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How Does Your Garden Grow? |
You hear a lot about the benefits of classroom gardens... but does it sound like too big of a challenge? Maybe these tips can help!
Where to Begin
Choosing What to Plant
Using Your Garden & Harvest
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Time to Start Our Gardens! |
Spring is here, and it is time to start our gardens! Start a garden indoors as it is easy to care for and can be transferred to pots later!
What you will need:
Steps for starting your seeds:
- First, fill your containers with the soil. You can count how many scoops it takes to fill the container!
- Next, look at the seeds. Talk about the size and shape of different seeds!
- Label the pot with the name of the flower or type of seed if you are planting a variety.
- Plant a few seeds in each container. Place seeds in your child's hand, and they can put them into the container, pushing into the soil.
- Let your child help water them with the spray bottle. Find a sunny windowsill to put the pots in, talking about how the seeds need sunshine and water to grow.
What is my child learning from gardening?
- They develop patience as they wait for their seeds to grow.
- They learn about the growth process.
- They develop a sense of responsibility as they take care of the plants.
- There are many opportunities to count, talk, use their fingers, and use print!
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Wake Connections is a one-stop coordinated intake system for families in Wake County. One click gets you connected to Parents as Teachers 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 2 - 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: If You Plant a Seed
Written & Illustrated by: Kadir Nelson
Highlights: While planting seeds in their garden, two animals learn the value of kindness.
Best for: Pre-K, ages 3-5
Wake County Public Library Programming: Spring into Kindergarten readiness with ABC Craft & Learn, a program offered multiple times a week for preschool-aged children in Wake County! The program simulates a Pre-K classroom and provides children the opportunity to learn those important social, developmental, and pre-literacy skills that are necessary for a successful launch to Kindergarten! Children listen to a story, do an alphabet-themed craft to help develop their letter awareness and fine motor skills (coloring, cutting), and practice classroom skills. Find more information online.
Literacy Tip: Gardening allows the opportunity to talk to your child about the way things grow. Ask your child questions throughout the entire process from purchase to planting, picking, and partaking.
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We love our teachers and teacher assistants! This Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6 - 10), we hope you're getting all the love and thanks you deserve.
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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!
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Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles |
Popsicles are a fun way to make eating fruit more of a treat!
Strawberries are in season in NC this month, and you can combine them with a little yogurt for added yumminess.
Tip: Are you growing mint at home or in your classroom? Add a few leaves for a flavor boost!
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What else grows in a garden besides plants? BUGS!
Make catching (pretend) bugs fun with Bug in a Jug! A gallon milk jug and some string make for lots of fun - and motor skills practice for your children!
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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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