More Inspiration from The Artful Parent

http://www.artfulparent.com/2013/12/89-indoor-activities-to-keep-your-kids-from-bouncing-off-the-walls-this-winter.html

It's winter, freezing outside.....
we all know you and I need a

list of things children can do inside.

Jean has us covered!  Follow her
on Face Book, TWITTER, and
Pinterest for more inspiration. 

Christmas Craft Ideas

http://www.artfulparent.com/2013/12/11-christmas-crafts-to-make-with-your-kids-this-month.html

"New" @ The Teaching Channel

https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2013/11/13/video-playlist-early-education/

We invite you to discover

a brand new resource!

 

The Teaching Channel has a

video showcase dedicated
to Early Literacy, Science, and
Social Emotional Learning.

 

4 FUN

Sesame Street's New Site

http://www.sesamestreet.org/web/street/parents/topicsandactivities/toolkits/literacy#bb9a5f31-877b-44bf-a823-6cec413a309b

 

Every Day is a Reading and Writing Day

Sesame Street is leading- the- way with games,
videos, and fun learning for young children. 
 

That's not all! 

Adults will discover suggestions to help encourage
young learners by making the most of everyday
situations to help learn and build vocabulary.   

Many of the resources are printable so
you can keep them around for easy access.

"Sing It!"

http://www.youtube.com/user/childrenlovetosing?feature=watch

Build a love a language, rhyme

and beautiful expression through
songs.  This YouTube channel
is just what we need to get
started with little ones.....

"Hip-Hip-Hooray!" 
Check out the alphabet songs,
math tunes and so much more.

Reading.......Not Just Books

http://www.scholastic.com/parents/blogs/scholastic-parents-raise-reader/15-reading-materials-arent-books

Happy Saturday!

Walk........Then Run!

http://storage.pardot.com/23722/12668/6_PulseMessagesOct__5.jpg

Picture walks make the difference!   
http://readingtokids.org/ReadingClubs/TipPictureWalk.php

Fun, Fresh On-line Reading Activities

"DIBELS Electrified"
Have you seen it? 

http://www.teachers.cr.k12.de.us/~galgano/dibel2.htm

 If strengthening reading skills like phonemic

awareness, letter recognition and sounds,
rhyming, and putting words together to form
sentences is what you need to provide youngsters,
we recommend this site.  It has new activities too! 

Fun, fresh....we love it!
Please tell-a-friend.

Disney Jr.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K2OnqLImWs

 

The Disney Jr. channel on YouTube is
filled with creative, fun-filled songs that
the kid-in-you or child we all care for
will enjoy.  "Try one on for size" today
and please tell a friend!

Self Regulation in Kindergarteners

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJRtbcChy0Y

 

 

Stuart Shanker, a professor of philosophy
& psychology discusses the importance of
calm, focused learning opportunities.

Every Day is a Gift

Brothers and Sisters

Every Day......for Two Weeks

Weekend Adventures

http://www.creativefamilyfun.net/2013/07/10-ways-to-play-this-weekend-week-47.html

#Fun    #Laughing  #Special    #Creative
 

FREE Download: Reading Milestones

 http://www.readearlyreadaloud.org/RORmilestones_English.pdf

Thank you reachoutandread.org

From birth to age three are important times for developing language skills needed for future learning success.
 

Take some easy and nurturing steps:
never miss a chance to talk to your baby, your
toddler or your preschool aged child or grandchild!

This Week at the Library

"Darling, you simply must not

miss the show this week!" 

Reminder:
Be at the Summer Reading Program at

Lawrence Township Public Library

on Thursday July 18th
for their Annual Pet Show
2:00-3:00 P.M.

LIBRARY LOCATION
814 12th St.
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-3016

HOURS
Mon - Wed - Fri: 10am-5pm
Tue - Thu: 10am-7pm
Sat: 10am-3pm
Sun: Closed

 

"We will meet outside, in the lot by

the library.  Every pet will win a prize!" 

 

Makes Me Think

Let's Make Smores

http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2013/05/28/oven-baked-dark-chocolate-smores/

 Discover
"Kitchen Explorers" at PBS Parents

Looks & feels like summer, huh?
Smores......yum!

Happy Monday!

4 Fun on Friday

Suzanne's Take on the Subject

http://www.specialneedsmom.com/2013/06/what-i-want-for-my-special-needs-child.html

Suzanne Perryman's logic is the stuff
that responsible human beings should
promote time and time again.

It has to do with nurturing
children, an honor that has no equal.  

She's a hero so emulate her.


Why not follow Suzanne on Twitter?
Find her  @spneedsmomcom

and or via Facebook at
Specialneedsmom.com 
 

Resources at KidsTV123

http://www.youtube.com/user/KidsTV123?feature=watch

Discover songs & lessons on YouTube

Free, Fun Learning Adventures!

Safety with Sparklers

Here's an idea for those with children
that may celebrate with sparklers
on the upcoming Fourth of July!

Poke a hole in the bottom of a large
plastic cup and it becomes a
"Sparkler Shield" for the little ones.

Thanks to Carla Simmons from

the Lawrence County Health Department

for sharing this tip with "Let's Go!"
Please pass it along to others.

Outdoor Games For Kids

http://7onashoestring.com/2013/05/outdoor-field-day-games-for-kids.html

Photo compliments of Old50 Photography

https://www.facebook.com/old50photography

 
We hope our families are enjoying
these summer days with the kids!

Fun activity--it's something they
all need and will flourish with.

Fostering Empathy in Kids

http://startempathy.org/blog/2013/06/how-foster-empathy-disabled-kids

Nibbles IDEAS for Families

http://urbanext.illinois.edu/nibbles/

Discover Nibbles
from the University of Illinois Extension
 

Kids & Food | Help Your Child Succeed | Your Child's Health | Challenges of Parenting | Learning to Get Along | Playtime Is Fun Time | The Day Care Routine

A Party is a Party!

http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/993311/inclusion-children-with-disabilities-at-kids-parties

Every Day is Father's Day, Right?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/suzanne-perryman-/secrets-of-strong-special-needs-dads_b_3442759.html?utm_hp_ref=parents&ir=Parents

Yup, Sign Them Up for Swim Lessons!

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/10/swimming-and-the-fear-factor/?nl=health&emc=edit_hh_20130611

Learning to swim is the

gift, a skill that keeps on giving!

Herbs in a Sensory Garden

http://www.blogher.com/summer-herbs-patio-plate

 "By planting herbs, even gathering them in pots, you
can create a sensory garden experience that your
family can savor through the summer."
                                       ~Suzanne Perryman

Visit Our Website

https://sites.google.com/site/parksideearlylearning/

 Have you seen our on-line home?

You're invited to visit Parkside's

"Early Learning" site today for
announcements & news-you-can use.

Thanks in advance for telling a friend!  

Congratulations Hannah

This spring Lawrenceville High School's Hannah
Holmes (number 9) set a school record while competing
in the 3,200-meter run, clocking a time of 12:24.99 during
the 2013 Illinois High School Association state track and
field finals. Hannah broke her own school record with a personal best during the meet with this performance. 
Congratulations Miss Holmes!

We remember when she was in Kindergarten!
Back then she loved running on the school playground.

It's no wonder that so many youngsters claim,
"Recess is my favorite thing at school." 

Nine of the Cutest Shots

http://twentytwowords.com/2013/05/31/dads-funny-cute-and-impossible-portraits-of-his-baby-girl-9-pictures/

Baby girl can do anything!

Learn the ABC's, Fun All-the-Way

http://teachmama.com/10-fun-ways-of-helping-kids-learn-the-abcs/

 "Teach Mama" has you covered! 

Play Outside

http://theplayfiles.blogspot.com.au/

Collecting the best ideas
for outdoor play & spaces!

 

Car Painting.....Why Not?

http://www.teachpreschool.org/2011/05/why-should-i-do-that-same-old-boring-art-activity-in-preschool/