uchra van buren county head start hand in hand together we can

uchra van buren county head start hand in hand together we can

UCHRA VAN BUREN COUNTY HEAD START
HAND IN HAND TOGETHER WE CAN
TEACHER’S CORNER
UCHRA Van Buren
County Head Start
October 1, 2012
Learning experiences can be fun for everyone. Children and parents can share
the joy of learning and playing while they communicate and grow together. By working
together with your child, you are helping to build his or her language and literacy, social and emotional, gross motor, fine motor, and cognitive skills.
Remember, you are your child’s first and most important teacher and your home
is a primary learning place! Their learning will depend on the opportunities and support
that you offer them at home and in their surroundings.
So get out there and play together!
PERFECT
ATTENDANCE
For September
.Logan Evans
Skyla Evans
Andrew Harvey
Lowen Howard
READING NEWS
Marlea Russell
Kyaira Sharpe
Archer Shockley
The first family night was great! Thank
you to all the families who came out and
read with their children. We look forward
to seeing many more next month!
Alyssa Smith
Gracie Smith
Kyra Smith
Sydni Smith
Cayden Sullivan
T.J. Sullivan
FAMILY READING NIGHT
OCTOBER 18, 2012
4:00PM TO 6:00 PM
Crystal Torres
Gwendolyn Yearwood
EVENTS COMING IN SEPTEMBER
Monday 8th
Tuesday 23rd Consistent Discipline
NO SCHOOL
Fall Break
Thursday 11th
with Mike Palk
Thursday 25th FIELD TRIP
NO SCHOOL
Teachers TAEYC
Baker Mountain
Conference
Monday 15th
Dental Visit
Thursday 18th
Family Reading
Farms
Night
PARENT’S CORNER
Tree of Life for the Red Cross Blood Drive
When you come into Head Start, notice the Tree of Life on the first door
to the right. This tree is for the Red Cross Blood Drive. Starting at the
next drive on November 15 from 12:30pm to 5:30pm, parents that donate
blood to the Red Cross will get a leaf to put on the tree. At the end of the
year (March), recognition will be awarded for the most leaves.
Thank you Shannon Beach for you gift of life!
Your Policy Council
A new Policy Council was seated last week for the 2012-2013 school term. Here are the Policy Council members:
Parent members: Shannon Beach, Larry Mooneyham, Mark Russell, Katina Kilgore, and Charlotte London.
Community members: Eddie Carter, Wayne Drake, Melinda Walling and Duane Hodges and Don Woodlee as Advisor.
Thank you to all those who volunteered their time and effort for the Policy Council
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UCHRA VAN BUREN COUNTY HEAD START
Health & Nutrition
How do I keep my family from getting sick?
With the changes of seasons, brings on a spike of sickness. There are some things that you can do to
reduce the risk for your family.
Wash hands often! Carry hand sanitizer with you, so that you can sanitize your hands when you cannot
wash them.
Immunizations! Flu shots are recommended every year for everyone!
Sanitize! Sanitize frequent used items in your home that could spread germs (telephones, remote
controls, etc.) When dish washing, add a small cap full of bleach to the water to reduce the spread
through shared utensils. Frequent washing of bed covers in hot water will also assist in germ control.
If someone in the family gets sick, there are some things you can do to prevent the rest of the family
getting sick as well.
ACHOO! Use tissues only once and throw them away! Sneeze or cough in the bend of your elbow or inside
your shirt when a tissue is not available! Wash or sanitize hands after sneezing or coughing.
No, Thank You! Don’t share drinking cups or utensils with someone who is sick.
Quarantine! If someone in the family is sick, it is best to sleep in separate rooms. If not possible,
sleep facing opposite directions, to reduce the
spread of germs.
Refer to the Book!!!! What To Do When My Child Gets Sick! Remember don’t just assume you have
to go to the ER or the doctor!
Submitted by: Tina Scarbrough
Health & Disability Specialist
Volume 1, Issue 1
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Van Buren County Head Start Menu
October 2012
1.
Breakfast
Milk, Biscuit/Gravy, ** Tomato
Wedges
Lunch
Milk, Fish Filet, *Raw Broccoli
w/Ranch Dressing, Mashed
Potatoes, Roll
Snack
Milk, Graham Crackers
8.
No School
Fall Break
15.
Breakfast
Milk, Oatmeal, * Diced Apricots
Lunch
Milk, Beef Ravioli(CN Label),
Green Beans, **Mixed Fruit, Roll
Snack
Milk, Vanilla Wafers
22.
Breakfast
Milk, Cream of Wheat, *Diced
Peaches
Lunch
Milk, ***Spaghetti w/meat(ground
beef)sauce, Salad w Lettuce,
**Tomato Wedges, Hot Apple
Slices, Garlic Bread, Ranch
Dressing
Snack
Milk, Animal Crackers
29.
Breakfast
Milk, Biscuit/Gravy, ** Tomato
Wedges
Lunch
Milk, Fish Filet, *Raw Broccoli
w/Ranch Dressing, Mashed
Potatoes, Roll
Snack
Milk, Graham Crackers
2.
Breakfast
Milk, Cream of Wheat, Blueberries
Lunch
Milk, ***Chili w/ ground beef ,beans,
and tomatoes, Pears, Crackers
Snack
**Orange Juice, Vanilla Wafers
9.
Breakfast
Milk, Blueberry Muffins,
**Applesauce
Lunch
Milk, Pizza w/ Pepperoni(CN Label)
Corn, Green Beans
Snack
(2) Granola Bars, Yogurt
16.
Breakfast
Milk, Cheerios, Blueberries
Lunch
Milk, ***Shepard’s Pie(ground beef,
Peas, Carrots), **Pineapple Tidbits,
Roll
Snack
Milk, Applesauce
23.
Breakfast
Milk, French Toast Sticks, Pears, Syrup
Lunch
Milk, Baked Ham, Lima Beans, Baked
Potato, Roll, Butter
Snack
**Pineapple Juice, Vanilla Wafers
30.
Breakfast
Milk, Cream of Wheat, Blueberries
Lunch
Milk, ***Chili w/ ground beef ,beans,
and tomatoes, Pears, Crackers
Snack
**Orange Juice, Vanilla Wafers
*Vitamin A-Every other Day **Vitamin C- Every Day
3.
Breakfast
Milk, English Muffin, Mixed Fruit,
Jelly
Lunch
Milk, Turkey, *Sweet Potatoes, Peas,
Roll
Snack
**Tomato Juice, Cheese Toast on
Wheat
10.
Breakfast
Milk, Cheerios, ½ Banana
Lunch
Milk, Pinto Beans, *Turnip Greens,
Corn, Cornbread
Snack
**Orange Juice, Cheese/Crackers
4.
Breakfast
Milk, French Toast Sticks, Diced
Peaches, Syrup
Lunch
Milk, ***Shepard’s Pie(ground beef,
Peas, Carrots), **Pineapple Tidbits,
Roll
Snack
Milk, Animal Crackers
11.
17.
Breakfast
Milk, Pancakes, Hot Apple Slices
Lunch
Milk, Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes
w/ gravy, *Cooked Carrots, Wheat
Bread
Snack
Milk, **Orange Quarters
24.
Breakfast
Milk, Biscuit/Gravy,*Cantaloupe
Lunch
Milk, Fish Filet, Coleslaw, Corn on the
Cob, Wheat Bread, Tartar Sauce
Snack
Yogurt, **Strawberries
18.
Breakfast
Milk, English Muffin, Pears, Jelly
Lunch
Milk, Taco Salad w/ ground beef,
cheese, **tomato wedges, lettuce,
tropical fruit, shells, taco sauce
Snack
Grape Juice, Graham Crackers
25.
Breakfast
Milk, Bagel w/ Cream Cheese,
**Pineapple Tidbits
Lunch
Milk, ½ Turkey and American
Cheese Sandwich on Wheat Bread,
Lettuce, Tomato Wedge, Pickle,
Peaches
Snack
Milk, (2) Granola Bars
31.
Breakfast
Milk, English Muffin, Mixed Fruit,
Jelly
Lunch
Milk, Turkey, *Sweet Potatoes, Peas,
Roll
Snack
**Tomato Juice, Cheese Toast on
Wheat
New Food for the Month: Shepard’s Pie *** Recipe on File
NO SCHOOL
TAEYC Conf.
On 31st
Birthday Recognition: Cupcakes No
Icing
5.
NO
SCHOOL
12.
NO
SCHOOL
19.
NO
SCHOOL
26.
NO
SCHOOL
October 2012
Compliments of
UCHRA Van Buren County Head Start
KID
BITS
Mystery shapes
Try this hands-on idea to
help your youngster recognize shapes.
While he’s not looking, use paper and
crayon to trace around small household objects like a round cup and a
rectangular cereal box. Place the actual
items where he can see them, and ask
him to name each shape as he matches
it to the object.
Creative discipline
Some days, getting your
youngster to behave can be
a struggle. On those days,
try being creative! Thinking
“prevention” instead of
“punishment” can help
avoid meltdowns and power
struggles. Try these ideas.
Let’s explore!
Be playful
Art, music, sports…your community
is full of new things for your child to
discover. Consider museum or library
programs that let her explore a variety
of art materials or musical instruments.
Or see if your local community center
or parks and recreation department
offers open gym sessions where she
can try tumbling and play with different types of sports equipment.
Turn everyday chores
into playful adventures. For
example, if picking up toys
makes your child act out,
suggest that she pretend she’s
tucking them in for the night.
If brushing her hair is a wrestling match,
you might have her act like a rock star,
singing into her hairbrush “microphone”
while you work out the tangles with a
comb.
minutes left until bedtime,” “Two minutes to go”). When the buzzer goes off,
she’ll be prepared—and more likely to
switch activities without complaint.
Count down
Look ahead
A little advance warning can smooth
the way when it’s time to change from
one activity to another. Set a kitchen
timer 10 minutes before your youngster
needs to stop what she’s doing. You
might let her know how much time she
has left as the timer ticks down (“Five
Knowing what will happen next can
motivate your child to do something she
doesn’t particularly want to do. When possible, give her something to look forward
to. You might say, “As soon as the crayons
are put away, we can take a photo of your
drawing and email it to Grandma!”♥
A family flag
Let your youngster make a flag showing favorite family pastimes. On poster
board, he can draw symbols to represent them (a tent for camping, a cake
for baking together). Then, hang the
flag in your house. Tip: You might first
show him a real flag and explain what
the parts stand for, such as 50 stars for
50 states.
Worth quoting
“You cannot open a book without
learning something.” Confucius
Just for fun
Q: What has eight
wheels but carries
only one
passenger?
A: A pair
of roller
skates.
© 2012 Resources for Educators, a division of CCH Incorporated
Storytelling made easy
Spark your child’s imagination and build his
language skills with these storytelling games:
● Introduce each other to imaginary friends. Your
youngster can describe his friend and tell a story
about him. Example: “Meet Squiggly, the polkadotted snake. He smells like ice cream. We like to
wiggle around the yard together.” Then, you can tell a story about a “friend” of yours.
● Pass an object back and forth, and take turns adding lines to a story about it.
The first player makes up a new way to use the item. For an umbrella, you could
say, “This is my magic flying machine.” Then, your child adds an idea (“I’m going
to open it and fly to Mars”). Continue until you agree the story is over —and
play again.♥
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Time for nature
carefully for animal
sounds. When he
hears one, have
him imitate the
noise and guess
what kind of creature made it (frog,
squirrel, robin).
Together, see if you
can spot the source
of the sound.
Turn the great outdoors into a learning lab.
Here are three ways to teach your child about
science and nature while he plays outside.
1. Make silly soup. Give him a large plastic bowl
and spoon. He can take your order for “nature
soup” and then “cook” some in his bowl. If you
order “nut soup,” for example, he might fill the
bowl with acorns and hickory nuts from around the yard
or a nearby park. Name each ingredient for him—he’ll stir
up some fun while he learns to identify different natural items.
2. Be a copycat. Take a walk so your youngster can see
which animals live in your neighborhood. Ask him to listen
ACTIVITY
CORNER
ENT
PAR
TO
PARENT
Where in the
community am I?
This guessing game is a fun way to help
your youngster discover the kinds of businesses that make up your community.
First, choose a place that your child
will recognize (grocery store, barber
shop, fire station). Tell her, “I’m visiting a
place in our town. Can you guess where
I am?” While she watches, pretend you
are in that place, and act out things people do there. If you are pretending to be
at the grocery store, you might act like
you are pushing a cart and filling it with
food. If you’re imagining that you’re at
the fire station, you could make a siren
noise and pretend to drive a fire engine.
Once your youngster figures out where
you are, it’s her turn to act out a place for
you to guess.♥
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To provide busy parents with practical ways
to promote school readiness, parent
involvement, and more effective parenting.
Resources for Educators,
a division of CCH Incorporated
128 N. Royal Avenue • Front Royal, VA 22630
540-636-4280 • [email protected]
www.rfeonline.com
ISSN 1540-5567
© 2012 Resources for Educators, a division of CCH Incorporated
3. Go on a treasure hunt.
Use this activity to help your child
identify similarities among objects. Have him draw a circle on
the sidewalk with chalk and fill it with three things that are
alike in some way. Let him tell you how they’re related (“They
all have stems”). Next, you put in three items and ask him
what they have in common (“All three are red”).♥
The “do over” game
My twins, Ashley and Emma, have
different personalities. Ashley shakes off mistakes
pretty easily, but Emma gets upset if she can’t
do something right. I’ve tried different things
to help Emma be more resilient. Then one day,
I bought a toy xylophone at a yard sale and
accidentally invented the “do over” game.
While playing a song on the xylophone, I
hit a few wrong notes. I made a silly face and
said, “Do over!” before I tried again. Emma thought
it was funny, so she did the same thing. Soon the “do over” game spread to other
activities. Now we make faces and call, “Do over!” when we mess up while tying
shoes or hanging a picture, for instance.
It sounds silly, but turning our goofs into a game has helped Emma learn to let
go of mistakes. She may not always succeed, but she has more fun trying.♥
Q
&
A
Siblings at home
Q: My son begs to stay home from
school because his little sister gets
time alone with me. What can I do?
A: It’s normal for your son to be jealous
of your time with his sister. But it’s also
important for him to go to school every
day so he doesn’t miss out on learning
and playing with classmates.
First, encourage him to
take pride in his schoolwork. You might say,
“You’re such a big
boy the way you’re
learning to write
your name.”
Also, try setting aside time for just
the two of you. For example, you might
drive toy cars or play with action figures
together while his sister naps. Or you
could have a neighbor watch your
daughter while you take your son to
the playground.
The extra attention will remind
your child that he’s important.
Although he still might feel
jealous, the fun he has
with you will probably help him feel
better about going
to school.♥
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NOTAS
BR EVES
Formas misteriosas
Ponga a prueba esta
práctica idea para ayudar a su hijo a
que reconozca formas. Cuando no
mire, use papel y crayones para trazar
el contorno de pequeños objetos domésticos como una taza redonda y una
caja de cereales rectangular. Coloque
los objetos donde pueda verlos y dígale
que nombre cada forma al tiempo que
la empareja con el objeto.
Encontrar actividades
Arte, música, deportes…su comunidad
ofrece multitud de cosas nuevas para que
su hija las descubra. Considere participar
en programas organizados por museos o
bibliotecas en los que su hija explorará
materiales de arte o instrumentos musicales. Entérese también de si en su centro
comunitario o en el departamento de parques y recreo hay sesiones de gimnasia en
las que puede dar volteretas y jugar con
distintos tipos de aparatos deportivos.
Bandera familiar
Que su hijo haga una bandera mostrando
los pasatiempos favoritos de su familia.
Puede dibujar en cartulina símbolos que
los representen como una tienda de campaña (acampar) y un pastel (hacer dulces
en el horno). A continuación, cuelguen
la bandera en su hogar. Idea: Puede mostrarle primero una bandera de verdad y
explicarle las partes que la componen,
como 50 estrellas para los 50 estados.
Vale la pena citar
“Es imposible abrir un libro y no aprender nada”. Confucio
Simplemente cómico
P: ¿Qué tiene ocho
ruedas pero
transporta
a un solo
pasajero?
R: Un par
de patines.
© 2012 Resources for Educators, a division of CCH Incorporated
Disciplina creativa
Algunos días conseguir que su
hija se porte bien puede convertirse en una especie de batalla.
¡Procure ser creativa esos días! Si
piensa en “prevenir” en lugar de
“castigar” quizá evite berrinches
y enfrentamientos por ver quién
puede más. Ponga a prueba estas
ideas.
Juegue
Convierta las tareas cotidianas
en aventuras entretenidas. Por
ejemplo, si su hija monta una
escena cuando tiene que recoger
los juguetes, sugiérale que imagine
que los está arropando para que pasen la
noche. Si cepillarle el pelo es una pelea a
brazo partido, podría decirle que interprete a una estrella de rock y que cante en su
cepillo “micrófono” mientras usted le desenreda el pelo con un peine.
Cuente hacia atrás
Un ligero aviso con algo de tiempo
puede facilitar la transición de una actividad a otra. Ponga el cronómetro de la cocina 10 minutos antes de que su hija tenga
que dejar lo que está haciendo. Podría indicarle cuánto tiempo le queda (“Faltan
cinco minutos para irte a dormir”, “Quedan dos minutos”). Cuando suene la alarma estará preparada y probablemente
cambie de actividad sin quejarse.
Mire adelante
Saber lo que va a suceder a continuación puede motivar a su hija a hacer algo
que no le apetece mucho. Cuando sea posible, dígale lo que le espera. Podría decirle: “Cuando coloques los crayones en su
sitio podemos hacer una foto de tu dibujo
y mandársela a la abuelita”.♥
Contar cuentos es fácil
Estimule la imaginación de su hijo y refuerce
sus destrezas del lenguaje con estos juegos para
contar cuentos:
● Preséntense a amigos imaginarios. Su hijo
puede describir a su amigo y contar una historia
sobre él. Ejemplo: “Te presento a Squiggly, la culebra de lunares. Huele a helado. Nos encanta recorrer el patio juntos”. A continuación
usted puede contar una historia sobre “un amigo”.
● Pásense un objeto repetidamente y por turnos añadan líneas a una historia sobre esa
cosa. El primer jugador se inventa un uso divertido o interesante para el objeto. Para
un paraguas usted podría decir: “Es mi máquina voladora mágica”. A continuación su
hijo añade una idea (“Al abrirla me marcharé volando a Marte”). Continúen hasta terminar el cuento. A continuación, elijan un nuevo objeto y empiecen otro cuento.♥
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Tiempo para
la naturaleza
2. Reproducción exacta.
Den un paseo para que
su hijo descubra qué
animales viven en su
barrio. Dígale que escuche con atención
los sonidos animales.
Cuando oiga uno, que
imite el ruido e intente adivinar qué tipo de
criatura lo hizo (rana,
ardilla, robín). Vean si
pueden identificar la fuente del sonido.
Conviertan los espacios naturales en un laboratorio para aprender. He aquí tres maneras de
que enseñar a su hijo ciencias y cosas sobre la
naturaleza mientras juega al aire libre.
1. Sopa loca. Dele a su hijo un cuenco de plástico grande y una cuchara. Puede preguntarle a usted qué tipo de “sopa
de la naturaleza” le apetece y luego “cocinarla” en su cuenco. Si
usted le ha pedido “sopa de frutos secos”, por ejemplo, su hijo
podría llenar el cuenco con bellotas y nueces que recoja en el
jardín o en el parque. Dígale el nombre de cada ingrediente: se
divertirá y aprenderá a identificar distintos objetos naturales.
E
RINCÓN DD
ACTIVIDA
¿En qué lugar de mi
comunidad estoy?
Este juego de adivinanzas es una manera divertida de que su hija descubra los
distintos tipos de negocios que se encuentran en su comunidad.
En primer lugar, elija un sitio que su
hija reconocerá (supermercado, peluquería,
estación de bomberos). Dígale: “Estoy visitando un lugar en nuestra ciudad. ¿Puedes
adivinar dónde estoy?” Imagine que está en
ese sitio y represente acciones que la gente
hace allí mientras su hija observa. Si se supone que está en el supermercado podría
hacer como si empujara un carrito y lo llenara con alimentos. Si imagina que está
en la estación de bomberos podría hacer
el ruido de una sirena y hacer como si
condujera un camión de bomberos.
Cuando su hija adivine dónde está
usted, le toca a ella representar un lugar
para que usted lo adivine.♥
N U E S T R A
F I N A L I D A D
Proporcionar a los padres ideas prácticas que
promuevan el éxito escolar, la participación de los
padres y un mejor entendimiento entre padres e hijos.
Resources for Educators,
una filial de CCH Incorporated
128 N. Royal Avenue • Front Royal, VA 22630
540-636-4280 • [email protected]
www.rfeonline.com
ISSN 1540-5575
© 2012 Resources for Educators, a division of CCH Incorporated
DE PADREE
A PADR
3. Caza del tesoro. Use esta actividad para que su hijo identifique semejanzas entre objetos. Dígale que con tiza dibuje un círculo en la acera y que lo llene con tres cosas que se parezcan de
alguna manera. A continuación puede decirle a usted cómo se relacionan (“Todas tienen tallos”). Ponga usted a continuación tres
cosas y pregúntele qué tienen en común (“Las tres son rojas”).♥
El juego de la repetición
Mis gemelas Ashley y Emma
tienen personalidades distintas. Ashley supera sus
errores con facilidad mientras que Emma se disgusta si no puede hacer algo. He intentado varias
cosas para ayudar a Emma a ser más fuerte. Un
día compré un xilófono en una venta de garaje
y por casualidad me inventé “el juego de la
repetición”.
Al tocar una canción con el xilófono me equivoqué en unas cuantas notas. Hice un gesto cómico
y dije: “¡Repítelo!” A Emma le divirtió así que hizo lo mismo. En seguida el “juego de
la repetición” se extendió a otras actividades. Ahora hacemos gestos y decimos “Repítelo” cuando nos liamos al atar los zapatos o al colgar un cuadro, por ejemplo.
Parece algo tonto, pero convertir nuestras equivocaciones en un juego ha ayudado
a Emma a aprender a superar los errores. No siempre lo consigue, pero se divierte
intentándolo.♥
P
&
R
Hermanos en casa
P: Mi hijo quiere quedarse en casa
sin ir a la escuela porque su hermanita pasa tiempo sola conmigo. ¿Qué puedo
hacer?
R: Es normal que su hijo tenga celos del
tiempo que usted pasa con su hermana.
Pero también es importante que él vaya al
colegio todos los días para que aprenda
y juegue con sus compañeros.
Anímelo ante todo a que
se enorgullezca de su trabajo. Podría decirle:
“Qué mayor eres, ya
estas aprendiendo a
escribir tu nombre”.
Procure también dedicar tiempo especial para ustedes dos solos. Por ejemplo,
podrían jugar con carritos de juguete o
figuras de acción mientras su hermanita
duerme la siesta. También podría encargar
a una vecina de que cuide a su hija mientras usted lleva a su hijo al parque.
Esta atención extra le recordará a su hijo que él es importante. Aunque seguirá
quizá sintiendo celos,
los buenos ratos que
pase con usted
harán que le guste
más ir al colegio.♥