CCRR 2011 Fall Newsletter

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CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL
FALL 2011
Ear ly Lear ning Connec tions
Newsletter of Child Care Resource & Referral / Opportunity Council
Island, San Juan, & Whatcom Counties’ Most Trusted Early Care & Education Resource
Washington Scholarships
Child Care Resource & Referral
a program of...
IN THIS ISSUE:
SECTION 1
SOCIAL MEDIA
Use technology to enhance
your business! Read about the
benefits to social networking.
SECTION 2
HEALTH & SAFETY
Spotlight on immunizations
(required vaccines chart) and
effects of tobacco exposure.
SECTION 3
CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND
REFERRAL
Important information about
onsite consultation services
available to you FREE of
charge!
SECTION 4
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Current ECE and Education
courses offered by Opportunity
Council, Bellingham Technical
College, Northwest Indian
College, Skagit Valley College,
and Whatcom Community
College.
WA Scholarships sent out a mailing
containing information about the
program, and hope you received
yours! In it, WA Scholarships
included the WA State CCR&R
Network’s 20 year report, which
features highlights, statistics and
accomplishment of the WA
Scholarships program in the last
decade. The 10 year scholarship
report was also in the packet. This
report is available in a condensed
version on our website (http://
www.childcarenet.org/providers/
scholarships/annual-reports).
In other news, we sent out our first
ever scholarship fundraiser!
Washington Scholarships for Child
Care Professionals launched our
exciting “Fund a Scholar” campaign! As we celebrate young children and
the great work that you do on their
behalf, we are asking current and
former scholars to consider making
a contribution to help us reach our
ambitious goal to raise $5,000. Please mail in your donation, or go
to our website at http://
www.childcarenet.org/get-involved/
donate to make a contribution via
Google or PayPal.
For more information on the
Washington Scholarships program,
you can visit our website
(www.childcarenet.org), email us at
[email protected] or
call us at 1-866-308-3224. VISIT US ONLINE FOR MORE INFORMATION
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Recientemente enviamos
información por correo sobre el
programa de WA Scholarships y
esperamos que haya recibido el
suyo. Incluimos el informe de los 20
años de la red de CCR&R del estado
de Washington, que destaca
estadísticas y logros del programa
de WA Scholarships en la última
década. También se incluyó el
informe de 10 años de becas. Puede
encontrarlo en versión condensada
en: (http://www.childcarenet.org/
providers/scholarships/annualreports).
En otras noticias, enviamos nuestro
primer recaudador de fondos para
becas. Washington Scholarships for
Child Care Professionals inició la
magnífica campaña “Fund a Scholar”.
A medida que celebramos a los
niños pequeños y la gran labor que
hace usted en nombre de ellos, les
pedimos a becarios actuales y
anteriores que consideren contribuir
para ayudarnos a lograr nuestra
ambiciosa meta de $5,000. Envíe su
donación o vaya al sitio web: http://
www.childcarenet.org/get-involved/
donate para contribuir vía Google o
PayPal.
Para obtener más información sobre
el programa de becas, Washington
Scholarships, visite nuestro sitio web
(www.childcarenet.org), envíenos un
correo electrónico a
[email protected] o
llámenos al 1 (866) 308-3224.
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FALL 2011
HOW CAN SOCIAL MEDIA HELP YOUR BUSINESS?
By Kris Lowe, Child Care Resources, Seattle, WA Have you noticed that more and more people are navigating their lives through their smart phones? The
world has become electronic, and in order to compete in the world today, you need to have a presence on
the internet. Many child care programs now have websites, but if you do not have the knowhow for a
website, or even if you do, there are other opportunities you should consider.
If you can create a Word document, you can write a blog (a blend of the term web log), where you can
enter comments, descriptions of events, photos, etc. about what is happening in your child care. A blog is
a wonderful way to give prospective clients a feel for your program, and is a great way to keep your
current families informed about what their children are doing.
Jena has a great blog: http://tinytribe.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default. “We try to write 2-4 blog entries
each day. We take notes and photos throughout the morning during our activities. Once the kids are all
down for a nap we use that time to write up a blog entry, using photos and videos. It is our main method
of parent-staff communication and by using a blog on the internet, family and friends can tune in from
afar. I have received many emails from appreciative grandparents who live in different states. They love
being able to read the blog and see what their grandchildren are up to. I also use the blog to pass on
information to the parents about what the children are learning and the skills they are building when
doing an activity. I often include valuable teaching information for the parents about positive discipline,
fire safety, or social-emotional development.”
And take a look at Annie’s blog: http://annielook.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default. Annie also posts
photos and stories about what the children are doing and adds, “besides the fact that it is great for
parents and grandparents etc., I have met some wonderful providers from around the world!! Australia,
Canada, and England! Matter of fact, I am doing a pen pal program with Paula in England and I am going
to go visit her and her daycare in June! I am very excited. I will be staying with her and helping her a bit
and then she is going to take me to London and Wales!”
Both Jena and Annie use BlogSpot for their blogs, but there are many popular free blog websites
available. All you need to start is an email address. You can choose readymade templates and easily add
your photos, stories, etc. All for free!
You must ensure that you have photo release paperwork AND make sure it includes internet permission
and video (if you plan to add video clips). There needs to be releases for all the children and, as always on
the web, use caution about everyone’s privacy. The internet has a LONG memory! There are a lot of
examples of release forms on the internet.
You may also want to consider a fan page and photos on Facebook (best to keep your fan page separate
from your personal page), and a Twitter account (where you can post a 140 character micro blog). Have
you “Googled” your program? Are there any online reviews? Are there comments on Yelp? Perhaps you
can offer families an incentive to add a positive review or comment about your program. If you have a
video camera, maybe you could do a short video tour of your facility on YouTube.
The world is changing. Are you keeping up?
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FALL 2011
¿CÓMO PUEDEN AYUDAR LOS MEDIOS SOCIALES
EN SU NEGOCIO?
Por Kris Lowe, Child Care Resources, Seattle, WA ¿Ha notado que más y más gente navega sus vidas a través de sus teléfonos inteligentes? El mundo se ha
vuelto electrónico, y para poder competir en éste hoy, necesita presencia en Internet. Muchos programas de
cuidado infantil tienen sitios web, pero si no tiene el conocimiento práctico para un sitio web, o aunque lo
tenga, hay otras oportunidades que debe considerar.
Si puede crear un documento de Word, puede escribir un blog (una mezcla del término web log), en el cual
puede agregar comentarios, descripciones de eventos, fotos, etc. sobre lo que sucede en su cuidado infantil. Un
blog es ideal para darles a los posibles clientes una idea sobre su programa y mantener informadas a sus
familias actuales sobre lo que los niños están haciendo.
Jena tiene un buen blog: http://tinytribe.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default. “Tratamos de agregar dos
anotaciones por día. Tomamos notas y fotos durante la mañana de nuestras actividades. Una vez que los niños
están tomando una siesta, usamos el tiempo para escribir en el blog, incluir fotos y videos. Es nuestro método
principal de comunicación entre padres y personal, y con el blog en Internet, las familias y amigos pueden estar
en contacto de lejos. He recibido muchos correos electrónicos de abuelos agradecidos que viven en otros
estados. Les encanta leer el blog y estar informados de lo que hacen sus nietos. También uso el blog para darles
información a los padres sobre lo que están aprendiendo los niños y las habilidades que están adquiriendo con
una actividad. A menudo, incluyo información de enseñanza valiosa para los padres sobre disciplina positiva,
seguridad contra incendios o desarrollo socio-emocional.
Y vea el blog de Annie: http://annielook.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default. Annie también publica fotos e
historias sobre lo que hacen los niños y agrega, “a parte de que es maravilloso para padres y abuelos, he
conocido a maravillosos proveedores de todo el mundo. Australia, Canadá e Inglaterra. De hecho, soy amigo
por correspondencia con Paula en Inglaterra y voy a visitar su cuidado infantil en junio. Estoy contenta. Me
quedaré con ella y le ayudaré un poco y luego, me va a llevar a Londres y Wales.
Asegúrese de tener documentos de permiso de divulgación de fotos Y cerciórese de que incluya permiso para
Internet y video (si planea agregar segmentos filmados). Tiene que tener divulgaciones para todos los niños y,
como siempre en el web, tenga precaución sobre la privacidad de todos. El Internet tiene una memoria de
LARGA DURACIÓN. Hay muchos ejemplos de formularios de divulgación en Internet.
Jena y Annie usan BlogSpot para sus blogs, pero hay muchos sitios web de blog gratuitos y populares
disponibles. Lo que necesita es un correo electrónico. Puede escoger plantillas y fácilmente agregar sus fotos,
historias, etc. Todo gratuito. Asegúrese de tener documentos de permiso de divulgación de fotos de todos los
niños y, como siempre, tenga precaución sobre la privacidad de todos. El Internet tiene una memoria DE LARGA
DURACIÓN.
También puede considerar una página de seguidores y fotos en Facebook (lo mejor es mantener su página de
seguidores separada de su página personal) y una cuenta Twitter (en la cual puede publicar un micro blog de
140 caracteres). ¿Ha buscado su programa con “google”? ¿Hay reseñas en línea? ¿Tiene comentarios en Yelp?
Quizás puede ofrecerles a las familias un incentivo para que agreguen una reseña positiva o comentarios sobre
su programa. Si tiene una videocámara, quizás puede hacer un video corto de su cuidado para YouTube.
El mundo está cambiando. ¿Está al día?
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FALL 2011
TECH TIPS FOR TOTS / SUGERENCIAS DE
TECNOLOGÍA PARA NIÑOS PEQUEÑOS
In what’s often called the information age, it’s
probably not surprising that, according to the
National Education Technology Plan at: http://
www.ed.gov/technology/netp-2010
En lo que a menudo se llama la edad de la
información, quizás no es sorprendente que de
acuerdo a la National Education Technology Plan
en http://www.ed.gov/technology/netp-2010
• 90 percent of kids ages 5-17 use
computers;
• 97 percent of kindergarteners have
computers at home and/or school; and
• 72 percent of first graders use a home
computer during the summer.
• El 90% de los niños entre los 5 y 17 años
usa computadoras;
• El 97% de niños en kinder tiene
computadoras en casa o en la escuela; y
• El 72% de niños en primer grado usa una
computadora en casa durante el verano.
We know that young children are using
computers, but should they be? At what age
should computer use begin, and what can be
done at home, in child care and at school to help
build computer confidence and competence in
children?
Time is Precious! Toddlers and preschoolers learn
by doing – playing in the mud, dressing up,
playing house, and participating in other handson activities. The National Association of the
Education of Young Children advises that,
“computers supplement, and do not replace,
highly valued early childhood activities and
materials, such as art, blocks, sand, water, books,
exploration with writing materials, and dramatic
play.”
In fact, in the report Technology in Early
Childhood: Finding the Balance, the Northwest
Regional Education Laboratory recommends no
more than two hours of “screen time” (computer,
TV, and video game time combined) a day for
preschoolers. The advice for parents, caregivers,
and teachers is clear: spend a little time at the
computer with toddlers and preschoolers, then
turn it off, go outside, and have fun in the fresh
air.
Taken from: Child Care Aware,
Tech Time, March / April 2011 issue.
Sabemos que los niños pequeños usan
computadoras, pero ¿deberían hacerlo? ¿A qué
edad debe comenzar a usar computadoras, y qué
se puede hacer en casa, en el cuidado infantil y en
la escuela para crear confianza y aptitud en los
niños con respecto a la computadora?
El tiempo es valioso! Los niños pequeños y en
edad preescolar aprenden con la práctica: jugar
en el lodo, disfrazarse, jugar a “papá y mamá” y
otras actividades manuales. La National
Association of the Education of Young Children
aconseja que “las computadoras suplementen,
pero no reemplacen, las actividades y materiales
de alto valor de la niñez, como el arte, juegos con
cubos, arena, agua, libros, exploración con
material escrito y dramatización”.
De hecho, en el informe Technology in Early
Childhood: Finding the Balance, el Northwest
Regional Education Laboratory recomienda no
más de dos horas de “tiempo frente a la
pantalla” (computadora, tele y juegos de video
combinados) al día para niños en edad preescolar.
El consejo para los padres, cuidadores y maestros
es claro: pase un poquito de tiempo frente a la
computadora con los niños pequeños y en edad
preescolar, luego apáguela y diviértase al aire
libre.
Tomado de: Child Care Aware,
Tech Time, marzo / abril 2011.
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FALL 2011
SPOTLIGHT ON IMMUNIZATIONS/
VACUNAS EN EL PUNTO DE MIRA Required Vaccines Chart
Tabla de vacunas requeridas
Encuentre en el sitio web del Programa de
vacunación de CHILD Profile de DEL, las
vacunas requeridas para 2011-2012 para
asistencia al cuidado infantil y preescolar en
http://www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/immunize
Find the revised 2011-2012 Vaccines Required for
Child Care/Preschool Attendance in English and
Spanish on the Department of Health (DEL)
Immunization Program CHILD Profile website at
http://www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/immunize
DEL envió la tabla de vacunación en enero de 2011,
pero hizo cambios en marzo. Los cambios
principales que deben estar al tanto los proveedores
de cuidado infantil incluyen:
DEL sent out the immunization chart in January
2011, but made changes to it in March. The main
changes child care providers should know include:
• IPV Change: National recommendations were
updated 8/7/09 requiring the 4th dose to be given
on or after the 4th birthday. If a child got dose 4 on
or after 8/7/09, dose 4 must be given on or after the
4th birthday AND dose 3 and 4 must be separated
by >6 months. Children who got 4 valid doses
before 8/7/09 do not need an additional dose.
Children between ages 4 through 6 years of age
attending child care or preschool must meet the
new polio requirements. The CHIILD Profile
Immunization Registry automatically calculates the
8/7/09 cut-off date.
• Cambio en la vacuna antipoliomielítica inactivada:
Se actualizaron las recomendaciones del 7 de
agosto de 2009, en la cual la 4ª dosis se da al
cumplir 4 años o después. Si un niño recibió la 4ª
dosis el 7 de agosto de 2009 o después, la 4ª dosis
debe ser dada cuando cumpla 4 años o después Y la
3ª y 4ª dosis deben estar separadas por lo menos 6
meses. Los niños que recibieron 4 dosis válidas
antes del 7 de agosto de 2009 no necesitan dosis
adicionales. Los niños entre los 4 y 6 años de edad
que asisten al cuidado infantil o preescolar deben
cumplir con los nuevos requisitos del polio. El
registro de inmunización de CHILD Profile
automáticamente calcula la fecha tope del 7 de
agosto de 2009.
• PCV change: The second page inaccurately
showed the minimum age for dose 1 as 4 weeks.
The minimum age should be 6 weeks.
No More Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS)
Mailings
• Cambio de la vacuna antineumocócica: La segunda
página mostró la edad mínima para la dosis 1 como
4 semanas. La edad mínima debe ser 6 semanas. No
más envíos del Certificado de estado de
inmunización (Certificate of Immunization Status,
CIS). DEL envió los formularios de CIS a los
inspectores de cuidado infantil y programas de
Head Start/ECEAP en febrero de 2011. Debido a las
reducciones del presupuesto, el Departamento de
salud no puede enviar estos cada año. Los hogares y
centros de cuidado infantil y los programas de
preescolar pueden continuar descargando copias
del CIS de http://www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/immunize/
forms/default.htm.
DEL mailed CIS forms to child care licensors and
Head Start/ECEAP programs in February, 2011. Due
to budget reductions, the Department of Health
can no longer mail these each year. Child care
homes, centers, and preschool programs can
continue to download copies of the CIS at http://
www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/immunize/forms/
default.htm.
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FALL 2011
EFFECTS OF TOBACCO EXPOSURE:
WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT The effects of tobacco exposure, particularly for children, are becoming clearer through research. Parents and
child care providers have an important role in understanding these effects and in protecting children from
exposure to tobacco smoke.
Tobacco smoke is a mix of more than 7,000 chemicals, and at least 69 of these are known to cause cancer.
When these chemicals get deep into your body’s tissues, they cause damage. Your body must fight to heal
the damage each time you smoke. This damage can lead to many types of cancer, heart disease, emphysema,
stroke, pneumonia, and chronic bronchitis -- to name a few. Tobacco use is not only harmful to your body and
others, it is also expensive. Smoking a pack a day equals approximately $3600 per year!
Exposure to secondhand or third hand smoke is also dangerous –particularly dangerous to children.
Secondhand smoke is exposure to smoke in the same space as a smoker. “Third hand” smoke is exposure to a
person or to objects where smoking or tobacco use has occurred, but smoke is no longer present. The
chemicals and toxins present in tobacco smoke remain on surfaces such as: carpets, fabric, walls, furniture,
clothing, skin and hair. Children and infants are at a greater risk for exposure to these toxins because they
touch, crawl, eat and play near contaminated surfaces.
Babies who breathe secondhand smoke are more likely to die from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
More than 300,000 children suffer each year from infections linked to tobacco smoke, including bronchitis,
pneumonia, and ear infections. For children with asthma, breathing secondhand smoke can trigger an attack.
The attack can be severe enough to send a child to the hospital, and asthma can be life threatening!
Parental smoking is linked to children’s learning difficulties, behavioral problems, and language impairment.
Parental smoking can also increase children’s risk of leukemia, lymphoma, and brain tumors. There is NO safe
level of exposure. In addition, children whose parents smoke are more likely to use tobacco as they grow
older.
Child care providers are encouraged to offer children and families a program that is 100% free of smoke. This
includes no smoking on the premises and enforcing a no smoking policy for teachers during hours of
operation. Providers can lead by example by acknowledging the harmful effects of tobacco smoke to
children.
Providers can also support families who are interested in being free of tobacco. When providers support
families who want to quit and offer resources (not judgment) you double their chance to successfully quit.
Quitting use of tobacco now is one of the best things you can do for you and your child’s health. For those
who are unable to quit right away, not smoking in the home or car will help.
Individuals who want to quit tobacco will find free resources to help them through the Washington State
Department of Health’s Tobacco Quit Line 1800-QUIT-NOW or www.quitline.com. The Line provides free oneon-one support from a “Quit Coach” 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, “self-help” materials, nicotine replacement
therapy, and support provided in Spanish and over 100 additional languages. Another resource is the
American Lung Association’s website at www.alaw.org.
Children’s health and safety requires protection from the harmful effects of tobacco
both at home and in early learning settings. You can make a difference.
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FALL 2011
EFECTOS DE LA EXPOSICIÓN AL TABACO:
Y LO QUE PUEDE HACER AL RESPECTO
Los efectos de la exposición al tabaco, particularmente para niños, están haciéndose más obvios mediante investigación.
Los padres y proveedores de cuidado del niño tienen un papel importante en el entendimiento de estos efectos y en la
protección de los niños contra la exposición del humo del tabaco.
El humo del tabaco es una mezcla de más de 7,000 productos químicos y, por lo menos 69 de estos se conocen como
causantes del cáncer. Cuando estos productos químicos penetran profundamente en el tejido de su cuerpo, causan daño.
Su cuerpo debe luchar por curar el daño cada vez que usted fuma. Este daño puede resultar en muchos tipos de cáncer,
enfermedades del corazón, enfisema, derrame cerebral, neumonía y bronquitis crónica, para mencionar sólo algunos. El uso
de tabaco no sólo es dañino para su cuerpo y para otros, sino que es caro. El fumarse un paquete de cigarrillos al día es el
equivalente aproximadamente de $3600 al año.
La exposición al humo de segunda o tercera mano también es peligrosa, especialmente peligrosa para los niños. El humo
de segunda mano es la exposición al humo en el mismo lugar que un fumador. El humo de “tercera mano” es exposición a
una persona o a objetos donde el fumar o uso de tabaco ha ocurrido, pero que el humo ya no está presente. Los productos
químicos y toxinas presentes en el humo de tabaco permanece en las superficies tales como alfombras, telas, paredes,
muebles, ropa, piel y pelo. Los niños y bebés corren mayor riesgo de exposición a estas toxinas porque ellos tocan, gatean,
comen y juegan cerca de las superficies contaminadas.
Los bebés que respiran el humo de segunda mano tienen mayor probabilidad de morir del síndrome de muerte infantil
súbita (SIDS, por sus siglas en inglés). Más de 300,000 niños sufren cada año de infecciones relacionadas con el humo de
tabaco, incluso bronquitis, neumonía e infecciones del oído. Para los niños con asma, el respirar el humo de segunda mano
puede desencadenar un ataque. El ataque puede ser lo suficientemente grave como para enviar a un niño al hospital, y el
asma puede poner la vida en peligro.
Hay un vínculo entre los padres que fuman y dificultades de aprendizaje de los niños, problemas de comportamiento y
deficiencias del lenguaje. Cuando los padres fuman también aumenta el riesgo de los niños de padecer de leucemia,
linfoma y tumores cerebrales. NO hay nivel seguro de exposición. Además, los niños cuyos padres fuman tienen mayor
probabilidad de usar tabaco cuando sean mayores.
Se alienta a los proveedores de cuidado infantil a que ofrezcan a los niños y familias un programa que es 100% sin humo de
tabaco. Esto incluye no fumar en el establecimiento y hacer cumplir la política de prohibido fumar para los maestros
durante las horas de operación. Los proveedores pueden dar ejemplo al reconocer los efectos dañinos del humo de tabaco
a los niños.
Los proveedores pueden también darles apoyo a las familias que están interesadas en vivir sin tabaco. Cuando los
proveedores apoyan a las familias que quieren dejar de fumar y ofrecen recursos (no juicio) están duplicando su posibilidad
de éxito para dejar de fumar. El dejar de fumar ahora es una de las mejores cosas que puede hacer para su salud y la salud
de su niño. Para aquellos que no pueden dejar de fumar inmediatamente, el dejar de fumar en casa o en el vehículo
ayudará.
Las personas que desean dejar de fumar, encontrarán recursos gratuitos para ayudarlos a través de la línea para dejar de
fumar del Departamento de Salud del Estado de Washington 1800-QUIT-NOW o www.quitline.com. Se ofrece a través de
esta línea apoyo individual de una persona que le ayuda a dejar de fumar, con disponibilidad las 24 horas del día y los 7 días
de la semana, materiales de auto ayuda, terapia de reemplazo de nicotina y apoyo en español y más de 100 idiomas
adicionales. Otro recurso es el sitio web de la American Lung Association www.alaw.org.
La salud y seguridad de los niños requiere protección de los efectos dañinos del tabaco tanto
en casa como en el entorno de aprendizaje a temprana edad. Usted puede tener un impacto positivo.
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FALL 2011
A LESSON IN COLORS: COLOR DROPS /
UNA LECCIÓN EN COLORES: GOTAS DE COLOR
Materials Needed:
Materiales necesarios:
• 3 clear plastic water bottles
• Food coloring (yellow, red, blue)
• Variety of white or clear plastic bowls
• Water
• Water table, dish tub or large sink
• 3 botellas plásticas transparentes de agua
• Colorante alimentario (amarillo, rojo, azul)
• Variedad de recipientes transparentes o blancos
plásticos
• Agua
• Mesas para juegos de agua, tina para los platos
o lavabo grande
What to do:
Pasos a seguir:
1. Fill each water bottle with water.
2. Add a few drops of yellow, red and blue food
coloring so that each bottle holds a different
color.
3. Put the colored water bottles and various
containers in the water table, dish tub or sink.
4. Encourage the children to explore mixing the
colors together. Ask, “What happens when you
mix the yellow with the red? The red with the
blue? What about all three colors mixed
together?”
1. Llene cada botella con agua.
2. Agregue unas gotas de colorante alimentario
amarillo, rojo y azul para que cada botella tenga
un color diferente
3. Coloque las botellas de agua con color y varios
recipientes en la tina o lavabo.
4. Aliente a los niños a mezclar colores.
Pregúnteles, “¿Qué sucede cuando mezclas el
amarillo con el rojo? ¿El rojo con el azul o los tres
colores juntos?”
Variaciones:
Variations:
• Rete a los niños mayores a crear colores
específicos. Pregúnteles, ¿Puedes hacer
verde?” ¿Cómo aclaras u oscureces ese verde?
• Use vasos de agua con color, cuentagotas y
cubiteras o cartones de huevo de plástico. Los
niños pueden desarrollar su control motor fino
al mezclar colores diferentes en las
subdivisiones de los cartones de huevo o
cubiteras.
• Challenge older children to create specific
colors. Ask, “Can you make green? How could you
make that green lighter? Darker?
• Use cups of colored water, eyedroppers, and ice
cube trays or plastic egg cartons. Children can
develop their fine motor control as they mix
different colors in the tray compartments.
Taken from Family Child Care Basics, Gryphon
House, 1-800-638-0928, www.gryphonhouse.com
Tomado de Family Child Care Basics, Gryphon
House, 1-800-638-0928, www.gryphonhouse.com
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COOKING WITH KIDS:
AN EDUCATIONAL AND FUN EXPERIENCE
Cooking with kids can be fun and educational. Children can
practice their reading skills while following a recipe, as well
as practice their scientific measuring skills, and not to
mention, improve their following instructions skills!
The most important part about cooking with kids is SAFETY.
Make sure you speak with children prior to beginning every
cooking lesson or activity, in order to talk about necessary
safety precautions, as well as to establish your expectations,
and to clarify their responsibilities.
To help you get started, or introduce new foods to the
children in your care, we include a simple recipe, approved
by our Child and Adult Care Food Program Supervisor,
Jeannie Lamphiear, in every issue of Early Learning
Connections. We hope you have fun and enjoy the food!
-Nahrin A. Parsons, M.Ed., CCR&R Coordinator
#HILE
#HILE VEGETARIANO
Vegetarian Chili
2 1/2 cups dry kidney beans, sorted and rinsed
1 1/2 cups onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped celery, chopped
1 cup chopped carrots, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon chili powder
Dash cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper
1 cup green pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 cup tomato juice or sauce
Optional toppings: Cheddar cheese, sour cream
Nota sobre nutrición
1/2 taza de frijoles
cocidos tiene la misma
cantidad de potasio que
media banana!
1. Cook* beans until almost tender.
2. Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil.
3. Add carrots, celery and spices.
4. When vegetables are almost done, add green peppers. Cook until tender.
5. Combine all ingredients and cook in slow cooker on low all day (6-8 hours)
or over stove on low heat for 4-5 hours.
6. Serve topped with grated Cheddar cheese and low-fat sour cream, if desired.
Makes 10 servings
* Bean preparation & cooking instructions are on page 2.
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2 1/2 tazas de frijoles secos escogidos y lavados
1 1/2 taza de cebolla picada
4 dientes de ajo molidos
1 cucharada de aceite de oliva
1 taza de apio picado
1 taza de zanahorias picadas
1 cucharadita de comino molido
1 cucharadita de albahaca
1 cucharadita de chile en polvo
1 pizca de pimienta de cayena
Sal y pimienta
1 taza de pimiento verde picado
3 cucharadas de pasta de tomate
2 tazas de tomates frescos picados
1 taza de jugo o salsa de tomate
Aderezos opcionales: Queso cheddar, crema agria
The Bold and Beautiful Book of Bean Recipes
.OTAS
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1. Cocine* los frijoles hasta que estén casi tiernos.
2. Saltee las cebollas y el ajo en aceite de oliva.
3. Agregue las zanahorias, el apio y las especias.
4. Cuando las verduras estén casi listas, agregue los pimientos verdes. Cocine hasta
que estén tiernos.
5. Mezcle todos los ingredientes y cocine a temperatura baja durante todo
el día en una olla para cocción lenta (6 a 8 horas) o en la cocina a fuego
lento de 4 a 5 horas.
6. Sirva cubierto con queso cheddar rallado y crema agria de bajo contenido
graso, si desea.
Rinde 10 porciones
* Las instrucciones para preparar y cocinar las legumbres están en la página 2.
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Un libro de recetas y deliciosas para frijoles
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Child Care Resource and Referral’s
WE ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU!
Collaboration for Children Program
360-734-8396 WHATCOM
1-888-444-1862 TOLL FREE
You can receive FREE on-site Technical Assistance on topics
including, but not limited to, the following:
Wilanne Ollila-Perry
Child Care Resource and Referral
Program Manager, extension 223
- Addressing Licensing Requirements
- Classroom Management
- Improving Business Practices
Dr. Bess Windecker-Nelson
Island County Field Specialist
360-320-0595
- Emergent Literacy
- Observation of Individual Child
- Observation of Program
Janet Staub
Family Friends & Neighbor Specialist
360-240-5579
- Indoor/Outdoor Environment
- Meeting with Staff
- Partnerships with Parents
Nahrin Aziz Parsons
- Accessing Community Resources
Resource and Referral Coordinator
extension 230
- CDA Functional Areas:
- Safe
- Healthy
- Physical
- Learning Environment
- Cognitive
- Communication
- Creative
- Self
- Social
- Guidance
- Families
- Program Management
Julie Wasilewski
Resource and Referral Coordinator
extension 249
Bracken Marren
Behavior Specialist
extension 221
- Professionalism
Jeannie Lamphiear
Child Nutrition Program Supervisor
Call us today for more information about this valuable
service, or to schedule an appointment with one of our
Early Learning Specialists! 1-888-444-1862, extension 227.
Dee West
Early Learning and Family Services
Department Director
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Johanna Anderson
Child Nutrition Program
Field Specialist, extension 203
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Resource and Referral Provider Update Form
It is always important for every child care provider record be complete and accurate in our database. Please take a moment to
complete this update form, and return it to Opportunity Council, Child Care Resource and Referral, 1111 Cornwall Avenue, Suite
200, Bellingham, WA 98225. Or simply fax this page to 360-671-5096, attention Resource & Referral. Providers can also update
their profiles using an online system. The process is extremely simple! Enter the following website in your address bar:
www.childcarenet.org/providers/provider_update After you update your information, hit the submit button on the bottom of
the page. Your updated information will be sent to Child Care Resource & Referral, and your profile will be updated asap!
Business/Provider Name: ____________________________________ Date: ________________
Address: ______________________________________ City and Zip: ____________________
Phone: __________________________________
Contact Person: _______________________
Type of Care: Family Child Care _______
or
Child Care Center _______
License ID Number: _________________________ License Expiration Date: ______________
Email Address: __________________________________________________________
Would you like to receive our Newsletter via email? Yes___
No___
Elementary School(s) in your area that children can attend: ________________________________________________
Capacity: Write the number of children allowed and the number of children desired (if different from number allowed)
Total Number of Licensed Capacity: _________
Desired Ages Accepted: From _______ To _______
Infant Group 1: (Birth to 12 months) Licensed _______
Desired _______
Infant Group 2: (1-2 year olds, family child care only) Licensed _______
Desired _______
Toddler Group: (2-3 year olds)
Licensed _______
Desired _______
Preschool Group: (3-4 year olds)
Licensed _______
Desired _______
Kindergarten Group: (5 year olds)
Licensed _______
Desired _______
School Age Group: (6 years and older)
Licensed _______
Desired _______
Vacancy: Write the number of vacancies you have in each age group
Infant Group 1: (Birth to 12 months) Part Time _______
Infant Group 2: (1-2 year olds, family child care only) Part Time _______
Toddler Group: (2-3 year olds)
Part Time _______
Preschool Group: (3-4 year olds)
Part Time _______
Kindergarten Group: (5 year olds)
Part Time _______
School Age Group: (6 years and older)
Part Time _______
Subsidy Accepted: DSHS____
Opportunity Council ____
Full Time _______
Full Time _______
Full Time _______
Full Time _______
Full Time _______
Full Time _______
Sliding Scale ____
Multi-Child Discount ____
Hours: Mon. _____ to _____
Tues. _____ to _____
Wed. _____ to _____
Thurs. _____ to _____
Fri. _____ to _____
Sat._____ to __________ Sun. _____ to _____
Care Offered: Full Time Only _____
Part Time Only _____
Both full time and part time _____
Drop-In _____
Temporary/Emergency Basis _____
Before & After School _____
Rotating Schedules Accepted _____
24-Hour Care Available _____
Open on Holidays _____
Full Time Rates for either hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly (circle one):
Infant Group 1 $_____
Infant Group 2 (1-2 year olds, family child care only) $_____
Toddler Group $_____ Preschool Group $_____
Kindergarten Group $_____
School Age Group $_____
Additional Fees mark all that apply:
Registration _____
Supplies _____
Late Child Pickup _____
Field Trips _____
Transportation _____
Enrichment Activities _____
Require Payment in Advance _____
Provider Takes Paid Vacation _____
Provider Takes Paid Holidays _____
Uses DSHS Rates _____
Flexibility: Opening Time _____
Closing Time _____
Occasional Sunday _____
Occasional Evening _____
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Occasional Saturday _____
Occasional Overnight _____
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educational technology and its applications in today’s
classrooms. The emphasis will be the transfer of basic
technology skills into effective and enhanced
instructional skills. 3 credits/33 STARS hours.
Whatcom
Community
College
237 West Kellogg Road · Bellingham, WA 98226
Phone: 360-383-3224 · Fax: 360-383-3261
www.whatcom.ctc.edu
Art Education for Children Art 155 Tuesday 1:30P 4:20P, Instructor: staff Explore creative development from
personal, theoretical, and practical points of view. Plan
developmentally appropriate art curriculum. Resources
identified, and management technique demonstrated. 3
Credits / 33 STARS hours.
Group Classes Join your instructor and fellow learners on
Whatcom Community College’s campus
Introduction to Early Childhood Education ECE 105
Monday & Wednesday 9:00A-11:20A. Roxann Rose
Duckworth as the instructor will facilitate students as they
are introduced to the role early educators and care
providers. Find out who you are in the lives of young
children. Observe early childhood settings, explore
professional opportunities, and take a look at the many
educational models available. 5 credits/55 STARS hours.
Lab Classes Independent Mentored Learning.
Check in with your instructor, Cynthia Johansen, once a
week. She will be available Monday evenings from 7:00P 9:00P and Tuesday mornings from 9:00A-10:55A to
mentor you through the varied learning experiences.
Math for Children Lab class Examine the development
of math concepts in young children. Plan and try out
appropriate curriculum including materials and activities.
2 credits/22 STARS hours.
Child Development: Theories and Observation EDUC
&115 Tuesday & Thursday 11:00A-1:20P. Darcie Donegan
introduces theories of child development and then
teaches observation assessment skills so students are
able to recognize stages and growth. This experience will
open your eyes to the wonders of how children develop.
5 credits/55 STARS hours.
Science for Children Lab class Identify science concepts
which may be introduced to young children. Develop
and use material in activities appropriate to building
those concepts. 3 credits/33 STARS hours.
On-line Classes Take courses from the comfort of your
own home, log on whenever you are available.
Introduction to Education Educ &202
Monday & Wednesday 4:00P-6:20P (section A). Roxann
Rose Duckworth, instructor; or Tuesday & Thursday
1:30P-3:50P (section B) Debra Seabury, instructor.
Begin exploring history, philosophy and principles, issues,
and trends of education. Opportunities are available for
observations of educational models and exploration of
career paths in pre-K - grade 12 education. 5 credits/55
STARS hours.
STARS Basics in Child Care ECE 104 On-line class
Competencies developed in child development,
communication, guidance, healthy practices, safety, and
professionalism. Meets DSHS licensing requirements for
basic 20 hour STARS training. 2 credits/22 STARS hours
Health, Safety and Nutrition ECE 218 On-line class
Develop skills to set up and maintain safe, healthy
environments for children. Explore nutrition need for
children and the caregiver’s role in ensuring healthy
living. 3 credits/33 STARS hours.
Exceptional Children Educ &204
Tuesday and Thursday 11:00A-1:20P. Debra Seabury
instructs this hybrid course, where part of your course
work will be done on-line. Learn how to recognize and
identify handicapping conditions and gifted traits in
children. Explore techniques for meeting their needs in
the classroom/center. 5 credits/55 STARS hours.
On-line class Sally Holloway is the instructor will
facilitate students as they are introduced to the role early
educators and care provider. Find out who you are in the
lives of young children. Observe early childhood settings,
explore professional opportunities, and take a look at the
many educational models available. 5 credits/55 STARS
hours.
Instructional Technology CIS 280
Monday 5:00P-8:00P, Instructor: Ken Russell Take an
interactive, hand-on skill approach to learning
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Bellingham
Technical College
3028 Lindbergh Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: 360-752-8350
Financial Assistance: 360-752-8351
Fall Classes Continued...
Health, Safety and Nutrition ECE 218 On-line class
Develop skills to set up and maintain safe, healthy
environments for children. Explore nutrition need for
children and the caregiver’s role in ensuring healthy
living. 3 credits/33 STARS hours.
www.btc.ctc.edu
CDA Essentials I
The first of three online courses leading to the Child
Development Associates credential (CDA), this
course focuses on strategies for teachers in creating
and maintaining a wholesome and safe learning
environment for children. Each of the CDA courses
provides the required skills and knowledge to
become a professional teacher of young children
and offers guidance for students wishing to apply
for the CDA National Credentialing program for
center or home-based settings. Required texts
available in the BTC bookstore. Prerequisite:
Working with young children in a paid or volunteer
position. ECED 120.
On-line class Sally Holloway is the instructor will
facilitate students as they are introduced to the role early
educators and care provider. Find out who you are in the
lives of young children. Observe early childhood settings,
explore professional opportunities, and take a look at the
many educational models available. 5 credits/55 STARS
hours.
Learning Environments for Young Children ECE 222
On-line class Design and evaluate the arrangement and
contents of materials in Early Childhood Education
settings. Emphasis on creativity and active learning
among all children. 3 credits /33 STARS hours.
Item#:8381. Cost: $409.00 4 credits/50 STARS hrs
Dates: 9/22/11-11/30/11
Instructor: Cindy Johansen
Location: Online
Behavior Management Educ 131 On-line class Rock
Rose Duckworth, instructor, brings years of teaching
experience and her reputation of creating an inspiring
class experience. Learn how to prevent behavior
problems with developmentally appropriate practice and
strategies for groups of children. Explore ways to assist
children in solving problems, and promote pro-social
behavior. 3 credits/33 STARS hours.
Save the Date! Coming Winter 2012
Focus on Children Conference
Saturday, February 4, 2012 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Bellingham Technical College
Fall term runs from September 20-December 9. The cost
of courses varies based on credit value; you may calculate
about $95 per credit for the first 10 credits. To get
answers to any of your questions please call Sally
Holloway at 360-383-3224, send an e-mail
[email protected], or make an appointment for
advising Kelly Hall 201.
• Tutoring and assessments: free to enrolled students
• Financial Aid: 360-383-3224
• Educational planning: Caroline Landsem at
360-383-3087 or [email protected]
•To register: Drop by the Registration Office in the Laidlaw
Center on WCC’s campus at 237 W. Kellogg Road,
Bellingham. Returning students register on-line at
www.whatcom.ctc.edu
Focus on Children provides professional
development and networking opportunities to
those working with young children.
· Reflect on your practices
· Gain new resources and strategies
· Share information with others in the field
· Contemplate Culture, Diversity, and
Early Childhood Education Issues
· Earn .5 credit and 6 STARS hours
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promoting children’s social responsibility and
connection with others, and enriching their
vocabularies. Prerequisite: ECED 197B.
Online Learning Courses - Take classes on your
own time, with support from an instructor.
2522 Kwina Road Bellingham WA 98226-9217
Phone: 360-676-2772 or 866-676-2772
Fax: 360-392-4333
Early Educators and Young Learners ECED 100
3 Credits. Online Learning Course. Instructor:
Quintasket, B.
Introduction to early childhood development and
education focusing on professionalism in the field,
observation and documentation of child behavior,
the importance of safety and health, and the
relationships between play, learning, and the
environment. Practicum hours required.
www.nwic.edu
Face to Face Courses - The following classes take
place on the Lummi Campus.
Intro to Early Childhood Education ECED 101
5 Credits. Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:35 p.m.
Instructor: Parsons, N.
Survey course presenting historical and
philosophical foundations of early childhood
education as well as providing a broad overview of
current educational models, research, issues and
trends.
Early Childhood Program Management ECED
104 3 Credits. Online Learning Course.
Instructor: Parsons, N.
Integrates concepts and practices from previous
courses for managing all aspects of the early
childhood classroom. Organizing space, time, and
materials, building good working relationships,
planning curriculum, keeping accurate records,
making appropriate decisions for quality
programming, pursuing professional
development, and advocacy are addressed.
Practicum hours required. Prerequisite: ECED 103.
STARS Basic for Child Care ECED 120
2 Credits. Aug 30th - Sept 1st, 8:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Macy, S.
Provides basic caregiver training in the areas of
child growth and development, child guidance,
health and safety. Fulfills the twenty-hour training
requirement for the Washington State Training and
Registry System (STARS) for childcare workers and
home care providers. S/U Grading.
Hybrid Courses - A combination of Face-to-Face
and Online Learning Courses.
Practicum I: Expressing Warmth to Children
ECED 197 3 Credits. Tuesdays, 5:30 - 6:20 p.m.
Offers a series of tasks coupled with a weekly
seminar to investigate the student’s own actions,
articulate their fundamental values to others,
deeply enhance their ability to connect with
young children in their care, and improve their
effectiveness as teachers.
Fast Track to the CDA ECED 100, 103, and 104
9 Credits. Mondays or Wednesdays, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
and Online Learning Course. Instructor: Parsons, N.
These three classes take place over two quarters,
accelerating students’ preparation for their CDA
application / credential. Practicum hours are
required. For more information about this Fast
Track series, contact Fran Dodson at 360-392-4300.
Practicum III: Talking Informatively ECED 297
3 Credits. Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:20 p.m.
Offers a series of tasks coupled with a weekly
seminar to investigate and transform adult
communications from directive to informative,
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Early Childhood Education (ECE) 170 Credits: 2
Saturdays, 8:00AM-5:00PM. Basic training for
childcare and entry-level early childhood education
workers. Meets DSHS requirements for State Training
and Registry System. (Introductory 20 hours required
training).
Skagit Valley College
1900 S.E. Pioneer Way 11042 SR 525 #138
Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Clinton, WA 98236
360-675-6656
360-341-2324
221 Weber Way
Friday Harbor, WA
360-378-3220
Early Childhood Education (ECE) 199 Credits: 6variable. Supervised work experience in the field.
Includes a weekly seminar. Prerequisite: Instructor
permission required.
Early Childhood Education (ECE) 100 or 100W
Credits: 5. E-learning Fee: $20 for use of the E-learning
systems ($40 max per quarter). Comprehensive
introduction to the history, philosophy, research, and
current issues in early childhood care and education.
Weekly two-hour observations focusing on culturally
responsive and developmentally appropriate practices
in programs including Montessori, Head Start, and
family and center child care for children birth to age 8
years.
Wednesdays, 6:00PM-9:00PM. The first of three courses
in preparation for the Child Development Associates
Credential (CDA). Examines how to establish and
maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for
young children.
Wednesdays, 6:00PM-9:00PM. Child Development
Associates (CDA) resource file documentation of the
required skills and knowledge to become a
professional teacher of young children. Students who
have completed the educational requirements for the
CDA will be provided with information to help them
apply, understand, define, and clarify the requirements
established by the CDA National Credentialing
program for center or home based settings. May be
taken in conjunction with one of the other CDA
courses. Prerequisite: ECE 203 or 204 or 205 or
instructor's permission.
E-learning Fee: $20 for use of the E-learning systems
($40 max per quarter). Teaching strategies and
guidance techniques for individual and groups of
children to prevent behavior problems, assist in solving
problems, and promote the development of effective
social skills.
Wednesdays, 5:00PM-7:00PM. Overview of the legal
requirements, professional responsibilities and local
laws and policies regarding child abuse and neglect.
Reviews symptoms and remediation/intervention/
prevention techniques.
Early Childhood Education (ECE) 211S Credits: 3
Saturdays, 8:00AM-5:00PM. Overview of diversity in
education including culture, ethnicity, family structure,
socio-economics and educational philosophy.
Early Childhood Education (ECE) 130 Credits: 3.
Thursdays, 4:00PM-7:00PM. Approaches to planning
environments and experiences that meet the diverse
learning needs of children from infancy through third
grade. Focuses on linking various early learning
curriculum methods, standards and assessments to
enhance language, cognition, social, emotional and
physical development. Prerequisite: ECE 100 and
EDUC& 121 or instructor permission.
Education Paraprofessional (EDUC&) 121 Credits: 5
E-learning Fee: $20 for use of the E-learning systems
($40 max per quarter). A survey of child growth and
development from conception to the early elementary
years, including physical, emotional, cultural, cognitive,
and creative age-related changes. The history, theories
and philosophies of child development are examined
and applied to a diversity of early care and education
programs.
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1111 Cornwall Avenue, Suite 200
Bellingham, WA 98225
FALL 2011
UPCOMING CONFERENCES
WAEYC Annual Conference
October 27-29, 2011
Bellevue, WA
Congreso anual de WAEYC
27 al 29 de octubre de 2011
Bellevue, WA
For more information, visit their website at:
http://www.waeyc.org
Para obtener más información, visite el sitio
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