Tiger Paw Newsletter
December 2019
Key Cards
Attendance and Lunch
-------------IMPORTANT DATES---------------
December 19th - Spirit Day (Wear your pajamas!)
December 20th - No school (Tuition Preschool Open)
December 23rd- January 5th - Christmas Break (All Tiger Paw Programs Closed)
December Lunch Menu
Hello from our School Social Worker
A message from Ms. Mary
Below is an article about teaching our children to give, which is not an easy thing to do but can be especially hard during the holidays. My hope is when you read this article you will think of your own personal ideas to share the experience of giving with your family.
TEACHING CHILDREN TO GIVE by GreatSchools https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/teaching-children-to-give/
Sharing the experience of giving can be the most rewarding present you give your children this holiday season. It can be tough to teach children the value of giving in a season when they're surrounded by messages about the value of getting. Here are five ways to start:
Start small when the kids are small.
Your child might be happy to help bake cookies for a friend but end up wanting to keep the gift herself. Plan for this by baking enough cookies to keep and enough to give. Young children need help in learning to share.
Teach your child that he doesn't need money to give.
Help your child make gift certificates good for "one free car wash" or "breakfast in bed" that he can give others in the family.
Involve your child in selecting the gift.
You may think donating to cancer research is important, but your child who is an animal lover may be more interested in making sure the dogs at the humane society have an extra treat at the holidays. Help her find a way to give the gift she feels is important.
Be a role model.
Volunteer your family's time at a soup kitchen or senior center. Gather small toiletries, such as toothpaste and shampoo, and pack them in decorated gift bags to take to a homeless shelter. Ask your child if he'll help you babysit for a neighbor's toddler so she can do her shopping or help you rake the leaves for an elderly neighbor.
Personalize giving.
It's faster for busy parents to write a check to a charity, but it has little impact on a child who can't see where the money is going or imagine the people who benefit. Delivering canned goods to a food bank is more meaningful than dropping off a check in the mail. Your family could "adopt" a needy family through a community organization, choose gifts and wrap them.
Thankful,
Mary Anderson, MSW
School Social Worker
A message from Parents as Teachers
Fun Through Family Celebrations
- Around the age of 3, children have more time and energy to invest in celebrations. They are starting to remember family celebrations through smells, photos, and mementos.
- You can give them small jobs like setting the table, decorating or helping stir when you cook.
- Your child will enjoy spending time with you whatever you are doing!
A message from the Motor Department
TIger Paw Early Childhood Center
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