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Vhol ls o lomlly hold lrlp Vhon you ond your
child travel into the wide world with learning as
your gool, you oro on o hold lrlp! Your dosllnollon
can be as close as the front porch or as distant as
a museum in another town. What are the secrets of
succosslul lomlly hold lrlps
Plan with care
Vhoro wlll you go llllnols ond nolghborlng slolos
are packed with interesting places to visit. But keep
in mind that to a young child, even the back yard
or the neighborhood can offer many discoveries
and new experiences.
Vhol wlll you soo, do, ond hnd oul Any lrlp con
be a rich learning experience if you and your child
go with questions to answer, problems to solve, or
a list of things to look for.
You and your child can observe, sketch, write, pho-
tograph, audiotape, count, measure, or take notes
about the place you visit.
How wlll you gol lhoro Volklng ond blklng oro
good ways to get physical exercise as part of the
hold lrlp. [Bo suro lo woor prolocllvo goor!) lrovol-
ing by bus, boat, train, or trolley can add to the
learning experience.
What will you want to consider in scheduling the
lrlp lrlps wllh young chlldron moy nood lo lncludo
mealtime and naptime. Plan ahead so your child
can get both. Its a good idea to set a rain date
with your child in case of bad weather. You might

also want to avoid peak visiting times at large
public places.
Vhol wlll you loko Mops, drlnks ond snocks,
dlopors [ll noodod), o chongo ol clolhos, books,
paper and drawing materials, and change for
porklng molors oro boslc hold lrlp oqulpmonl. Your
trip might also call for special items like cameras,
binoculars, tape recorders, or sandwich bags for
collecting specimens. Family members can carry
backpacks or fanny packs so their hands can be
free.
How will you assure your childs safety on the
lrlp Porklng lols, lrolls, ond lorgo crowds coll lor
spoclol sololy procoullons. lolk wllh your chlld
ohood ol llmo oboul how lo sloy solo. Bo spoclhc
ond hrm so lhol your chlld knows oxoclly whol sho
needs to do.
Have a good time
Dont try to do too much. You can see and do
moro onolhor llmo!
If you have to wait, try playing games or looking
at books with your child.
Follow up
After the trip, make time to talk with your child
about the experience. Encourage her to tell you
the story of the trip, and write it down while she
watches you. Keep a scrapbook or collection box
of specimens, photos, or other reminders of the
trip. Your child might enjoy dramatic play with
lloms lrom your hold lrlp.
Article from:
Illinois Early Learning Project
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Juno 2013
SUNDAY MCMDAY lUESDAY WEDNESDAY lHURSDAY FRIDAY SAlURDAY
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School Age
Campers:
Summer
Program fees
should be paid!
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In-5orvico Ooy:
Oismissol ot 2:30
p.m.
NO 5CHOOL
AGF PICK UP
ON 1HI5 OAY
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Hoy
Fothors Ooy
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Lost doy ol
school for
CPS
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First doy ol
Summer Camp
for Edgewater!
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Parent Work-
shop: Encour-
oging Lilolong
Oontol Procticos"
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Juno 2013
A Summer to Remember!
Vo oro so oxcllod oboul our Summor Comp!
Edgewater Early Learning Center is getting ready
for some wonderful adventures this summer in our
School Ago Summor Comp Progrom! Cur Sum-
mor Comp Progrom wlll bo drlvon by lho SlEM
opprooch, whlch hlghllghls Sclonco, lochnology,
Englnoorlng ond Molhomollcs. ln our wookly sum-
mer themes.
By lmplomonllng lho SlEM opprooch, our wookly
summer themes focus on problem solving, discovery,
exploratory learning and will also give children the
opportunity to actively engage. Even though school
is on break, we want to continue to develop these
crlllcol skllls lhroughoul lho summor monlhs. lho
SlEM opprooch wlll holp us ollor oxclllng loornlng
opportunities that will challenge childrenall while
hovlng o blosl wllh lrlonds!
Our Summer Camp Program will run from June 25
Aug. 20. For more information, please stop by the
olhco. Vo olso wolcomo oldor brolhor ond slslors ol
our curronl sludonls!
Looking Ahead
Dates to Remember
Frldoy, Augusl P: Rooms 205 ond 206
CLCSED lor Hood Slorl lrolnlng Doy
luosdoy, Augusl 20: Progrom yoor onds
Vodnosdoy, Augusl 21: School Closod ln
proporollon lor now school yoor!
lhursdoy, Augusl 22: School Closod ln
proporollon lor now school yoor!
Frldoy, Augusl 23: School Closod ln
proporollon lor now school yoor!
Mondoy, Augusl 26: Flrsl Doy ol School
[2:30 p.m. dlsmlssol)
From the Directors Desk
Dear Families,
Our children have been enjoying the beautiful
summer-like weather with walks, trips to the neigh-
borhood parks and time spent enjoying our neigh-
borhood surroundings.
We are fortunate to have a couple different neigh-
borhood parks in our area that we can utilize to
enjoy the fresh air, summer sun and nature.
As this is the season for more outdoor time, please
remember that children will be spending more time
walking to our destinations. Families are encour-
aged to apply sunscreen at home before coming to
school to help protect your child from the summer
suns rays. Families may also bring sunscreen to
school, labeled for your childs use only, to be put
on at school as needed.
Children should be dressed in sneakers with socks
so that they are able to be comfortable and safe
while walking. Although sandals may seem like
a logical summer choice, they are ultimately very
problematic for climbing and running. Plus, we dont
want to have to sit down and dump our sandals of
rocks ond dlrl whon wo could bo ploylng!
lhonk you lor holplng us
get off on the right foot this
summor.ln our snookors!
Hoppy Summor!
Until next month
Morybolh Mllkollc
EELC Director
Strengthening Families:
Protective Factor #6:
Give Your Children Love and Respect
Children are unique human beings. Parents need to build
relationships with each of them just like we do with other
adults.
Even though they may be very young, it is important to
know that children have their own feelings, personalities
and needs. Children should be seen and not heard is
the kind of thinking that creates confused and unhealthy
children.
loko o momonl lo roNocl upon lho lollowlng:
What does it mean to respect a child, and why is it
lmporlonl
In what ways do you think of your child as an
lndlvlduol
How oro your chlldron dllloronl lrom ooch olhor
What friendships, troubles, happiness and sadness are
lmporlonl lo your chlld
How do your chlldron know you lovo lhom How do
you oxpross ll
Kids need to know they are loved, understood and appre-
clolod lor who lhoy oro. lhoy nood lo lool llko lhoy bolong
and have a strong bond with their parents.
ll wo wonl our chlldron lo grow up lo bo conhdonl ond
secure adults, we must express our love and concern from
the very beginning.
Spending quality time with your child, taking care of your-
self, and not allowing your own troubles to interfere with
your childs life or your time together, are all wonderful
woys lo showor your chlld wllh lovo ond rospocl!
Celebrating the
Week of the Young Child!
Allor complollng our Fodorol Rovlow, wo woro hnolly oblo lo
colobrolo lho Vook ol lho Young Chlld. Vo bogon lho ovonl
wllh o wondorlul porodo! Cur lhomo wos, lho Moglc ol Dr. Souss!
lhroughoul lho wook, wo on|oyod oursolvos by colobrollng wllh
Hat Day, Pajama and Stuffed Animal Day, Baby Photo Day and
l Scroom, You Scroom [For lco Croom) Doy. lhonk you lo oll
ol our lomlllos who porllclpolod ln our spoclol ovonls!