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 Monthly N ews B ulletin November 2013    H   e   a    l    t    h   y    L    i    f   e   s    t   y    l   e   s    C   u   r   r    i   c   u    l   u   m O  VERALL HEALTH  EXERCISE  NUTRITION  ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY    F   o   u   r    C   o   m   p   o   n   e   n   t   s   o   f   t   h   e Raising Con dent Kids YOUR TRUSTED PARTNER IN EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION Elgin Chil & Famil Resource Center • A program of One Hope United  210 National St., Elgin, IL 60120 • 847.697.7100 It takes conence to be a ki. Whether going to a new school or stepping up to bat for the rst time, kis face a lot of uncharted territor y . Naturally, parents want to instill a can-do attitude in their kids so that they’ll bravely take on new challenges and, over time, believe in themselves. While each chil is a little different, parents can follow some general guidelines to build kids’ conence. Self-conence rises out of a sense of competence. In other words, kids develop conence not because parents tell them they’re great, but because of their achieve- ments, big and small. Sure, it’s good to hear encouraging words from mom and dad. But words of praise mean more when the refer to a chil’s specic efforts or new abilities.  When kis achieve somethin g, whet her it’s brushing their own teeth or riding a bike, they get a sense of themselves as able and capable, and tap into that high-octane fuel of conence. Builing self-conence can begin ver earl. When babies learn to turn the pages of a book or toddlers learn to walk, they are getting the iea “I can o it!” With each new skill and milestone, kids can evelop increasing conence. Parents can help by giving kids lots of opportunities to practice and master their skills, letting kids make mistakes and being there to boost their spirits so they keep try- ing. Respond with interest and excitement when kids show off a new skill, and reward them with praise when they achieve a goal or make a good effort.  With plentiful op portunities, goo instruction, and lots of patience from parents, kids can master basic skills — like tying their shoes and making the bed. Then, when other important challenges present themselves, kids can approach them knowing that they have already been successful in other areas. Source: http://kidshealth.org
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 MonthlyNews Bulletin

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O VERALL HEALTH • EXERCISE • NUTRITION • ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILIT

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Raising Condent Kids

YOUR TRUSTED PARTNER IN EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION

Elgin Chil & Famil Resource Center • A program of One Hope Uni210 National St., Elgin, IL 60120 • 847.697.71

It takes conence to be a ki. Whethergoing to a new school or stepping up to

bat for the rst time, kis face a lot ofuncharted territory.

Naturally, parents want to instill a can-doattitude in their kids so that they’ll bravelytake on new challenges and, over time,believe in themselves. While each chilis a little different, parents can followsome general guidelines to build kids’conence.

Self-conence rises out of a sense ofcompetence. In other words, kids developconence not because parents tell themthey’re great, but because of their achieve-ments, big and small. Sure, it’s good tohear encouraging words from mom anddad. But words of praise mean more whenthe refer to a chil’s specic efforts ornew abilities.

 When kis achieve something, whether it’s

brushing their own teeth or riding a bike,they get a sense of themselves as able andcapable, and tap into that high-octane fuelof conence.

Builing self-conence can begin verearl. When babies learn to turn the pagesof a book or toddlers learn to walk, they

are getting the iea “I can o it!” Witheach new skill and milestone, kids can

evelop increasing conence.

Parents can help by giving kids lots ofopportunities to practice and master theskills, letting kids make mistakes and beinthere to boost their spirits so they keep ting. Respond with interest and excitemenwhen kids show off a new skill, and rewthem with praise when they achieve a goor make a good effort.

 With plentiful opportunities, goo instructiand lots of patience from parents, kids cmaster basic skills — like tying their shoand making the bed. Then, when otherimportant challenges present themselveskids can approach them knowing thatthey have already been successful inother areas.

Source: http://kidshealth.or

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Welcome New Staff!The Center would like to welcome Mariato Infant Room 107. We are also excite towelcome back Jamie, who will be takingon the role of Support Staff.

Thank you!Thank you to all the children and parents who

took part in our Curriculum Nights. We enjoesharing examples of daily learning activitiesour chilren participates in. We hope thisgave you some insight of how the children arebusy learning each day while at the Center.It was great to see the participation in all theactivities that were provided.

Give Me Five!Children learn many of the skills they need for reading long before they beginschool. Infants, toddlers and preschoolers can learn about books and print andbegin to learn letter names and letter sounds. Letters are all around us! Embracethe opportunity to develop your child’s reading skills by using print found in your

everyday environment. One easy activity to try is to encourage your child to “read”familiar signs. As you are walking or driving through town, point out and read roadand business signs to your child. You might be surprised at the number of signsyour child can “read” to you (i.e. “Stop” or “McDonald’s”). Another fun way toencourage your child to read familiar signs is to give him or her printed materialssuch as magazines, grocery store ads and restaurant menus to play with.

 A meaningful wa to begin letter recognition is to help our chil recognize his or her own rst name in prinMake a name car for our chil using an upper case letter to write the rst letter an lower case letter for thremaining letters—for example “Matthew.” Encourage our chil to rst become familiar with the letters in hor her name. Try simple activities such as matching magnetic letters to his or her name card or searching forletters on his or her name card in books or signs. Another way to encourage letter recognition is to look at thalphabet, and have your child touch each letter as you slowly sing the alphabet song. Lastly, read, read, reaIt is never too early to read to your child. As soon as he or she is born, a child begins to learn. Just by talkinto, playing with, and caring for your baby everyday, you help your baby develop language skills necessary become a reaer. As a parent, ou are our chil’s rst an most important teacher. Without a oubt, reaiwith your child spells success for early literacy!

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Pink Out!On Oct. 30, the Center celebrated Breast Cancer Awareness month by dressing in pink and includedpink-related activities in the classroom. Thanks to all who participated in support of this worthy cause.

Focus on Infant Room 107The infants in Room 107 have been bus learningabout fruits and vegetables. The teachers in the unitplanned a variety of activities that centered on thistheme to enhance the chilren’s curiosit, ne-motorstrength, coordination and sensory skills.

The children had the opportunity to explore applesthat were cut in half. This allowed them to feel thesmooth texture on the skin and the coarser texture onthe inside. Some of the children also went a step furtherand decided to smell and taste their apples!

The children continued to explore the way theirapples felt by using it to paint with by choosing red or green paint. During thisart experience, the children used a variety of techniques to move their paint aroundwith their apple.

The children explored the bumpy texture of corn on the cob as they sat with theirteacher and maneuvered it with their hands. Once they were done exploring itwith their teacher, they were given an opportunity to paint with it as well.

To promote Healthy Lifestyles, the teachers brought in pineapples, apples, orangesan celer an juice them to make a health snack for all to taste.

As the children engaged themselves in the activities, they were introduced to a variety of textures, tastes andopportunities to develop sensory skills, social skills and eye/hand coordination. They showed curiosity andmotivation to learn new things through their exploration.

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