2015 Newsletter

January Dates to Remember :

January 1 - Daycare CLOSED

January 14 - Annual General Meeting at 6:00pm

Annual General Meeting :

This meeting is one which you can find out about what has been going on at the centre, this meeting is for you, the members of Ogema Total Learning & Child Care. If your child is enrolled in the centre, you are a member and are invited to attend

Things to Remember :

Please remember we go outside everyday(as long as it is warmer then -28 with the windchill). Please ensure that your child has all the clothing which they will need to keep them warm and dry while the explore outdoors.

Family Photo :

We are going to be working on putting together a display of our families, if you could help us with this process by bringing a photo of your family which we can use here at daycare(one which you do not expect to get back)

Fundraising :

Thank you to everyone who participated in our fundraisers! With the money raised we were able to purchase garden boxes for our door space.

 

 

 

 

As We Grow.....................................

Canada's Food Guide

 

By eating the right amount and type of food recommended in Canada's Food Guide, children can get the nutrients they need to grow and thrive. Young children can have small appetites which can sometimes make meal time a challenge. Check out some ideas on how to meet their needs.

Serve small nutritious meals and snacks each day.
Because preschoolers and young children have small stomachs, they need to eat small amounts of food more often throughout the day. One Food Guide Serving from a food group can be divided up into smaller amounts and served throughout the day. For example, half a Food Guide Serving of Meat and Alternatives can be served at two different meals such as one egg at lunch and about 30 g (1 oz.) of chicken for dinner.

 

 

Learn more about Food Guide Servings divided throughout the day with some sample menus for young children:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not restrict nutritious foods because of their fat content. Offer a variety of foods from the four food groups.

 

 

 

Offer a variety of nutritious foods, including some choices that contain fat such as 2% milk, peanut butter and avocado.

 

 

 

Satisfy their thirst with water.

Encourage young children to drink water to quench their thirst and replenish body fluids. Canada 's Food Guide recommends that children and adults choose vegetables and fruit more often than juice. Children also need a total of 500 mL (2 cups) of milk every day to help meet their requirement for vitamin D.

Respect your children's ability to determine how much food to eat.

While parents and caregivers determine the selection of foods offered, young children can determine how much food they need. Throughout the day, children are able to adjust their intake. This explains why some children eat more at one meal than at another.

 

Be a good role model.

Be a role model for healthy eating. Start by having meals together as a family as often as possible. Turn off the TV. Set a good example. If your child sees you eating your vegetables - he/she will be more likely to eat them too!

 

Be patient.

If an unfamiliar food is rejected the first time, it can be offered again later. The more often children are exposed to a new food the more likely they are to accept it.

 

Organize fun physical activities.

 

 

Young children rely on parents and caregivers to provide opportunities for physical activity. Some ideas include: bicycling, walking, dancing, games of ball or tag in the summer and sledding or building a snowman in the winter. For more great ideas check out tips for being active.

The above information was found at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/choose-choix/advice-conseil/child-enfant-eng.php.

 

Sample Menu for a 3 year old

Breakfast

Smoothie made with 2% milk 125 mL (1/2 cup) and frozen berries 60 mL (1/4 cup) and Whole grain cereal with 2% milk 125 mL (1/2 cup)

Snack

Sliced banana 1/2 Bannana

Lunch

Butternut squash soup 125 mL (1/2 cup) and 1 Tuna wrap made with half of a whole wheat tortilla,(tuna 38 g 1 1/4 oz) and green peppers 60 mL (1/4 cup) and mayonnaise 5 mL (1 tsp) and 2% milk 125 mL (1/2 cup)

Snack

Cucumber slices 60 mL (1/4 cup) with dip 15 mL (1 Tbsp) and 2% milk 125 mL (1/2 cup)

Dinner/Supper

Stir fry made with broccoli, carrots and cauliflower [frozen medley]125 mL (1/2 cup) and 1 chicken 38 g (1 1/4 oz), and cooked brown rice 125 mL (1/2 cup) and Oil to cook stir fry 5 mL (1 tsp) and Roll 1/2 (18 g) with non hydrogenated margarine 5 mL (1 tsp)

 

 

 

 

DECEMBER DATES TO REMEMBER

-December 19th - 1pm School Christmas Concert

-December 24th - Daycare Closed

-Daycare Closed DECEMBER 25 Due to Christmas

- Daycare Closed DECEMBER 26 Due to Boxing Day

-January 1st - Daycare Closed Due to New Years Day

January 14th - 6pm Annual General Meeting

　

Christmas is quickly approaching! From all of us to you, we wish your families a Safe and Happy Christmas with many memories made!

DECEMBER REMINDERS

-Please Remember that we like to go outside everyday! When it is cold we will go outside just for a shorter amount of time, therefore Please ensure that your child has the clothing necessary to keep them warm outdoors at daycare each day!

-Please be reminded that your child requires indoor shoes at the center each day.

 

 

 

As We Grow...................................................

 

The festive season provides many opportunities for parents to have fun with their children while naturally encouraging language development - simply by introducing new words, describing actions and asking open ended questions.

 

 

 

Christmas cookies

 

 

Ideal for hanging decorations or presents - and of course eating! Children will love this gooey activity, and have fun choosing different flavourings - such as ginger, mixed spice or lemon – to add to your basic biscuit dough. Don’t forget, most young children also love to wash up!

 

 

 

Christmas presents

 

 

While you’re wrapping parcels, give your child a selection of empty boxes and cardboard tubes, some old wrapping paper and masking tape. Older children can have scissors, cellotape and ribbons. Talk to them about the various box shapes and sizes, what could fit in them and how much paper they might need to cover them. You could let them put a soft toy inside the box before wrapping, and then together act out the ‘Dear Zoo’ story or read ‘Dear Santa’, both by Rod Campbell.

Christmas cards

 

 

There are so many ways to decorate a card, so try to avoid any set ideas you might have - let your child lead the way! The end result may be not what you had in mind, but your child will feel so proud of their own work if no one else has tampered with it. In any case, the youngest children will be just as interested in the glue as any materials they may put on!

Once the cards are dry, encourage your child to attempt to write their own name, praising them for their efforts. Also, why not make cards for relatives, place in envelopes and have a trip to the Post Office - which will provide plenty of opportunities for language and future play ideas. Suggested reading: ‘Jolly Christmas Postman’ by Janet & Allan Ahlberg.

Christmas outdoors

 

 

The outdoors offers wonderful opportunities for language development. And remember that for children, there is no such thing as bad weather - only bad clothing! So wrap up warm and head out to your local park. Run through the leaves, collect them and any other interesting nature resources; let you’re child look, touch and smell them. If it’s raining, put on your macs and wellies and jump in the puddles - look at the patterns they make if you move them with a stick. And if it snows, you simply have to build a snowman and make snowballs!

With all of the above activities, don't worry about the results: it's the doing of the activity that is important, not the finished article; give your child lots of praise and encouragement for their efforts, allowing them to attempt new skills but helping when needed. Most of all, enjoy your time together and have fun!

So, however you choose to enjoy Christmas, make the most of this time to have a truly memorable, magical Christmas with your children.

November Dates to Remember

November 11th, 2014 - Remembrance Day - Daycare Closed

November 20th, 2014 - National Child Day

November 22nd, 2014 - Ogema Market Place - at the Hall

November 22nd, 2014 - Mom's Pantry order Forms are Due

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The weather is getting cooler. Please Ensure that your child has the appropriate clothing to keep them warm while they play outside



Please Refrain from parking in the bus lane when dropping off and picking up your children from Daycare. There are parking spots located on the other side of the trees.

Scholastic Book Orders are located on the wall above the Lockers. Each book ordered counts towards points, which the centre can use towards ordering books for the daycare library.

Save your Campbell's Soup Labels and bring them into Daycare. Each label counts as a point which can be used towards equipment, new toys, and craft supplies.

Please Ensure that your December and January Calendars are in no later then November 15th. This is so that we can ensure that we are staffed properly over the holidays, and we can go ahead and plan staff time off. Thank you :)

　

　

　

Little Poppy

Little poppy
Given to me,
Help me keep Canada
Safe and free.

I'll wear a little poppy,
As red as red can be,
To show that I remember
Those who fought for me

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As We Grow..........................................



Here are a few simple ways that you can mark Remembrance Day with your family this year

At 11 o’clock on the 11th day of the 11th month, people across the country will pause and observe a moment of silence to honour the men and women in Canada’s military service—those who have fallen, and those who remain.

Remembrance Day can be a difficult topic to broach with your children and it may even be difficult to know how to mark the day. To help, Veterans Affairs Canada has compiled a list of 50 ways to remember. From that list, we have selected five simple ideas that you can try as a family.

• Wear a poppy to honour those in uniform who have served Canada and also those who have died in service to our country.

• Attend Remembrance Day ceremonies or if you can’t go watch them on television. (Veterans Affairs has a list of ceremonies across Canada).

• Pause for one minute of silence at 11 a.m. to honour those who served and died in times of war, military conflict and peace.

• Thank a Veteran or Canadian Forces member for supporting peace and freedom efforts around the world (this could even be a family member or a family friend).

• Participate in "Write to the Troops" projects. Send special greetings to Veterans in local nursing homes or Canadian Forces members posted overseas. Visit the National Defence website to find out how.

You may also want to craft paper poppies with your children, as poppies are a symbol of Remembrance Day. We found a great poppy craft over at Learn Create Love that uses coffee filters, paint and pipe cleaners. Our food columnist Jill Dubien has a great snack idea that makes for a good lead-in to the topic of Remembrance Day as well.


What will your family be doing for Remembrance Day?
　

　



Celebrate National Child Day
What is National Child Day?

National Child Day is celebrated on November 20th each year. National Child Day has been celebrated across Canada since 1993 to commemorate the United Nations' adoption of two documents centered on children's rights: the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Childhttp://www.unicef.org/lac/spbarbados/Legal/global/General/declaration_child1959.pdf on November 20, 1959, and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Childhttp://www.ohchr.org/en/professionalinterest/pages/crc.aspx on November 20, 1989.

By ratifying the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1991, Canada made a commitment to ensure that all children are treated with dignity and respect. This commitment includes the opportunity for children to have a voice, be protected from harm and be provided with their basic needs and every opportunity to reach their full potential.

Celebrating National Child Day is about celebrating children as active participants in their own lives and in communities, as active citizens who can and should meaningfully contribute to decision-making.




　

OGEMA TOAL LEARNING & CHILD CARE WREATH FUNDRAISER

If you are interested in purchasing a wreath please contact a family which attends Ogema TLC or contact the office.  Order Forms are Due into the office no later then October 31, 2014, the wreaths will arrive in early December!

 

 

 

Bird Seed Cottage -$28.00

Bird Seed Trees x2 - $20.00

Bird Seed Wreath with Crate - $30.00

Live Christmas Wreath - $30.00

October 2014 News Letter

 

 

DATES TO REMEMBER

October 7th, 2014 - First Day of Preschool for the 4 year old class

October 8th, 2014 - First Day of Preschool for the 3 year old class

October 10th, 2014 - Picture Day

October 13th, 2014 - DAYCARE IS CLOSED DUE TO THANKSGIVING

October 31st, 2014 - Halloween Costume Party

　

*Picture Day - Your child does not need to be enrolled in daycare on picture day for them to be in our group picture and have their picture taken. You are welcome to meet us in daycare and we will all go down to have our pictures taken, please contact the office to confirm the time to meet us at the daycare*

* Halloween Costume Party Day - on October 31, your child can wear their costume to daycare, take part in a costume parade, costume dance party, and halloween movie. Please remember if you are bringing treats to daycare that day, they must be NUT FREE, this rule is to ensure the safety of all the children in our care. Please also ensure that your child has alternative clothing other then their costume to wear at daycare on this day*

　

We are looking for donations of the following :

-Used K-Cups (rinsed out with the lids off please)

-Barbie Furniture

-Winter Hats and Mitts

-Sun Hats

. As We Grow....................................................................................

The Food Battle or The Change to Positive Eating

From the Feeding Dynamics perspective, conventional approaches to children’s food refusal and special needs interfere with good parenting with feeding and are likely to cause or worsen the very problem that such intervention is intended to address. Here are the reasons that conventional interventions are unnecessary and even counterproductive:
Food or energy prescriptions: Children vary greatly with respect to how much they need to eat. Calculated targets for energy intake can drastically overestimate or underestimate the child’s needs and increase the child’s resistance and/or discomfort relative to eating. In the long run, pressure to eat makes the child eat less, not more.
Positive reinforcement: Children eat because they want to. Praise, compliments, rewards, and other forms of outside reinforcement take away the child’s inborn desire to eat and pride in mastery.
Negative reinforcement (e.g., "Response Cost"): Children eat well when they feel positive about eating and food and are comfortable at family meals. Negative parenting, such as warning, punishing, withholding attention, etc. all undermine children’s positive feelings and comfort with eating.
Escape extinction: This really negative parenting really undermines children’s eating attitudes and inclination to eat.
Systematic approximation: Children eat well when they feel positive about it and are comfortable at family meals. Without prompting, they do their own "systematic approximation" by watching adults eat, by asking for the bowl to be put by their plate, by allowing food on their plate, touching or holding the food, and using other means to "sneak up" on the food. Systematic approximation using eating-related requirements imposed by adults take away those positive feelings and behaviors.

©2014 by Ellyn Satter published at www.EllynSatterInstitute.org. You may reproduce this article if you don't charge for it or change the content and if you do include the for more about and copyright statements. Please email about how and where you use it (include a link if applicable).

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Please take a look at the following link for some information on the division of responsibility it feeding, and how to work towards no longer having a battle over eating, but turning meal times into a positive time.

http://ellynsatterinstitute.org/cms-assets/documents/105500-525938.dor2013.pdf

　

　

Halloween Treats

With the chance to dress up in costume and stock up on sweets, Halloween is the highlight of the year for many kids — from toddlers to teens.

But since it's high season for candy, it can also be an frustrating time for parents who encourage kids to eat healthy foods and make sweets a limited part of a balanced and nutritious diet.

On the one hand, you want to let kids indulge and enjoy the holiday. On the other, you don't want to undermine all the work you do the rest of the year maintaining a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. And you don't want to confuse kids with mixed messages.

KidsHealth asked parents to share how they handle Halloween. Most mom and dads — 82% — set limits using a variety of strategies to keep kids from going overboard on the Halloween treats.

Many parents said that after letting kids indulge in some treats right after trick-or-treating, they limit their kids to a certain number of pieces each day or put the candy stash out of reach and out of sight. Then kids have to ask for it — that is, if they remember that it's there!

One parent tried to limit the amount of sweets while also making sure that it was served up alongside something healthy. "They are allowed to select three items per day from the bag stored in the refrigerator, and they must have a glass of milk or water for each treat. After a week, they usually lose interest in the candy — maybe just coming from the fridge it doesn't taste as good or is harder to chew with the item being cold. Or by the time it comes to room temperature, they've gotten full!"

Of parents who try to limit treats, most said that they successfully kept their kids from overindulging. Those who said that their efforts failed cited a variety of reasons — from kids finding parents' secret hiding places to kids creating secret hiding places of their own. Other parents said that a big obstacle was having different caregivers for kids, from grandparents to babysitters, with different rules for the candy..............

REMEBER that Halloween, like other holidays, is a single day on the calendar. If your family eats sensibly during the rest of the year, it will have a more lasting impact than a few days of overindulgence.

for more on this article or similar articles please visit http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_center/healthy_eating/halloween_hints.html#

 

 

September Newsletter

As we enter September, our summer holidays come to an end, and a new school year begins; please make note of the following reminders.

Dates to Remember :

September 1, 2014 - Daycare Centre is Closed due to Statutory Holiday

September 8, 2014 - First Day of Kindergarten

September 22, 2014 - Preschool Registrations are due into the Ogema TLC office

September 23, 2014 - First Day of Fall

Please Remember when dropping off and picking up your children from daycare, do not park in the school bus lane or the staff parking lot. 

Please ensure that your child has a change of clothes and the proper clothing to go outside each day. 

Please ensure that your child has a pair of shoes for inside(which can be worn in the gym) as well as a pair which they wear outdoors each day.

As We Grow..................

Fall into good habits this autumn! Follow these tips to help you and your family stay safe and healthy. Autumn often requires us to make changes in our lifestyle or routine due to weather, school activities, and upcoming holidays. Create habits to help you and your children stay healthy and safe throughout your lives.

Make fall yard work fun. Have kids come up with different ways to pick up leaves or pine cones (such as squatting, bending, leaning, stretching, or balancing on one foot). Sing, dance, and explore. Provide kids with rakes and other tools that are kid-sized for comfort and safety. For indoor fun, play board games and computer games that encourage physical activity. Have a song-and-dance talent show. Draw, color, and explore with health in mind. Remember that children and adolescents should be active for at least 1 hour a day, and adults for at least 2½ hours a week. Apply sunscreen and insect repellent to protect you and your family from the sun, mosquitoes, and ticks, when appropriate.

The change of season is often closely followed by the cold and flu season. Parent Tip: Take steps to stop the spread of germs and ask your health care provider if you and the kids should get a flu vaccination in the fall. Also, be sure to keep the kids home when they’re sick. Remind family members to wash hands frequently to the length of a short tune and to cover their nose and mouth with a tissue when sneezing or coughing.

I've started a fundraising campaign called "Ogema Total Learning & Child Care Inc. " to raise $500 between Jul 28 2014 and Sep 11 2014 and I need your help.

Here is how you can join as a fundraiser:
Click the link below and set yourself up with a fundraising profile. If you are under 13, please ask your parents to create the page for you.


Once your profile has been submitted, you can access your manage page and start contacting your
friends and family for support.
https://www.mabelsfundraising.com/f/31408
Thanks,
Tara West

 

 

 

 

August Dates to Remember

August 4, 2014 - Child Care Centre Closed, due to statutory holiday

August is a busy month; as we wrap up our holidays, welcome new children to the centre, welcome back some friends who have been away for a while and prepare for the school year to begin.

Please remember to bring a hat each day for your child, as well as a change of clothing just in case they get wet, make a mess with lunch or have an accident.

　

As we Grow...........

Let's Talk About Bullying
By Jamie M. Ostrov, PhD — Bullying Special Edition Contributor

Not many people are surprised to see preschoolers acting aggressively—from taking toys from each other to getting physical to expressing negative emotions, three- to five-year-olds are expected to have outbursts, as they’re still learning how to interact appropriately with their peers.

While all bullying is aggression, not all aggression is bullying. To be considered bullying, the bully must display behavior that’s intended to hurt, harm, or injure another person, and done on numerous occasions—all while maintaining a position of social power, such as having older, bigger friends. When the perpetrator acts aggressively, the harassment may become patterns of bullying unless adults intervene to teach young kids the appropriate way to handle conflict (1).



Instances of bullying between young kids takes many forms, including hitting and kicking, name-calling, and social exclusion (e.g., "I’m not going to be your friend").

During preschool, bullying is based more on the here and now, and likely doesn’t include past events. Additionally, this peer-on-peer harassment tends to be direct and done in front of adults, revealing the identity of the bully and making intervention by adults easier compared to older children (1, 2, 5).

Victims Down the Road
Kids who are aggressive in preschool are more likely to be on the receiving end of bullying down the road. These aggressors, who often tell other kids "you can’t be my friend anymore," are more likely to be isolated by these same behaviors later in the school year, and kids who exclude their classmates in preschool end up not being liked well later in the school year—which puts a target on the backs of former bullies. Additionally, kids who aggress by excluding or rejecting others are less likely to be included in birthday parties, play dates, and other social gatherings later on (2).

Interestingly, the same shift has been found in children who are victimized by their peers in preschool. Kids who are victims of bullying before kindergarten learn from their experiences—and act out aggressive behaviors in the future. Not only does the bullied become a bully, but children will often dish out the same sort of treatment they received earlier. For example, the child who’s hit and kicked by his peers is likely to hit and kick others (3).



Gender Trends

Following the trends of their older counterparts, young girls will most often participate in social exclusion, while young boys tend to act out with physical aggression. Factors believed to contribute to bullying include insecure or low quality parent-child relationships during infancy, sibling aggression, poor peer relationships, lots of parent-child conflict during the preschool years and exposure to aggressive behavior in the media (1, 4, 5, 6, 7).

How to Help

As a preschool parent, it’s up to you to help reduce aggression and victimization (7, 8). Model empathy. Teach your child that aggressive behavior is hurtful, and unacceptable. If you notice acts of aggression, calmly hug your little one, make eye contact, and reiterate that it’s never okay to hurt others. Instead, help them come up with an age-appropriate vocabulary so they can use non-hurtful words to express their feelings.
Positive reinforcement. Congratulate your child for sharing, cooperating, and helping others. Parents often communicate dismay at misbehaviors, but sometimes forget to praise behaviors they like. Hugs, high fives and proclamations like, "I see you shared your favorite toy with Dylan—mommy is proud of you," will make it more likely your tiny tot will continue to be nice to peers.
Create a friend group. Arrange supervised play dates one to three times a week, or take your child to playgrounds and organized activities where there’s opportunities to experiment with new pals. As your child explores and interacts with peers, keep a close eye out—and intervene if you see any aggressive behavior. Being a friend is a learned skill, so take advantage of car rides and bedtime chitchat to explain the appropriate ways to treat companions. Additionally, you can incorporate learning into your bedtime routine by picking up some books that outline how to make friends—and keep them.
Turn off the TV. Kids love to mimic, so limit exposure to aggressive role models—both in the media and at home. Replace screaming matches with heartfelt talks, and keep your easily influenced kid away from the "bad" boys and girls on the small screen. Educational videos and public television can be great resources for age-appropriate role models, but remember it is important to watch the program with your child and talk with them about the content. Younger children may have difficulty understanding the lesson in the program and instead could learn from aggressive behaviors or conflict scenes that are sometimes shown in high quality programming.


In addition to these positive steps to take at home, you should encourage your child’s teacher to adopt anti-bullying practices in the classroom (8).
Condemn aggression. Whenever possible, teachers should connect acts of aggression, such as biting or not sharing, to the hurt it causes other children—and do it right away. Don’t use other examples of aggressive behavior to teach a lesson—sticking to the current incident will help keep it relevant. As a result, preschoolers will be better able to connect the dots between bullying and hurt feelings.
Step it out. Young preschool children need specific and easily recalled steps for how to be less aggressive, and develop more positive ways to solve problems. Using engaging puppets, role-play, and interactive activities will allow kids to practice friendship formation skills.
Above all, remember—being kind is a learning process, and with your guidance, your preschooler can ditch any inappropriate behaviors and learn how to interact well with others before kindergarten rolls around.

This article was found at http://www.education.com/reference/article/preschool-bullying-steps/ and is based on these research reports:



Eiden, R. D., Ostrov, J. M., Colder, C. R., Leonard, K. E., Edwards, E. P., & Orrange-Torchia, T. (2010). Parent alcohol problems and peer bullying and victimization: Child gender and infant attachment security as moderators. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 39, 341-350.

Ostrov, J. M. (2008). Forms of aggression and peer victimization during early childhood: A short-term longitudinal study. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 36, 311-322.

Ostrov, J. M. (2010). Prospective associations between peer victimization and aggression. Child Development, 81, 1670-1677.

Ostrov, J. M., & Bishop, C. M. (2008). Preschoolers’ aggression and parent-child relationships: A short-term longitudinal study. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 99, 309-322.

Ostrov, J. M. & Goldeski, S. A. (2010). Toward an integrated gender-linked model of aggression subtypes in early and middle childhood. Psychological Review, 117, 233-242.

Ostrov, J. M., Crick, N. R., & Stauffacher, K. (2006). Relational aggression, sibling and peer relationships during early childhood. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 27, 241-253.

Ostrov, J. M., Gentile, D. A., & Crick, N. R. (2006). Media habits, aggression, and prosocial behavior during early childhood. Social Development, 15, 612-627.

Ostrov, J. M., Massetti, G. M., Stauffacher, K., Godleski, S. A., Hart, K., Karch, K., Mullins, A. D., & Ries, E. E. (2009). An intervention for relational and physical aggression in early childhood: A preliminary study. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 24, 15-28.

NEWSLETTER 2014

JULY Dates to Remember

July 1 - CLOSED - Child Care Centre Closed due to Canada Day

July 5 - Ag Society 100th Anniversary Celebration and Fair Day -check out the town website for details www.ogema.ca

 

July 9 - PJ Day - wear your PJ's

July 16 - Hat Day - wear your favorite hat

July 11 - Picnic in the Park

July 23 - Funky Shirt Day

July 25 - Picnic in the Park

July 30 - Prince and Princess Day - Dress as a Prince or Princess for the day(remember a change of clothes to ensure your prince or princess costume can be changed if need be to go outside)

We Like to Play and Explore Outside Everyday, Please ensure your child has the appropriate clothing to wear outdoors ( Hat, Change of shoes, jacket incase the wind is cool, change of clothing incase they get wet, swimsuit and towel-in case it is warm enough to splash the day away and experiment with water).

As We Grow........
Summer Safety Tips for Kids
Children love the hot summer months, because they provide the perfect opportunity to spend lots of time outside. Whether it’s swimming in the pool, hiking through the woods, taking long walks, or going for a bike ride, there is something for everyone, no matter how young or old.

We hope that everyone enjoys this special time of year, but we want to also remind parents that there are potential dangers during the summer months, and it’s important to be aware of what they are. The more information one learns about how to prevent illnesses and injuries, the less likely they will occur.

There are many areas to cover when it comes to summer safety, and we’ll review just a few here. Please keep in mind that this is a brief list of tips. For more information check out the web sites recommended at the end of this article.
Tick Bites
Ticks are responsible for a variety of illnesses including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. These diseases can be very serious. Learn ways to protect your family. Some suggestions include:
protective clothing (long sleeves, long pants, tucking pants into socks)
tick/bug repellant
insect repellant for pets
staying in the center of paths, keeping away from overgrown areas and not sitting directly on the ground
performing tick checks on all family members every day
being aware of signs/symptoms of tick-related illnesses
calling the doctor for any concerns and questions Helmet Safety
   An appropriate helmet must be worn whenever a child is "on wheels." This means bicycles, scooters, skates, rollerblades, skateboards and more!
The helmet must fit properly.
Helmets can be life saving and can protect a child from serious injury.
Be sure the right type of helmet is being used. For example, a bike helmet needs to be used for biking.
Moms and dads should wear helmets as well.


Pedestrian Safety
Teach children to walk, not run, across the street.
Children should cross only with an adult or an older, responsible child.
Whenever crossing the street, try to make eye contact with any drivers nearby, to be sure they see you.
Teach children to avoid running out from between parked cars.
Use sidewalks whenever possible.
Always hold your child’s hand near any moving or parked vehicles.
Adults always need to set a good example!


Water Safety
Adult supervision is of paramount importance. Parents need to focus on their children 100% of the time. No distractions!
Practice "touch supervision" (a term used by the American Academy of Pediatrics). This means that at all times, the supervising adult is within an arm’s length of the child being watched, when near or in the water.
Remember, no child or adult is "drown proof."
Keep in mind that children can drown in many different water sources including: bathtubs, toilets, buckets, baby pools, backyard swimming pools, community pools, streams, creeks, lakes, rivers, oceans and other places. Sun Protection
Avoid sun exposure during peak sun hours (10 AM – 6 PM).
Wear protective clothing and a wide brimmed hat and sunglasses (with 99-100% UV protection).
Sunscreen is a must (on sunny and cloudy days)! Look for products with UVA and UVB protection and an SPF of at least 15 (according to the American Academy of Pediatrics and American Association of Dermatology).
Sunscreen should be applied liberally 30 minutes before going out in the sun, and reapplied every two hours or sooner if swimming, sweating or toweling off.
Look for shade whenever possible.


Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
It’s the oil from the leaves of these plants that cause the potential allergic reaction.
Consider wearing protective clothing to help decrease the amount of exposed skin.
Learn how to recognize what poison ivy, oak and sumac look like, so that they can be avoided.
Avoid bushy, overgrown areas and places which may contain these plants. Try to stay on paths.


Summer First Aid Kit
Every family should have at least one first aid kit at home which is well stocked and readily accessible.
It’s also helpful to keep a first aid kit in the car and one to bring on trips.
Kids get lots of cuts and scrapes during the warm summer months, so it’s nice to be prepared.
Don’t forget to restock the kit once an item has been used.
Be sure to keep a list of emergency numbers where they are easy to find. This list should include: emergency medical services (911), the doctor’s number, the dentist’s number, poison control, a number where mom and/or dad can be reached and any other important phone numbers.


Dehydration and Heat-Related Illnesses
Keeping well hydrated is very important.
Children (and adults) must remember to drink.
Do not wait until a child says he is thirsty before offering fluids. At this point, he is already dehydrated, so be sure to provide plenty of fluids before going outside, while out in the heat and afterwards.
Playing in the hot summer sun means lots of fluid losses, so avoid strenuous activity during peak sun hours (10 am- 6 pm). Look for shade and take lots of breaks.
Seek medical attention immediately for any signs of heat-related illness.


Grilling
Never let children near the grill. Remember, it can remain very hot even after it is no longer being used.
Be sure to check the internal temperature of foods on the grill, to be sure everything has been cooked appropriately.
If picnicking outdoors, avoid leaving out foods that require refrigeration and/or foods that can quickly spoil.

http://www.pbs.org/parents/summer/summer-safety-tips-for-kids/

Newsletter

June Dates to Remember

May 28, 2014 - Cookies and Crumbles Orders Due

June 15, 2014 - Father's Day

June 26, 2014 - Last day of School

Please Ensure that your Child has both indoor and outdoor shoes at the centre each day. It is tempting to just bring one pair of shoes, because it is warmer and there is not snow on the ground; but sand and dirt still gets tracked in and onto the floor that they are playing on. The children are required to be wearing shoes or slippers on their feet inside of the daycare center, so that in the case of a fire drill or a spill, or a broken plate their feet are safe.

School is almost out for the summer. Please ensure right up until the very last day of school for the year is over, you are not parking in the school bus lane during school hours. I thank you for your anticipate cooperation.

 

 

 

 

As We Grow................

　
June is National Dairy month. The point of the month is to remind users of the many uses of dairy products. That makes it the perfect time to enjoy dairy products such as a fruit smoothie, milkshakes, ice cream, and yogurt. Simply eating of these products that month will in some way honor the month, but you can make some plans to do something different to eat or learn about dairy products.

Having an extra ice cream cone is one way to celebrate dairy month. Here is a great and easy recipe for making ice cream together at home. Forget endlessly cranking the handle of an ice-cream maker. After combining the ingredients, each kid can simply shake up his or her own pouch of soft serve -- and it's done in just 5 minutes


What you'll need

Ice cubes (enough to fill each gallon-size bag about half full)
1 cup milk or half and half
1/2 cup salt (The bigger the granules, the better. Kosher or rock salt works best, but table salt is fine.)
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pint-size ziplock bag
1 gallon-size ziplock bag
Your favorite mixins such as chocolate chips, cereal pieces, or fresh fruit.
Notes:

Serves 1


How to make it

Combine the sugar, milk (half and half), and vanilla extract in the pint-size bag and seal it tightly.
Place the salt and ice in the gallon-size bag, then place the sealed smaller bag inside as well. Seal the larger bag. Now shake the bags until the mixture hardens (about 5 minutes). Feel the small bag to determine when it's done.
Take the smaller bag out of the larger one, add mix-ins, and eat the ice cream right out of the bag. Easy cleanup too!
　

*** Or you can combine the sugar, milk and vanillia in a bowl, mix and place in the freezer until it hardens.***

　

　

 

 

Our Cookies and Crumbles Fundraiser is Here!!!!

Orders need to be returned to the office with payment by May 28, 2014.  The products which you order should arrive Mid June, 2014. 

 

Products Available Through the Cookies & Crumbles Fundraiser:

 

Cookie Dough - $20.00/pail each pail makes 5-8 dozen cookies. 

Cookie Dough available: Sugar cookies, Double Chocolate, Chocolate Chip, Gingersnap, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip, or Oatmeal Raisin.

 

Dry Muffin Mix- $16.00 /bag.  Muffin Mixes available : Oatmeal Muffin or Bran Muffin

 

Gourmet Beverages -$15.00/packages.  Beverages available : Gourmet Coffee, Blended Tea, Hot Chocolate.

 

or Choose from two different cookbooks.  Family Time Cookbook 1 or Family Time Cookbook 2 - $20.00 each

 

**All of Cookie Crumbles Products are 100% nut free, and peanut free. 

As we grow....

Potty Training is a hard thing to face, it is a challenging time and often can turn into the battle of wills, it takes time and patience. It takes staying home for a few days and devoting time to just practicing the potty, which is hard with busy schedules and a lot of things to do. Since there are so many in our centre to are starting the potty training adventure we through we would share with you one of the many, many potty training articles out there. This particular article is from pampers.




On your marks, get set, go potty!

Too bad potty training doesn’t quite happen like that. It’s a process that requires patience on the part of Mom and Dad and some thought adjustment on the part of your child. It takes time for her to figure out what’s required, get used to the idea, and eventually perform her first big duty on the throne.

As you know, there’s no one right way to potty train. Feel free to try out different approaches, improvise a bit, and stick with what works for you. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a plan in place to help ease the transition. Here are some starting points for creating your own plan.


Set up a routine

Come up with a simple potty-training routine that you can follow without too much trouble. It's a good idea to keep your child's potty in the same spot and have her follow the same instructions to "go potty" each time. If you allow her to just sit for a while, keep the length of time she is expected to sit there the same with each visit. Try to include the same steps each time: sitting on the potty, cleaning up and wiping (whether anything actually happened or not), and washing hands. Pretty soon, your child will know what to expect.


Observe potty time

The idea is not to be on helicopter potty patrol, but to casually and positively observe what is going on in there. You’ll want to see at what point, if at all, your child gets distracted or off-track. Remember: The two of you are a team here, and the sooner you identify the potty-training challenges and come up with solutions, the sooner you can give up diaper duty for good.


Praise big time

No matter what actual actions take place, be sure to offer praise with every potty-training attempt. If your child goes through each of the steps that you’ve outlined as part of your potty routine, gold star! Share your routine with all caregivers (spouse, sitters, day care providers) so they can lead your child through the same steps you do on each visit to the bathroom. Above all, do your best to remain positive, even if he slips up and has an accident. There’s always tomorrow — a lesson that applies not only to potty training, but life in general. And there’s no time like the present to learn it!