To Our New Families:  Remember that tuition is due on the first of each month, whether you are here or not.  After the fifth day of the month, a $25 late fee will be posted to your account.  Please pay on time.
 

WINTER

HOLIDAY GIFTS

These winter months are busy times for us.  We are rededicating ourselves to the curriculum progress, to evaluation of children, and to conferencing with parents.  The children are growing so quickly; each day is valuable for learning.

Thanks again for being so generous with the Adopt-a-Family program.  The gifts and wishes you gave the ACLC staff were wonderful, too!!! Thank you! We love our families!

FEB. REGISTRATION FOR 2006

CAN YOU DONATE?

Next month will be the chance to re-enroll for the Sept. program.  This is very important to ensure a space for your child in the program. Make sure of the times and dates you choose.  Open registration to non-ACLC families will begin on Feb. Class selection is not necessary, i.e. HoneyBears vs. Grizzlies—just verify your days and times and pay fees.

Do you have old buttons, Halloween costumes, scrap paper, discarded toys, Ethnic items, postcards, scarves, baby dolls, or computer soft ware?  Guess who wants it?!?! WE DO!  Bring into the office or talk with Cheryl…

HOW TO RECOGNIZE A CHILD’S SENSE OF HUMOR
Humor plays an important role in the development of children.  Having a sense of humor boosts self-confidence, and it’s also a self-soothing behavior that reduces anxiety—even in very young children. What tickles a child’s funny bone is largely determined by age.  The beginnings of a sense of humor are evident as early as the third or fourth month of life.  Preschoolers laugh at practically anything that is unexpected. They may find it hilarious to greet dad with a “hi mom” and call their best friend a “banana brain”. It’s important to remember that a fine line separates what is funny and what is frightening.  The parent’s role is to help children establish fun and positive ways to express themselves…

FUN WITH LIGHT!
Children are intrigued with flashlights, and an evening walk with parents can be greatly enhanced by just adding a flashlight.  Take a walk in the early evening, and let your child guide the way.  Flash the lights under bushes—anything moving under there? Ask your child to point the light toward the sky. What happens?...

LIGHTEN UP
You know you are a superparent if you:
-Can play Candyland, fix dinner, and warm the baby’s bottle all at the same time.
Don’t forget to give yourself a pat on the back for all that you do!

TIPS TO HELP CLEAN UP THE CLUTTER
Have a place for everything…
*Start early.  Even toddlers can be taught to  put away their  p.j.’s
*Break the task into small parts…
*Have a “keep” or “toss” box handy.
*Don’t waste time with nagging and making empty threats.
*End nicely.  A little reward or time…

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