Pattonville PAT Post
September 2018
Note from the Director
Welcome to a new school year. We are thrilled you have chosen us for your child's early education years. This is an exciting time for Pattonville Early Childhood. Coming together in one center has provided us many positive opportunities for our young students and families. On the 15th of each month you will receive a newsletter from the ECC letting you know about important events and information. We will send it home electronically through your email. If you need a paper copy, please let your parent educator know and she can bring you a copy during your personal visit.
We are excited to share our Group Connection schedule for the year. Group Connections offer opportunities for parents and children to come together to participate in a variety of hands-on learning activities and connect with other families or for parents to receive information from speakers on a variety of topics, depending on the format. We are excited to share with you several different opportunities we have lined up for our families this year. Below is a list of all of our Group Connection opportunities for this school year and a description of each.
Connect. Empower. Learn. These 3 words embody the mission of the Pattonville Early Childhood. These are not empty words to us here at the ECC, we strive to live these each day, for kids and adults. Please do not hesitate to let us know how we can support your family during your child's early years.
In Partnership,
Mary Krekeler
We are excited to share our Group Connection schedule for the year. Group Connections offer opportunities for parents and children to come together to participate in a variety of hands-on learning activities and connect with other families or for parents to receive information from speakers on a variety of topics, depending on the format. We are excited to share with you several different opportunities we have lined up for our families this year. Below is a list of all of our Group Connection opportunities for this school year and a description of each.
Connect. Empower. Learn. These 3 words embody the mission of the Pattonville Early Childhood. These are not empty words to us here at the ECC, we strive to live these each day, for kids and adults. Please do not hesitate to let us know how we can support your family during your child's early years.
In Partnership,
Mary Krekeler
Join us during Fire Safety month at our local Engine Houses. On the tour you will learn fire safety tips, meet firefighters, tour the house and see the fire trucks and ambulances.
Space is limited - sign up early
Space is limited - sign up early
Space is limited - sign up early
October - Play
November - Child Development
December - Parenting Behaviors
January - Developmental Topics
February - Brain Development
March - Family Culture and Perspectives
April - Family Supports
May - Planning as Partners
The early years of a child’s life are the most important for brain development. Join us for an engaging, hands-on learning activity geared to gain knowledge and understanding of how life events impact brain development.
Coming in January
Build trusting relationships with children, families, and community
Strengthen all to become confident and curious
Create developmentally appropriate and engaging learning environments
Learning Language
Children begin very early in life to acquire language skills. Language helps children gain independence, interact with others to participate in the surrounding culture. It plays a role in social interaction and expression of emotions, as well as learning.
Most children follow a sequence of language development: crying and cooling, babbling, first words, and first sentences. By the age of five most children have developed a proficiency in oral language and use it effectively to accomplish their purposes and meet their needs.
Even very young children are soothed by the mere voices of loved ones. Sing, chant and carry on casual conversations with children - whether or not they answer or even before they are able to understand. Children tune in more than we sometimes realize. The language they hear is the raw material from which their own language develops - and through which much of their learning about the world takes place.
Kids learn a lot when adults simply talk to them in the course of daily activity such as cooking, bathing and doing chores. Riding the car or on the bus - or even pushing a shopping cart - parents can comment on what they see along the way. And there's a fringe benefit of keeping up running conversations: the child is less likely to get bored or to misbehave.
When you plan a family outing or special event, talk about it with your child beforehand and afterward. Anticipating and recalling experiences not only promote children's language development but also increase their knowledge and understanding.
Songs, fingerplays and nursery rhymes are especially good for introducing children to the patterns and rhythms of language. And being read to is a real joy! When we take the time to read aloud and converse with her children they learn to value language - as well as our company.
Most children follow a sequence of language development: crying and cooling, babbling, first words, and first sentences. By the age of five most children have developed a proficiency in oral language and use it effectively to accomplish their purposes and meet their needs.
Even very young children are soothed by the mere voices of loved ones. Sing, chant and carry on casual conversations with children - whether or not they answer or even before they are able to understand. Children tune in more than we sometimes realize. The language they hear is the raw material from which their own language develops - and through which much of their learning about the world takes place.
Kids learn a lot when adults simply talk to them in the course of daily activity such as cooking, bathing and doing chores. Riding the car or on the bus - or even pushing a shopping cart - parents can comment on what they see along the way. And there's a fringe benefit of keeping up running conversations: the child is less likely to get bored or to misbehave.
When you plan a family outing or special event, talk about it with your child beforehand and afterward. Anticipating and recalling experiences not only promote children's language development but also increase their knowledge and understanding.
Songs, fingerplays and nursery rhymes are especially good for introducing children to the patterns and rhythms of language. And being read to is a real joy! When we take the time to read aloud and converse with her children they learn to value language - as well as our company.
Free Developmental Screenings
Parents as Teachers (PAT) offers free developmental screenings for children ages 3-Kindergarten. Click on the button above to sign-up.
PTO Meeting
Our first PTO meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 18 from 6-7 pm at the ECC in the multipurpose room.
Trunk or Treat
Save the Date - Our annual Trunk or Treat night is scheduled October 17 from
Pieology Fundraiser
September 20th from 10:30 am - 9:00 pm Pieology in Creve Couer will donate 20% of sales to the Pattonville Early Childhood PTO.
Event Information
TEAM CENTRAL GYMNASTICS
PTO hosts a fun day at Team Central Gymnastics the second Friday of each month at 9:30 am. Bring kids for tumbling to help develop their coordination, strength and flexibility. Wear shorts, T-shirts and bare feet. Long hair needs to be pulled back. Ages 18 months to 5 years.
Group rate cost is $6 per child (cash or check only). Please turn in to Kendra (314-213-8100) at the ECC by the Wednesday before by 4:30 pm. NO late sign-ups.
Group rate cost is $6 per child (cash or check only). Please turn in to Kendra (314-213-8100) at the ECC by the Wednesday before by 4:30 pm. NO late sign-ups.
When?
Friday, Oct 12, 2018, 09:30 AM
Where?
Team Central Gymnastics Academy, Metro Boulevard, Maryland Heights, MO, USA
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