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SUMMER, 2013
Childcare Connections
A joint newsletter of the Alamance Partnership for Children and the Alamance Alliance for Children and Families
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY APPLICATION FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TRAININGS PROGRAM UPDATES NEW EMPLOYEE: CAREY ANN WATKINS ALAMANCE ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FROM THE DIRECTOR 2
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RESOURCES WELCOME LAURA HAMRICK BEHIND THE SEEN EVENT PHOTOS APC BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF 6 5
Swing in a hammockSnuggle close to your child, and sway the afternoon away. Look for pictures in the clouds and watch them change, or read books to each other. Do yard work togetherToddlers can help pull weeds and sprinkle the flowers with a tiny watering can. Have a kid-size rake and a bubble-blowing lawn mower on hand. Play dress-upCollect funny hats, gloves, purses, flowing gowns, and "superhero capes" at a garage sale or thrift store. Slip into your new finery, and have a make-believe garden party, Spider-Man adventure, or masquerade ball. Build a secret fortDrape old sheets over lower tree limbs and clotheslines. Eat dinner there. Stay up chasing fireflies and listening to "night sounds." Hold a car wash Park your car in the driveway and let your child give it a good scrub with a pot of water and sponge or with the garden hose. Get the whole family involved for added fun! Go on a bug safariDig for worms, scout for lizards, and hunt for frogs and tadpoles. Marvel at an ant carrying an oversize crumb. Befriend a firefighterBake cookies (or pick up some ice pops), and deliver them to your local fire station. The firefighters will appreciate the surprise -- and your child will meet some heroes, see those awesome trucks up close, and learn a lesson about giving to others. Chalk it upEveryone loves sidewalk chalk. Use the glow-in-the-dark kind so you and your child can glimpse your artwork from the window at bedtime. Make beautiful musicSpread a blanket in the backyard for a stage. Ask preschoolers to create (and collect) "tickets" to the big event. Invite kids to bring their instruments and perform -- even your littlest musicians can join in using pots, wooden spoons, and shakers. Set up lawn chairs for the audience, and cheer your little stars. Dance in the rain Surprise your kids by taking them outside during a gentle summer shower. Dance around in swimsuits, catch raindrops in your mouth, and jump in all the puddles.
For other ideas visit Parents.com (reprinted with permission from Parents.com).
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Program Updates:
Motheread B.A.B.Y, Birth and Beginning Years, a FREE class for pregnant parents and new parents of a child under four months, begins July 30th and goes through September 11th from 5:30pm-7:00pm at Alamance Regional Medical Center. Learn ways to take care of your baby and yourself, share ideas with other moms, receive a FREE library of childrens books, and enjoy a light dinner. This 8-week series will take place on Monday evenings in the Wave Crest Caf, private dining room. To register, call Alamance Regional Medical Center at 336-586-4000 or sign-up online at www.armc.com.
Congratulations to our very own Kim Morabito, IY Coordinator and Facilitator with the Alamance Partnership for Children, for becoming a Certified Incredible Years Group Leader! Way to go Kim! The Partnership for Children has also received two grants for Incredible Years, from the Department of Health and Human Services and from the United Way of Alamance County, to offer Incredible Years classes for preschool and school aged children. Classes will begin in September for children aged 3-5 and 6-12 and a Spanish class for children 3-5 will begin in August at Centro La Communidad. For more information contact Kim Morabito at 513-0063 ext. 118 or kmorabito@alamancechildren.org.
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Infants2 year olds, CDSA: Phone 336-449-4055 ext. 201, Fax 336-449-7368 35 year olds, Alamance-Burlington School System: Phone 336-570-6130, ext. 37819 Clinical Coordinator at the Alamance Alliance : 336-202-3188 Classroom Management in Child Care : Alamance Partnership Early Childhood Specialists : Phone 336-513-0063, extensions 107 and 116 Laura Hamrick, Family Solutions, 336-899-8800, ext. 23
Parents looking for child care: 1-855-327-5933 Alamance County Health Department : 336-570-6273 Alamance Department of Social Services : 336-570-6273
Rally4Babies
July 8, 2013, 2:00pm 2:30pm
Learning Happens from the Start is a national virtual baby rally that will mobilize people across the country to demand that early learning investments begin with babies and toddlers. The rally is being held in conjunction with the Strong Start for Children coalition in an effort to get people talking about the importance of early learning birth to five. For more information and to get involved go to http://rally4babies.org
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Give Your Child the Best Beginning: A joint publication of the Alamance Alliance and Project Launch. Go to http://issuu.com/news_review/docs/ snr_alamance?e=2059002/2122672 to view the flip book. Too Small To Fail: One of the best investments we can make is to give our kids the ingredients they need to develop in the first five years of life. Hillary Rodham Clinton. toosmall.org. MentalHealth.gov: A new website with resources for mental health. http://www.mentalhealth.gov. Baby Unplugged: Resources on medias affect on children. http://babyunplugged.com.
The premier of Behind the Seen was a terrific success with over 100 people attending. Thank you to all who supported the project and a special thanks to our sponsors for the event: Alamance Regional Medical Center, Burlington Pediatrics, Kernodle Clinic Pediatrics, Healthy Alamance, Alamance County Arts Council, Project LAUNCH, the Alamance Partnership for Children and NC Families United. A discussion guide will be available for use with groups in the community. For more information contact Mary Erwin at merwin@alamancechildren.org.
Our Staff:
Carrie Theall-Executive Director-ctheall@alamancechildren.org Tamatha Macherosky-Program Director-tmacherosky@alamancechildren.org Dana Boylan-Walker-Finance & H.R. Manager-dwalker@alamancechildren.org Nan Gilliam-Admin/Office Mgr.-ngilliam@alamancechildren.org Jasmine Walker-Admin. Support Specialist-jwalker@alamancechildren.org Kim Morabito-Incredible Years Coordinator-kmorabito@alamancechildren.org Kristie Kylander-NC Pre-K Coordinator-kkylander@alamancechildren.org Shonna Trinidad-Literacy Specialist-strinidad@alamancechildren.org Bonita Brown-Lead Early Childhood Specialist-bbrown@alamancechildren.org Lisa Rettie-Early Childhood Specialist-lrettie@alamancechildren.org Jessica Johnson-Lead Parents as Teachers Educator-jjohnson@alamancechildren.org Gaby Quinteros-Parents as Teachers Educator-gquinteros@alamancechildren.org Jessy Estrada-Parents as Teachers Educator-jestrada@alamancechildren.org Nelgi Moreno-Parents as Teachers Educator-nmoreno@alamancechildren.org Mary Erwin-Outreach Specialist-merwin@alamancechildren.org Carey Ann Watkins-OLE Specialist-cawatkins@alamancechildren.org
Susan Osborne Jeannie Proctor Tony Roper Granville Simmons Julie Walker Davina Woods
Contact us: 2322 River Road, Burlington, NC 27217-8359 Phone: 336.513.0063 Fax: 336.226.1152 Website: www.alamancechildren.org E-mail: ngilliam@alamancechildren.org