CATERPILLAR CHILD CARE CENTER

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MOM AND DAD PLEASE KEEP ME HOME IF: Im vomiting 2 or more times within 24 hours I have a rash, lice, or nits I have diarrhea, 3 or more times in 24 hours I have an eye infection, thick mucus or puss draining from the eyes I have a soar throat with a fever or swollen glands Im unusually tired, pale, lack of appetite, confused, or cranky I have a fever Temp of 100F (taken under arm) or more

Social and Emotional Development

Loving relationships give young children a sense of comfort, safety, confidence, and encouragement. They teach young children how to form friendships, communicate emotions, and to deal with challenges. Strong, positive relationships also help children develop trust, empathy, compassion, and a sense of right and wrong. Starting from birth, babies are learning who they are by how they are treated. Through everyday interactions, parents, relatives, and caregivers send babies messages like: Youre clever, Youre good at figuring things out, Youre loved, You make me laugh, I enjoy being with you. These messages shape a babys self-esteem.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

1. Provide children with responsive care a. Get to know your child b. Build open and collaborative relationship with your childs caregiver(s) 2. Support childs developing skills a. Delight in your childs discoveries b. Build on the skills your child already has 3. Be affectionate and nurturing

a. Give hugs and kisses b. Be patient during the tough times 4. Help your child feel safe and secure a. Be a safe home base for your baby b. Establish routines for your child 5. Look for ways to make your home culture part of your childs everyday routines a. Teach your childs caregivers b. Choose books and music that reflect your home culture

10 Wonderful Ways to Build Language Skills

1. Talk, Talk, Talk 2. Use parentese with children during the first few months 3. Encourage babbling and cooing 4. Use full sentences when you speak 5. Make eye contact 6. 7. 8. 9. Teach children sign language Sing and Read to little ones Use simple and short sentences Use gestures that help convey meaning 10. Expand the meaning