July 2024: Bird's the Word: Family Newsletter

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Ready for a new school year? So are we!

Interested in registering for the fall? We are here for you!

Whether you are a current Nest family or considering enrolling with us, we look forward to starting a new school year soon!

Our Education team has been hard at work adding new elements to our curriculum that will bring learning to life even more! Be on the lookout for more details in our August newsletter.

Back to School SCHOOL AGE

FUNFORTHEM

The Nest Schools provides a safe and nurturing environment for elementary school students. Parents can count on us when schools close for holidays, teacher workdays, and inclement weather! Contact Us Today

PROGRAM

Program offered at select locations

The way your child spends time after school can make a big difference in their personal development and your family-life balance. Our school age programmakes the most of your child’s after school time by providing themwith opportunities for exploration, creativity, and fun challenges designed to engage and expand young minds.

PEACE OF MIND FOR YOU

Curriculum Activities

Hummingbirds

Ducklings

Penguins
Robins Cardinals

THE MONTHLY ENHANCEMENT THEME IS: Transportation

UAL LANGUAGE EXPOSURE FOR

YOUNG CHILDREN

Words of the Month

Truck Bus Plane Car Bike

It’s time to learn Sign Language! Try these words at home.

WATCH NOW

It’s time to learn Spanish! Try these words at home. WATCH NOW

Core Words of the Month: Help Play Sleep

Family Fun! Summertime Boredom Buster Need a

Creating a "bored jar" can be a fun and effective way to manage boredom, especially for children. Here are several reasons why a bored jar can be beneficial:

1. Encourages Creativity and Imagination

2. Provides Structure and Options

3. Reduces Screen Time

4. Promotes Independence and Responsi

5. Enhances Learning and Development

6. Encourages Physical Activity

7. Improves Mood and Reduces Stress

8. Fosters Family Bonding

for more ideas and information

Meaningful Meals: Buffet Style

Creating a “Build Your Own Plate” buffet can be a delightful and educational activity that not only makes mealtime fun but also encourages positive eating habits.

Here are some of the great benefits that come with buffet-style dining for young children.

Promotes Independence: Children feel empowered by making their own food choices and serving themselves.

Encourages Healthy Eating:

Exposure to a variety of healthy foods in a fun setting increases the likelihood of trying new foods and developing a preference for healthy options.

Enhances Fine Motor Skills:

Using utensils and tongs to serve food helps develop fine motor skills.

Fosters Creativity and Exploration:

Building their own plates encourages creativity and curiosity about different foods.

Strengthens Family Bonds:

The shared experience of creating and enjoying the meal together strengthens family connections and makes mealtime a positive, enjoyable event.

for all details and information

Riddles of the month:

Need some fun riddles for your 4th of July celebrations?

What did one flag say to the other flag?

What did one firework say to the other firework?

Why did the duck say “bang”?

What’s a firecracker’s favorite food?

What’s the best dance to do on the 4th of July

Answers on the last page!

The Nest Library

KINDNEST NEWS

Taylor Swift's extraordinary acts of kindness

Known for her kindness, the 33-yearold Love Story hitmaker loves to find sweet ways to surprise her fans and often makes charitable donations. During her UK tour, she will perform

READ THE FULL STORY!

Dog Runs Four Miles to Get Help for Owner Who Crashed Car into Oregon Ravine

The owner of this pickup has one of his dogs to thank for his life, after a loss of control in the mountains of Oregon saw him turn over into a ravine.

Seeds of Kindness:

Columbia woman feeds disabled vet fresh produce free of charge.

READ THE FULL STORY!

First-grader’s act of kindness creates a lifelong friendship in Bulls Gap

Abel Baxley, a soon-to-be first grader at Bulls Gap Elementary School, has given himself a very important job.

Even when life hits a rough patch, if you look hard enough, you find seeds of something good. READ THE FULL STORY!

KindNEST Charitable Giving

Amherst

Amherst Band Boosters

Archdale Randolph Partnership for Children

Avon

Bath

Super Heroes for Kids in Ohio

Children's Center of Medina County

Broomfield A Precious Child

Centennial

Clayton-Mechanical

Anchor Center for Blind Children

NC Child - The Voice for North Carolina's Children

Clayton-Middleton Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Clemmons

Feeding the Carolinas

Dublin The Dublin Food Pantry

Gastonia Bit Of Hope Ranch

Greensboro

Greenville

High Point-Northgate

Backpack Beginnings

Harvest Hope Food Bank

Community Collaboration for Ch

Hudson Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast

Ken Caryl Food For Thought Denver Lakewood Turning Point

Loganville Team up mentoring

Lutz

Learning Gate Education Founda

Mechanicsville Mended Sparrow

Powell Ronald McDonald House

Smoky Hill Covered Colorado

Summergrove

Vandalia

Westerville-Dempsey

Westlake

Coweta CASA INC.

Goodwill Easter Seals

Westerville Caring & Sharing

Youth Challenge

Winter Garden The Gift of Swimming

$2000 donated per charity

Monthly Blog

Smooth Sailing: Preparing Your Preschooler for the Transition to Kindergarten

Transitioning from preschool to kindergarten is a significant milestone in your child’s educational journey. While it can be an exciting time, it may also bring about feelings of uncertainty for both you and your child. To ensure a smooth and successful transition, careful preparation and open communication is vital. In this blog, we will discuss practical strategies to help you prepare your preschooler for this important transition to kindergarten.

Exceptional Blog brought to you by Zest

Pediatrics

Parenting in th Smartphones, Socia

Ubiquitous Sc

I recently read Jonathan Haidt’s book, “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness,” in which he sheds light on the alarming mental health crises affecting today’s youth. Haidt’s findings underscore a dramatic increase in mental health issues among teenagers and young adults, particularly since 2010. He attributes these eye-opening changes to smartphones, social media, and...

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PARENTTestimonials

This place is amazing! From the staff to the cool technology and cute design. My kids love going there and it makes me feel amazing as a mom to know my kids are safe and taken care of.

We have had three sons attend this school. All of them have had an amazing experience. We have had some wonderful teachers, phenomenal curriculum, creative enrichment classes, and great friendships made! We love the Nest!

STAFF

TESTIMONIAL

Great place to work! I love the staff and the families are very loving and have such amazing kids ❤

Upcoming Events

Join us!

Travel with Buddy this summer!

July 23 - Join our Nest Builders Live Event!

Topic: The First Year of Life with Zest Pediatrics (pg. 20)

Reminders

July 4th - All Nest schools will be closed

Don’t forget to refer your family and Friends

Be on the lookout for details on our event:

Here’s the Scoop Back to school Ice Cream social.

Days to Celebrate

July 21

National Ice Cream Day

(for those who need an excuse to eat ice cream;)

July 26

National Disability

Independence Day

July 30

International Day of Friendship

Where’s Buddy?

Inspired by the popular “Flat Stanley” project, our very own Buddy the Bluebird mascot is eager to travel and explore the world with our families.

Why Participate?

Educational Value: This activity promotes learning about different places and cultures, enhancing our children’s understanding of the world.

Family Fun: It’s a great way for families to bond and create lasting memories together.

School Spirit: Sharing Buddy’s adventures helps build a sense of community and excitement among students and families at The Nest Schools.

Win a Prize: We will randomly select weekly photo submissions to win a variety of prizes, including a one-year subscription to Highlights magazine, gift cards, and more!

We will be running this activity until the end of August. We hope that Buddy will travel far and wide, creating a global adventure that all our students can enjoy and learn from. We can’t wait to see where Buddy will go next!

Make sure to check out all the places Buddy has visited by clinking on the link below!

Click Here For More Details and to get your Printable Buddy!

Florida
Alaska

For each new full-time family referred, we will reward you with

Referred families must mention the source of their referral before touring The Nest Schools.

Referral Reward will be given after the referred family has been enrolled for 30 days.

See your School Director for all referral reward details.

Nest builde

THE FIRST YEAR OF LIFE

FREE LIVE VIRTUAL PARENT EDUCATIONAL EVENT

WITH THE NEST SCHOOLS' MEDICAL EDUCATION PARTNER

WATCH PREVIOUS EPISODES

The First Year of Life with Zest Pediatric Network

The Power of Play with Amanda Morgan

Healthier Sleep with Little Snoozers

The Second Year of Life with Zest Pediatric Network

Less Yelling, More Connecting with Practical Life Parenting

Teaching KINDNESS with Nest Directors

The Third Year of Life with Zest Pediatrics Network

Infinite Smiles with Infinite Smiles Pediatric Dentristy

Smart Screen Time with Sabrina Braham, MD

The Fourth Year of Life with Zest Pediatrics Network

DR. PERISA
DR. LYNCH-LJUBI

FUN with Fathers!

Summer Camp Highlights!

June Spirt Week

The answers are...

What did one flag say to the other flag?

“Nothing. It just waved!”

What did one firework say to the other firework?

“You light up my world!”

Why did the duck say “bang”? Because it was a firequacker!

What’s a firecracker’s favorite food? Pop-corn!

What’s the best dance to do on the 4th of July? The Indepen-dance!

Enjoy the laughs and the cringes!

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