Page 12 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • August 25, 2010 �������������� Play is, however, a fast-diminishing Put down the flashcards! Play is the order of the day at The Goddard School® commodity for today’s children, leading to located in Ramsey, according to school a growing crisis for future innovation and the 21st century workforce. owner Bill Kim. The “Playful learning builds skills that lay ����������������������������� Goddard School, the fastest growthe foundation for success in school and ing preschool franchise in the United ������������ at Goddard Schools, States, has been championing the idea of a life,” Kim said, “and we believe that how children learn through play” program for over �������������������� is as “learningand is considered an innovator in important as what they learn.” 20 years “The workforce of 2040 is in our pre- the early childhood education field. “For young children, the best learning schools today and we must ensure that, as ������������������thrive in is filled with a blend of wonder, giggles, a nation, we are well-equipped to our global economy,” noted Kathy Hirsh- excitement, interest, concentration, a touch Pasek, Ph.D, professor of psychology at of manageable frustration, and concerted Temple University, and co-author of “Ein- effort and laughter – all signs of the most stein Didn’t Use Flashcards: How Our positive emotional states,” added Kyle Children Really Learn – and Why They Pruett, M.D., advisor to The Goddard Need to Play More and Memorize Less” School. “Lessons learned and achievements and “A Mandate for Playful Learning in mastered in these states are gilt-edged in three ways: Your child learns something Preschool.” Dr. Hirsh-Pasek, the co-founder of the new; your child learns more about how to Ultimate Block Party, a social movement learn; and your child learns to enjoy learnthat aims to put play back into children’s ing.” homes and schools, is one of a number of “The goal of each Goddard School is to respected educators and early childhood provide the foundation for children’s conspecialists who are at the forefront of sci- tinuous discovery, academic success, and entific research that supports the message school readiness. This means that chilof playful learning. This growing alliance dren will have the opportunity to reach of researchers and practitioners is commit- their full learning potential - the basis of ted to conveying the message that play is Goddard’s FLEX™ Learning Program,” an essential component in children’s abil- added Sue Adair, director of education for ity to develop the life skills and confidence Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI - franchisor of The Goddard School). GSI’s program that enable lifelong learning. Goddard School promotes learning through play is accredited by AdvancED and is adapted to meet regional school district requisites, and, more importantly, is individualized to meet the needs of each child. Families are encouraged to visit The Goddard School at anytime. To learn more about The Goddard School program, call Bill Kim directly at (201) 825-2141 or visit online at www.goddardschool.com. Recently named #1 Childcare Franchise in the United States by Entrepreneur magazine, for the ninth consecutive year (January 2010) and one of the Top 200 Franchise Systems (in worldwide sales), by Franchise Times for the third consecutive year (October 2009), Goddard Systems, Inc. is expanding The Goddard School® network throughout the United States. Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, GSI currently licenses over 360 franchised schools with more than 43,000 students in 34 states. With a successful system in place and dedicated franchisees, GSI is the acknowledged leader in franchised childcare and a premier childcare provider in the United States. ��������������������� �������������� You don’t have to do any homework to know where to advertise your back to school specials... The Villadom TIMES is publishing three great issues to help you start the fall selling season off right. Timely editorial featuring pertinent articles and back to school tips will be included to ensure readership. Your advertisement in each of these special sections will reach 56,300 residences in your market area. PUBLICATION DATES: Wednesday, September 1 �������� ������ �������������� �������������� ��������������� ���������������������������������� �������������������������������� ����������������������������������� ����������������������������� ADVERTISING DEADLINES: Wednesday, August 25 ���������������� ����������������� ������������������ ������������ YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSPAPER Call today to place your advertisement. 201-652-0744 ZONE 1: Franklin Lakes, Wyckoff, Midland Park • ZONE 2: Glen Rock, Ridgewood ZONE 3: Allendale, Ho-Ho-Kus, Waldwick, Saddle River, Upper Saddle River • ZONE 4: Ramsey, Mahwah