Preschool News
October 7, 2023
School Days
12/24/23
Hello Rodman Preschool Families,
We wish everyone a wonderful winter break! See you next year!
Best,
Shelley Needle, MS, BCBA, LABA
Interim Early Childhood Coordinator
781-821-5060 X 1505
Upcoming Dates
Dec 25th-29th - No School: Winter Break
Jan 1st - No School: New Year's Day
Jan 5th - Early Release (11:35)
Jan 15th - No School: Martin Luther King, Jr Day
Jan 17th - CAPT Meeting
Fun Winter Activities!
❄️Here are some fun winter activities for preschool students: ❄️
1. Ice Painting: Fill ice cube trays with water and food coloring or paint, freeze them, and then use the colored ice cubes to use as paintbrushes. They can create colorful winter-themed masterpieces. (See above!)
2. Indoor Snowball Fight: Create soft snowballs using cotton balls or rolled-up socks and let your child have a friendly snowball fight indoors.
3. Sensory Bin: Create a winter-themed sensory bin filled with fake snow, pinecones, mittens, and other objects related to the season. Children can explore and play with the items.
4. Winter Storytime: Read winter-themed books, such as "The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats or "The Mitten" by Jan Brett. Encourage discussions and/or reenact parts of the stories.
Remember to adapt these activities to the specific needs and abilities of your preschooler, considering their safety and any possible allergies or sensitivities.
Preparing for Winter Break
When a break from school arrives, parents of children, those with and without a disability, may find themselves wondering how they can best support their child during this time. Here are some ways parents can provide meaningful support:
1. Establish a routine: Children thrive on predictability, so creating a structured daily routine during the break can be incredibly beneficial. Set consistent wake-up and bedtime routines, meal times, and allocate specific times for activities and relaxation.
2. Engage in sensory activities: Encourage sensory exploration by providing activities that engage different senses such as arts and crafts, sensory bins, or outdoor play. Tailor activities to your child's preferences, ensuring they feel comfortable and happy.
3. Maintain social interaction: Socializing is a crucial element of staying connected to others. Plan playdates with other children and/or organize family outings.
4. Encourage communication and language development: Continue to support your child's communication skills during the break. Incorporate activities that encourage language development such as reading books together, engaging in conversations, or using visual supports like social stories or visual schedules.
5. Foster independence: Use this break as an opportunity to work on developing your child's independence skills. Encourage them to engage in age-appropriate tasks such as dressing themselves, organizing their belongings, or completing simple chores around the house. Doing so will not only help them strengthen their independence but also build their self-esteem.
6. Engage in physical exercise: Regular physical exercise is beneficial for all children. Encourage your child to engage in activities like dancing, playground exploration and/or playing sports. Outdoor activities can also provide a sensory and calming experience for children.
7. Provide opportunities for relaxation: Recognize that a break from school can also be a time for relaxation and self-care. Encourage your child to engage in activities that they find soothing, such as listening to calming music, practicing deep breathing techniques, or trying out mindfulness exercises.
Remember that every child is unique, so it's essential to tailor these suggestions to your child's individual needs and preferences. By providing structure, sensory experiences, social interaction, and opportunities for growth and relaxation, caregivers can support their children navigate breaks from school.
CAPT NEWS
Our next meeting will be on January 17th, but CAPT will still be holding events as we approach the new year....
- Please look through your closets!! CAPT will continue to collect for the COAT’s for Kids Program through January 8th. Bring in gently used children’s and adults winter jackets. There will be a box located at the entrance to the school and feel free to send in with your child. Every little bit helps.
- Please take some time to look at the flyer below and see the importance of CAPT at the Rodman. We need more participation to keep it going next year. How much and when you help can be up to you but we need new members.
Contact rodman.prek.capt@gmail.com
Have a safe and happy holiday season!!
Snapshots of the Week 😄
CORI and Fingerprinting
Reminder:
A CORI check IS required for all volunteers.
Fingerprinting IS required if you are interested in volunteering with direct and unmonitored interactions with students. This included chaperoning field trips.
Fingerprinting is NOT required if you are volunteering under supervision of a school staff member. This included room parents, guest speakers and volunteers at field day events.
*They can take awhile to process so please fill them out early so they have enough time to be returned prior to a field trip or volunteer opportunity
Please provide a copy of your fingerprinting receipt to Susan Crespi crespis@cantonma.org to let us know you completed fingerprinting.
Call for Substitutes
Around Town Events
Canton Public Schools has a Community Resources and Information Page on its website titled Around Town. This page lists resources and events taking place in our community. To access the information on this webpage, use this link: About/Around Town.
This webpage will be updated periodically.