We had so much fun at playgroup today. Everyone got to meet and hear a fun book about Leila the chocolate chunk. She is quite a celebrity and even has her picture on a bag of treats and is featured on a pet commercial. She is also very talented and showed us several of her tricks. Some of the kids played hide and seek with a treat that she was able to "sniff" out. The kids then stuffed their own dog to take home with them. Thank you so much Kaylie for sharing Leila with us.
We have some exciting news!! We will be having a special guest for our afternoon play group in November. Please come out and meet the famous Leila🐾💜.
It will be November 7th from 1:00 - 2:00 at our Bright Futures location - 250 E. Sherman Street in White Hall. We are excited to have her and Kaylie come and we hope to see you there.
Just a reminder that our Play and Learn is still going strong!! See you all tomorrow morning!
We are very excited to announce that in conjunction with United Way, beginning July 1, we will have a community diaper bank and formula bank in place at Bright Futures. Organizations within the community will have diaper coupons that can be redeemed at Bright Futures office Monday's 11:00-1:00. You may also reach out to a parent educator to learn more about this program.
Research shows that diaper banks play a vital role in addressing the diaper needs of families in low income communities, promoting child health and development, supporting parental well being and fostering a stronger, more resilient community. A formula bank is essential in providing safe nutrition in times of personal emergencies. We are thankful to be able to offer this service to our community.
The only pictrue we took today was when we stepped into Brantzel's to warm up! Thank you Greene County HD for organizing Earth Day 2024 in Greene County! #gobig4greene #EarthDay2024
Work Together Wednesday
When children build together they explore math and science concepts and develop their social and early literacy skills. Children can use any building material—from a fort of branches on the playground to a block city in the classroom, or a hideaway made from couch pillows at home. Build and share pictures of children’s creations on Facebook, X, and Instagram using the #WOYC24 hashtag.
#WOYC24
Tasty Tuesday
This fun, food-themed day is about more than just cheese and crackers. Cooking together connects math with literacy skills, science, and more. With the rise in childhood obesity, you can encourage healthy nutrition and fitness habits at home. Create your own healthy snacks and share the recipes and photos of your creations in the comments below.
#woyc24
Music Monday
When children sing, dance and listen to music, they develop their language and early literacy skills while being active and encouraging movement . Make up and record your own version of a song or write you own and share below.
Follow the link to see how music is an important part of development.
https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/playing-music-home
It's Playgroup Day!!! Come and join us 1:30-2:30 today in the Board Room. Today we are going to play and try some new foods for snack time!
Ending Dr. Seuss week with this....“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” ~ Dr. Seuss
~ Put this event on your calendar- you don't want to miss it!! ~ Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians can help you install your car seat properly. Statistics show that almost half of car seats are used incorrectly. Do you have yours installed correctly? It is a drive-up event, no appointment necessary. The safety of your child depends on YOU and their CAR SEAT!
March morning playgroup is this morning at 9:45. Time to get your shoes on and head our way. Lots of fun planned today for this yucky Tuesday! Don't tell everyone, but if you come, your child will be taking something home today!!!
Are you currently enrolled in the Bright Futures program? Please take the time to download our new app (Link in comments). When you are done with that, let your educator know when you have it downloaded, and she will help get you on her team!!
Emily Forrester and Penny Eilers are the newest Certified Car Seat Technicians at Bright Futures. Bright Futures now has 4 certified technicians to help you install your car seat safely.
We had so much fun at playgroup today! We played with sensory toys and homemade snow. Join us next month, February 6th. Playgroup is the first Tuesday of the month from 9:45-10:30.
Join us for play group December 5th at 9:45 at Bright Futures office located at 250 E. Sherman, White Hall.
As most of you have probably heard, Amanda Goben stepped down from her role as Lead Educator for the North Greene Bright Futures Family PAT Program effective 11/9/2023. She decided to further her career and chose to accept a new position that will continue to allow her to work with children and families.
Amanda, “Thank you for all your hard work over many years; it has helped make this program successful, and it has not gone unnoticed.” “I was personally blessed to have you by my side building the program for 17 exciting years.” While we will all miss her tremendously, we are truly excited for her and wish her well on her new endeavor!! This is not goodbye, just farewell for now!
Upcoming Safe Trick or Treating in our area!
Bright Futures staff will be out of office this entire work at a conference. If you need us, please feel free to send a message and know that we will get back to you as soon as we can!!
October Newsletter
