We're learning while in the bedroom! |
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Babies
As you dress your baby, tell them about what you're doing as you're doing it. Tell them, "The shirt goes over the head, one arm in, another arm in, and then cover the belly!" Read more.
Toddlers
Let your toddler pick out their clothes. If it's not possible to pick out their entire outfit, let them choose one item, like socks or shirt. Ask them to identify where different items of clothing belong on their body. Don't forget things like mittens, scarves, and shoes. Read more.
Preschoolers
Do a nighttime countdown. Before turning out the light for the night, help your preschooler count the number of same or similar items in the bedroom, like two doors, one window, six dresser drawers, etc. Together find pairs of items, then sets of three, etc. Encouraging your preschooler to sing or sign songs like '1, 2 buckle my shoe', sign finger plays, and play counting games together. Read more.
Kindergartners
Have your kindergartner tell you where items of clothing are worn and help them figure out what the purpose is of each item. Ask why we wear boots while in the snow, for example. Don't forget items like aprons, belts and mittens! If your kindergartner is having difficulty with this, playing with paper dolls or cut out pictures from magazines provide an opportunity to practice dressing. Read more.
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In My Bedroom by Carol Thompson
The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room by Stan and Jan Berenstain
There's a Barnyard in my Bedroom by David Suzuki
Good Night, Gorilla by Petty Rathmann
Mr. Messy by Roger Hargreaves
I Love You, Stinky Face by Lisa Mccourt
June B. Jones Has a Monster Under her Bed by Barbara Park
What You Never Knew About Beds, Bedrooms & Pajamas by Patricia Lauber
Who Will Tuck Me In Tonight? by Carol Roth
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Language Development and Young Children |
A delay in language development can impact the way a child learns, not only while young, but as they get older.
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First Step: Kindergarten Registration! |
What's the first step for Kindergarten? Registration! Although each school district has their own process for Kindergarten Registration, typically families will need to bring specific documents to register their child. This may include:
- The child's birth certificate
- Proof of residency (like a utility bill or copy of a lease)
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Vaccination records (the PA Dept. of Health shares which ones your child needs)
- Any forms required by the school district, like an application or emergency contact list.
- There may be other documents needed, so check with your school district.
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The Reader Experience: Tell Your Story |
When we hear each other’s stories, our understanding of each other grows!
That power is modeled in books that feature diverse characters and diverse experiences. To expand that power, share your unique reading experiences and learn more about how stories can impact our lives.
In celebrating our diverse nation of readers for Read Across America, the National Education Association (NEA) is asking educators, families, and others to share their own stories about books and reading experiences by reflecting on one of these prompts:
- a book that impacted you or your child
- a book or story that is important to you or your child
- a person or a story that got you into reading
- someone who changed your life by sharing a book or story
- a person who introduced you to the joys of books and reading
- a time when you heard or read a story that changed you or helped you make a change
- how you or your child has been shaped by books and reading
- your favorite or an important reading experience
NEA will select stories to feature on NEA’s website, on social media channels, in print or email publications, and at special events. Learn more.
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Sleepy Time, Bed Time: Ways to help your child sleep |
What do sleepy babies, tired toddlers, yawning preschoolers, and cranky kindergartners have in common? They might not want to go to sleep at bedtime! Having a bedtime routine or activities you do every night, can help your child go to sleep with little fuss.
Click here to get tips for a bedtime routine that can work for your child.
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Eating healthy foods is part of helping your child grow. How knowledgeable are you about fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy? The U.S. Department of Agriculture has five short online quizzes to test how much you know. Click here to take one or all of the quizzes!
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Financial Help with Your Child's Medical Expenses |
The United Healthcare Children's Foundation can help provide financial help/assistance for families with children that have medical needs not covered or not fully covered by their commercial health insurance plan.
Qualifying families may receive up to $5,000 per child, per year ($10,000 lifetime max). The funds help pay for medical treatment, services or equipment such as surgeries, counseling, prescription medications, wheelchairs, orthotics, eyeglasses, hearing aids and physical, occupational and speech therapies. Click here to learn more.
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Bedroom Safety for Children of All Ages |
A child's bedroom can be a multi-purpose room, used for sleeping, quiet time, or play. The bedroom should also be a safe place for your child. Take time to ensure that your child's safety won't stop at the bedroom door.
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Keeping Your Child Healthy |
Did you know there are vaccine-preventable diseases you can protect your young child? You may have almost forgotten about diseases like Diphtheria, Chickenpox, Mumps, Whooping Cough (Pertussis) and others because of vaccines. It's still important for your child to have vaccines though! While these diseases are preventable, they can still exist and infect those who are not vaccinated. Vaccines can help keep your child healthy, and vaccines may be required for your child to attend school or an early learning program. Find out which vaccines your child should receive and when.
For children without insurance, PA CHIP may be able to help. CHIP is short for the Children's Health Insurance Program, Pennsylvania's program to provide health insurance to uninsured children who are not eligible for or enrolled in Medical Assistance. Regardless of the reasons your children might not have health insurance, CHIP may be able to help you. Visit www.chipcoverspakids.com.
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The PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) provides families access to high quality services to prepare children for school and life success.
Find more information about Quality Early Learning in Pennsylvania
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