Why Celebrating Grandparents’ Day Matters in Preschool
At Kimber Hills, community and relationships are at the heart of everything we do. One of the most special traditions we celebrate each year is Grandparents and Goodies—a time when children can share a craft with the grandparents and special loved ones who play such an important role in their lives. While the morning is full of smiles, stories, and sweet moments, it also offers meaningful benefits for children’s development.
Creating Lasting Memories
Grandparents and Goodies is a wonderful opportunity to create memories that children will carry with them for years to come. For many children, inviting a grandparent into their school is a moment of pride and excitement. They love showing their special person where they learn, play, and spend their days, and introduce them to their friends and teachers. These shared experiences often become cherished memories for both children and grandparents, strengthening family connections and giving children a deeper sense of belonging and love.
Strengthening Intergenerational Bonds
Spending time with grandparents helps children build meaningful relationships across generations. Grandparents often bring patience, stories, and wisdom that enrich a child’s world. During Grandparents and Goodies, children get the chance to slow down, connect, and interact in a new way with someone they love. These interactions also help children understand the value of family traditions, respect for elders, and appreciation for the people who care for them.
Supporting Social-Emotional Development
Events like Grandparents and Goodies play an important role in children’s social-emotional growth. Children practice welcoming guests, sharing their space, and expressing pride in their work. They also experience the joy of making someone else feel special. For many children, this day boosts confidence. Showing their school to a grandparent and participating together in activities helps them feel capable, valued, and proud.
Building Fine Motor Skills Through Shared Activities
Grandparents and Goodies often includes simple hands-on activities that children and grandparents can enjoy together—such as crafts, drawing, and creating small keepsakes. These moments are more than just fun; they also support fine motor development. When children cut, glue, color, or assemble a craft with their grandparents, they are strengthening the small muscles in their hands and fingers that are essential for writing, drawing, dressing themselves, and other everyday tasks.
Celebrating Love, Family, and Community
At its heart, Grandparents and Goodies is about celebrating the important people in a child’s life. Not every child has a grandparent nearby, so we welcome any special adult—grandparents, family friends, or loved ones—to join the celebration.
These gatherings remind children that learning doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens within a caring community of families, teachers, and loved ones who are present and make learning and these events possible.
Grandparents and Goodies is more than a celebration—it’s a beautiful reminder of the connections that help children grow and make our community stronger.