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We often focus on the experience of the child as they begin Pre-K or a new child care center. What about our teachers, teacher assistants, aides, and other staff? How can you prepare for success when starting a new school year or job?
5 Tips for Starting Off Strong:
- Take time to get to know your colleagues and understand the social culture of your new workplace.
- Be willing to try new things and ask for feedback.
- Love every child in your class and make sure they know it!
- Always have a backup plan/extra materials/bonus ideas and games.
- Be aware of your energy and take care of yourself.
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Most parents want their children to succeed and have a smooth transition into a new child care, Pre-K, or Kindergarten. Parents can utilize daily experiences that develop their children's academic, social, independence, and communication skills needed for school.
10 Tips for Starting Off Strong:
- Read to your child daily and discuss the stories
- Attend storytimes at the library with other children
- Sing rhyming songs to explore language skills including finger plays
- Give your child games and puzzles that allow independent play and promote counting and problem solving
- Let your child draw, write their name, color, scribble, and cut and paste things
- Help your child learn basic colors, shapes, and names of objects
- Make rules and provide consequences
- Encourage your child to play, take turns, and share with other children
- Have regular mealtime and bedtime routines to help your child follow directions
- Let your child dress themselves, put their shoes on, and be independent to use the toilet and wash their own hands
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Wake Connections is a one-stop coordinated intake system for families in Wake County. One click gets you connected to HIPPY and other Wake Connections programs. |
Recruiting for High School Class of 2033! |
Will your child turn 4 by August 31, 2019?
Apply for Pre-K now! WCSS hosts events at our office every Thursday from 1 - 4pm to walk you through the application process. One application allows your child to be considered for NC Pre-K and Head Start, which are both FREE and prepare children for Kindergarten in a high quality classroom setting.
Click here to print the application and for more information.
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Featured Book: School's First Day of School
Written by: Adam Rex
Illustrated by: Christian Robinson
Highlights: It's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself.
Best for: Pre-K, ages 3-5
Wake County Public Library Programming: Attending Family Storytime is a great way to reinforce early literacy skills together. Click here to find days and times near you!
Literacy Tip: Back to school season is a great time to sing the classic song "Wheels on the Bus." Did you know that you can substitute different modes of transportation too? Next time, try using the "engine in the car" or the "whistle on the train." Create ideas together and you can enjoy this song "all through the town!"
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Want FREE books for your child under 5? Join the Imagination Library today! |
Each month we celebrate the child care facilities that have recently obtained or retained a five star rating!
Congratulations to:
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Yogurt-Covered Frozen Blueberries |
Blueberries are a great summer fruit you can find at grocery stores and farmers markets. Toss them in yogurt and freeze them for a cool treat on these hot days of August!
P.S. Be careful of choking hazards! Make sure your child is old enough to eat blueberries.
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Visit CCSA's training calendar for all upcoming events.
ITS SIDS
August 19, 6:30 - 8:30pm
CCSA Durham
Click here to register.
Ready, Set, Go Transportation Safety (Supervision Series)
August 20, 6:30 - 7:30pm
Telephone Seminar - Call-In Number
Click here to register.
BAS (Business Administration Scale): Improving Your Leadership Skils (2 parts)
August 22 & 29, 6:30 - 8:30pm
CCSA Durham
Click here to register.
Playground Safety
September 7, 9am - 1pm
Appletree Child Development Center
Click here to register.
Supervision of Young Children
September 9, 6:30 - 7:30pm
Telephone Seminar - Call-In Number
Click here to register.
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Big body movement and writing?! Combine these two actions into a great activity that will help your child learn pre-writing skills while getting their wiggle on! |
Did you know WCSS is a nonprofit and relies on support from members of our community like you? Visit our website today to see how you can make a difference for each child, in every community in Wake County. |
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