14 Osborn Way
Danville, CA 94526
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Phone: (925) 743-4187
Fax: (925) 743-4151
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May 2006
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Mother’s Day celebrations: |
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| Wed., May 10 and Thurs., May 11 |
Koala Bear class 10 a.m. |
| Thurs., May 11 and Fri., May 12 |
Little Bear class 10 a.m. |
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Grizzly Bear class 10 a.m. |
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Honey Bear class Drop-in (7a.m.-10a.m.) |
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| Wednesday, May 24 and Thursday, May 25 | Grizzly Bear field trip |
| Monday, May 29 | WE ARE CLOSED for Memorial Day |
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SUNSCREEN |
KEY ACCESS CARDS |
| Please put sunscreen on your child in the morning before school. We will reapply at noon. Leave a bottle of sunscreen in the cubby with your child’s name on it, please. | If you need a new card, leave your request with the office. A new card is $10 and can be charged to your account. We ask that everyone use their access cards instead of ringing the bell. |
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HEALTHY EATING 101 Variety—It’s worth a try! To encourage healthy eating, offer a variety of foods and encourage your child to try a bite or two. But never force food on children and don’t make them clean their plates. Research shows that if you appreciate and try a variety of foods, your child is likely to follow your example… |
Developmental sensitivities Be sensitive to your child’s individual habits and developmental stage. Kids need snacks in between meals because their stomachs are smaller than those of adults. But reaching for cookies, sodas, and chips is the wrong… |
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Make mealtimes fun Families connect at mealtime, so make this time together a priority by turning off the TV. |
See the big picture Appetites change now and then, along with likes and dislikes… |
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RELAXING Children get wound up, so try this when they get rowdy-- Pretend to be: * An icicle melting in the sun * A puppet on a string * A rag doll * A bowl of Jell-O * A balloon floating in the sky… |
MAKING LISTS Challenge children with this imaginative thinking game. Encourage children to make a list What do you need to take to the beach? What can you do with a pile of rocks? How can you earn money to buy a present for someone? |
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THE BLOCK CONNECTION How can you build skills with blocks? * Provide blocks made from wood, cardboard, plastic, or any other durable material—as long as they are safe * Set aside as much space as you can, away from well-traveled areas to allow plenty of room to build. * Arrange and store blocks by category, shape, and size. Avoid dumping the blocks into a tub or… |
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