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)
