Lee's Summit Parents as Teachers
April 2020
Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.
- Fred Rogers
Great Beginnings Early Education Center
Parents as Teachers celebrates 35 years of building strong communities, thriving families and children that are healthy, safe and ready to learn.
Email: kerry.boehm@lsr7.net
Website: pat.lsr7.net
Location: 905 NE Bluestem Drive
Phone: 816-986-2480
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Twitter: @lsr7pat
Parents as Teachers is here for you
Your time connecting and playing with your little one is literally building their brain. We know this may be a stressful time for your family, please know that you do not need to sit them down and "do preschool", just play, talk and read together....they will shine in your presence.
Information from the Lee's Summit R7 School District
What do I share with my child?
There is a lot of information out there and your children ask lots of questions. Knowing what to share and how much is up to you. The following is some information from PBS Kids (For Parents) with the following 3 tips:
- Take cues from their questions to share age-appropriate facts.
- Reassure them they are safe.
- Share the simple things they can do to be "germ-busters".*
A kindness tree idea from our parent educators
Tearing Paper
Paint with water
Create a Hide Out
Ready Bodies, Learning Minds: some activities to get up and moving
This video shows few simple exercises to try with your child. Start with one and go from there! Maybe get the whole family involved, but don't be surprised if these are hard for your little one. It doesn't have to be perfect, just have fun!
Flower Garden by Eve Bunting
1-2-3 Peas by Keith Baker
Biscuit’s Earth Day Celebration
We know this is hard.
Below you will find some FREE resources from Conscious Discipline.