August 2011

601 South Street, Galion, Oh 44833. 419-468-7581 www.childcarechoices.org

August is National Smile Week - 17 Ice Cream Sandwich day - 2 Kite Day ~ 11
Here are the rated centers in our area: Crawford County: Sara BeegleWee CareRichland County: Assembly-

Providers and child care center employees who donate blood will be entered into a drawing to win a $50.00 gift care for Lakeshore

Little Blessings -

NCSC/OSU-M CDC

For more info about what a Step Up to Quality rating means for your child, visit: www.stepuptoquality.org

THE IMPORTANCE OF ROUTINES

Not all rivers end up in an ocean. The rivers flowing south from the Tassili Mountains in North Africa slow down to a trickle and disappear into the dry Sahara sands. The amount of protein produced from a field of soya beans is 13 times greater than the same field used to graze cattle for meat. Routines may seem boring to adults, but child thrive on them. Daily routines make: Make children feel safe Promise them comfort Make them feel in control Routines provide a framework for a childs day. Children like knowing: Whats coming and whats happening When things will happened, as well as

Use our die-cut machine. Bring your own paper or purchase ours for a nickel a sheet. We have a laminator too.

The order of events Children like sameness and repetition. Routines provide them with consistency and security. Routines also help them move from one activity to the next.
Reference ~ Noodle soup

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FAIR, HOT, ANIMALS, SWIMMING, BIKING, OUTSIDE, PLAYING, SMILE, KITE, ICECREAM, DONATE, BLOOD

Who still needs CACFP Training? Last CACFP training of 2011 is scheduled for September 15th 6:30 8:30 @ Child Care Choices Register @ www.opdn.org Questions call Kim Palm 419-468-7581

School Readiness Good parenting has a lot to do with how well your children adapt to school. There are many things you can do to help prepare your children for school. Throughout their earliest years, you can help your children grow, develop and have the right attitude towards school. From infancy on, you can: Teach good personal health and hygiene habits Teach children about trust and loving relationships Encourage and nurture their natural curiosity Provide opportunities for them to play and learn Set high standards for children and encourage them to try new things Provide lots of guidance and praise Build your childs self-worth and self-esteem Provide chances for them to succeed Teach children to get along with others, take turns and share Teach children to be polite and well behaved Make learning fun

Starting in September CCC specialists will be available every Tuesday from 1:002:00 PM to answer your questions. Send an email (sfoley@childcarechoices.org) or call in 419-468-7581 or toll free 1-800-92CHILD. You can call in prior to the time and leave your question with Shannon or you can call in during selected hours and speak directly with specialist. Each week is a different subject and a different specialist.

September 6 Lynne Schnuth: Back to School September 13Wendy Clark: September 20Lori Phillips: Step Up To Quality September 27Kim Palm

Encourage your child to want to learn and want to go to school. Set a good example through your own positive attitude and outlook.
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Professional Development & Community Events Calendar

August 2011
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ALL TRAININGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. CHECK WWW.OPDN.ORG

FOR MORE CLASSES, TIMES, AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION