Volume 17 Issue 3 October 2015

Happy Birthday!!

Look who is one year old!

Hayley Torres

Look who is two years old!

Dashlyn Avila Tristan Ponce

Ethan Ngo Cody Quiroz

Look who is three years old!

Adrian Contreras Carter Lee

Nataly Delara Bailey McGee

Happy belated birthday!

Karen Gutierrez is 2 years old!

The Black Spider

The big black spider

Made a web on the tree.

It was big and round,

You would agree.

She might catch a bug,

She might catch a bee.

But the big black spider,

Can not catch me!

Five Little Pumpkins Five little pumpkins sitting on a gate.

The first one said, “Oh my!

Its getting late!”

The second one said, “There’s a chill in

the air!”

The third one said, “But, we don’t care!”

The fourth one said, “Let’s run, run, run!”

The fifth one said, “It’s only Halloween

fun.”

Then, “Whooh” went the wind,

And out went the lights.

And the five little pumpkins rolled out

of sight.

Three Little Witches One little, two little, three little witches.

(Hold up 1,2,3 fingers) Fly over haystacks, fly over ditches.

(Make flying motion with hand) Fly over moonbeams without any hitches.

(Make flying motion with opposite hand.) Hey, Ho, Halloween Night! (Clap)

One little, two little, three little witches.

(Hold up 1,2,3 fingers) Fly over barb wire and tore their britches.

(Make flying motion with one hand, then turn and show your "torn britches") Had to go home and get some stitches.

(Pretend to sew)

YOUR APPOINTMENT IS

SCHEDULED FOR:

___________________

Please call 491-7626

if you need to

reschedule. Thanks!

GROUP MEETING:

October 2nd

FIRE SAFETY 10:00am

PC Center

5604 NW 41st

New Arrivals

Victoria Garcia

August 25, 2015

8lbs. 12oz.

Congratulations!

Quincy Diane

McAllister

August 26, 2015

6lbs. 12oz.

Congratulations!

Oliver Sebastian

Bostwick

September 10, 2015

6lb. 1oz 20½in.

Congrats!

Learning with

Nursery Rhymes By Jean Warren

Rhymes are an important part of childhood. Their rich language and their rhythms soothed us and inspired us as we were growing up. As a parent today, it is important to pass on this valua-ble resource to our children. Take the time to share your favorite rhymes with your children and watch the learning begin.

SKILLS TAUGHT

Language skills—Rhymes help children learn word endings and their controlled meter aids children in their beginning reading efforts. Thinking Skills—Rhymes help our brains recall words and facts, thus leading to early success. Music Skills—Rhymes help children learn songs easier. Literature—Nursery rhymes bring classic litera-ture to children at an early age. Creativity—Rhymes enable children to start making up their own rhymes when they are preschoolers. Self-esteem—Children gain pride and confi-dence in themselves when they learn how to anticipate the final words in a rhyme.

GIVE YOUR CHILD THE GIFT OF RHYME

THE GIFT OF RHYME By Jean Warren Share the wonder, share the time. Give your child the gift of rhyme. Give her words that hold a beat, Fun to remember, fun to repeat.

Give her words that always flow, Whether said fast or spoken slow. Give her friends that entertain Give her words that never change.

Share the wonder, share the time Give your child the gift of rhyme.

www.preschoolexpress.com

Putnam City

Ivy & Alexis Ball

donated clothes,

diapers and baby items

Kerri Nichols & Friends

generous donation of

toys, baby items,

and books

Renee Weeks

donation of children’s

clothes and items

Ilse Juarez

donated boy clothes

October 2

Parent Meeting

“Fire Safety”

November 6

Parent Meeting

“Toddler Aerobics”

November 20

Drop-in & Play

January 8

Mother Goose

on the Loose

February 6 & 8

Early Birds

Registration Required

February 23

Parent Meeting

“Mom’s

Scrapbook Night”

March 4

Parent Meeting

“March into Math”

April 2 & 4

Early Birds

Registration Required

April 22

Drop-in & Play

May 6

Parent Meeting

“Farm Day

at PC Center”

Contact

Information:

Putnam City Center

491-7626

Smart Start

Phone Extensions:

Kelly 1302

Diana 1312

Diane 1313

Mrs. Reimers 1311

Sylvia 1310

Susan 1321

WHAT’S COOKING Caramel-Apple Cookies 2 sticks salted butter, softened 2 tsp. baking powder

1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. kosher salt

1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

2 eggs 1 small apple, peeled, cored, and finely chopped (3/4 cup)

2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 cup vanilla caramels

2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 3 Tbs. whipping cream

1 cup graham-cracker crumbs

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. In a bowl, beat butter on medium to high speed

for 30 seconds. Beat in sugars until fluffy. Then add eggs and vanilla. 2. In a medium bowl, stir together flour,

crumbs, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Add to butter mixture and beat until combined. Stir in apple. 3. Shape

dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Arrange balls 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Bake for 12 minutes or until edges are

lightly browned. Remove and let cool on wire racks. 4. In a bowl, mix caramels and cream. Microwave on high for 30

to 60 seconds or until nearly melted, stirring once. Stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies; serve when hardened.

From: “Parents Magazine”, September 2012

Play is Learning Your child loves to play. From the time she was born, she has been discovering what her body can do. Every time she plays, your child’s brain is making new connections that help her development. To your child, there’s only one reason to play: to have fun. Her play may look messy, silly, noisy, or repetitive, but you know that she is doing some serious learning! Play is how she tests the possibilities and explores her world. There is no “right” way to play. Any types of play will give your child a chance to develop new skills.

How play helps your child’s development

What you can do Be patient while your child plays. She will probably repeat things over and over. That is how her brain makes new connections. It may feel strange to let your child lead you in play. Also, it may be hard at first to participate in the things she enjoys, like doing silly dances, making lots of noise, getting messy, and sitting on the floor. You may need to prac-tice playfulness! There may be times when she doesn’t want you to play with her. Play beside her. That way you are close by, and you can talk about what she is doing. “Wow, you built a really tall tower. I wonder what will happen to it. Are you going to knock it down?” Let her try to solve problems during play. Praise her attempts. This makes her confident in her ability to tackle challenges. If she needs help, step in before she gets frustrated. To your child, everything in your home is a potential toy. That’s why it is important for you to make sure she plays with safe, age-appropriate toys and household objects. Choose toys that can be used in many ways, like blocks, balls, dolls, and books. Your child will not like it when you tell her to stop playing and transition to another activity! Give her warnings at 5 minutes and again at 1 minute. Play can happen at any time. You can play while you cook or shop or give your child a bath. In fact, it’s better if you let her decide when she feels like playing—scheduling playtime doesn’t always work with babies and toddlers!

Social When you play with your child, it builds attachment between you.

Playing with others teaches your child cooperation, sharing, empathy, and helping.

Emotional Expressing herself through play boosts your child’s feeling of self-worth.

When your child pretends, it helps her understand and learn to control her feelings.

Physical Exploring with her body helps your child strengthen her large and small muscles.

As she repeats actions, your child gains hand-eye coordination and other skills that prepare her for later learning.

Intellectual Pretend play helps your child make sense of her everyday experiences.

Playing enhances your child’s persistence, attention span, memory, and ability to focus—all skills that are important for success in school.

Language The more practice she has at making sounds—even silly ones! - the better your child’s tongue and mouth can coordinate to say words.

When she cooperates with you or another playmate, your child uses words to tell you her ideas.

Jugar es aprender A su hijo le encanta jugar. Desde su nacimiento, ha estado descubriendo lo que su cuerpo puede hacer. Cada vez que juega, el cerebro de su hijo hace nue-vas conexiones que ayundan a su desarrollo. Para su hijo, solo existe una razón para jugar: divertirse. Su juego puede parecer desordenado, sin sentido, ruidoso o repetitivo. ¡Pero usted sabe que está aprendiendo mucho! Mediante el juego su hijo evalúa las posibilidades y explora su mundo. No existe una forma “correcta” de jugar. Cualquier tipo de juego le dará a su hijo la oportunidad de desarrollar nuevas habilidades. De qué forma el juego ayuda al desarrollo de su hijo

Qué puede hacer usted Sea paciente mientras sus hijo juega. Probablemente repita las cosas una y otra vez. Así es como su cerebro elabora nuevas conexiones. Puede resultarle extraño dejar que su hijo lo guíe a la hora de jugar. Y al comienzo puede ser difícil participar en las cosas que le gustan, como bailes tontos, hacer mucho ruido, desordenar y sentarse en el piso. ¡Tal vez deba poner en práctica su espíritu juguetón! Tal vez haya oportunidades en que su hijo no quiera jugar con usted. Juegue a su lado. De esa forma estarán cerca y podrán hablar sobre lo que está ha-ciendo. “Que torre tan alta hiciste. Me pregunto qué le sucederá. ¿Vas a derribarla?” Permítale que resuelva problemas durante el juego. Felicítelo por sus intentos. Esto le brinda confianza en su capacidad de enfrentar desafíos. Si necesita ayuda, intervenga antes de que se frustre. Para su hijo, todo lo que hay en su casa es un posible juguete. Por esto es importante asegurarse de que juegue con juguetes y objetos del hogar seguros y adecuados para su edad. Elija juguetes que su hijo pueda usar de muchas maneras, como bloques, pelotas, muñecas y libros. ¡A su hijo no le gustará que usted le pida que deje de jugar y pase a otra actividad! Dele una advertencia cuando falten 5 minutos y luego otra cuando solo quede 1 minuto para cambiar de actividad.

Aspecto social Cuando usted juega con su hijo desarrolla el apego entre ambos.

Jugar con otros le enseña a su hijo a cooperar, a compartir, a sentir lo que otros sienten y a ayudar.

Aspecto emocional Expresarse a través del juego ayuda a su hijo a aumentar su sentido de valoración personal.

Al participar en juegos de simulación, su hijo comprende y aprende a controlar sus sentimientos.

Aspecto físico Explorar con su cuerpo le ayuda al niño a fortalecer sus músculos grandes y pequeños.

A medida que repite las acciones, su hijo adquiere una mayor coordinación entre los ojos y las manos y otras habilidades que lo preparan para el aprendizaje posterior.

Aspecto intelectual El juego de simulación ayuda a su hijo a comprender sus experiencias contidianas.

Jugar fomenta el desarrollo de la persistencia de su hijo, el lapso de atención, la memoria y la capacidad de concentración, todas habilidades importantes para lograr el éxito en la escuela.

Lenguaje Cuanto más practique en hacer sonidos, ¡aún los más tontos!, major será la coordinación entre la lengua y la boca de su hijo para pronunciar las palabras.

Cuando coopera con usted o con otro compañero de juegos, su hijo utiliza palabras para expresar sus ideas.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Place several pairs

of shoes in a basket

and let your child match them – talk

about same & differ-

ent.

2 Parent Mtg.

“Fire Safety” 10am

PC Center

3

Draw pictures with

colored chalk.

4

Let your child play

with a plastic con-

tainer in the bath.

Fill it with water,

then empty – talk

about full & empty.

5

Read “The Big

Pumpkin” to your

child.

6

Play “So Big” with

your child.

7

Finger paint with

vanilla pudding &

orange food coloring

(red & yellow).

8

Let your baby drop

plastic objects such

as blocks into a

container.

9

Find 5 orange items. 10

Visit the library.

11

Color with markers. 12

Read “If You Give

A Mouse A Cook-

ie”.

13

Stack 3 to 10 blocks

to make a tower.

14

Practice your fami-

ly’s fire exit plan.

15

Work puzzles with

your child.

16

Paint an ORANGE

pumpkin.

17

Sing “The Eensy,

Weensy Spider”.

18

Take time for your-

self at least for15

minutes.

19

Sing “Old MacDon-

ald Had A Farm”.

20

Let your child use

tongs to pick up

cotton balls or pom poms.

21

Are your child’s

immunizations up to

date?

22

Let your toddler turn

a light switch “on”

& “off’.

23

Visit the Zoo. 24

Read “Little Orange

Submarine”.

25

Let your child prac-

tice cutting with

scissors – playdoh or scrap paper.

26

Play with orange

playdoh.

27

Read “Trick Or

Treat, Pooh!”

28

Blow bubbles with

your child.

29

Hide a squeak toy

under a blanket

while your baby is watching. Encour-

age her to find it.

30

Practice pincer grasp

- Let your toddler

pick up Cheerios.

31 Tummy Time!

Putnam City School District

Smart Start

P.C. Center

5604 N.W. 41st

Oklahoma City, OK 73122

2nd Annual