Growing Great Kids November Newsletter by Tiaunne Baer https://padlet.com/baertia/eq4wkrdjsk22fvbr 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 2020-10-19 18:01:34 UTC 2020-10-29 15:30:25 UTC hello@padlet.com Here are links to previous newsletters: baertia https://padlet.com/baertia/eq4wkrdjsk22fvbr/wish/842299536 June Newsletter:
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]]> 2020-10-19 18:18:40 UTC https://padlet.com/baertia/eq4wkrdjsk22fvbr/wish/842299536 Support Speech and Language Through Reading https://padlet.com/baertia/eq4wkrdjsk22fvbr/wish/849653309 Did you know that reading to your child is one of the best ways to improve her speech and language skills?  It’s true!  If you only have time to do one thing per day to help your child’s communication, read to her.  Reading to your child helps build vocabulary, models correct production of speech sounds, helps with understanding of language, and supports later development of skills for reading.  Here are some tips on how to read to kids to increase your child’s speech and language skills.  
  • Read slowly
  • Re-read books you have already read
  • Trace your finger under the words while you read
  • Ask your child to point to pictures in the book
  • Ask your child questions about what is going on in the book
  • Find books that are of great interest to your child
  • Read a lot of different types of books (e.g. fiction- made up stories, non-fiction-books that tell facts about a topic)
  • Do activities that are similar to what happened in the book
(Taken from “How to Read to Kids” speechlanguagekids.com)

You do not have to physically go to the library to check out books for your child.  There are many options for either checking out free audio or electronic books from your local library online or accessing the reading of books on the web.

  • Libby Library App by Over Drive (find in the App Store on your phone or tablet and use your local library card to register and check out audio and electronic books for FREE!!)

]]> 2020-10-21 17:18:21 UTC https://padlet.com/baertia/eq4wkrdjsk22fvbr/wish/849653309 Supporting Social and Emotional Development through Healthy Sleep Habits baertia https://padlet.com/baertia/eq4wkrdjsk22fvbr/wish/849825754 While sleep is vital in supporting your child's physical growth and development, it also impacts your child’s brain functions and emotional well-being. Studies indicate that sleep improves learning, attention, and creativity. Poor sleep habits are linked to a greater risk for obesity, impaired memory and attention, poor academic performance, increased aggression and negative effects on interpersonal relationships with families and peers. Indeed, sleep is very important for preschoolers! 

Check out the following tips from the National Association for the Education of Young Children for strategies for establishing healthy sleep habits: 

Sleep Duration.  It is recommended preschoolers sleep 11-13 hours a day (including naps). 
Naps.  Naps lead to optimal daytime functioning. If you miss one, try to keep your child up until the next sleep period (or close to it) to maintain the child’s sleep pattern. 
Sleep Quality.  When sleep is continuous, your child can naturally learn to fall back asleep following a brief awakening. Too many awakenings fragment sleep, disrupting brain growth and the natural sleep cycle.
Recognize Signs of Drowsiness.  Nap and bedtime should begin during your child’s drowsy stage, not when she is overtired. Identify your child’s signs of drowsiness. 
Establish Consistent Bedtime and Wake-Up Routines.  Avoid stimulating activities such as watching television or playing video games prior to bed, instead choose calming activities like reading or storytelling. Whatever you choose, keep the sequence consistent! Doing so helps to maintain your child’s internal clock on a 24-hour cycle.
Be a team player and communicate!  Communicate with those who are involved in your child’s life, Share your strategies and your child’s signs of drowsiness, so that they can also support establishing healthy sleep habits for your child. 

To view the full article with more content on establishing healthy sleep habits, please click on the link below:
]]> 2020-10-21 17:56:26 UTC https://padlet.com/baertia/eq4wkrdjsk22fvbr/wish/849825754 Freestore Foodbank leydani https://padlet.com/baertia/eq4wkrdjsk22fvbr/wish/856556649 "Freestore Foodbank’s mission is to improve lives by eliminating hunger in partnership with our community, and our vision is to create a hunger-free, healthy, and thriving community. To achieve this vision, our objectives are to provide nutritious food, connect to support services and offer a pathway from crisis to stability."

Not only does the Freestore Foodbank provide food assistance, they are also able to assist with clothing, rent and utility assistance, and more.  For more information go to their website at https://freestorefoodbank.org/ and click on "find help".  Or you can go to one of their locations listed below.

For information on holiday food distribution, go to:  https://freestorefoodbank.org/holiday-food-distribution/

Jeff & Darlene Anderson Family Building
1141 Central Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-482-4500
Hours: 8am-4pm M-F

Customer Connection Center
112 E Liberty Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-241-1064
Customer Hours:8:30am-3:30pm M-F
No donations other than canned food.
No donations for clothing at this time.
No Saturday hours.

Mayerson Distribution Center
1250 Tennessee Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45229
513-482-4506
Donation Hours: 8am-4pm M-F
Distribution Hours: 7am-3pm M-F

Wilder Distribution Center
100 Beacon Drive
Wilder, KY 41076
859-572-8122
Hours: By Appointment only M-F
]]> 2020-10-23 16:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/baertia/eq4wkrdjsk22fvbr/wish/856556649 Patterning Activities https://padlet.com/baertia/eq4wkrdjsk22fvbr/wish/865331722 You will find a couple of different options to practice patterning in your child's 2nd quarter "to go" bag. The first is on page 14-15 of the Clever Crazes magazine where you can cut out and glue the picture that will correctly finish the pattern. You can also make patterns with the foam shape blocks that are included in the bag. Start with the most simple pattern which is an ABAB repeating pattern. For example you could do square-triangle-square-triangle then ask your child which shape would come next. You may need to point to each shape and say its name as you show the pattern. You can use any 2 shapes you would like for this activity. Once your child has mastered the ABAB pattern you can move on to some more challenging patterns like ABC-ABC with 3 shapes or AABB-AABB (which would look like square square triangle triangle- square square tringle triangle)]]> 2020-10-27 12:19:33 UTC https://padlet.com/baertia/eq4wkrdjsk22fvbr/wish/865331722 Healthy Children, Successful Students abelkel https://padlet.com/baertia/eq4wkrdjsk22fvbr/wish/865659021 It should come as no surprise that success  at school starts at home. Studies have linked poor academic performance to factors such as a lack of sleep, poor nutrition, obesity, and a lack of parental support. The good news is that those same studies also show higher test scores for students who live in homes where healthy habits, regular routines, and good communication exist. 
(Taken from Healthychildren.org)

Check out this article about how school readiness begins with a healthy child.

]]> 2020-10-27 13:43:01 UTC https://padlet.com/baertia/eq4wkrdjsk22fvbr/wish/865659021 Supporting families naberma https://padlet.com/baertia/eq4wkrdjsk22fvbr/wish/872882866 The  Assistant School Community Coordinator assigned to your child's  preschool program  is a valuable resource for information. They are available to you by phone or email during remote and/or in-person learning.  Reach out if you have questions,  need contact information or resources for community supportive agencies.  
 If you need assistance or ASCC contact information call 363-0240  and choose from the options.
option 1: Vine
option 2: LEAP
option 3: Carthage]]> 2020-10-29 12:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/baertia/eq4wkrdjsk22fvbr/wish/872882866