Monday, August 1, 2011
Parade!!
We will have a float in the Parkers Prairie Parade on August 8th! We will meet at the elementary school West parkinglot at 9:30am to get the trailer decorated!! Please come and help! We are still waiting to hear the final time and place for the line-up. As soon as I know, you will know!
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Learning all summer long!
Fishing for Knowledge
Rated by 6 members
Ages: 2 1/2 years and up
Make learning fun for your child with this interactive alphabet game that lets her cast for letters and even tackle a bit of basic spelling.
Materials
Small screw eye
12-inch dowel
12-inch length of string
2- by 6-inch piece of card stock
Hole punch
2- by 2-inch piece of adhesive magnetic sheet
Metal frozen juice can lids (the kind without sharp edges)
Letter stickers or permanent marker
Total Time Needed: 2-3 Hours
Instructions
To make the pieces: Secure the screw eye into the end of the dowel. Tie the string to the screw eye with a tight knot.
Fold the card stock into thirds. Punch holes in the paper as shown, then tie the loose end of the string through the holes. Adhere the magnet to the bottom of the card stock.
Attach one letter sticker to each lid or write the letters on the lids with a permanent marker. Start with your child's name and add letters as you collect more lids.
To play: Simply scatter the metal "fish" on the floor and show your child how to "hook? them with the magnetic fishing pole. Once she gets the hang of it, challenge her to catch specific letters or even spell her name.
Rated by 6 members
Ages: 2 1/2 years and up
Make learning fun for your child with this interactive alphabet game that lets her cast for letters and even tackle a bit of basic spelling.
Materials
Small screw eye
12-inch dowel
12-inch length of string
2- by 6-inch piece of card stock
Hole punch
2- by 2-inch piece of adhesive magnetic sheet
Metal frozen juice can lids (the kind without sharp edges)
Letter stickers or permanent marker
Total Time Needed: 2-3 Hours
Instructions
To make the pieces: Secure the screw eye into the end of the dowel. Tie the string to the screw eye with a tight knot.
Fold the card stock into thirds. Punch holes in the paper as shown, then tie the loose end of the string through the holes. Adhere the magnet to the bottom of the card stock.
Attach one letter sticker to each lid or write the letters on the lids with a permanent marker. Start with your child's name and add letters as you collect more lids.
To play: Simply scatter the metal "fish" on the floor and show your child how to "hook? them with the magnetic fishing pole. Once she gets the hang of it, challenge her to catch specific letters or even spell her name.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Where has the summer gone?
I can't believe that it is almost the end of July! It will soon be time for Fall Festival in Parkers Prairie! I would really like to get some peole willing to ride on a float to help support our ECFE program! It is important now more than ever to show support for education, especially Early Childhood. We have a strong program with great families, I want to show you all off! :) What a great way to get us out into the community and seen. If you are interested in being in the parade with us (You don't have to be a current ECFE family) please let me know! anyone who supports Early Childhood Education is welcome to walk with us!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Fun Event For the Entire Family!
I just received this notice from Otter Tail County!
Please join us at the Fergus Falls Public Library tomorrow (June 23) evening at 6:30PM for a special family event! Minneapolis-based CLIMB Theatre will perform their play "Stubby the Elephant" (adapted from one of Rudyard Kipling's "Just So Stories"). All ages welcome for this wonderful night of entertainment!
Check out CLIMB Theatre's website:
http://www.climb.org/
Looks like it could be a lot of fun!
Please join us at the Fergus Falls Public Library tomorrow (June 23) evening at 6:30PM for a special family event! Minneapolis-based CLIMB Theatre will perform their play "Stubby the Elephant" (adapted from one of Rudyard Kipling's "Just So Stories"). All ages welcome for this wonderful night of entertainment!
Check out CLIMB Theatre's website:
http://www.climb.org/
Looks like it could be a lot of fun!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Bike Helmet Safety
As the weather gets nicer, you see more and more kids out on their bikes! It is extrememly important that they wear their helmet even when just out riding around the neighborhood. Not only should they have their helmet on, but it needs to be put on correctly. There have been accidents in other parts of the state that have left children paralyzed from the neck down due to improperly fitting helmets. A bike helmet must sit on the TOP of the head not slanted back and the straps should be tight. If the straps are not tight and/or if the helmet is not on the proper place on the head, extreme injuries can result. If you are not wearing a helmet and you fly over the handle bars, you are risking severe damage to the frontal lobe of your brain - decision making happens here. If you fly over your handle bars with an ill fitting helmet, you are now facing possible injury to the brain stem - arm and leg movement, breathing etc. When a helmet is loose and you fly forward, the impact can push the helment further back causing injury to the brain stem. Please make sure that your child is wearing a helmet and that it is fitting properly!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Family Fun Night at the Elementary School
Wednesdays at 6:30 all summer long our fabulous librarian has planned some fun events! Tonight it is popcorn and PJ's!! Come in your jammies and bring a pillow, sit back, relax and enjoy a reading by Mr. Kelly Mesker followed by the movie Underdog! All events are held in the Elementary School Library.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Happy Summer!
Summer is finally here! I hope everyone has a great vacation! I will be posting throughout the summer. Enjoy the weather!!
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