Growing Great Kids July Newsletter by Makenzie Morse https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09 Hello There! This newsletter features information, web links, and activities for your preschool age child from your Cincinnati Public Schools preschool staff. Thanks for reading! en-us 2020-06-01 20:06:56 UTC 2025-09-24 22:36:53 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png Topic 2: Teaching your Child to Become Independent with Daily Routines makenzie_morse https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09/wish/605605787 Did you know that offering children a “choice” during routines increases the likelihood that they will do the activity? For example, with brushing teeth, you could say, “Do you want to use the mint toothpaste or the bubble gum toothpaste?”

For more information, guidance, and examples for this topic, please click on the link below:
]]> 2020-06-01 20:18:45 UTC https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09/wish/605605787 Activity 2: Building Social and Emotional Skills at Home makenzie_morse https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09/wish/605609621 Do a job together! Instead of asking your child to do a chore alone, do it with her. The two of you might fold laundry, set the table, rake leaves, or paint a wall. Help your child join in by shortening the handle of a broom to make it child-size or providing a small paintbrush or roller  (Source).

Do you want more information about what chores might be appropriate for your child? Check out this website:
]]> 2020-06-01 20:21:16 UTC https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09/wish/605609621 Activity 2: Dig into science at Cincinnati Parks richajo https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09/wish/654406996 Children learn best through personal, hands on learning experiences. Get outside during the morning when it is not too hot and explore these Cincinnati Parks from the North, East, South and West. Encourage your child to find bugs, dig in the dirt, or go on a nature scavenger hunt. Click or copy the link below to get started.

https://childhood101.com/outdoor-gross-motor-activities/

Free Cincinnati Parks
North:
Sharon Woods:11450 Lebanon Rd, Sharonville, OH 45241
French Park:3012 Section Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45237

East
Ault Park:5090 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Woodland Mound: 8250 Old Kellogg Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45255

South/Downtown:
Smale Riverfront Park: 166 W Mehring Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Eden Park:950 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202

West:
Mt. Airy Forest: 2885 Diehl Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Winton Woods: 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231]]> 2020-07-14 18:09:40 UTC https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09/wish/654406996 richajo https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09/wish/654431648 2020-07-14 18:43:02 UTC https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09/wish/654431648 Topic 2: How to Look for Helpers richajo https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09/wish/654431758 This has been and still is an unsettling time where our schedules and lives have been flipped upside down. With school approaching in August help ease your child's anxiety, worry or stress with trying to find "helpers". Start with recognizing community members that are "helpers" like nurses, mailmen or garbage collectors. Then discuss how your child can be a helper while at school. This can be a great starting point for the challenges ahead such as wearing a mask and eating lunch in the classroom.Click on the article below to get started.

https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-look-for-the-helpers-and-be-one-during-coronavirus]]> 2020-07-14 18:43:10 UTC https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09/wish/654431758 Great News! naberma https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09/wish/655044039 Registration for CPS Early Childhood preschool programs can now be completed online at https://register.cps-k12.org/login Families can upload documents and schedule appointments to finalize their child's registration at this site.
Families can call one of our Registration Hubs at 513-363-0240 option 1=Vine Hub, option 2= LEAP Hub, or option 3= Carthage Hub with questions. Classrooms are quickly filling. ]]> 2020-07-15 12:12:33 UTC https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09/wish/655044039 Technology or Toys siegelm2 https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09/wish/655167553 Children's language development is an integrated process that is dependent upon their interactions and experiences with  important adults.   
The over use of devices (i.e. phones, tablets) may hinder the valuable interactions of the adult and child.   
In our current world of having to interact remotely, the use of tablets is necessary, however there are some things that should be considered with how we are using them. 
Here is a link to consider about the use of a tablet or other electronics for your young child.

https://www.aappublications.org/news/2018/12/03/toys120318


]]> 2020-07-15 14:43:53 UTC https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09/wish/655167553 Summer Safety Tips leydani https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09/wish/655485835 It’s important to stay safe and healthy this summer.  Here are some helpful tips to keep you and your family safe.

https://www.childrens.com/health-wellness/10-summer-safety-tips-for-kids

]]> 2020-07-15 21:52:38 UTC https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09/wish/655485835 Books to Help You Talk to Your Kids About Racism leydani https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09/wish/655492550 To help encourage honest and productive conversations about race and racism in your own home, here is a list of books that are worth diving into and learning from.  The list includes books for children of all ages. 

cincinnatiparent.com/books-about-racism

]]> 2020-07-15 22:05:46 UTC https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09/wish/655492550 COVID-19 Information leydani https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09/wish/655693473 With all of the information and misinformation out there about COVID-19, it can be hard to know who to trust and what to believe.  For accurate information about the Coronavirus and how to keep your family safe, you can go to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Cincinnati Health Department.  Websites are listed below:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/health/covid-19/

]]> 2020-07-16 03:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09/wish/655693473 Hamilton County Job and Family Services (JFS) leydani https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09/wish/655714252 Hamilton County Job and Family Services administers state, federal and local programs designed to help those in need and help families work toward self sufficiency.
Among the department’s many duties: local child protection, adult protection, child care, child support enforcement, workforce development, cash assistance, food assistance and medical assistance.
To learn more information about the services provided, go to their website: 

https://www.hcjfs.org/

]]> 2020-07-16 04:12:23 UTC https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09/wish/655714252 Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) leydani https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09/wish/655716004 HOME offers a variety of services to help eliminate illegal housing discrimination, prevent homelessness, and educate tenants and landlords about their fair housing rights and responsibilities. HOME’s services are free of charge.
Knowledgeable staff will listen to your situation and provide
information and objective advice. Call 513-721-4663 to discuss your
situation.
 
 https://homecincy.org/

]]> 2020-07-16 04:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09/wish/655716004 Outdoor Activities leydani https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09/wish/655717716 Check out these places for outdoor recreation:

Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC)
For more information on CRC playgrounds, pools, and programming:

https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/recreation/

Cincinnati Parks
For more information about the parks in Cincinnati:

https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/recreation/

Cincinnati Zoo
For more information about the Cincinnati Zoo:

http://cincinnatizoo.org/

]]> 2020-07-16 04:17:56 UTC https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09/wish/655717716 Here's the link to the June Newsletter: makenzie_morse https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09/wish/656019327 https://padlet.com/siegelm2/os2dsyenzk3a20fo]]> 2020-07-16 13:37:36 UTC https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09/wish/656019327 CPS Back to School Plan leydani https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09/wish/656908845 For more information about the district's re-opening plans in August:

https://www.cps-k12.org/news/backtoschool

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