Happy Holidays!

Is again the time of the year to

celebrate and have fun while

renewing our hearts and our faith!

This special “Christmas Edition” will

bring you fun and activities to help

you decorate your home while playing

and creating with your small child and

siblings! Craft and recipes are an im-

portant part of this issue!

The new year in Early Steps starts

with amazing surprises! We want to

expand our Parent Committee and

invite you to participate and be an

active and important part of it. Also,

we have a “Volunteer Policy”

available for anyone who would like to

volunteer, learn and give to our

families! We are looking for

volunteers to help with playgroups,

families interested in creating

support groups or anything you think

will help us improve our services and

get us closer to you!

Ready to share your “Story” with

other families? We will be more than

happy to help you write your story of

success with Early Steps, your story

will be published in the quarterly

newsletter and could be chosen by

the State to be part of the new

outreach material!

Ideas, comments, pictures or stories

that you would like to share with us?

Do not hesitate to contact me! We

will be more than happy to hear from

you and your family!

“Handprint Santa”

Materials

Red craft paper Glue stick Plain notecard or card stock Tempera paints Paper plates Eyes

Instructions

1. Cut Santa-hat shapes (minus

the pom-poms and white trim)

from the craft paper, then glue

one onto each card. Glue a

pair of eyes a fingertip's width

below each hat.

2. Pour white tempera paint onto

one paper plate, and a dollop

each of red, black, and pink

(mix some red and white) onto

another.

3. Stamp white handprint

beards, then use fingertips

to stamp the trim on the

hats, and a nose, mouth,

and cheeks on each face.

To find more activities visit

http://familyfun.go.com

Hands Prints

Family Focus

Feliz Navidad!

Es nuevamente el tiempo de

celebrar y divertirse mientras

renovamos nuestros corazones y

nuestra Fe.

Esta Edición Especial Navideña,

le traerá actividades divertidas

para ayudarlo a decorar su casa

mientras juega y crea con su

pequeño hijo y hermanitos! Artes

manuales y recetas son parte

importante de este ejemplar!

Este Nuevo año en “Pasos Tempranos “ comienza con

sorpresas! Queremos expandir

nuestro comité de padres e

invitarle a participar y

convertirse en una parte

importante del mismo. También

tenemos oportunidades para

Voluntariar disponibles para

quienes quieran aprender y dar a

nuestras familias. Buscamos

voluntarios para ayudar en los

grupos de juegos, crear grupos de

padres o cualquier cosa que

usted crea contribuirá a mejorar

nuestros servicios y acercanos a

usted.

Si está listo para compartir su

“Historia” con otras familias,

ésta será publicada en nuestras

ediciones periódicas y podría ser

elegida por el Estado para su uso

en folletos y publicidad.

Ideas, comentarios, fotos o

historias que le gustaría

compartir?

No dude en contactarse conmigo!

Estarémas que feliz de escuchar

de usted y su familia!

Manitas Enfocados a la familia

December 2010 “Happy Holidays

Edition”

Eliana Tardio Family Resource Specialist

(239) 919-4295 elianatardio@hpcswf.com

www.elianatardio.com

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook

Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk

4 tablespoons cocoa powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon vanilla and color sprinkles

Preparation:

1. Pour the condensed milk into your heavi-

est pot. Stir in the cocoa powder and the salt.

2 . Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat.

Keep the mixture barely at a boil to prevent

burning and sticking.

3. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring, until

mixture becomes very thick and shiny and

starts to pull away from the bottom and sides

of the pan.

4. Remove from heat and stir in the butter

and the vanilla.

5. Chill in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 min-

utes. With buttered hands, roll the mixture

into 1 inch balls.

6. Roll each ball in the color sprinkles and

place in a paper liner.

Page 2 “Happy Holidays” Hands Prints

“Christmas Balls” Brigadeiros

Tiempo de Preparación : 10 minutos

Tiempo de Cocción : 20 minutos

Ingredientes

Una lata de leche condensada de 14

onzas

4 cucharas de cocoa

1/4 cucharilla de sal

1 cucharilla de vainilla y sprinkles de

colores

3 cucharras de azucar

Freedom Waters Foundation, Inc.

(FWF) was incorporated in March 2006

to carry out its Mission of providing boating opportunities and marine related education

for people with disabilities and youth at risk.

“Your family could qualify for a free boat trip and give your child with special needs and siblings a great opportunity to interact while having fun,

feeling, listening and smelling the sea”

For more information please call:

239-253-4334 or 239-248-0458

http://freedomwatersfoundation.org/

A very funny, delicious and

easy recipe to let your kids

roll the balls and color them

with sprinkles, creating

beautiful Christmas balls to

delight and share!

Un deliciosa, divertida y

simple receta para que sus

niños hagan bolitas y les

den color con sprinkles,

creando un bolitas

navideñas para deleitar y

compartir!

1. Ponga la leche condensada en una olla

fuerte. Ponga la cocoa y la sal.

2 . Cocine, bata constantemente, en juego

lento. Evite que la mezcla se queme o se

pegue.

3. Cocine por 10-15 minutos, mez-

clando, hasta que la mezcla se ponga pega-

josa y brillante y empiece a desprenderse de

la olla.

4. Remueva del fuego y reparta sobre la

mantequilla y vainilla.

5. Enfríe en el refrigerador por 20 a 30

minutos. Con las manos enmantequilladas,

haga bolitas con la masa.

6. Ruede las bolitas en los sprinkles de col-

ores y coloque en papelitos de seda.

Freedom Waters Foundation, Inc.

(FWF) se incorporó en Marzo del 2006

para llevar su Misión de proveer oportunidades para viajar en bote y educación

marítima a personas con discapacidad y jen riesgo.

“Su familia podría calificar para un paseo gratis en bote y darle a su hijo con necesidades especiales y hermanos, una grandiosa oportunidad de divertirse

mientras sienten, escuchan y huelen el oceano”

Para mayor información llame o visite:

239-253-4334 or 239-248-0458

http://freedomwatersfoundation.org/

Toys!!

HAND AND FOOT PRINT REINDEER

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What you Need:

White Paper

Pencils, Markers, Crayons, paint (your choice)

Glue (glue sticks)

Safety Scissors

What you do?

1. First, trace one of the feet of the child with shoes on, on one sheet of paper

2. Let older kids trace the hands of the little one, and trace their own hands

3. Cut foot prints and hand prints

4. Footprint becomes the reindeer’s head, paint it and glue it. Paint eyes and nose!

5. Use hand prints for the top of the head !

Qué necesita:

Hojas de papel en blanco

Crayones, marcadores, tinta, lápices

Pegamento

Tijeras de niños

Que hacer?

1. Primero, dibuje la forma del pie del niño con zapatos sobre una hoja de papel

2. Deje que los niños mas grandes en casa, dibujen la forma de sus manos

3. Corte las formas de manos y pies con la tijera

4. El molde del pie se convierte en la cabeza del reno, deje que sus niños la pinten y dibujen ojos y nariz.

5. Utilice los moldes de las manos para los cuernos de la cabeza,pinte y decore!

FREE LETTERS FROM

SANTA CLAUS TO YOU!

Are your children excited about Santa? Did you know that Santa can write them a letter letting them know what they will get for Christmas?

Isn’t amazing? By visiting

www.freelettersfromsantaclaus.com you can chose the letter from Santa to write, the design , preview it

and receive it in your email address as a pdf file to be printed full color.

The letter includes the name of your child, his or her achievements this year and the name of the best

friend, siblings or loved ones and the best part is FREE and a beautiful memory to keep for your and your kids!

CARTAS GRATUITAS DE

PAPA NOEL PARA TI!

Están sus niños emocionados con Papa Noel? Sabía usted que Papa Noel puede escribirles una

carta dejándoles saber qué recibirán para la Navidad?

No es increíble? Visitando www.freelettersfromsantaclaus.com usted podrá elegir la carta que desee que Papa Noel envíe a sus hijos, usted puede desde el diseño hasta el mensaje,

ver una previa e imprimir. Puede elegir que sea enviada a su correo eléctronico en pdf o descargarla

para imprimir inmediatamente.

La carta incluye el nombre de su hijo, sus logros per-sonales el año 2010, el nombre su mejor amigo o fa-

miliares cercanos y la mejor parte es que es GRATIS y es una Hermosa memoria para guardar por siempre.

HANNUKKAH, also know as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday

commemorating the rededication of the Holy

Temple (the Second Temple) in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of

the 2nd century BCE, Hanuk-kah is observed for eight

nights, starting on the 25th day of KISLEV according to the Hebrew

Calendar, which may occur at any time from late November to late December in the

Gregorian Calendar.

The festival is observed by the kindling of the lights of a very special candelabrum, the nine-branched Menorah or Hanukiah. An extra light called a shamash is also lit each night for the purpose of lighting the others, and is given a distinct location, usually above or bellow the

rest. The “shamash” symbolically supplies light that may be used for some secular purpose.

3. In the middle of construction pa-per, line up your paint covered hands side by side, with your

thumbs touching. Gently and firmly press hands onto the paper.

4. Dip your index (pointer) finger in paint. Place your finger above your thumbprints to make the middle, highest candle, called a shamos.

5. Wahs or wipe your hands thor-oughly. Put a finger into yellow, white, and/or red paint. Press on

top of each candle to create flames.

Celebrate the Festival of Lights by making a menorah with your very own

handprints!

1. Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated with the lighting of one candle in a menorah each night for

8 nights. A tall candle, called the Shamos is usted to light the smaller

candles.

2. Spread newspaper over your work area. Pour Crayola washable finger paint into foam produce trays. Dip

both hands, with fingers slightly spread, into the paint.

To find more activities please visit :

http://www.crayola.com/

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CRAFTS - Chanukah Handprint Menorah

Hannukkah-Special Edition

Hannukkah

HANNUKKAH, también conocido como el Festival de las luces,es una Fiesta Judía de ocho días

que conmemora la nueva edificiación del Templo Santo

(El Segundo Templo ) en Jersualen en el momento de la

revuleta macabea del siglo 2 AC, HANNUKKAH se observa

durante ocho noches, a partir del día 25 de Kislev de acuerdo

con el calendario hebreo, que puede ocurrir en cualquier momento desde finales de noviembre

hasta finales de diciembre en el calendario gregoriano.

El festival es observado por el encendido de las luces de un candelabro muy especial, el de nueve

ramas Menorah or Hanukiah. Una luz adicional llamada SHAMASH es iluminada cada noche con el propósito de la iluminación de los otros, se le

da una ubicación distinta por encima o debajo del resto. El “shamash” simbólicamente provee la luz que puede ser utilizada para un próposito secular.

Registration for Tots—Naples

Parent Registration 2010

* Wednesday Dec. 1st, 8am to 4pm

* Thursday Dec. 2nd, 9am to 5pm

* Friday Dec, 3, 8am to 4pm

Location is : 2601 Airport Rd, Naples FL

Parents will be required to have proof of residence in Collier County, such as a valid drivers license, or county issued ID card. The parent must also have a

birth certificate of each child needing toys.

To receive toys children must have been born in 1996 or after.

Children must live with the parent applying for toys. These dates are for registration.

REGISTRACION for Tots—Naples

Registro de Padres 2010

* Miércoles Dic. 1st, 8am to 4pm

* Jueves Dic. 2nd, 9am to 5pm

* Viernes Dic, 3, 8am to 4pm

Dirección : 2601 Airport Rd, Naples FL

Los padres deberán tener prueba de residencia en el Collier: licencia de conducir o ID emitido por el

Estado. También certificado de nacimiento de cada niño por el cual solicita juguetes.

Para calificar los niños deberán haber nacido el

1996 y los años posteriores

Los niños deben vivir con los padres. Estas fechas son sólo para registro, no se otorgarán juguetes en

esta dirección.

Toys!!

Marine Toys For Tots “Lee County” Contact Person : Ms. Judy Bowler

Phone : (239) 699-8121 Email address : jbowlert4t@yahoo.com

To Request a toy for your children or the children of another family: * Type your request on an email message (include your mailing address, phone number and FAX

number) and send it!

Marine Toys for Tots Foundation - Collier County

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Marine Toys For Tots “Glades County”

Contact Person : Ms. Claudie McPherson Phone : (863) 946-0561

To Request a toy for your children or the

Christmas in Naples, Inc is a Florida non-profit corporation, which was formed in January, 2009. The Corporation is

non-volunteer organization that was established to rehabilitate the homes of low-income homeowners in Naples, Fl, particularly the elderly, disabled and families with children. The goal is to keep people living in safety and independence and to

restore neighborhoods an the homeowner’s pride and dignity.

There is a short application to provide them with basic information about each candidate. Bi-lingual representatives are available to assist with completing paperwork and translation. Repairs may include painting, plastering, minor plumbing,

carpentry, electrical, roof and general repairs, as well as landscaping, yard clean and trash removal.

If you would like to volunteer, nominate a homeowner or participate, please send an email or call: Laurie Bellico, President(239) 293-9389 BellicoL@comcast.net or Christmasinnaples@gmail.com

www.christmasinnaples.com

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PLAYGROUPS December 2010

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

1

Sat

2

1 2 Grace Place

4300 21st Ave SW

Naples, Fl

11:00 to 12:00

3

4

5 6 7 San Carlos

18412 Lee Road

Fort Myers, Fl

33967

9:00 to 10:00

8

9 Impact

120 Del Prado Blvd S

Cape Coral, Fl

10:00 to 11:00

Grace Place

10 Labelle

551 W Cowboy

Way

Labelle, Fl

10:30 to 11:30

11

12 13 14

* San Carlos

15 16

Grace Place

17 Lehigh Acres

5146 Leonard Blvd

S.

Lehigh Acres, Fl

10:30 to 11:30

18

19 20 21

* San Carlos

22 23 Faith Church

4544 Coronado Pkwy

Cape Coral, Fl

10:00 to 11:00

24

HOLIDAY 25

26 27 28

* San Carlos

29 30

31

Volume 1, Issue 1

Color me! - Coloréame!

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8961 Daniels Center Dr Ste 401 Ft Myers, Fl 33912

Phone: (239) 433-6700 Fax : (239) 433-6705

Early Steps of Southwest Florida

http://www.facebook.com/EARLYSTEPSswfl

http://hpcswf.com/EarlySteps.asp

www.elianatardio.com

City of Naples 2010 “Christmas Celebrations”

The city of Naples 2010 Christmas Parade will be held on Tuesday, December 7, 2010. Several streets along the parade route will be closed from 4:30 pm to 9 pm that day. The parade Route will be from Broad Avenue to Third Street South proceeding north to 5th

Avenue South, then east on 5th Avenue South, and south on 8th

Street South to City Hall, ending at 8th Avenue South and 8th Street

South.

Another holiday celebration will be held at McCabes Irish Pub and Grill at the Sudgen Plaza on Fifth

Avenue South. The events runs from Dec. 24 through January 2 and will feature appearances by Santa, Christmas music and New Year’s Eve countdown.

BOTH EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

www.naplesnews.com

“Celebraciones Navideñas 2010” en Naples

El Desfile Navideño de la ciudad de Naples 2010 se llevaráa cabo el martes, Diciembre 7, 2010. Calles de los alrededores al igual que la ruta del desfile, serán

cerradas de 4:30 pm a 9 pm el mismo día. La ruta del desfile será desde la Avenida Broad a la Third Street South al norte a la 5th Avenue South, luego sobre la

5th Avenue South, y Sur en la 8th Street South al City Hall, terminando en 8th Avenue South y 8th Street

South.

Otra celebración se llevará a cabo en McCabes Irish Pub and Grill en la plaza Sudgen Plaza en la Fifth

Avenue South. Los eventos se llevarán a cabo desde Dec. 24 al 2 de Enero y tendrán apariciones de Papa

Noel, música navideña y conteo de Año Nuevo.

AMBOS EVENTOS SON GRATIS Y ABIERTOS A TODO EL MUNDO!

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