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!