Ms. Kathy, Storyteller   9:30am

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Keep Writing
Point out fun ways for children to practice their writing skills. They can write with chalk on the sidewalk or keep a journal of their vacation or a trip to Grandma’s.  How about creating a club and then making up—and writing down—the rules?    Lemonade stands needs colorful signs and a catchy slogan. Parents may groan at the Thought of yet another garage sale, but what better way to promote writing skills than to help with the ad for the paper, the street signs, and the price tags for every item?  The sandbox provides a welcome surface for the youngest writers.  Children can write words and symbols in the wet sand with sticks and easily erase their work.  Older children may be encouraged to write short scripts if they get to create costumes and put on plays for family members or even the neighborhood.

Party Power
What better way to end the summer than by having a “back to school” party?  It’s a great way to help kids review and practice their socializing skills.  Invitations, games, decorations, refreshments, foster problem-solving and reinforce cooperation and responsibility.

Classic Learning Activities
Children feel responsible when they help wash the car or gather vegetables from the garden.  They learn about finances if they have a bake sale. Sleepovers are opportunities for spending time with a buddy.  August is also a great month for collecting rocks and bugs and learning about nature. The important thing -- have fun together!

Get Out There
We constantly hear about the importance of activity in the lives of children.  Now is the time to visit parks and playgrounds.  Take advantage of more daylight by pushing the stroller around the block.  Point out things you see to your passenger.  Don’t keep putting off that trip to the zoo. Take pictures and discuss what you did.  This reinforces observation skills and builds vocabulary.

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