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Read early and read often. The early years are criti-
cal to developing a lifelong love of reading. Its never
too early to begin reading to your child! The tips
below offer some fun ways you can help your child
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each week. See what works best for your child.
Read together every day.
Read to your child every day. Make this a
warm and loving time when the two of you
can cuddle close.
Give everything a name.
Build your childs vocabulary by talking about
interesting words and objects. For example,
Look at that airplane! Those are the wings
of the plane. Why do you think they are
called wings?
Say how much you enjoy reading.
Tell your child how much you enjoy reading with
him or her. Talk about story time as the favorite
part of your day.
Read with fun in your voice.
Read to your child with humor and expression.
Use different voices. Ham it up!
Know when to stop.
Put the book away for awhile if your child loses
interest or is having trouble paying attention.
Be interactive.
Discuss whats happening in the book, point out
things on the page, and ask questions.
Read it again and again.
Go ahead and read your childs favorite book
for the 100th time!
Talk about writing, too.
Mention to your child how we read from left to
right and how words are separated by spaces.
Point out print everywhere.
Talk about the written words you see in the world
oround you. Ask your chlld lo hnd o now word
on each outing.
Get your child
evaluated.
Please be sure to
see your childs
pediatrician or
teacher as soon
as possible if you
have concerns
about your
childs language
development,
hearing, or sight.
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July 2013
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4
Center closed
for Fourth of
July Holiday
5 6
7 8 9
School Age
field trip to Red
Oak Nature
Center. Chil-
dren need to
be at the center
by 8:30 a.m.
10
In-house
presentation
by the VNA
Clean Hands
at 10 a.m. and
11 a.m.
11
School Age
field trip to
SciTech Science
Museum.
Children need
to be at the
center by 9 a.m.
12 13
14 15 16 17
School Age
field trip to
Philips Zoo.
Children need to
be at the center
by 8:30 a.m.
18 19
In-house
presentation
Bubble
Wonders
at 10 a.m.
and 11 a.m.
20
21 22
In-house pre-
sentation by the
VNA Keep-
ing Yourself
Healthy at 10
a.m. and 11 a.m.
23 24
School Age
field trip
to Vaughn
Center
Splash Park
25 26 27
28 29 30
All classrooms
and staff
Wear your
Favorite Sports
Team Apparel
31
School Age
field trip to Kane
County Cougars
game. Children
need to be at
the center by
10 a.m.
Monthly
Calendar
What matters most in a sunscreen is the degree of protection
from UV rays it provides. When faced with the overwhelming
sea of sunscreen choices at drugstores, concentrate on the
SPF (Sun Protection Factor) numbers on the labels.

For klds ogo slx monlhs ond oldor, solocl on SPF ol 30 or hlgh-
er to prevent both sunburn and tanning. Choose a sunscreen
that states on the label that it protects against both UVA and
UVB rays (referred to as broad-spectrum sunscreen to avoid
possible skin allergy, but do not use sunscreens with PABA).

For sunscreen to do its job, it must be applied correctly.
Be sure to:
Apply sunscreen whenever kids will be in the sun.
Do not try to stretch out a bottle of sunscreen; apply it
generously.
Reapply sunscreen often, approximately every two
hours, as recommended by the American Academy of
Dermatology. Reapply after a child has been sweating
or swimming.
If your child does get a sunburn,
these tips may help:
Have your child take a cool
(not cold) bath, or gently ap-
ply cool, wet compresses to
the skin to help alleviate pain
and heat.
To ease discomfort, apply
pure aloe vera gel (available
in most pharmacies) to any
sunburned areas.
Clvo your chlld on onll-lnNom-
matory medication like ibu-
profen or use acetaminophen
to lessen the pain and itching. (Do not, however, give
aspirin to children or teens.) Over-the-counter diphenhydr-
amine may also help reduce itching and swelling.
Apply topical moisturizing cream to rehydrate the skin
and treat itching. For the more seriously sunburned areas,
apply a thin layer of 1% hydrocortisone cream to help
with pain. (Do not use petroleum-based products, be-
cause they prevent excess heat and sweat from escaping.
Also, ovold hrsl-old producls lhol conloln bonzocolno,
which may cause skin irritation or allergy.)

Sunscreen and Insect Repellent
Permission Form
Please check with your childs teacher to complete this form. All
parents need to review and indicate if you choose to bring in
sunscreen or insect repellent to be applied to your child. Please
note that we are unable to apply aerosol sunscreen at the cen-
ter, keep this in mind when selecting a sunscreen product.

June Dates to Remember
June 4: School Ago hold lrlp lo Blockborry Form.
Chlldron nood lo bo ol lho conlor by 8:30 o.m.
June 6: VNA Presentation of Healthy Lungs at 10 a.m.
ond 10:30 o.m.
June 7: Center closes at 2 p.m. for Staff Development
June 11: School Ago hold lrlp lo Funwoy Enlorlolnmonl
Conlor. Chlldron nood lo bo ol lho conlor ol 8:30 o.m.
June 18: Fomlly lco Croom soclol ol 4:30-5:30 p.m.
June 20: In-house play from Kidworks Global Warming
at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
June 26: School Ago hold lrlp lo Llncoln Pork Zoo.
Children need to be at the center by 8:00 a.m.
June 27: Kindergarten Celebration for children that will
be entering Kindergarten
Save the Date!
June 27, 4:305:30 p.m.
Kindergarten Celebration
We want to recognize our preschool children who will be going
to Kindergarten (both that are continuing on to our Kindergarten
Program and public school). Refreshments and further informa-
tion will be provided.

Kindergarten News
Our Kindergarten Program will begin in August. We are very
excited to offer this opportunity for parents. Currently, the class is
full with a waiting list. Those on the waiting list that do not attend
the program will receive their deposit as a refund. If you do not
want to continue on the waiting list, please see the front desk to
be removed. If your child is currently on the waiting list, we highly
recommend that you also register your child at the public school,
as we cannot guarantee a spot for the fall in our Kindergarten
Program. Also, please understand that our Preschool Program
con only sorvo chlldron up lo ogo hvo. lhoso chlldron who lurn
hvo on or boloro Soplombor 1, nood lo ollond o Klndorgorlon
program. If your child is not registered for our Kindergarten
Program, you will need to register your child at the public school.
Please stop by the front desk if you have questions regarding
what school you should register your child with. The last day for
chlldron golng lo Klndorgorlon wlll bo Augusl 23. lhls ls o busy
and exciting time for children as they transition to another school
or program. Please see Assistant Directors, Erika Garcia and Amy
Collins, or Director, Ann OMalley, if you have any questions.
We are always happy to help in any way.

Dental Exams
Familia Dental will be visiting the center
to give children dental exams on June 9
and 10. This is a convenient opportuni-
ty to complete your childs dental exam.
Parents are welcome to attend, but it
is not necessary. Familia Dental has
visited the center in the past, and the
children have been very cooperative!
As part of our
Healthy Lifestyles
Curriculum, all
children brush their
teeth every day
while at school. We
want to start healthy
dental practices
early on in life.
Congratulations to
our RaIhc Winncrs!
Thanks so much for participating in our
conlor rolNo. Vo wlll bo purchoslng
T-shirts designed by Assistant Teacher,
Elsa Perez. Beautiful artwork Elsa!
Sun Safety
We all need some sun exposure. It is our primary source of
Vitamin D, which helps us absorb calcium for stronger, healthier
bones. However, it does not take much time in the sun for most
people to get the Vitamin D they need, and repeated unprotect-
ed exposure to the suns ultraviolet rays can cause skin damage,
eye damage, immune system suppression and skin cancer.

Most kids rack up a lot of their lifetime sun exposure before age
18, so it is important that parents teach their children how to
enjoy fun in the sun safely. With the right precautions, you can
greatly reduce your childs chance of developing skin cancer.

One of the best ways to protect your family from the sun is to
cover up and shield skin from UV rays. Ensure that clothes will
screen out harmful UV rays by placing your hand inside the gar-
ments and making sure you cannot see it through them.

Lots of good sunscreens are available for kids, including formu-
lations for sensitive skin, and even brands with fun scents like
watermelon. Other types include long-lasting waterproof and
sweat-proof versions good for use while swimming or doing
more strenuous outdoor work.