Dear Parents & Families,
This newsletter is intended for YSD1 families involved in Parenting Partnerships and/or have children in YSD1 schools. Each month various activities will be highlighted in order to help you stay actively engaged with your child(ren), community and schools. Happy Reading!
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We're Different, We're the Same by Sesame Street Who better than Elmo and his Sesame Street friends to teach us that though we may all look different on the outside—deep down, we are all very much alike? Elmo and his Sesame Street friends help teach toddlers and the adults in their lives that everyone is the same on the inside, and it's our differences that make this wonderful world, which is home to us all, an interesting—and special—place. This enduring, colorful, and charmingly illustrated book offers an easy, enjoyable way to learn about differences—and what truly matters. We’re Different, We’re the Same is an engaging read for toddlers and adults alike that reinforces how we all have the same needs, desires, and feelings. | The Colors of Us by Karen KatzA positive and affirming look at skin color, from an artist's perspective. Seven-year-old Lena is going to paint a picture of herself. She wants to use brown paint for her skin. But when she and her mother take a walk through the neighborhood, Lena learns that brown comes in many different shades. Through the eyes of a little girl who begins to see her familiar world in a new way, this book celebrates the differences and similarities that connect all people. Karen Katz created this book for her daughter, Lena, whom she and her husband adopted from Guatemala. | The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be by Joanna GainesTogether with Joanna, you and your kids will take a journey of growth and imagination as you learn in full color to:
The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be is a vibrant picture book perfect for:
With plenty of pink, a bounty of blue, orange and green and yellow too, this vibrant hot-air balloon adventure celebrates every child and teaches kids that we are in this together. “You're one of a kind, and it's so clear to see: The world needs who you were made to be.” |
We're Different, We're the Same by Sesame Street
Elmo and his Sesame Street friends help teach toddlers and the adults in their lives that everyone is the same on the inside, and it's our differences that make this wonderful world, which is home to us all, an interesting—and special—place. This enduring, colorful, and charmingly illustrated book offers an easy, enjoyable way to learn about differences—and what truly matters. We’re Different, We’re the Same is an engaging read for toddlers and adults alike that reinforces how we all have the same needs, desires, and feelings.
The Colors of Us by Karen Katz
A positive and affirming look at skin color, from an artist's perspective.
Seven-year-old Lena is going to paint a picture of herself. She wants to use brown paint for her skin. But when she and her mother take a walk through the neighborhood, Lena learns that brown comes in many different shades.
Through the eyes of a little girl who begins to see her familiar world in a new way, this book celebrates the differences and similarities that connect all people.
Karen Katz created this book for her daughter, Lena, whom she and her husband adopted from Guatemala.
The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be by Joanna Gaines
Together with Joanna, you and your kids will take a journey of growth and imagination as you learn in full color to:
- Celebrate every child's one-of-a-kind strengths and differences
- Embrace teamwork
- Share our talents and abilities to make everything more beautiful
- Lend a helping hand and do our best to show kindness and take care of one another
The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be is a vibrant picture book perfect for:
- Ages 4-8
- Grandparents, parents, teachers, and librarians
- Classroom story times and discussions about diversity and being a good human being
- Households that enjoy watching Chip and Joanna on Magnolia Network and HGTV's Fixer Upper
With plenty of pink, a bounty of blue, orange and green and yellow too, this vibrant hot-air balloon adventure celebrates every child and teaches kids that we are in this together. “You're one of a kind, and it's so clear to see: The world needs who you were made to be.”
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The Tallest Tower Zoe and her mom are working together to build "the tallest tower". Cougar Cub Centers work to offer a variety of activities and experiences for you and your child to interact. | Dancing Fun! Singing and dancing together not only helps with language development but also increases gross motor skills while being physically active. It is also FUN for everyone involved during Cougar Cub Centers! | Moms Love Reading Too! Heather has embraced her love of reading to her daughter, Eleanor, and is not afraid to showcase her awesome read aloud skills with the group during Cougar Cub Centers. |
The Tallest Tower
Dancing Fun!
Moms Love Reading Too!
Jessica Elliott
Family Resource Center &
Parenting Partnerships Coordinator
37 Pinckney Street
York, SC 29745
Office: 803-684-1504
Direct Line: 803-818-6195
Email: ysd1parentingpartnerships@gmail.com
Website: https://www.york.k12.sc.us/Domain/47
Location: 37 Pinckney Street, York, SC, USA
Phone: 803-684-1504