Welcome to May & June/ 2022
Welcome to the May/June 2022 edition of the Southgate Medallion Family Day Home Agency Parent Newsletter. This month the agency is happy to welcome a new Consultant ASHLEY. Please see her introduction below.
"I just want to take this moment to introduce myself, my name is Ashley Cadger. I have been working in the childcare field for 13 years, over these past years in have been worked with toddler, preschool and out of school aged children in daycare settings. I attended CDI college and graduated in 2014. I value social-emotional literacy in the yearly years and scaffolding the children in problem solving. During my time working daycare I have had the chance to work along side GRIT and ASaP to create inclusive environments for children and families. Another on of my core values is fostering relationships with families, educators and children. I’ve been working close with the FLIGHT Early Learning Framework and implementing into my practice and educating others on pedological documentation and learning the language of the Framework. On the can find me at our lake lot on Lac La Nonne enjoying the weather and spending time with me with my beautiful stepdaughters, fiancé and our dog. I also like to spend my free time at spin class or exploring different places in the mountains.
This opportunity to work with SMFDH is another step to work within the childcare industry to advocate for quality childcare."
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"what is that used for?" After M finished with his morning snack, he watched me while I was getting the magic light box. He was shocked to see what it was. He proceeded to ask me, ‘’Mrs. Ani, what is that used for?’’ I told him it's a magic light box and we will turn the lights on and have a look inside of it. He quickly tied up his eating area and went to wash his hands. He said ‘’I don't want to get the white paper dirty’’. I handed M the projecting flashlight and he started flashing it in the light box. | Naming AnimalsHe named all the animals that he saw and told me with excitement! I watched M observe each animal carefully, when he turned the reel to the animals, I asked him where he thought each animal lived. He was able to tell me what kind of animal it was and where they lived. After he was done with the projector, he proceeded using his fingers to make shadows of animals. | Understanding During this activity M displayed a wide range of understanding of animals. He used the materials in different ways that helped him to understand about the shadow and lights better. This activity also helped him to develope on his hand- eye coordination and imagination. How did I made the light box? To create the light box, I got an empty cardboard box and cut two rectangles on the sides. I then taped white tissue paper to create the white effect. I then added on the string LED lights to create the lighting for the light box. I utilised the projector as I thought it would be a fun addition to the activity in which the children would enjoy! |
"what is that used for?"
Naming Animals
He named all the animals that he saw and told me with excitement! I watched M observe each animal carefully, when he turned the reel to the animals, I asked him where he thought each animal lived. He was able to tell me what kind of animal it was and where they lived. After he was done with the projector, he proceeded using his fingers to make shadows of animals.
Understanding
During this activity M displayed a wide range of understanding of animals. He used the materials in different ways that helped him to understand about the shadow and lights better. This activity also helped him to develope on his hand- eye coordination and imagination.
How did I made the light box?
To create the light box, I got an empty cardboard box and cut two rectangles on the sides. I then taped white tissue paper to create the white effect. I then added on the string LED lights to create the lighting for the light box. I utilised the projector as I thought it would be a fun addition to the activity in which the children would enjoy!
Coordintor Corner
An Important Milestone!
2022 is an exciting time in the history of the Agency, as it turns 40 years old this year. The agency was formed in November 1982 by the owners Joyce Backstrom and Carole Kosteriva. What began as a small family day home service quickly grew to be one of the largest agencies in the province offering high quality child care. Since it’s creation the Agency has had a proud history of supporting women as small business owners to support and enable families to return to work.
This month, in conjunction with Educator Appreciation Month, the agency staff, owners, directors and educators look forward to celebrating and showing mutual gratitude for the hard work that goes in to providing safe, quality and excellent childcare.
Please take some time to show your appreciation to your day home Educator this month!
Annual Parent Survey
Thank you to all of you who participated in the Annual Parent Survey. The Agency really appreciates you taking the time to complete this and offer comments, suggestions and feedback. Please see the comments and responses below.
Thank you
Emma - Coordinator
Avoid saying no to your child.
What To Say Instead Of “NO!”
Am I saying “no” to my child too often?
If your child regularly ignores you when you tell her "no", then chances are you're saying it too frequently. Your child may have heard the word so often that she’s learned to tune it out. The problem with this is that she's too young to judge when listening to "no" is important, such as when she’s about to do something unsafe. There are many ways to tell a child no, but not all of them are effective. If you say no to your child, it’s important to show that you mean it.
1. Connect with what your child is feeling or trying to do.
The biggest reason to pick a more thoughtful response is that "no" skips a powerful step in human interactions, attuning. Attuning means letting the other person know you understand. Instead of no, we should send the message, "I get you. I see what you're trying to do. I'm going to set and hold a limit, but I do understand where you're coming from." Take a break from: "No, don't hit me!" Instead try: "You were really upset and you hit me (say this while blocking little hands from hitting you again). I can see how frustrated you are, but it's not okay to hit people because it hurts You could tell Try telling me with your words how you feel."
2. Explain why.
Kids value reasoning just as much as adults do, and "no" is lacking in explanation. Explaining why helps kids learn to make better choices in the future. Take a break from: "No, don't touch that." Instead try: "That isn't a toy, so we will leave it on the shelf. It's delicate and it could break if we touch or play with it."
3.Let your child know what he may do instead of telling him what he can’t do
Instead of, “No, you can’t have a cookie now,” try saying, “You may have a cookie after dinner.” Instead of, “No climbing on the furniture,” try, “The chair is for sitting in. If you’d like to climb, you may climb here (showing him). “Instead of, “No, we can’t go to the playground because it’s raining,” try saying,” I know how much you love to play outside. We can go out as soon as the rain stops. Would you like to read a story or build with your blocks while we wait for the rain to stop?” Instead of, “No! No throwing balls indoors,” try saying, “You can roll the ball indoors or take it outside and throw it. What’s your choice?”
4. Use “sportscasting” to say what you see:
Instead of saying, “No throwing food!” try saying, “You’re throwing your food. That tells me you’re done eating, so I am going to put the food away now.” Instead of “No splashing in the cat’s water bowl,” try saying, “You are playing in the cat’s water bowl, and splashing water all over the floor. That water is for the cat to drink. If you want to play in water, let’s fill the tub with water.”
5. Keep communication open.
No matter what age you are, when someone sternly says "no," your reaction will be to either shut down or push back harder and rebel. Both reactions lead to power struggles and resentment, rather than opening a conversation for learning and guiding. Take a break from: "No, we don't say that to people.” Instead try: "You wanted space, I can see that. You shoved your friend and he fell down. What could you have said instead? Let's check in and see if he's okay."
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up Comming eventsSt. Albert Wild Rose Carnival When: May 6 – 8, 2022 Where: St. Albert Centre, 375 St. Albert Trail Sprouts New Play Festival for Kids When: May 13 – 14, 2022 Where: Westbury Theatre, 10330 84 Ave NW, Edmonton | up Comming eventsBeaumont Days When: June 10-12, 2022 Where: Various Venues, Beaumont Edmonton Reptile & Amphibian Society Spring Expo When: May 14 -15, 2022 Where: Alberta Aviation Museum, 11410 Kingsway Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
Block50 Pet Fair When: May 28, 2022 Where: 4905-50 Avenue, Leduc | up Comming events Farmers’ Days Rodeo and Exhibition When : June 3-5, 2022 Where: Heritage Park, 5100 41 Ave, Stony Plain
The Carnival Of The Animals When: June 12, 2022 Where: Winspear Centre, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW, Edmonton |
up Comming events
St. Albert Wild Rose Carnival
When: May 6 – 8, 2022
Where: St. Albert Centre, 375 St. Albert Trail
Sprouts New Play Festival for Kids
When: May 13 – 14, 2022
Where: Westbury Theatre, 10330 84 Ave NW, Edmonton
up Comming events
Beaumont Days
When: June 10-12, 2022
Where: Various Venues, Beaumont
Edmonton Reptile & Amphibian Society Spring Expo
When: May 14 -15, 2022
Where: Alberta Aviation Museum, 11410 Kingsway Avenue Northwest, Edmonton
Block50 Pet Fair
When: May 28, 2022
Where: 4905-50 Avenue, Leduc
up Comming events
When : June 3-5, 2022
Where: Heritage Park, 5100 41 Ave, Stony Plain
The Carnival Of The Animals
When: June 12, 2022
Where: Winspear Centre, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW, Edmonton
