ISWA Young Parents Newsletter
January 25, 2019
You are not alone!
Getting to know you
This is me, your Family Resource Coordinator Ms. Carosino! I have been with ISWA for 2 years and I have three little boys. Their names are Luca (6), Marco (4), and Matteo (2). I love finding creative ways to keep the little ones busy and help them burn off some energy. One of my favorites right now is dance parties. We put on some music and they dance around the living room til they drop! :)
Tip of the Week
The Busy Box
Sometimes you just need a minute to get school work done, take a quick shower, or fix a snack. A busy box can be a great way to keep baby entertained while you get things done! Fill a small box or paper bag with items that are safe and interesting for your little one. Some ideas to put inside your busy box:
- Sensory Bottle - Fill a plastic bottle with water and a fun item. Some ideas are glitter, marbles, buttons, flowers, shells, small toys, anything really! You can even add a few drops of food coloring. Close it up tight, and let baby hold and shake it.
- Fabric Scraps - Babies and toddlers love to feel and sort fabric! Fill a bag with little pieces of cloth or even mis matched baby socks and out it in your box.
- Pipe Cleaners - Fuzzy, bendy, and fun! Don't forget to fold over the ends so baby doesn't get poked.
- Utensils - Plastic or wooden spoons and forks are so much fun for little ones to play with and bang together! Put a few in your box and see what they come up with.
- Shaker - Fill an empty plastic bottle or a plastic egg with dry rice, beans, or sand. Close it up and tape it shut. Let baby make some music!
We're here for you!
ISWA Young Parents Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1720278404671479/
Keayleen Carosino
Family Resource Coordinator
Phone: 425-533-2700 ext 7252
Text: 425-954-3716
E-mail: kecarosino@k12insightwa.org
Mari Bisson
School Counselor
Phone: 425-533-2700 ext 7126
E-mail: mbisson@k12insightwa.org
Kasey Halma
Science Teacher
Phone: 425-243-3092
E-mail: khalma@k12insightwa.org
Jillian Ralston
School Counselor
E-mail: Jralston@k12insightwa.orrg