News from Kylie
Hi everyone, Well I don't know about all of you but I am over winter and the cold and flu season.Hopefully we will start to see some warmer weather soon and these nasty bugs will hopefully go away.I have included in this newsletter information on "Encouraging Independence" gives you some ideas on how you can encourage independence in your child.
Encouraging Independence
By refusing to step in
When your child reaches an age to take on an age-appropriate activity, show your child how to do it, then let go and let your child struggle.It can be hard to watch children fight with their shoelaces, or stumble over their words in a new friendship, but it is in these moments that children are learning.
The joy they feel when they gain a little more independence can be very rewarding, and a strong motivator to try new tasks in the future.
Believe in your Child
Children need to know you believe in them.Encourage your children with positive words such as, "You are a smart girl.You can figure this out."Teach your children to think positively about themselves by modelling this behaviour in yourself.The little Blue Engine didn't give up and the reward was confidence.Confidence builds on itself, and your child will gain greater self-esteem when you encourage independence and responsibility.
Build in Life Skills through Routines
Routines give your child practice and repetition.If, for instance, the after school routine includes putting away the lunch box and coat, having a snack, and doing homework, your child learns responsibility as a way of life.If you want your child to have good personal grooming skills, build brushing hair and teeth, and washing face into a morning and bedtime routine.When a child does the same thing over and over, he learns independence without even thinking about it.
Fundraising
We have a special Fathers Day store coming up soon and asking for all parents to make a donation gift to the value of $5 to make the store more inviting for the children to shop in.Also $2 for each child attending to allow them to purchase something from the store.All money will be going into our fundraising account which we are building up on for our special Christmas party this year.
I would like to thank everyone for their support in the Cadbury Chocolate fundraiser. We raised $650 this will go towards the exciting Christmas party at the end of the year.
Upcoming is the Tupperware fundraiser we get 10 percent of all sales and $20 per party booking please keep an eye out on facebook and around the centre for more information.
Vacation Care
Vacation care is becoming very popular.I now have in place an availability form for you to book your children in.It is located over on the schoolies sign in and out bench and have limited spaces due to the high occupancy level during the day here at the center. So please get in quick as first in best dressed. September holidays are only a few weeks away and we are almost full.
Just a little reminder
to please remember to close the pool gates securely behind you when you leave or enter the centre.
Also the speed limit in our car park is 5kms please ensure that we are following this as we have little children in the car park and they can come from anywhere.
I must ask that all parents please ensure there contact details are correct and updated and that all fees are kept up to date as per our zero debt policy.
Please don't hesitate to come to me if you have any ideas suggestions issues or just need to have a chat.
Calendar of Events for September
Fathers day Stall 26/8/19-30/8/19
Fathers day Sausage sizzle 30/8/19
Reptile show Poppies and Blossoms 30/8/19
Educators Day - dress as your favourite educator 4.9.19
Footy colour Day – dress in your favourite footy colours 17.9.19
Talk and dress like a pirate or a princess day 19.9.19