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February 2014 Bridgeport Child Development Center A program of One Hope United 3053 S. Normal Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616 312.842.5566
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Classroom Stories
Room 1 students completed their study of emotions. Students expanded their vocabulary by learning different words to help express their emotions. Children role played different situations in the classroom and matched their feelings to the new words they learned. Both teachers and parents were excited to hear new words like Frustrated, upset, surprised and excited. Room 1s teaching team also supported the children in learning ways to calm themselves down and ask for teacher support if needed, during times of stress. Teachers introduced several ways to regulate emotions like deep breathing and walking away from the situation. Room 5 enjoyed celebrating the New Year. The students practiced writing 2014 and learned a new song for welcoming in the New Year. Children also learned how to do a New Years Eve countdown, from 20 to 1. As the cold months continue, Room 5 will began their study on winter and what happens to animals during the winter season. Children will investigate the different types of winter weather all over the world. They will also learn how certain animals survive in the cold winter weather. Room 4 continued to work on their tree study. They explored materials in the classroom that are made from trees, such as instruments, building blocks and chairs in the dramatic play area. Children also discussed items located in their homes that they believe are made of wood and trees. Please take the time to view the students art work of their tree study displayed in the classroom. With all the discussion of wood being used to makes homes and other buildings, the transition to a building study was easy. On Dec. 20, Bridgeport I and II put on a great parent/child activity, the Winter Carnival. The children and parents from both centers came to Bridgeport Is gym for an afternoon of fun. Children were able to play games and earn winter prizes as well as take turns jumping in two
bounce houses. Parents were able to enjoy this time with their children and each other. There were also healthy snacks in the lunchroom for families to enjoy. Each center was able to raffle five Target gift cards to families. The Winter Carnival was a success and a wonderful way to celebrate the Winter Season!
Special Visitors to BP I
During the winter season, BP I has had two very special visitors. KidFit Specialists are from Youth Fitness Consultants Inc. This team of physical education professionals have been and facilitating 30-minute preschool-friendly, large-motorgroup activities for your children. They bring with them new materials, games and music for the children. We have also had a musical visitor by the name of JD, he comes to us from the Childrens Music Source. JD visits each of the Head Start classrooms and presented a 30-minute musical session. He sings songs with the children and also plays his guitar. His interactive sessions also involve dance and movement. Both KidFit and JD are great addition to our daily programing.
Eat a well-balanced diet that limits starchy or sugary foods, which produce plaque acids that cause tooth decay. When you do eat these foods, try to eat them with your meal instead of as a snack-the extra saliva produced during a meal helps rinse food from the mouth. Use dental products that contain fluoride, including toothpaste. Make sure that your childrens drinking water is fluoridated. If your water supply; municipal, well or bottled does not contain fluoride, your dentist or pediatrician may prescribe daily fluoride supplements. Take your child to the dentist for regular checkups. What Brushing Techniques Can I Show My Child? You may want to supervise your children until they get the hang of these simple steps: Use a pea-sized dab of an ADA-accepted fluoride toothpaste. Take care that your child does not swallow the toothpaste. Using a soft-bristled toothbrush, brush the inside surface of each tooth first, where plaque may accumulate most. Brush gently back and forth. Clean the outer surfaces of each tooth. Angle the brush along the outer gumline. Gently brush back and forth. Brush the chewing surface of each tooth. Gently brush back and forth. Use the tip of the brush to clean behind each front tooth, both top and bottom. Its always fun to brush the tongue! When Should My Child Begin Flossing? Because flossing removes food particles and plaque between teeth that brushing misses, you should floss for your children beginning at age 4. By the time they reach age 8, most kids can begin flossing for themselves. How Important is Diet to My Childs Oral Health? A balanced diet is necessary for your child to develop strong, decay-resistant teeth. In addition to a full range of vitamins and minerals, a childs diet should include plenty of calcium, phosphorous, and proper levels of fluoride. If fluoride is your childs greatest protection against tooth decay, then frequent snacking may be the biggest enemy. The sugars and starches found in many foods and snacks like cookies, candies, dried fruit, soft drinks, pretzels and potato chips combine with plaque on teeth to create acids. These acids attack the tooth enamel and may lead to cavities. Each plaque attack can last up to 20 minutes after a meal or snack has been finished. Even a little nibble can create plaque acids. So its best to limit snacking between meals. http://www.colgate.com/
Age teachers would like to take the time to remind you to dress your children appropriately for the winter weather. Please make sure to send your children to school with boots, gloves, hats, and warm coats. We spend a good amount of time outdoors, and we would like to keep the children healthy and safe in this bitter winter weather.
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28 Head Start Training Day, all 35 year old classrooms are closed. Regular programming for Twos and After School Classrooms.
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