Oh Say Can you SEA!
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JULY/2016
- "Fish, Fish, Shark" is a take on "Duck, Duck, Goose" for the summer time. This can be played outside or inside, or can be played in the water with older children.
- Make sandcastles with your children, even in a sand table or at the park. If you are at the beach, you can make two sets of sand castles and have a "Capture the flag" game with your school ages.
- Pirate dig- Bury "treasure " in the sand or sandbox and have the
 children dig up their prizes!
- Treasure hunt- make a treasure map for your backyard or the beach for your children. Include directions, pictures and symbols for your child to find the buried prizes!
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Look for nautical sea life on the beach such as crabs, seashells, horseshoe crabs, and seagulls.
- Play outdoor games such as Paddle ball, bean bag toss, volleyball.
- Sand writing- practice writing your child's name in the sand and watch the tide wash it away
http://www.summerlearning.org/?page=know_the_facts
http://www.babycenter.com/0_tick-bites_68355.bc?page=2
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Kids in the Kitchen 
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JULY/2016
Underwater Jello Treats
Ingredients
- Blue Jell-o (several Boxes)
- Candy Fish
- Plastic Cups
Directions
- Use the "speed set" method on the box to make the Jell-O, and then I poured it into cups.
- Next the kids shoved a ton of candy fish into the cups. More than I would want to eat in Jell-O, but, hey, they were excited!
- Allow the Jell-O to set and top with a bit of "sea foam." (Whipped cream, obviously.) Enjoy!
http://www.bombshellbling.com/underwater-jello-treats/
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4th of July Facts
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- Over an estimated 150 million hot dogs will be consumed today. That's roughly 1 dog for every two people in the U.S.
- When the Unite States became a country, there were approximately 2.5 million people living in the country. Today the population is around 304 million.
- The first fireworks recorded in America were set off by an Englishman, Captain John Smith, famous in the story of Pocahontas.
- The APA estimates that more than 14,000 fireworks displays light up U.S. skies each 4th of July. Fireworks professionals plan for about 11 months for 1 month of booming business.
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Summer Safety
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JULY/2016
As summer approaches, we start planning for trips to the beach, barbecues, camping trips and campfires, fireworks, and other fun outdoor activities.
While fun, these activities can also lead to serious burn injuries. Here you will learn some ways to stay safe and prevent burns as you and your family enjoy the summer!
Using a BBQ grill can lead to serious fires and burns! Follow these simple tips to help keep your family safe:
- Keep matches and lighters out of reach of children
- Have at least a 3-foot "no-zone" around the grill for children and pets
- make sure coals are completely extinguished and cooled before disposing of them.
- never use gasoline or kerosene to make the grill fire bigger, and never apply lighter fluid too hot or warm coals.
- Always use the grill outdoors, away from structures (houses, garages, decks)
- Keep a fire extinguisher nearby for emergency use
- Use an insulated, fire retardant BBQ mitt and BBQ tools with long handles to prevent burns.
Each year, approximately 10,000 Americans get hurt or burned by fireworks! Almost half of those injured are kids.
- Keep children away from ALL fireworks. Even those available legally at the grocery store, such as sparklers, can burn at 1800 degrees and cause serious burns.
- The safest way to enjoy fireworks and to prevent fireworks-related injury is to attend displays given by trained professionals!
Spending time outdoors can be fun and exciting, but SAFETY should always be a part of your plan. Here are some reminders of how to keep your children safe and prevent burn injuries while enjoying the sun, sand, park, or your own backyard!
SUN SAFETY:
- Keep babies under the age of one our of direct sun-light to prevent skin damage and dehydration. Keep babies in the shade, under a tree, umbrella or stroller canopy.
- Dress your child in protective clothing: comfortable long pants, long sleeved shirt, and broad brimmed hats.
- Sunscreen (SPF should be at least 15) may be applied to babies younger than 6 months to small areas of skin uncovered by clothing and hats or if shade is not available for babies older than 6 months, apply sunscreen to entire body, being careful around the eyes.
- Apply the sunscreen 15 to 30 minutes before going out. Keep in mind that no sunscreen are truly waterproof, and thus they need to be reapplied every 1.5 - 2 hours, especially if they baby goes in water. Consult the instructions on the bottle.
- Be choosy when selecting sunglasses for children! Do not let them use toy sunglasses as protection from the sun. Be sure their glasses have sturdy plastic lenses that will protect their eyes form UV rays.
- Don't allow infant or young children to play or sleep in the sun in a playpen, stroller, etc.
- Sunscreen should be used (for children over 6 months) even on cloudy or overcast days!
- Stay our of sun between 10am and 2pm, when sun is the strongest.
CAMPFIRES AND FIRE PITS: 
- Build campfires in a designated fire pit and never leave them unattended.
- Supervise children at all times around the campfire or fire pit of at least five feet.
- Remember that extinguished coals and embers can remain hot enough to burn you, especially if buried, for many hours.
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Did You Know?
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Too Much Sun Hurts!
Did you know that just a few serious sunburns can increase your child's risk of skin cancer later in life? Kids don't have to be at the pool, beach or on vacation to get too much sun. Their skin needs protection from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays whenever they're outdoors.
Turning pink? Unprotected skin can be damaged by the sun's UV rays in as little as 15 minutes. Yet it can take up to 12 hours for skin to show the full effect of sun exposure. So, if your child's skin looks "a little pink" today, it may be burned tomorrow morning. To prevent further burning, get your child out of the sun.
Tan? There's no other way to say it: tanned skin is damaged skin. Any change in the color of your child's skin after time outside - whether sunburn or suntan - indicates damage from UV rays.
Cool and cloudy? Children still need protection. UV rays, not the temperature, do the damage. Clouds do not block UV rays, they filter them - and sometimes only slightly.
Oops! Kids often get sunburned when they are outdoors unprotected for longer than expected. Remember to plan ahead, and keep sun protection handy - in your car, bag or child's backpack.
Parents, help your children to play it safe, and protect your own skin as well. You're an important role model.
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July Donations
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Thank you for your extreme generosity! The donations that are coming in are greatly appreciated. Remember to bring in your three July donations by Tuesday 7/5/2016.
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JULY
National Ice Cream Month
MONDAY 7/4- CENTER CLOSED - HAPPY J4!
THURSDAY 7/14
- Pajama Day
WEDNESDAY 7/20- hat day
MONDAY 7/25- National Ice Cream Day!
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Your Health
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Sparkler Safety
Sparklers are legal in the majority of the 50 states, and can often be readily available in your local grocery store. They are often viewed as one of the more "harmless" fireworks, which couldn't be farther from the truth!
 Read the
full story about one child's devastating burns from a sparkler
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Child Development
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Please Click the following links for more information regarding growth and development with your infant or toddler.
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 Song Time
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OCEAN
(tune: Take me out to the Ball game)
Take me out to the Ocean
Take me out to the Sea
Show me the foamy weaves rolling there
As i breathe in the salty air
Let me look, look, look at the Ocean
See the sea and explore
For it's fun to dive from the top
to the Ocean floor!
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