October 2015 - Putnam City Schools

Putnam City
YOUR APPOINTMENT IS
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October 2015
Volume 17 Issue 3
Happy Birthday!!
Look who is one year old!
The Black Spider
The big black spider
Made a web on the tree.
It was big and round,
You would agree.
She might catch a bug,
She might catch a bee.
But the big black spider,
Can not catch me!
Five Little Pumpkins
Five little pumpkins sitting on a gate.
The first one said, “Oh my!
Its getting late!”
The second one said, “There’s a chill in
the air!”
The third one said, “But, we don’t care!”
The fourth one said, “Let’s run, run, run!”
The fifth one said, “It’s only Halloween
fun.”
Then, “Whooh” went the wind,
And out went the lights.
And the five little pumpkins rolled out
of sight.
Three Little Witches
One little, two little, three little witches.
(Hold up 1,2,3 fingers)
Fly over haystacks, fly over ditches.
(Make flying motion with hand)
Fly over moonbeams without any hitches.
(Make flying motion with opposite hand.)
Hey, Ho, Halloween Night! (Clap)
One little, two little, three little witches.
(Hold up 1,2,3 fingers)
Fly over barb wire and tore their britches.
(Make flying motion with one hand, then
turn and show your "torn britches")
Had to go home and get some stitches.
(Pretend to sew)
Hayley Torres
Look who is two years old!
Dashlyn Avila
Ethan Ngo
Tristan Ponce
Cody Quiroz
Look who is three years old!
Adrian Contreras
Nataly Delara
Carter Lee
Bailey McGee
Happy belated birthday!
Please call 491-7626
if you need to
reschedule. Thanks!
GROUP MEETING:
October 2nd
FIRE SAFETY
10:00am
PC Center
5604 NW 41st
New Arrivals
Karen Gutierrez is 2 years old!
Learning with
Nursery Rhymes
By Jean Warren
Rhymes are an important part of childhood.
Their rich language and their rhythms soothed us
and inspired us as we were growing up. As a
parent today, it is important to pass on this valuable resource to our children. Take the time to
share your favorite rhymes with your children and
watch the learning begin.
SKILLS TAUGHT
Language skills—Rhymes help children learn
word endings and their controlled meter aids
children in their beginning reading efforts.
Thinking Skills—Rhymes help our brains recall
words and facts, thus leading to early success.
Music Skills—Rhymes help children learn songs
easier.
Literature—Nursery rhymes bring classic literature to children at an early age.
Creativity—Rhymes enable children to start
making up their own rhymes when they are
preschoolers.
Self-esteem—Children gain pride and confidence in themselves when they learn how to
anticipate the final words in a rhyme.
GIVE YOUR CHILD THE GIFT OF RHYME
THE GIFT OF RHYME
By Jean Warren
Share the wonder, share the time.
Give your child the gift of rhyme.
Give her words that hold a beat,
Fun to remember, fun to repeat.
Victoria Garcia
August 25, 2015
8lbs. 12oz.
Congratulations!
Quincy Diane
McAllister
August 26, 2015
6lbs. 12oz.
Congratulations!
Oliver Sebastian
Bostwick
September 10, 2015
6lb. 1oz 20½in.
Congrats!
Ivy & Alexis Ball
donated clothes,
diapers and baby items
Kerri Nichols & Friends
generous donation of
toys, baby items,
and books
Give her words that always flow,
Whether said fast or spoken slow.
Give her friends that entertain
Give her words that never change.
Renee Weeks
donation of children’s
clothes and items
Share the wonder, share the time
Give your child the gift of rhyme.
Ilse Juarez
donated boy clothes
www.preschoolexpress.com
WHAT’S COOKING
Caramel-Apple Cookies
October 2
Parent Meeting
“Fire Safety”
November 6
Parent Meeting
“Toddler Aerobics”
November 20
Drop-in & Play
2 sticks salted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup graham-cracker crumbs
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. In a bowl, beat butter on medium to high speed
for 30 seconds. Beat in sugars until fluffy. Then add eggs and vanilla. 2. In a medium bowl, stir together flour,
crumbs, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Add to butter mixture and beat until combined. Stir in apple. 3. Shape
dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Arrange balls 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Bake for 12 minutes or until edges are
lightly browned. Remove and let cool on wire racks. 4. In a bowl, mix caramels and cream. Microwave on high for 30
to 60 seconds or until nearly melted, stirring once. Stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies; serve when hardened.
From: “Parents Magazine”, September 2012
January 8
Mother Goose
on the Loose
February 6 & 8
Early Birds
Registration Required
February 23
Parent Meeting
“Mom’s
Scrapbook Night”
March 4
Parent Meeting
“March into Math”
April 2 & 4
Play is Learning
Your child loves to play. From the time she was born, she has been discovering what her body can do. Every time
she plays, your child’s brain is making new connections that help her development.
To your child, there’s only one reason to play: to have fun. Her play may look messy, silly, noisy, or repetitive,
but you know that she is doing some serious learning! Play is how she tests the possibilities and explores her world.
There is no “right” way to play. Any types of play will give your child a chance to develop new skills.
How play helps your child’s development
Social
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When you play with your child, it builds attachment between you.
Playing with others teaches your child cooperation, sharing, empathy, and helping.
Emotional
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Expressing herself through play boosts your child’s feeling of self-worth.
When your child pretends, it helps her understand and learn to control her feelings.
Physical
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Exploring with her body helps your child strengthen her large and small muscles.
As she repeats actions, your child gains hand-eye coordination and other skills that prepare her for
later learning.
Early Birds
Registration Required
April 22
Drop-in & Play
May 6
Parent Meeting
“Farm Day
at PC Center”
Contact
Information:
Putnam City Center
491-7626
Smart Start
Phone Extensions:
Kelly
Diana
Diane
Mrs. Reimers
Sylvia
Susan
1302
1312
1313
1311
1310
1321
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 small apple, peeled, cored, and finely chopped (3/4 cup)
1 cup vanilla caramels
3 Tbs. whipping cream
Intellectual 
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Pretend play helps your child make sense of her everyday experiences.
Playing enhances your child’s persistence, attention span, memory, and ability to focus—all skills
that are important for success in school.
Language
The more practice she has at making sounds—even silly ones! - the better your child’s tongue and
mouth can coordinate to say words.
When she cooperates with you or another playmate, your child uses words to tell you her ideas.
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What you can do
Be patient while your child plays. She will probably repeat things over and over. That is how her brain makes
new connections.
It may feel strange to let your child lead you in play. Also, it may be hard at first to participate in the things she
enjoys, like doing silly dances, making lots of noise, getting messy, and sitting on the floor. You may need to practice playfulness!
There may be times when she doesn’t want you to play with her. Play beside her. That way you are close by,
and you can talk about what she is doing. “Wow, you built a really tall tower. I wonder what will happen to it. Are
you going to knock it down?”
Let her try to solve problems during play. Praise her attempts. This makes her confident in her ability to tackle
challenges. If she needs help, step in before she gets frustrated.
To your child, everything in your home is a potential toy. That’s why it is important for you to make sure she plays
with safe, age-appropriate toys and household objects. Choose toys that can be used in many ways, like blocks,
balls, dolls, and books.
Your child will not like it when you tell her to stop playing and transition to another activity! Give her warnings at 5
minutes and again at 1 minute.
Play can happen at any time. You can play while you cook or shop or give your child a bath. In fact, it’s better if
you let her decide when she feels like playing—scheduling playtime doesn’t always work with babies and toddlers!
Jugar es aprender
A su hijo le encanta jugar. Desde su nacimiento, ha estado descubriendo lo que su cuerpo puede hacer. Cada vez que juega, el cerebro de su hijo hace nuevas conexiones que ayundan a su desarrollo.
Para su hijo, solo existe una razón para jugar: divertirse. Su juego puede parecer desordenado, sin sentido, ruidoso o repetitivo. ¡Pero usted sabe que está
aprendiendo mucho! Mediante el juego su hijo evalúa las posibilidades y explora su mundo.
No existe una forma “correcta” de jugar. Cualquier tipo de juego le dará a su hijo la oportunidad de desarrollar nuevas habilidades.
De qué forma el juego ayuda al desarrollo de su hijo
Aspecto social
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Cuando usted juega con su hijo desarrolla el apego entre ambos.
Jugar con otros le enseña a su hijo a cooperar, a compartir, a sentir lo que otros sienten y a ayudar.
Aspecto emocional
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Expresarse a través del juego ayuda a su hijo a aumentar su sentido de valoración personal.
Al participar en juegos de simulación, su hijo comprende y aprende a controlar sus sentimientos.
Aspecto físico
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Explorar con su cuerpo le ayuda al niño a fortalecer sus músculos grandes y pequeños.
A medida que repite las acciones, su hijo adquiere una mayor coordinación entre los ojos y las manos y otras habilidades
que lo preparan para el aprendizaje posterior.
Aspecto intelectual
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El juego de simulación ayuda a su hijo a comprender sus experiencias contidianas.
Jugar fomenta el desarrollo de la persistencia de su hijo, el lapso de atención, la memoria y la capacidad de concentración,
todas habilidades importantes para lograr el éxito en la escuela.
Lenguaje
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Cuanto más practique en hacer sonidos, ¡aún los más tontos!, major será la coordinación entre la lengua y la boca de su
hijo para pronunciar las palabras.
Cuando coopera con usted o con otro compañero de juegos, su hijo utiliza palabras para expresar sus ideas.
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Qué puede hacer usted
Sea paciente mientras sus hijo juega. Probablemente repita las cosas una y otra vez. Así es como su cerebro elabora nuevas conexiones.
Puede resultarle extraño dejar que su hijo lo guíe a la hora de jugar. Y al comienzo puede ser difícil participar en las cosas que le gustan, como bailes tontos,
hacer mucho ruido, desordenar y sentarse en el piso. ¡Tal vez deba poner en práctica su espíritu juguetón!
Tal vez haya oportunidades en que su hijo no quiera jugar con usted. Juegue a su lado. De esa forma estarán cerca y podrán hablar sobre lo que está haciendo. “Que torre tan alta hiciste. Me pregunto qué le sucederá. ¿Vas a derribarla?”
Permítale que resuelva problemas durante el juego. Felicítelo por sus intentos. Esto le brinda confianza en su capacidad de enfrentar desafíos. Si necesita
ayuda, intervenga antes de que se frustre.
Para su hijo, todo lo que hay en su casa es un posible juguete. Por esto es importante asegurarse de que juegue con juguetes y objetos del hogar seguros y
adecuados para su edad. Elija juguetes que su hijo pueda usar de muchas maneras, como bloques, pelotas, muñecas y libros.
¡A su hijo no le gustará que usted le pida que deje de jugar y pase a otra actividad! Dele una advertencia cuando falten 5 minutos y luego otra cuando solo
quede 1 minuto para cambiar de actividad.
Sun
4
Let your child play
with a plastic container in the bath.
Fill it with water,
then empty – talk
about full & empty.
11
Color with markers.
18
Take time for yourself at least for15
minutes.
25
Let your child practice cutting with
scissors – playdoh
or scrap paper.
Mon
5
Read “The Big
Pumpkin” to your
child.
6
Play “So Big” with
your child.
7
Finger paint with
vanilla pudding &
orange food coloring
(red & yellow).
Thu
1
Place several pairs
of shoes in a basket
and let your child
match them – talk
about same & different.
8
Let your baby drop
plastic objects such
as blocks into a
container.
12
Read “If You Give
A Mouse A Cookie”.
19
Sing “Old MacDonald Had A Farm”.
13
Stack 3 to 10 blocks
to make a tower.
14
Practice your family’s fire exit plan.
20
Let your child use
tongs to pick up
cotton balls or pom
poms.
27
Read “Trick Or
Treat, Pooh!”
26
Play with orange
playdoh.
Tue
Wed
Fri
2
Parent Mtg.
Sat
3
Draw pictures with
colored chalk.
“Fire Safety”
10am
PC Center
9
Find 5 orange items.
10
Visit the library.
15
Work puzzles with
your child.
16
Paint an ORANGE
pumpkin.
17
Sing “The Eensy,
Weensy Spider”.
21
Are your child’s
immunizations up to
date?
22
Let your toddler turn
a light switch “on”
& “off’.
23
Visit the Zoo.
24
Read “Little Orange
Submarine”.
28
Blow bubbles with
your child.
29
Hide a squeak toy
under a blanket
while your baby is
watching. Encourage her to find it.
30
Practice pincer grasp
- Let your toddler
pick up Cheerios.
31
Tummy Time!
2nd Annual
Putnam City School District
Smart Start
P.C. Center
5604 N.W. 41st
Oklahoma City, OK 73122