Ms. Amy's Class
March 13 - 17, 2017
Important Dates to Remember
- March 14 - STEAM night
- March 20-24 - No school Spring break
- April 14 - No school
Link to our School Webpage
What will happen this week...
S.T.E.A.M.
LEE’S SUMMIT R-7
GREAT BEGINNINGS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER,
PARENTS AS TEACHERS &
HEAD START PROGRAM
PRESENTS
S.T.E.A.M. NIGHT
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Great Beginnings Early Education Center
905 NE Bluestem Drive - Multi Purpose Room
For children and their parents
attending an LSR-7 Early Education
Program, Head Start Program or
currently enrolled in Parents As Teachers.
STARS News...
Take it OUTSIDE!
There are many reasons kids should play outside, from expressing creativity to running freely to making messes without worrying about dirtying the house. And there are many health benefits that make outdoor play great for children.
Improves Vision
Children who spend time outside have better distance vision than those who primarily play indoors.Promotes Social Skills
Getting kids outside and having unstructured play promotes a wide range of skills. "On a playground not everyone gets to go down the slide first. Going to a playground with your kids is not just about running around and being active, but it's also about learning social skills, executive functions and behavioral skills as well through play."Increases Attention Span
Studies have shown that green outdoor settings appear to reduce ADHD symptoms in children. Exposure to natural settings through after-school and weekend activities may be widely effective in reducing attention deficit symptoms in children.Reduces Stress
Spending time outside playing is such a huge outlet for stress. It's relaxing, and healing.Provides Vitamin D
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, lots of kids are suffering from vitamin D deficiencies. This vitamin has several health benefits, including preventing kids from future bone problems, diabetes and even heart disease.
Vitamin D can be received by supplement, but you can also get it through its free and natural version: sunlight. Have your kids play outside for a few minutes without sun screen (which blocks cancer-causing rays, but also vitamin D). Then slather on the lotion. Of course, if your child burns easily, use the sunscreen and increase the vitamin D-heavy foods and supplements.
Ideas for home...
Songs...
Read from the Start
YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN
Lee’s Summit R-7 Great Beginnings Early Education Center, Parents as Teachers, Headstart & Missouri Humanities Council to attend
READ FROM THE START
Learn about the role of language and stories in early child development.
Read, discuss, and enjoy the same books that you will take home to your children.
Learn techniques to continue story exploration, such as crafts, songs, and dramatic play.
Receive a selection of FREE outstanding books to keep for use at home.
Thursday, April 27, 2017
6:15pm - 8:15 pm Session
Great Beginnings Early Education Center
905 NE Bluestem Drive - Legacy Park
IT’S FUN!!! IT’S FREE!!!
FOR PARENTS ONLY CHILDREN DO NOT ATTEND
Reservations are required, please use the below link to reserve your seat. Hurry before they fill up.