SMALL TALK SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER NEWSLETTER 2014 CCRR TEAM Shannon Cote Program Coordinator/ Northern Regional Coordinator Kathy Petursson Family Resource Consultant Glenda Patterson Resource Educator Arlene Morrison Resource Educator (Hazelton Area) 1-250-842-5044 Your Community’s Best Source of Child Care Information and Resources Newsletter of the Smithers & Area CCRR Program ~serving the communities of Topley, Houston, Telkwa, Smithers, Moricetown, the Hazelton’s, Kitwanga, Stewart, Iskut, Dease Lake, Telegraph Creek and Atlin~ Smithers & Area CCRR Box 206, 3843B 4th Ave. Smithers BC V0J 2N0 [email protected]Toll Free 1-877-847-8824 Phone 1-250-847-8824 Fax 1-250-847-2428 Funded by: The Ministry of Children and Family Development www.ccrr.bc.ca A program of the Bulkley Valley Child Development Centre (BVCDC) www.bvcdc.ca www.childcarechoices.ca Smithers & Area CCRR Facebook page HOURS OF OPERATION Monday to Thursday 9:00am - 4:00pm Closed 12:00pm - 1:00pm for lunch Fridays: By appointment only LATE NIGHT OPENING — Thursday, September 18th OFFICE CLOSURES September 22nd — 11am for the day — CDC staff meeting October 6th to 10th — Regional CCRR conference FREE CHILDREN’S CONCERT Children’s Entertainer Alleyoop! (a.k.a Al Hirsch) Friday September 19, 2014 7pm – 8pm Hudson Bay Lodge Tickets are required as seating is limited. Available at the CCRR — funded by MOST for Children
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SMALL TALK
S E P T E M B E R / O C T O B E R N E W S L E T T E R 2 0 1 4
CCRR TEAM
Shannon Cote
Program Coordinator/
Northern Regional Coordinator
Kathy Petursson
Family Resource Consultant
Glenda Patterson
Resource Educator
Arlene Morrison
Resource Educator
(Hazelton Area)
1-250-842-5044
Your Community’s Best Source of Child Care Information and Resources
Newsletter of the Smithers & Area CCRR Program ~serving the communities of Topley, Houston, Telkwa, Smithers,
Moricetown, the Hazelton’s, Kitwanga, Stewart, Iskut, Dease Lake,
Telegraph Creek and Atlin~
Smithers & Area CCRR Box 206, 3843B 4th Ave. Smithers BC V0J 2N0
Need to trade resources or drop off toys? Can’t get in during the day because of work, etc? The CCRR will be open until 8:00pm on Thursday, September 18th. Child Care Providers are welcome to stop by and pick up a Make & Take package.
Are you a member of the Early Childhood Educators of BC? Consider joining the Local Bulkley Valley Branch.
NEXT MEETING: Monday September 29th, 2014 at 7:00pm.
3843A-4th Ave Early Child Services Building (Next to the CCRR)
ECEBC is the professional association for Early
Childhood practitioners in BC.
presents
Exploring the Early Years: Caregiver’s Conference FOR ALL THOSE WHO WORK WITH CHILDREN
Saturday September 20, 2014
8:30am – 4:30pm
Hudson Bay Lodge – Smithers
3251 Yellowhead Highway 16 East
$40 registration fee
Includes:
2 three hour sessions
coffee/tea, lunch & snacks
professional certificate
conference participant bag
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday September 12, 2014
To register go to www.earlychildhoodservices.ca (click on the picture of the boy blowing
bubbles) or for more information please contact Kathy Petursson at
single servings of lower-fat milk or lower-fat yogurt
cheese cubes
small packets of dried fruit like raisins or cranberries
granola or trail mix
whole grain crackers or mini-pitas
hard-boiled eggs (they keep for one week in the fridge with their shells on)
Water
The body thrives on proper hydration. Without proper water consumption, digestive capacity becomes compromised, lethargy can set in, mobility can suffer and an overall sense of "being unwell" can occur. The brain is 90% water, the body is about 70% water, the majority of blood and every cell in the body is composed of water. Therefore, everyone needs water to function properly.
Drink water every day.
Healthy, no bake granola bars
1 cup packed dates, pitted
1/4 cup honey (or sub maple syrup or agave for vegan option)
1/4 cup creamy salted natural peanut butter or almond butter (seed or soy spreads for nut-free)
1 cup roasted unsalted almonds, loosely chopped (leave out for nut-free)
1 1/2 cups rolled oats (gluten free for GF eaters)
1. Process dates in a food processor until small bits remain. It should form a "dough" like consistency. Optional step: Toast your oats in a 350 degree oven for 15-ish minutes or until slightly golden brown. 2. Place oats, almonds and dates in a bowl - set aside. 3. Warm honey and peanut butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir and pour over oat mixture and then mix, breaking up the dates to disperse throughout. 4. Once thoroughly mixed, transfer to an 8x8 dish or other small pan lined with plastic wrap or parchment paper so they lift out easily. Press down until uniformly flattened. Cover with parchment or plastic wrap, and let set in fridge or freezer for 15-20 minutes to harden. 5. Remove bars from pan and chop into 10 even bars. Store in an airtight container for up to a few days.
Ellyn Satter, MS, RDN, LCSW, BCD , Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Family Therapist , who is internationally recognized as an authority on eating and feeding. In her theoretically sound, and evidence-based practice of eating and feeding, Satter emphasizes competency rather than deficiency, providing rather than depriving, and trust rather than control.
Visit her website www.ellynsatterinstitute.org for more information.
Ellyn Satter's Division of Responsibility in Feeding
The division of responsibility for toddlers through adolescents:
The parent is responsible for what, when, where The child is responsible for how much and whether
Fundamental to parents’ jobs is trusting children to decide how much and whether to eat. If parents do their jobs with feeding, children do their jobs with eating:
Parents' feeding jobs:
Choose and prepare the food Provide regular meals and snacks Make eating times pleasant Show children what they have to learn about food and mealtime
behavior Be considerate of children’s food inexperience without catering to likes
and dislikes Not let children have food or beverages (except for water) between meal
and snack times Let children grow up to get bodies that are right for them
Children's eating jobs:
Children will eat They will eat the amount they need They will learn to eat the food their parents eat They will grow predictably They will learn to behave well at mealtime
Canada’s Food Guide — can help you make wise food choices whether you are eating at home, at school, at work or eating out.
Happy Returns Make and Take will be starting in September.
I hope everyone had a great summer holiday and is ready to start a new and exciting 2014-2015 school year.
Make and Take Pond Play Mat
&
Fall Leaf Alphabet
When: Sept 17, 2014 5:00pm
Where: Hazelton & Area ECD building
Cost: $5.00
Call to confirm your attendance
250-842-504
A Recipe for Success
Start with warm COMPASSION and stir it up just right.
Mix in a POSITIVE ATTITUDE
to make it extra bright.
Combine COURTESY and SMILES
for everyone along the way,
plus a dollop of GOOD HUMOR to liven up each day.
Add a heaping of COMMITMENT and INTEGRITY,
too, and then blend it all together,
And what we get…is YOU!
Serve it up well done-
Just like you always do.
Gitsegukla Head Start
I have the pleasure each year of visiting the Gitsegukla Head
Start. I am always impressed with their dedication to their
community, children, and families.
I find this centre full of excitement, and a great learning
experience for the children that attend. Cookie (aka Grace)
Williams and Cheri Wale, are always welcoming; making this
centre that much more comfortable to visit. Both
educators show such enthusiasm with each other about any
learning ideas that stem from the children.
The featured picture is a performance the children presented in
honor of their mothers, grandmothers, and aunts on Mother’s
Day. Cookie & Cheri wanted to pay tribute to these significant
life-givers. Thank You to Cookie & Cheri! Have a Great Year!
Science Table & Accessory Kit
We have a small Hexagonal Science
table and accessory kit for loan to
Child Care centres. Explore:
Colours
Magnets
Reflection, Refraction
Temperature
Bugs & Insects
Experiments
Developmentally Appropriate Circle Time
With the start of a new school year (hopefully), day cares typically start with new additions to their program. It is good to be reminded that new little people may not be familiar with the idea of circle time. The following is a list of tips for terrific toddler circle time experiences.
Aim to start circle after a period of very active play.
Toddler circle time should last about 5 minutes. (You don’t get extra credit for going longer! )
Opening chant/song should include everyone’s name and include body movement that ends with sitting.
Individual seating should be obvious. Carpet squares are good or individual ‘seat mats’.
NO Calendar. Really!
One familiar song, with props. (One prop per child)
One short story about an experience in the past day, told with props. OR, every child picks an instrument to play along with a musical selection on a CD player.
Closing song/chant should bid each child goodbye from circle time by name.
Toddlers are encouraged to come to circle but never forced. They can leave whenever they want to leave. Really.
Foundations for Families.
Create ‘Seat Mats” for Circle Time To create 8 seat mats, you will need a Vinyl tablecloth 54 x 90. Trim the edges of the tablecloth and cut
rectangles 22 x 22 inches. If you sew, this part will be a clean and easy finish! Fold
the vinyl in half, wrong side out. Stitch around the three ‘open’ sides, leaving a space
unstitched to turn the mat right side out. If you are not inclined to sew these...grab a
roll of duct tape and seal the edges with the vinyl side out. You may wish to put a bit of
padding inside before finishing. (This is optional) These mats are washable and easy
to store. (also easy to replace if one gets trashed.)
Who am Eye?
Start by taking a photograph of the eyes of each child in your program. Mount the photos in a display. Have the children and their families guess which eyes are theirs.
Attention Getters Many times during the day you will need to get children’s attention and calm them down. Try blowing bubbles, whistling, playing a music box or using a magic sign to focus their attention. If the group is loud, say, “If you can hear my voice clap three times and look at me.” Lower your voice each time until all of the children are participating. Perhaps your group will enjoy a “quiet friend”. Cut the top and bottom off of a cereal box. Put a puppet on your hand and place it inside the box. Tell the children that when they’re real quiet, a little friend will come out to see them. When they are very still, have the puppet, on your hand, come out and give them directions in a “tiny voice”.
Leaf Painting Start by taking children outside to gather leaves. Large leaves will work great for this activity. Provide paint, brushes, sponges, and paper. Children can put paint on the leaves and stamp (print) them on the paper. OR, paint the leaves, let them dry, then glue them on the paper. Allow for open-ended exploration.
Pile Of Leaves Art Project Start by having children collect leaves. Small
leaves will work well for this activity. Have photo prints of each child available. Glue a
photo to the center of a large piece of paper. Next have children glue leaves around the
photo. This will make it look like the child is jumping in a pile of leaves.
Circle Time Attention Songs
I wiggle my fingers, I wiggle my toes. I wiggle my shoulders, I wiggle my nose. Now no more wiggles Are left in me, so I can sit and listen to a story.
Who is here today?
(improvise tune) Mary’s here today, Mary’s here today, We’ll clap our hands and say, Mary’s here today. *Change name each time you sing verse until all the children have been included.
Bubble Wrap Hopscotch You need: Large squares of bubble wrap, Permanent felt pen, masking tape. Start by numbering the squares of bubble wrap. Lay the squares out on the floor and tape in place, Have children ‘hop’ along squares in number order or however they wish. Practice hopping on one foot or two feet.. Listen to the popping sounds, as the bubbles ‘burst’. Great for sensory motor, hopping practice and coordination.
Pound nails into a
pumpkin. Start by
drawing a design on
the pumpkin. Use
child size hammers
and large-head nails. Grow a Pumpkin
Cut open a pumpkin and scoop the
goop. Save the seeds. Fill the
pumpkin with soil and ‘plant’ a few
seeds. Place in a sunny window and
watch what happens. Don’t forget
to water the pumpkin!
Pumpkin Spice Playdough
2 cups water
Orange food coloring (or combine yellow and red)
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup salt
4 tsp. cream of tartar
3 tsp. pumpkin pie spice (or 1 each cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg)
2 cups flour
Blend all dry ingredients in a non-stick pot. Add oil, water and
food color. Stir. It will be thick and lumpy. Cook over low heat
until the mixture forms a ball and does not stick to the sides of
the pot. Let cool. Knead a few times. When not in use– store in
an air tight container. This dough keeps very well for at least a
