4-C Voice for Children - Community Coordinated Child Care
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1. Z Page 4 Fun ideas amp Activities Paper Capers T handmade paper Mash them into paper mache creatures See for yourself what the fibers in crepe paper napkins and even toilet paper are like to mold hese concoctions focus on fabulous fibers Gather them from old newspaper greeting cards and even egg cartons Recycle them into handsome What s paper made of Tear a piece and see Look closely at the torn edge It looks sort of hairy doesn tit These hairs are plant fibers the same as those that make a plant s roots leaves and stems strong Next time you doodle on a notepad think about how you are drawing on top of millions of plant fibers That s how many it takes to make a sheet of paper What keeps those millions of tiny fibers from falling apart Ah that s the wonderful thing about cellulose the special substance plant fibers are made of Cellulose fibers stick to each other very easily It s this sticking trait that cause them to mat together into a sheet of paper when water is added to them Then when you take the water away by drying almost magically the bond becomes even stronger Tug at the sides of a dry sheet of paper it s amazingly strong isn tit It s almost impossible to pull those fibers apart Mash Here is a popular concoction for a basic mash What You Need Newspapers Water Any flour paste recipe What You Do O Tear newspaper into small2. Lunch Box Ideas Kids lunch times at school are short and they spend half of the time talking and fooling around so what do parents do to make sure they eat The answer is make it fun and interesting Whats The Parent Role Parents can help by making sure the spaces are safe and clean free of electrical outlets dampness and other hazards children aren t neces sarily aware of Put a napkin in and sometimes draw a little smiley face or write a note on it BInclude a fun straw E Puta Hershey s Kiss with a note attached Here s a Kiss for you Cut sandwiches into fun shapes Include homemade cookes Roll up lunch meat and cheese and secure with a fun toothpick Children always need supervision Check out the new nook unobtru sively by delivering a snack now and then or offering a new rug or pillow for the comfy hideaway You may get lucky and be invited in to this special world What Children Leam ber who everyone is and exactly how they relate to the family especially if they do not live close to all their relatives Clarify relationships by using words such as cousin nephew or sister in law Time Concepts When children see pictures of themselves when they were babies they gain a better understanding of the passage of time They begin to understand that birthdays and holidays occur once a ear for children to remem
3. E They often feel safer in small areas preferring them to open spaces E Children may need quiet time away from friends or others in the family E Youngsters need a rich environ ment for their imaginative play They can populate their private Work on the family album together Have you ever thought about how much time and money is spent taking family pictures and how little time is spent looking at them together Don t stash them in a drawer Select at least a few from each outing or event to document the memories If children are too young to partici pate in putting albums together make time for cuddling and looking at the pictures This is an excellent way to strengthen family ties Weekend Leaming Creating a Family Album Organizational Skills Pictures are usually put into categories by date or subject matter Children can help sort the pictures and design the pages for the album Cultural and Family Traditions This type of activity teaches children a lot about values held within the family and gives them arich sense of history Family Relationships It can geta little confusing retreats with an array of interesti characters E Older children especially like the independence of being in a space that belongs to them alone E Creative independent children enjoy the imaginative process of constructing their own space from sheets boxes tree limbs and boards
4. Membership NEW OPPORTUNITY If you are interested in receiving the 4 C VOICE FOR CHILDREN electronically please email Brenda at brenda withrow 4cforkids com September October a Parent Page Please post this and or make copies for parents Secrets To Smootn Separations Y fhe T noteasy saying good bye to family and familiar situations Think about how L you would feel facing a new class starting a new job or joining a new group It y can be quite uncomfortable or downright terrifying New situations for young children can be just as overwhelming How do they know you re really coming back to get them after school What if the other kids are mean to them How do they deal with missing you throughout the day Experts say we develop attitudes about separations healthy attitudes about separations Do Not Fold Some children have artwork that is too precious to be folded or stuffed into a backpack folder or cubby so roll them up and put them inside Pringles potato chip canisters First of course wash and dry the containers then cover them with contact paper Sturdy and crush proof they provide an ideal way to transport things back and forth from school to home and to keep things organized in the classroom Published by CommunityCoordinated Child Care 4 C 1215 South Third Street Louisville KY 40203 502 636 1358 www 4cforkids org Preparation Is Key Children adjust differently
5. to new situa tions but all children appreciate knowing what to expect That s where you come in You can talk about what their day will be like Walk them through as much as you can by talking about making friends playing with fun toys and the new things they willlearn But at the same time be realistic and honest Children are smart and they may get suspicious if you are too enthusiastic After all when was the last time you had to sell a day at the beach or amusement park Ease into the first new day by familiarizing your child as much as possible with the new school classroom teacher and routines The first few days may be exhausting prompting an adjustment in the bedtime schedule perhaps for you too One of the most important things you can do in preparing for new schedules is to plan ahead Of course unexpected things will happen the keys will be misplaced or the dog will run out the front door with the baby s shoe That s why what you can control must be controlled Pack lunches the night before Have a plan for breakfast and lay out clothes Bridge The Gap Kindness is contagious Your attitude T early in life Thankfully there are many strategies to help you as a parent create will spill over and affect your children Allow more time than you think you will need to create a nurturing environment in the morning This is the time when a hug or a well placed compliment goes a long way to establi
6. cky s Children Agenda to tell legislators that it s time to invest in Kentucky s youth Register forthe Step Up for Kids Conference and or the 7th Annual Children s Advocacy Day atthe Capitol today at the 4 C website www 4cforkids org 4 C Voice for Children September October 2010 Page 2 great part of being a professional in early childhood education 1s the fact that with our education on the job training and hands on experiences we become experts in knowing what young children and often their families need This knowledge carries with it the responsibility to be advo cates for young children their families and quality child care programs What is an ADVOCATE The dictionary lists several heroic words words that we might not have associ ated with ourselves or with the work we do An advo cate is a defender of something such as good child care a supporter such as children s rights and inter cessor maybe between children and abuse someone who aids others such as young children and their families An advocate 1s a courageous person who speaks out about issues that affect our own working conditions as well as children s learning environments Advocacy implies that we use our own resources and knowledge to take action We work for change As professional early childhood educators we must first let others know that we ARE professionals we are not baby sitters We have stu
7. died the growth and devel opment of children from birth to age 5 or even age 8 We know what is developmentally appropriate for each child We get to know individual children and give them care and education that is just right for each one of them We know that what we do is important to families and we must speak out for the early childhood profession Here are some ways you can do this You can share your knowledge of young children and appropriate practices with parents and others who are 4 C Voice for Children September October 2010 Being There for Young Children entering the profession through meetings workshops and conferences You can share your knowledge of young children and appropriate practices with parents and others who are entering the profession through meetings workshops and conferences You can share your professional experiences and anonymous examples with other community organizations and with decision makers to let them know what help children and families need We can represent this group of citizens so they are more than just statistics to those who make the laws You can write to state or federal legislators about the need for funding early childhood education so that both children and educators get what they need Sign up for Parent Voice so you can stay up to date on issues that affect early childhood education Go to http www parent voice org You can join an early childh
8. on its side and add mash to the back of the head to make it round Work on a flat surface or set the stick in a plastic soda bottle weighted with dry rice or sand gt Let the back side dry Use white glue to attach yarn hair button eyes or a cloth hat or add paint to the special puppet personality you formed Page 5 NON PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE Community Coordinated Child Care PAID NEW ALBANY IN PERMIT 62 1215 South Third Street Louisville KY 40203 502 636 1358 www 4cforkids org 4 C Voice for Children Membershi Basic Membership Includes Premium Membership Includes eReduced Training Fee Basic Membership plus these additional benefits eReduced Rates on Directors Tool Kit amp Publications eInternet Job Posting Advertise your job openings on eSix Newsletters per year the 4 C website Use of the Lending Library e4 C Advisory Panel Membership eAdvocacy Alerts eParent Tip Sheet eFrameable Membership Certificate e4 C Annual Report eCustomized Competitive Child Care Rates in Your Area L1 40 Annual Fee Family Child Care Home Individual Annual Report LI 85 Annual Fee Single Center L1 175 Annual Fee Family Child Care Home Individual LJ 300 Annual Fee Single Center Name Phone Organization Address City State Zip You now have the option to renew your membership or become a Voice member on line If you are interested please go to our website www 4cforkids org click on Voice
9. ood professional group such as NAEYC or 4 C so that our voice becomes stronger in numbers You can interact with the local school boards and kindergarten teachers in particular to help them understand what we do in early childhood education You can write letters to the editor of a newspaper or magazine to respond to articles about young children and their families so that our experiences make the information truthful and valid You can help those in the child care profession by become CDA Advisors when you get your own cre dentials and contributing your help to new programs starting up in the community As professional early childhood educators we need to be visible and helpful to make people aware of the important work we do We have a vision for our work and can truly make a difference in the world of the young child Let s be there for children Adapted from Everyday TLC by Kathy Faggella Page 3 Need Child Care Training Highlights of 4 C Trainings Coming to A Location Near You September 9 6 00 9 00 PM Stony Brook Jeffersontown Area Say What Learn how to tweak your communication skills the positive way September 18 8 00 AM 3 15 PM Sullivan University 4 C Forum Experience a professional conference with a wide variety of topics and earn up to 6 hours of training credit September 13 amp 20 6 00 9 00 PM Downtown Area at 4 C It Takes More Than Pine Cones Mini Senes Learn how to turn you
10. pat cine 4 C Voc ec forC hid ae Volume 30 Issue 5 r F Published by Community Coordinated Child Care p E 1215 South Third Street Louisville KY 40203 4 L 502 636 1358 www 4cforkids org P y T by by Susan Vessels 4 C Executive Director ow many times have youheard Text4babyis a large public private parents say There should bea partnership that includes corporations n T h IS ISS UT user manual that comes with kids like Johnson amp Johnson Pfizer and MTV as well as governmental organiza Well we don t quite have a user tions including the White House Office of Public Policy Page 2 manual but there is a pretty cool new Science and Technology and the Dept of tool that gives pregnant women and Health and Human Services Being There for new moms information on caring for pied themselves and their new baby There are no fees or strings attached so spread the word Text4baby is like 4 C Trainings Text4baby is a free mobile informa having your mom or best friend close at Highlighted tion service in which women who sign hand to give you advice about what to Page 4 gt up for the service by texting BABY to expect during your pregnancy and the 511411 or BEBE in Spanish will first year of being a mom Fun Ideas amp Activities Page 5 receive free SMS text messages each week timed to their due date or baby s We ll keep our eyes open for that
11. pieces about 1 inch 2 5 cm square Soak overnight in twice as much water as newspaper O Drain and squeeze out excess water O Put pulp back in bowl Add enough paste to hold the pulp together O Knead the mash until it is workable Add flour if it feels too wet Start molding see suggestions Talking Heads in next column or allow the children to use their imaginations to create their own masterpiece O Let the finished creation dry outdoors or in a well ventilated area You can give the paper mache some pizzazz by decorating using white glue to paste on textures 1 e buttons paper clips seeds etc or string or lace then paint if desired 4 C Voice for Children September October 2010 Talking Heads Mash is wonderful for making puppet heads on sticks And because it s so easy to mold you can create a unique look for each puppet Mold a glob of mash into a simple head shape Give the face a special personality by building up bushy eyebrows puffy cheeks a curled mustache pointy chin or wide smiling lips Once the head is close to the way you want it insert a dowel about 14 inches 35 cm long into the neck Press the mash tightly around the stick Re shape the head and face Check on the puppet as it dries You may need to add more mash where the stick comes out of the head You can still change the nose or other features by adding more mash even after the head is dry Once dry turn puppet
12. r discovery center into a dynamic hub of activity Earn 9 credit hours by attending both classes and completing an assignment September 21 6 00 9 00 PM Oldham Co Area Exploring Toddlers Behavior Explore toddlers needs and how to avoid unwanted behaviors by exam ining the appropriate inappropriate behavior d ap K 10 4 C Voice for Children September October October 14 6 00 9 00 PM Stony Brook Jeffersontown Area Hand Mitt Stonries Participants will assemble a story mitt to promote and enhance story time October 6 amp 20 6 00 9 00 PM Downtown Area at 4 C Creating a Positive Professional Work Environment Mini Series Explore characteristics of a positive work environment while engaging in activities that promote professionalism and positive work behaviors Earn 9 credit hours by attending both classes and completing an assignment October 16 8 30 AM 3 30 PM Explaining Play to Parents by Making Leaming Visible Help parents understand the importance of play by making learning visible October 30 8 30 AM 3 30 PM Finding the Right Fit Suc cession Planning Hire for attitude train for skill and move your team to the next level October 19 6 00 9 00 PM Oldham Co Area It s All in the Plan Your day will run easier the children will be happier and your stress level will fall as long as you have a lesson plan Z 1G Gi GY a
13. shing a good beginning to the day Find out if it s possible for your child to bring along something from home to the new setting almost anything will work such as a stuffed animal or a snapshot It s the connection to home and the familiar that s important Saying Good bye In some schools and programs you may be invited to linger awhile on the first day or week to make separation easier But when it is time to leave it s important to make the break and do it quickly Lin gering for one more kiss and hug is nota good idea And no matter how tempting it may be to sneak away never slip out of the room without saying good bye Some families find that a good bye ritual helps Itmay be something simple such as a high five or a short discussion on what you will do when you reunite Helping your child making a smooth separation will reward you with a more secure and happy child now and will carry on into adult life Happy Hideaways closets into castles tables into tents and boxes into cozy nooks you understand the appeal of small private retreats for children They often reject the more spacious bedroom or playroom in favor of these enchanting encampments they ve constructed in out of the way places Even babies crawl into corners curl up under chairs and hide behind doors getting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life I your child is prone to turning Why Do Children Need These Great Escapes
14. user eA eao Ka cate of birth manual Membership Page 6 Healthy Child Care Parent Page Inserts v hac Cai fee For over 40 years 4 C has been the cental point of contact for our community s child care needs 4 C is a private non profit Meto United Way agency dedicated to improving the quality availability and accessibility of child care and eary childhood development programs in the Kentuckiana area Public Polic Save These Dates Two Upcoming Bluepnnt for Kentuc ky s Children Events Step Up for Kids Conference Tuesday October 5 2010 at The GheensAcademy 4425 Preston Highway Louisville KY 40213 from 9 00 a m 4 30 p m Cost Free including lunch Advocates from across Kentucky will gather in Louisville for the Step Up for Kids Conference to celebrate National Step Up for Kids Day to introduce the 2011 Blueprint for Kentucky s Children Agenda and to prepare for the 7th Annual Children s Advocacy Day at the Capitol The 7th Annual Children s Advocacy Day at the Capitol Thursday February 17 2011 at Capitol Rotunda Frankfort KY Registration begins at 9 00 a m on the second floor Rally beginsat 10 00 a m in the Rotunda Cost Free Mark your calendars for the 7th Annual Children s Advocacy Day at the Capitol Doctors teachers public health experts elected officials members of the military seniors and kids will all come together around the 2011 Blueprint for Kentu
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