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Hug Them, Please
Once we have our arms, we can make an indelible mark.
Of all the uses of our arms, hugging our children is one of the most important uses.
As a village, we are on an extended prayer marathon which has inspired the thought I have coined as intercessory embrace. This is the act of pulling someone into an embrace with the intention to beseech God on his/her behalf overtly or covertly.
Hugs are reassuring. Our children need constant reassurance. There are many things, on a daily basis, which have the potential to cause a feeling of overwhelm for these small, immature human beings. It cannot be ok for them to be left to navigate the frights of life, the anxieties, the highs and lows on their own. Time may be scarce for their caregivers, but to hug, definitely will not topple our boats if we pause to just hug our children.
Denying our children of the benefits of our hugs can cause damage for a very long time. On the other hand, hugging our children can, and will result in returns that far exceeds our expectations. Pause and think about what a hug does for you, an adult.
Did you know that hugging your children can:
• Help to curb undesirable behaviours
• Help to lesson trauma
• Give a sense of safety
• Boost their confidence
• Increase performance in school
• End temper tantrums
• Improve health
• Helps with stress management and
• Improve the parent-child bond.
Can we depend on you to make a difference by making a habit of hugging your child/children?
Icon Ajahne Reid’s First Poem
When the language lesson finds a poetess… This icon is now learning about figures of speech. Can you tell the figure of speech that she employs to compose this masterpiece in her first class?
Icon Robyn Jackson’s Crochet Swimwear Collection
The word crochet comes from the French word croche which means hook. Crochet has come a long way and is evolving into a fashion statement.
At Jabneh Christian Academy, the art programme is unique as it seeks to develop the talents the icons possess or the areas in which they show avid interest.
Therefore, our Art sessions are very individualized. Icon Robyn Jackson is developing into a crocheter and we are sharing her talent with you. She crochets for all this craft’s benefits, including an income stream. Do contact her mom at 876 480 8406 to place an order in support of this young entrepreneur.
While many seven-year-olds are expected to add and subtract numbers with sophisticated strategies, including counting from the number with more value for addition and backward for subtraction, icon Justin Golaub is counting by 145s. This is super sophisticated.
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A Peek Into A Class Session
Site: Jabneh Christian Academy
Lesson Theme: All About Me
Sub-theme: Who am I?
Concepts: Birthday and Birthday Party
Age group: 3 & 4 year olds
Facilitator: Uncle Kirk
Class Aids: Auntie Nicks and Auntie Jen
Content: My birthday is the day when I was born. My birthday is special. I can be celebrated on my birthday with a birthday party. I am special!
Parental involvement:
Parents were asked to dress the icons in a manner appropriate for a party and provide a gift for their icons.
Photographs for you
Annual Interesting Salad Day 2022
Many individuals, including children have an aversion to consuming a variety fruits and vegetables as often as is recommended for a healthy lifestyle. As a learning institution, we are compelled to help our community develop an awareness of the benefits of adding fresh fruits and vegetables to daily meals.
Over the years, we have encountered families who, when heard that ALL our icons are expected to only consume fruits and or vegetables for snack/break at JCA, informed us that their icons do not consume fruits and vegetables. Well, well…
Interesting Salad Day helps to expose parent and children to a variety of ways fruits and vegetables can be combined, arranged and served to entice children. We are overjoyed to share this years experience with you via our video. Do enjoy. Feel free to like and share.
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