Home Away from Home

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On a bright sunny morning Hazel was up early cooking breakfast for her daughter Willow. Today was a big day for both of them, as Willow was going to her first day of daycare. Hazel was unsure of how she felt about taking Willow to daycare. Willow on the other hand, was filled with excitement. She was talking all morning about how she would meet new friends, learn her letters, and numbers, and draw pictures. Not only that, she also couldn’t wait to play on the new playground equipment. Although parents want their kids to stay home with them, its is more beneficial to have them attend a daycare. Daycare reduces boredom since the children have other children there to interact with. At home a child may sit by themselves watching television or playing video games day after day. If they have nothing else to do they may eat just to pass their time. At daycare they can enjoy adventures by taking field trips. The best part about day cares are children get to visit nursing homes, pumpkin patches, and the community pool. At the nursing home, the children will get to play games and do many different activities with the elderly residents. Hayrides, corn mazes, and pumpkin picking are just some of the many things a child in daycare gets to do with their friends at the pumpkin patch. Jumping in the water, learning to stay afloat, and going under the water are just some ways the pool can help them conquer their fears. Another thing they do at daycare is the staff worker will take them on little walks around town. They get to interact with different environments and to see and learn new things in their home town. In addition to this the children get to go outside where they can explore nature and have fun doing it. Along with not being bored, d... ... middle of paper ... ...uld not wait to hear all about it. Willow began by saying how much she loved it and could not wait to go back the next day. She told her mom about her new friends Lilly, Riley and Anna. Excitedly she said “Mom, you will never believe it, but I ate ants on a log for a snack!” “But really, it was just celery with peanut butter and raisins on it, and it was awesome!” She was thrilled when asked what she all learned, she told Hazel she could count her numbers, write her name and how to introduce herself to new people. Willow’s eyes lit up when she told her mom that she went down the really tall slide two times. Then Willow said, “I love you, Mommy, for bring me here.” Hazel then realized how much Willow enjoyed day care and thought it was a fabulous idea to send her there. Although parents want their children to stay home, it is important to have them attend a daycare.

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