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Sunday, January 27, 2013 by Shelley Miles
Safety, February Activities
FEBRUARY 16 - 911 birthday
There used to be a separate telephone number for fire, police and medical emergencies. In 1968, 9-1-1 was established as a central number to call for all types of emergencies.
Teach children how and when to call 9-1-1. Talk to them about who the emergency workers are in your community- police officers, firefighters, paramedics, etc, and what kinds of things they do to help people. Role play with your child to practice what to do in an emergency.
Teach them to say nine-one-one when they learn to dial the phone number. That way, they won’t look for the 11(eleven) key on the phone.
Explain to your children that the 9-1-1- operator is a friend and someone to help them in an emergency. Help them understand what is an emergency that requires a 9-1-1 call (such as a fire or an unconscious family member) and what isn’t (a skinned knee or a lost pet.) Make sure your child understands never to call 911 for fun or as a joke, but only in a real emergency. However, if your child is in doubt and there is no adult to ask, they should always make the call.
Sunday, January 27, 2013 by Shelley Miles
Parenting, February Activities
FEBRUARY 17-Random acts of kindness day
Everyone benefits from kindness - both the giver and the receiver. So go with your child and bring some joy. Perhaps a neighbor needs some help with their groceries or bringing in the trash cans. Or bring some flowers and visit a senior center. The residents always are happy to see a young smiling face. Try doing something nice for a sibling - letting a younger sibling play with a special toy, or helping with homework. Or a younger sibling not intruding an older child's play date.
Sunday, January 27, 2013 by Shelley Miles
Culture, February Activities
FEBRUARY 19 - Mr. Rodger’s neighborhood debuted in 1968
Fred Roger’s was beloved by three generations of children. Mister Rogers' Neighborhood is the longest-running PBS program. His pioneering TV program has helped millions of children learn about themselves and the world. Tune-in to an episode, and sing along to You are Special
Sunday, January 27, 2013 by Shelley Miles
February Activities, Games
FEBRUARY 22 - Julius Erving’s birthday, Walking the dog day
Also known as “Dr. J.,” Irving is one of the most exciting and talented players in the history of professional basketball. He is one of only three players to score a career total of over 30,000 points in professional play. His unique and imaginative style of play forever changed the idea of what is possible on a basketball court.
Set up your own game of basketball and let your child help with the laundry. Take a laundry basket. As you fold the socks, have your child toss them into the basket February is Black History Month, a great time to introduce your child to the diverse achievements and contributions of other African-Americans. Learn More
Today, take your favorite yoyo on a walk. Once your child has mastered basic up and down yoyo skills, this is a great first trick to tackle.
Sunday, January 27, 2013 by Shelley Miles
Literacy, February Activities
FEBRUARY 26-Levi Strauss day, Tell a fairy tale day
Today we celebrate the creator of our favorite pants – blue jeans! We all love our jeans – but what to do with them once we’re done wearing them. All Free Crafts brings this adorable Denim Diary Cover
Making up stories is so much fun. Start the story with "Once upon a time" and let each child add onto the story. At the end, wrap it up with the "And they lived happily every after" ending.
Saturday, January 26, 2013 by Shelley Miles
Games, February Activities
February 8-Laugh and Grow Rich Day, Boy Scout Anniversary
Laugh with your children and enrich your spirits. Babies start to laugh when they are around four months old. Laughter is universal and contagious. A game of peek-a-boo is bound to inspire laughter. Cover your face and ask “Where’s Mommy?” (or Daddy, etc.) Wait about three seconds before taking your hands away. Try this traditional rhyme:
Peek-a-boo, peek-a-boo,
Who’s that hiding there?
Peek-a-boo, peek-a-boo
(Child’s name)’s behind the chair!
Thank you Dr. Cindy!
Saturday, January 26, 2013 by Shelley Miles
Games, February Activities
FEBRUARY 9 – Umbrella day
The word "umbrella" comes from the Latin root word umbra, meaning “shade” or “shadow.” The umbrella was invented over four thousand years ago, because and is portrayed in ancient art and artifacts of Egypt, Greece, and China. These aAncient umbrellas, or parasols (old Italian meaning “shield”), provided shade from the sun, but the Chinese were the first to discover how to waterproof umbrellas and use them as protection from the rain.
Umbrella Toss is great game to play with your child rain or shine. Open an umbrella and place it upside down on the floor, stand a couple of feet away, and toss bean bags or small balls inside it.
Friday, January 25, 2013 by Shelley Miles
February Activities, Book List
FEBRUARY 3 – Children's Authors and Illustrators Week
Snuggling up to read a good book together is always fun. And this week celebrates the Children's Authors and Illustrators who make it all possible. Here are the 2012 Geisel Award Winners representing the most distinguished American book for beginning readers published in English in the United States during the preceding year and the 2012 Caldecott Medal Award Winners awarded to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. Enjoy!
Sunday, January 29, 2012 by Shelley Miles
February Activities, Recipes
FEBRUARY 25-National pancake week
It’s easy to give pancakes personality! Just provide your little one with raisins, cherries, berries, syrup, and whipped cream and let him or her put a face on each flapjack. Make a game of it by asking your child to create a face that’s happy, sad, mad, etc. Create a pancake puppy by using a large pancake for the face, and two smaller ones for the ears. Try making these fun Shape Pancakes – 1 part craft, 1 part cooking for a kid-pleasing breakfast treat. Betty Crocker and Howdini shows you how to make fun shaped pancakes without a mold! Try out x's and o's or a cute piggie!
How to make fun and creative pancakes for kids
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