Happy Valentine's Day!
Looking for an inexpensive way to show your child some love today? Make short simple notes. Note different things that you like about your child, why you are proud of them, and that you love them. Hide the notes around the house and have your child find them. Sit with your child and read each note to them. They will enjoy the time with you as well as the sweet words.
Fred Rogers was right when he said that for our children, play is serious learning and it is the work of childhood. Promote your child playing, this is where they will learn.
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Here is a fun Valentine snack activity for your kiddo. Find different ingredients that you would like to add to the mix. These may be items you already have on hand. You can use things like chex mix, M & M's, raisins, marshmallows, pretzels, teddy grahams, or any other favorite snack item.
Let your child help make the mix by putting the ingredients together and mixing it.
If your child is a bit older you can "read off a recipe" off to your child as they follow the steps.
For example, "Put 5 marshmallows in the bowl. Next, put 3 raisins in. Mix well."
Your child will enjoy helping create this snack with you!
Snow Ice Cream- It's simple to make, tastes amazing and you can eat it right away. No freezing and all you need is milk, sugar and vanilla!
Click for the recipe: https://anaffairfromtheheart.com/snow-ice-cream/
Keep’em Clear
Parents with babies should know about these 2 urgent recalls. Click the link below to read about these two recalls.
https://local12.com/news/nation-world/parents-with-babies-should-know-about-these-2-urgent-recalls-amazon-retail-angel-formula-moor-herbs-vitamin-d-deficiency-iron-sodium-potassium-mushie-frigg-silicone-pacifier-spearmintlove-tj-maxx-lil-tulips-olivia-jade-cincinnati-ohio
Does your child not like to get all bundled up to go outside? Or maybe it is too cold to be outside?
Your child can still enjoy the snow by bringing it inside! Fill a container such as a pan, tub, or bowl with snow and bring it indoors. Your child can play with just the snow or you can add small toys and/or containers for them to play with too.
Another idea is letting them paint on the snow! Put water in some small bowls or cups, add a few drops of food coloring, give them paint brushes, and let them be an artist!
The Dental Safari Bus is coming to North Greene Elementary on January 31 and February 1st. If interested, the following forms need to be completed by January 28th so that we make sure that there is enough interest. Click here to get forms https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1797227/20220113140923523.pdf
FREE KIDS DENTAL DAY!! Mark your calendars! Don't miss this great opportunity to have your kids seen by a dentist! Free Kids Day at
Beavers Family Dentistry-come get your kids a free
screening and meet their mascot! All you need to do is
call the office and ask for a time slot for the Free Kids
Day! Saturday, February 5, 2022! Call: (217) 942-
6964. They are located at 403 Locust, Carrollton, IL
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9 Skill-Building Activities to Do with Young Kids This Winter
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Do twins reach developmental milestones at the same time? When you have twins it's natural to compare everything that they do. However, they are still both unique people with individual differences. To read more about twins check out this interesting article. - https://pathways.org/twin-development/... - Original article published by Pathways.Org
Per the Greene County Health Department, COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are available in Roodhouse tomorrow, January 19th. at 305 S Morse Street (Dr. Voights' old office). The clinic runs from 9am-6:30pm, but is closed from 12-1pm for a lunch break. Everyone ages 5 & older is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Children under 18 must be with a parent or legal guardian or sent with a signed and notarized permission note with another adult. Boosters also available. See our upcoming Events section for more information!
Per the Greene County Health Department, COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are available in Roodhouse tomorrow, January 12th. at 305 S Morse Street (Dr. Voights' old office). The clinic runs from 9am-3pm, but is closed from 12-1pm for a lunch break. Everyone ages 5 & older is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Children under 18 must be with a parent or legal guardian or sent with a signed and notarized permission note with another adult. Boosters also available. See our upcoming Events section for more information!
Watch the video below! This explains children and their BIG feelings. Young children are still trying to learn how to understand, control, and cope with their feelings. We as adults, parents, and caregivers still struggle at times with our feelings and need to keep this in mind when the child in our life has their next "fit".
https://vimeo.com/136542833?ref=fb-share&fbclid=IwAR3ERra7yEA6sBVCw4jHSkkGUUe3QKihgtOSKhVl2mdGORlf9n7jlHLCIU8
Can you spot🔎 the three things that make this #TummyTime session fun for baby?
1️⃣ Sibling involvement. Who doesn't love hanging out and chatting it up with an older sibling?
2️⃣ Getting down on the floor at baby's eye level. Babies love faces!
3️⃣ Toys. Place baby's favorite toys or fun new toys within reaching distance.
➡️ More tips to making Tummy Time sessions a success:
This information can be found at --https://pathways.org/topics-of-development/tummy-time/#5
NEW LOCATION - ONE DAY A WEEK (Wednesdays) What a great opportunity to get signed up for WIC and also get your kiddos caught up on those immunizations!! The Greene County Health Department will be set up at Dr.Voigts old office to make it more accessible for North Greene area families. Please take advantage of this wonderful service and hopefully the opportunity will show that there is a need for a location in Roodhouse.
original article - https://wlds.com/greene-co-health-dept-temporarily-expands-wic-and-vaccination-clinic-into-roodhouse/?fbclid=IwAR3lWDVYmnOSomXFf72J1EEO9j850eMs6dcCVB4QFhDIxa4EJZ10p6jpleo
Have some fun with the kids indoors, making bird feeders out of pine cones!
-Tie a string to the pine cone to hang it outside when finished.
-Have your child roll the pine cone in peanut butter or honey. (They can also use a spoon or other utensil to spread it on.)
-Then have your child roll the pine cone in birdseed.
*For this activity you can buy pine cones at the store or you and your child can look outside for some! If you want another option other than pine cones, you can also use old toilet paper rolls!
This can be a messy activity, but messy is GOOD! This is a great sensory activity for those little fingers! 😊
January is National Bath Safety Month --Never leave children under 4 years old alone in the tub. Accidents can happen in an instant. --Always wait until the tub is finished filling before putting your child in because the temperature can change as it fills. --Beware of sharp edges, especially with kids. Use a rubber cover for the faucet and avoid hard bath toys. --This information can be found at the website: https://blog.healthalliance.org/national-bath-safety-month/
Per the Greene County Health Department, COVID-19 Vaccines and boosters are available in Roodhouse through the month of January at 305 S Morse Street (Dr. Voights' old office). Clinics begin at 9am and are closed from 12-1pm for lunch break. Everyone ages 5 & older is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Children under 18 must be with a parent or legal guardian or sent with a signed and notarized permission note with another adult. Boosters also available. See our upcoming Events section for more information!
