Growing Great Kids August Newsletter by Makenzie Morse https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/tlpc6mhbg3soudxe 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 2020-08-11 15:34:11 UTC 2025-10-10 15:15:28 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f34e.png Topic 3: Teaching your Child to Cooperate with Requests makenzie_morse https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/tlpc6mhbg3soudxe/wish/675824159 If your child is reluctant to do a chore that he is capable of completing independently, try moving closer to your child, getting down on his level, and restating your request, stating exactly what you expect in a calm and firm tone of voice. (e.g., “Parker, pick up your books and place them on the shelf.”)

For more information, guidance, and examples for this topic, please click on the link below:
]]> 2020-08-11 15:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/tlpc6mhbg3soudxe/wish/675824159 Activity 3: Building Social and Emotional Skills at Home makenzie_morse https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/tlpc6mhbg3soudxe/wish/675827187 Play games together! Card and board games, and outdoor games such as tag or hop-scotch, offer built-in opportunities for helping children learn to take turns, cooperate, handle frustration, and more. While playing games together, focus on fun instead of winning or losing (Source).

Here are some additional ideas for printable and non-printable homemade games: 
]]> 2020-08-11 15:43:34 UTC https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/tlpc6mhbg3soudxe/wish/675827187 COVID-19: Keeping Children Healthy abelkel https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/tlpc6mhbg3soudxe/wish/676107518
Know the symptoms of Coronavirus:
  • Fever or Chills
  •  Cough
  •  Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  •  Fatigue
  •  Muscle or body aches
  •  Headache
  •  New loss of taste or smell
  •  Sore Throat
  •  Congestion or runny nose
  •  Nausea or vomiting
  •  Diarrhea 

*If your child has any of these symptoms, do not send him/her to school and call his/her healthcare provider*

Reinforce everyday preventive actions: 

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) recommends following four principle interventions that are all necessary to reliably create the safest environment possible (in order of priority) :
  • Distancing - 3 feet gives protection, 6 feet twice as much
  • Masking - it's important that everyone wear masks at all times
  • Hand hygiene - practice hand washing and use hand sanitizer frequently
  • Cleaning - routine cleansers and cleaning protocols effectively kill COVID-19

Keep children socially connected:

It is important that children still feel social in some way. Some examples of ways to remain social during distancing include connecting with family and friends via phone or video chats, neighborhood scavenger hunts or other outdoor games, mail a friend a letter, and participating in virtual social gaming platforms with friends.   

Help children stay active:

Keeping children active will help them both physically and mentally.   Parents should watch for behavior changes and ways to support your child during the coronavirus outbreak. Click here for ways to help your child cope with our new “normal.” 
 
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]]> 2020-08-11 18:23:04 UTC https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/tlpc6mhbg3soudxe/wish/676107518 Talking Through Our Masks siegelm2 https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/tlpc6mhbg3soudxe/wish/682775735 I don't know about you, but I have had several times that have been frustrating, because I cannot hear the person speaking to me through the mask, or the person to whom I am speaking cannot hear me.  
Here are some tips to help make it a bit easier:  

To counteract the effects of muffled voices and lost ability to read lips and facial expressions, ASHA recommends the following: 

  • Have your communication partner’s attention before speaking.
  • Face your partner directly, and make sure nothing is blocking your view.
  • Talk a little louder (don’t shout) and a little slower.
  • Use your hands and your body language.
  • Ask if your partner understood you. If not, say it a different way or write it down.
  • Move to a quiet place if possible.
  • When talking with someone new, ask if there’s anything you can do to make communication easier.
  • When appropriate, consider using a mask with a clear panel over the mouth or a clear face shield.

Taken from:  "Talking through a mask is not easy, but these tips can help."  Alicia Lasek, McKnight's Long-term Care News.
 

]]> 2020-08-17 14:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/tlpc6mhbg3soudxe/wish/682775735 The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County leydani https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/tlpc6mhbg3soudxe/wish/682979213 The library has resources for children, teens, adults, and families.  For example, there is storytime at home and homework help.  Books can also be picked up curbside at some locations.  For more information, go to their website and explore.

https://cincinnatilibrary.org/]]> 2020-08-17 15:37:45 UTC https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/tlpc6mhbg3soudxe/wish/682979213 Our Vision richajo https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/tlpc6mhbg3soudxe/wish/682984237 With Cincinnati Public Schools going virtual for the beginning of the school year there are probably a lot of questions and concerns. Please know that Cincinnati Public Schools has prepared resources and materials for students, teachers and parents as well as collaborated with local businesses to help your child have a good start to the school year. All students, including preschoolers will be given technology (iPads) to ensure that they are receiving instruction virtually. The district has also partnered with Cincinnati Bell for those who need an internet connection at a discounted rate. The district's vision is that  "All children, regardless of circumstances, receive high quality, on grade level curriculum, instruction and technology" (Cincinnati Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction).
Although our circumstances have changed, for the beginning of the school year, we are all in this together and are here to support our students and families.]]> 2020-08-17 15:39:34 UTC https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/tlpc6mhbg3soudxe/wish/682984237 Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati leydani https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/tlpc6mhbg3soudxe/wish/683068117 They help low-income families and individuals by providing free, comprehensive civil legal assistance to address a wide range of major obstacles.  For example, they help to prevent evictions and foreclosures, address domestic violence and divorce, fix unsafe and unhealthy living conditions, obtain Medicaid and other health and income benefits, overcome barriers to employment or resolve school problems.

For more information:
https://www.lascinti.org/]]> 2020-08-17 16:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/tlpc6mhbg3soudxe/wish/683068117 Websites and Apps: Enriching virtual learning richajo https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/tlpc6mhbg3soudxe/wish/683086220 The technology your child receives will be pre-loaded with district approved applications and websites however here are a list of websites and apps that you can try out on your personal device.
* Learn with Homer  (free trial)
https://learnwithhomer.com/
*Khan Academy https://learn.khanacademy.org/khan-academy-kids/
*Scholastic https://learnathome.scholastic.com/thanks.html
*Storyline Online https://www.storylineonline.net/
*Fun Brain https://www.funbrain.com/pre-k-and-k-playground
*PBS Kids
https://pbskids.org/
*Lunch Doodle with Mo Willems https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/
*Cosmic Kids Yoga
Youtube-Cosmic Kids Yoga]]> 2020-08-17 16:14:38 UTC https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/tlpc6mhbg3soudxe/wish/683086220 Here are links to previous newsletters: leydani https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/tlpc6mhbg3soudxe/wish/683090763 July Newsletter:
https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/6h7l68l50km0hz09 

June Newsletter:
https://padlet.com/siegelm2/os2dsyenzk3a20fo

]]> 2020-08-17 16:16:13 UTC https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/tlpc6mhbg3soudxe/wish/683090763 Taking Registrations naberma https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/tlpc6mhbg3soudxe/wish/684768477 Early Childhood continues to accept preschool registrations for for the 2020-21sy.  Parent/guardian may visit https://register.cps-k12.org/login to complete the registration online, upload documents and schedule an appointment at a Hub to finalize the registration packet.  Spread the word.

You should expect the Assistant School Community Coordinator assigned to your child preschool classroom to reach out to you during remote learning. Feel free to ask questions or for assistance with supportive services. ]]> 2020-08-18 13:42:43 UTC https://padlet.com/makenzie_morse/tlpc6mhbg3soudxe/wish/684768477