing songs for the Holidays, send them Valentine's Day Cards, and so much more! The relationships are priceless!
JumpBunch
Jump Bunch provides great exercise in a structured format that introduces a wide variety of sports, and builds coordination, balance and confidence.
Jump Bunch joins us every week and each class includes warm-ups, floor exercises, the sport activity of the week, stretching, then cool down. We don’t make it competitive for preschoolers; it’s a completely positive experience. It’s amazing how this early exposure makes kids more willing to give new sports a try as they get older.
We are also a part of our COMMUNITY
The local Fire Department visits us to teach us all about fire safety. The children also get to see and climb the fire truck!
We also have a visit from our Dental Hygienist. The children learn all about how to maintain a healthy mouth with strong teeth.
Twice a year we collect non-perishables for the local food pantry. The Preschool and PreK classes take the food to the pantry and even stock the shelves.
Ms. Amy's infant class, surrounded by their 2020 Veteran's Day Donation Drive.