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Upcoming Events
* Click on links below, to see each flyer...
Tuesday, February 11
6:00 - 8:00 pm
975 Broadway, Jackson
To RSVP - call 257-1092
Sierra Region Learning Community
Thursday, February 13
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
975 Broadway, Jackson
Wednesday, February 19
5:30 - 8:00 pm
975 Broadway, Jackson
To RSVP - call 257-1092
Wednesday, February 19
2:30 - 3:30 pm
Jackson Elementary School
Saturday, February 22
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Boston Alley Fitness, Sutter Creek
To RSVP - call 257-1092
Wednesday, March 11
6:00 - 8:00 pm
975 Broadway, Jackson
To RSVP - call 257-1092
Wednesday, April 1
5:30 - 8:00 pm
975 Broadway, Jackson
To RSVP - call 257-1092
Saturday, April 25
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Argonaut High School, Jackson
For more information, call the Amador Child Care Council at 257-5338. Click on link above, for flyer.
Kick-off to Kindergarten evenings
2020-2021 School Year
Click HERE for the schedule at each Amador County elementary school. Come and meet your school's principal and kindergarten teacher, and learn more about how to get your child ready for kindergarten!
Ongoing Events:
* Click on links below, to see each flyer...
Toddler Playgroups
Free and open to everyone! Playgroups follow the ACUSD calendar.
School Readiness Programs
Openings in
Pine Grove,
follows the ACUSD calendar.
Children's Weekly Story Times
Amador County Library, Jackson Branch
Click HERE for February's schedule
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February is Children's Dental Health Month!
Don't forget to use the
"2x2" Rule
when reminding your children about dental care... help your children
brush their teeth 2 times a day, for 2 minutes each time
.
All families who complete the
Brushing Calendar
below for the month of February, and submits it to First 5 Amador, will be entered to
win an electric toothbrush
! Submissions are
due by Friday, March 6
. Please send it in to:
PO Box 815
Jackson, CA 95642
OR
Post it under our Children's Dental Health Month post on Facebook
HERE,
or send to us in a private Facebook message.
(For more information on Children's Dental Health Month,
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Classic Nursery Rhyme of the Month
Lavender's Blue
Singing nursery rhymes together with your babies, toddlers and preschoolers is a great way to help with language development. The rhythm and repetition of the words help children to recognize and reuse the words. This song is a classic British lullaby that has been a favorite for generations...
Lavender's blue, dilly dilly,
Lavender's green
When you are king, dilly dilly,
I shall be queen.
Who told you so, dilly dilly,
Who told you so?
'Twas my own heart, dilly dilly,
That told me so.
Call up your friends, dilly, dilly
Set them to work
Some to the plough, dilly dilly,
Some to the fork.
Some to the hay, dilly dilly,
Some to thresh corn
Whilst you and I, dilly dilly,
Keep ourselves warm.
Lavender's blue, dilly dilly,
Lavender's green
When you are king, dilly dilly,
I shall be queen.
Who told you so, dilly dilly,
Who told you so?
'Twas my own heart, dilly dilly,
That told me so.
Do you have any childhood favo
rites? Let us know! We'd love to share them here.
You can also visit our Facebook page to share
them, or share photos of you and your baby together.
Together we can build a community of bright and confident children!
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Calling all children 0 to 5 years of age - get
free books for your children!
Sign your child up today and start receiving one free book every
month from the Imagination Library! This is a free program, paid for by First 5 Amador and donations from local individuals and service organizations locally. Books are available to all Amador County children aged 0-4 (from birth until their 5th birthday).
All you have to do is read to your child!
For more information and to register online, click
HERE.
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Celebrate being a dad (or uncle, or grandpa...) every month at
our 'D
ad and Me' outings, held at fun venues around the county!
Join us for this month's Dad & Me event...
at the
Boston Alley Fitness!
Saturday, February 22
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Open to ALL children aged 0-5 and their dad, grandpa, uncle, etc... and all FREE!
Save the 4th Saturday of every month for more 'Dad & Me' outings!
Story time, a snack and a free book are provided each month!
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Calling all Child Care Providers
& Preschool Teachers!
Are you a family child care provider or preschool center staff
participating in
"Amador Quality for Kids?"
You can
earn a variety of impressive stipends through Quality for Kids.
Call
First 5 Amador
for more details, and be sure to join us at any of the workshops
listed above!
Signing up for "Amador Quality for Kids" is easy! Just contact First 5 Amador
at
257-1092, or email
[email protected]
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To start interacting with fellow local family child care providers on Facebook, ask to join Shannon's discussion group. Click the link, below...
First 5 Amador is also partnering with Shannon on the new
"Reflec2t With Coaching Companion." This is now available to all local preschool teachers, and family child care providers who are participating in Amador Quality for Kids. Providers
can earn a $1,000 incentive for completing
all 12 cycles! For more information see flyer below, and
contact Shannon at (209) 403-3366.
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Provider Profile
Hi! I'm Sara Dentone and I'm a family child care provider in Plymouth. I've provided care in the Plymouth area for over 12 years. I started studying early childhood education years ago through a program called CARES that was similar to the new program, Amador Quality for Kids. I have 40 units of childhood education and many workshop learning hours in my knowledge base. As a
provider
having the knowledge of early childhood development is important not only for providing quality care for kids, but also a valuable tool in helping parents and families to raise their children.
I appreciate the support of the Quality for Kids program and the resources it
provides for
child care
providers
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A few months ago, Sara agreed to allow local FCCERS (Family Child Care Environmental Rating Scale) trainees observe and assess her family child care home. As a result of this partnership, these trainees were able to observe Sara's program and important aspects of maintaining a FCCERS-friendly program, and Sara earned a stipend through Amador Quality for Kids. To check out Sara's Facebook page for her family child care business, click the link below...
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How can you give kids the best start in life?
... by taking your children to well-child and dental check ups and also,
by doing an "ASQ."
The Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) is a way to make sure your child is "on track." The screening tools are designed
to be completed by parents or primary caregivers, that encourage parent-caregiver involvement.
Each questionnaire can be completed in 10-20 minutes, and is divided into five areas: Communication, Gross Motor, Fine Motor, Problem Solving, and
Personal-Social.
The benefit for all children and families is so that parents/caregivers know which areas they can focus on at home with their children.
For more information,
please call First 5 Amador at 257-1092.
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Child Care Provider
Tool Kit
for Supporting Breastfeeding Families
Click the link above for a helpful toolkit that is designed to help child care centers, family child care programs, and in-home caregivers support
breastfeeding families.
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Healthy Snacks for Kids ~ February
Cupid's Cloud Parfait
Ingredients
:
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (optional)
- 6 cups strawberry yogurt
- 2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
- 6 whole fresh strawberries
Directions:
1.
In a medium bowl, stir together the chopped strawberries with the sugar. Divide the strawberries into six 6-oz. jelly jars or clear juice glasses.
2. Thinly slice 3 fresh strawberries and press slices firmly into glasses just above the chopped strawberries. Spoon the yogurt on top.
3. To make the garnish, use a paring knife to cut a v-shaped notch across the top of each whole strawberry (removing the stems in the process). Cut each strawberry in half, and top off each parfait with a strawberry heart.
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The
Amador Network of Care
community web site and community announcements page is a resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with behavioral health. It provides information about behavioral health services, laws, and related news, as well as communication tools and other features. Regardless of where you begin your search for assistance with community resources or behavioral health issues, the
Network of Care
helps you find what you need - it helps ensure that there is "No Wrong Door" for those who need services.
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One day, California's success
will be measured by the
well-being of its youngest children.
Click
HERE to check out the
California Parent Guide, from First 5 California! This Guide includes what you need to know to help your child grow up healthy and thrive.
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Calling all children 0 to 5 years of age.
Join Amador's favorite reading club!
Get free books for your children!
Over 750
Amador kids are receiving books each month!
Sign your child up today and start receiving one free book every
month from the Imagination Library! This is a free program, paid for by First 5 Amador and donations from local individuals and service organizations locally. Books are available to all Amador County children aged 0-4 (from birth until their 5th birthday).
All you have to do is read to your child!
For more information click
HERE.
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It's Our Job as Adults to Keep Kids Safe
Stay up to date on all the news and information about keeping our kids safe from abuse and neglect. Sign up for the
Amador Child Abuse Prevention Council's monthly e-newsletter
HERE!
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PO Box 815 / 975 Broadway | Jackson, CA 95642
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First 5 Amador supports and designs programs for children 0-5 years old and their Families.
For more information call us at (209) 257-1092, visit our website,
and follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
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