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TOPICS FOR THE MONTH
HOLIDAY
Head Start and Early Head Start
Family Engagement Workshops:
Nutrition
A� � Glanc�
Hawai'i brought 2021 in it's usual style...with a huge bang! As fireworks lit up
and sparked in the night sky, many of us forgot our troubles for a brief moment
and tried to think positively about the new coming year. As we head into the
New Year, Head Start continues to be here for you and your family. Wishing
each and everyone of our families health, happiness, prosperity and much
learning into 2021 and beyond!
https://hawaiicovid19.com/Stay up to date with COVID-19 in Hawaii and what you can do to keep you and your family safe:
Service Area Updates
Parents, send your pictures of the activities you and your children are doing so you can be
featured in our Monthly Newsletter or in our weekly social media posts!
FAMILY SERVICES UPDATE
HEALTH SERVICES UPDATE
EDUCATION UPDATE
We missed seeing all of
your beautiful faces!
Welcome back! We are
excited to dive right on in
with our lessons and
developmental
assessments.
Welcome Back! Our
Family Engagement
Workshops will resume
and our next topic is:
"What to do When your
Child is Ill." Join us and
learn about some
important safety tips!
We hope your Winter Break
was restful and HEALTHY!
Your health staff will continue
contacting those families
whose child may require
updated health documents.
Here's to a Healthy New
Year!
January 2021
2021-2022 Applications
At a Glance Calendar
Early Head Start Activities
Monthly Health Activities
Virtual Policy Council Meeting
9:00 am (Invite will follow)
Thank you again to all the 2021 Head Start Book
Calendar Winners! Our winners will be receiving a
small calendar with all the winners and a special gift to
thank you for your entry! This year, is already looking
great with the amazing artwork.
Caring for Your Child During COVID
DO YOU NEED ASSISTANCE?
Talk with your Family Advocate about assistance or
information you may need for you or your family. Your
Family Advocate can direct you to some local
organizations that can help and provide you some
resources.
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New Year, New Start!
Just think, think, thinkOf the things you can do,To make yourself better,
For the rest of this year, and next year too
Resolutions can be toughOr simple as can be,Making resolutions
Are great for you and meSo what will you promise,
To help myself, you sayThrough 2020
Have a Happy New Year!
New Year's Preschool Poem
Now Accepting Applications for the 2021-2022 School Year!
Apply by calling (808)847-2400
or visiting our website @ hcapweb.org/headstart
Our Head Start and Early Head Start programs are actively accepting applications for pregnant woman and children ages 0-5 years old for our 2021-2022 school year. With over 75 classrooms on O'ahu; and part day, full day, and home based options; we are sure you will find an option to meet your child's early learning needs.
Our programs offer opportunities for parent/family engagement with a robust offering of resources and comprehensive services to prepare your child for their next stage of learning.
Healthy Practices & SUPER foods
Parent Engagement Activity
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Check your child for these symptoms before they go to school. Temperature: 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
Sore throat
Cough (for students with chronic cough due to allergies or asthma, a change in their
cough from baseline)
Difficulty breathing (for students with asthma, a change from their baseline breathing)
Diarrhea or vomiting
New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever
Do NOT send your child to school if he/she has the above symptoms
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Carin� fo� you� Chil� Durin� COVIDWhen our Head Start classrooms begin to reopen, be prepared for much more stringent
health checks and procedures in place when dropping your child off, during the school day,
and when your child is picked up. We ask for your cooperation in ensuring the health and
safety of all children and staff in our classrooms by being observant of your child if they are
exhibiting cold symptoms prior to bringing them to our classrooms.
Resources taken from: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/symptom-screening.html
CHILDREN WITH PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS
If your child has a pre-existing condition such as asthma, other respiratory conditions, or
allergies; and they have regular symptoms that may be similar to those noted above; we
recommend you visit your child's doctor and complete an updated Medical Conditions Form
so that these symptoms can be documented and noted in your child's file.
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HCAP Head Start Newsletter
provide for three nutritional meals (breakfast,
lunch, & dinner) and snack
include foods from each food group
(meat/protein, fruits, vegetables, whole wheat,
milk)
drink water throughout the day; avoid sugary
drinks; drink 100% fruit juices
get at least 7-8 hours of sleep
at least a minimum of an hour of daily physical
activity
keep up with immunizations
schedule annual physicals, dental appointments
every 6 months
provide time for self-care
minimize screen time
Healthy Practices for your Immune System
Combining good SUPERfoods that can boost your immune system as well as putting into daily health
practices can help keep you and your family healthy; especially during times of widespread illness. Be
proactive and preventative by trying some of these incredible SUPER foods!
Check out the next page for our list of SUPERfoods to help keep your immune system boosted!
An Apple A Day Keeps the Doctor AwayHave you heard of
this saying?
A proverb originating in 1866 with the belief
that eating an apple before bed would keep
you healthy. While there is no research to show
the correlation between more apples and less
doctor visits; adding apples to your diet does
provide health benefits such as fiber, probiotics,
and linked to improved health.
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HCAP Head Start Newsletter
Resource: https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/foods-that-boost-the-immune-system
Boosts immune cell production
High in Vitamin E and A
Anti-inflammatory nutrient
IMMUNE BOOSTING SUPERFOODS
High in Vitamin C
Increase white blood cell production
Decrease duration of cold symptoms
Boost Immunity
Antiviral
Antioxidants
Immune boosting
Eases sore throats
Aids digestion
Reduces toxins
Reduces inflammation
of heart and lungs
Source of Omega 3
Antioxidants
Immune boosting
Lectin to fight infections
VItamin C
Healthy skin & eyes
Boosts Immunity
Reduce severity of colds
Anti-inflammatory
Antiviral
Fights infections
Lower blood pressure
(Chicken)
Protein and vitamin rich
Serotonin levels (mood)
Improves heart & blood pressure issues
Contain helpful amino acids
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-inflammatory
Immune boosting
Antiviral
Superfood Man is here to boost your immune system and save the day!
Eases cold symptoms
Some herbal teas have
specific health benefits
*DO NOT GIVE HONEY
TO CHILDREN LESS
THAN A YEAR OLD
SF
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Activities specific for children ages 0-3 years old in our Early Head Start
program. To be done with parent supervisionMONTHLY HEALTH ACTIVITIES
January
Activity 2:
Activity 3:
Infant
& Toddler
Do them at your own pace and have fun!
EHS Families! Send us pics of you and your baby/toddlers
doing the Weekly Activities! We want to showcase you in our
newsletter and online!
Activity 1:
5 Senses & Mindful Bites
Encourage children to remain present and in the moment by drawing upon their five senses to take small, intentional bites.•See: What do you notice? What color is it? What shape is it? What stands out?•Feel: When you hold it in your hand, what does it feel like? Is it soft or hard? Squishy or rough?•Hear: Does it make any sounds? What about if you squeeze it between your fingers? •Smell. How would you describe the smell?•Taste: Put the food in your mouth. Before you chew, what is the first thing you taste? Is sweet or salty? Sour or savory? As you start to chew, chew slowly and before you swallow, think about the change in flavor, texture and sounds. Does it change the longer you chew? Development: Language and Cognitive
Kick Ball
Steps:1.Set up simple targets (a sofa cushion, a stick or a pile of leaves)2.Take turns with your toddler kicking a ball toward the goal Development: The kicking will develop gross motor skills and balance; taking turns will develop impulse control
Nature Stroll
Take your infant or toddler out for a stroll. Show them the sky, birds, trees, and plants. As you point to those objects, describe to your child what you see, for instance, you can say, "Look at the clouds. They look puffy and white today". You can add some sensory play by grabbing a leaf and tickling baby's foot. If your child turns their head away, they may be feeling overwhelmed by the sensory input, give them some time before continuing the activity. For a mobile toddler, you can have them feel the objects with their hands. Describe what they may be feeling. Development: Social, Emotional, and Sensory
Why Vaccinations &
Why Staying on a Schedule is Important
Vaccines help to protect us and those around us from preventable diseases such as tetanus, HPV, polio, measles, meningitis, whooping cough, and chicken pox. Vaccines are a way to help our bodies to create immunity- the body’s way of preventing disease. Childhood vaccines are extremely important because their young immune systems are more vulnerable to disease and illnesses. Without vaccines, exposure to communicable diseases such as measles can be deadly for young children, as their immune systems are not yet strong enough to fight it off. Research shows that by staying on a immunization schedule, it helps your child’s immune system to protect itself at specific ages. Vaccines are made to trigger your child’s immune system to produce antibodies and develop immunity- with lower risks of getting sick. Immunizing your child also protects the health of our community; especially those who are high risk or unable to be immunized. Vaccine requirements are present in most daycares, schools, and sports teams and proof of immunization is required in order to participate. During pregnancy, your body assists your unborn baby in providing some protection; however, these protections can only protect your baby in the first few months of life. For example, when you get whooping cough and flu vaccines while you’re pregnant, you can pass some protection to your baby before birth. However, you can only pass on protection from diseases that you have immunity to, and this can only protect your child in the first few months. Breastfeeding provides important protection from some infections as your baby’s immune system is developing. However, breast milk does not protect children against all diseases. Even for breastfed infants, vaccines are the most effective way to prevent many diseases. That’s why it’s so important to follow the immunization schedule. It ensures your baby’s immune system gets the help it needs to protect your child long-term from preventable diseases. Children who are not vaccinated on schedule are not only at risk of getting sick themselves, but they can also spread illness to others who aren’t protected like newborns who are too young for vaccines and people with weakened immune systems. By getting your child’s vaccines on time you’re not only protecting your baby — you’re helping to protect your friends, family, and community, too. Resource: Centers for Disease and Control Prevention and Healthy Partners
DID YOU KNOW?Medication WarningConsult with your doctor or pharmacists before giving your
baby any medication; even commonly used over the counter
(OTC) medications/drugs. Dosage for OTC medications are
different from baby to toddler, and preschool age children.
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schPreool
These activities are developmentally appropriate for children ages 3 and older. All activities should be supervised
by an adult and family involvement is highly
encouraged
Week 3: Learn about staying healthy:
Healthy hygiene habits
Week 2: Learn about your
body: How you feel, how
you move, etc.
Week 1: Learn about your Doctor/Dentist:
Their name, what they do, etc.
Week 4: Show appreciation to Healthcare Workers:Draw a picture or write a thank you card
MONTHLY HEALTH ACTIVITIES
JanuaryDo them at your own pace and have fun!
Health Literacy Activities
Neveah, Aiea Pre Plus, playing Doctor/Dentist with her sister.
Cherry, Maunawili, showing off her drawing
of herself
Tessa, Ka Pua II, taking care of her
oral health
Harmony. Ka Pua II, making sure she uses
soap to wash her hands
Nathaniel, Kuhio Pre Plus, completed puzzles of a doctor and a superhero
Please continue to send
pictures of you and your
family to your teachers, we
LOVE seeing what you are
doing!
Than� Yo�!!
Taking your child to the doctor and dentist early on provides innumerable benefits. It offers opportunities for both you and your child to learn about your child's health and growing body and identify be preventative to any health or developmental concerns. Additionally, your child will be comfortable with visiting the doctor and dentist and know what the expect with each visit; making the visit faster and easier each time.
Advocating for your child's health & wellness...
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CHILD HEALTH AND HOME SAFETY
BATHROOM
KITCHEN
BEDROOM
LAUNDRY
LIVING ROOM
GARAGE WINDOWS AND DOORS
Keeping your child healthy and safe means keeping your home safe as well. Use this checklist and
overview to go through your home and make sure that you have addressed any hazards. Make a list
of repairs that need to be completed.
Keep Your Child and Home Healthy
STAIRS
Keep night lights away
from drapes or bedding
Follow SIDS guidelines
Don't hang strings or
place cords by cribs
Secure TV, stands,
dressers
Keep houseplants out of
reach of children
Cover electrical cords; do
not overload outlets
Store sharp knives,
appliances, sharp objects,
and dish detergent out of
the reach of children
Secure doors
Use window locks to keep
children from
climbing/falling out
Keep clutter to a
minimum
Keep tools,
equipment, paint,
and other materials
out of reach of
children
Use child gates by
stairs to prevent
children from going
up/down
Put laundry
detergent, cleaning
supplies out of
reach
Clean dryer vents
frequently to
prevent build up
All cleaning
products, body
soaps, and
shampoos should be
put up
Resources: Insure.com, https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/
https://www.cpsc.gov/safety-education/safety-guides/kids-and-babies/childproofing-your-home-12-safety-devices-protect
HOME SAFETY CHECKLIST Here are some items to help you safeguard your home
Electrical Outlet Covers
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Alarm
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Furniture Bumpers/Covers
Anti-scald Devices
Door Locks/Covers
Night Lights
Safety Gates
Cabinet Locks
Furniture Anchors
Deadbolts
Pool Covers/Pool Gates
First Aid Kit
Toilet Locks
PARENT ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY