Chronic absenteeism (missing 10% or more of the day in a year) can cause your child to lose many hours of potential learning. There is strong evidence to show that more time in quality early care and education is associated with strong, positive outcomes for children.
The Summer sandals are cute and comfortable, but they are a danger for injury on the playground. Please make sure that children are wearing closed heel and toe shoes. Tennis shoes are the most appropriate as children are climbing on equipment or running on the playgrounds. Inform parents to include an appropriate pair of shoes for their children to keep in their cubby.
United 4 Children wants all children to be safe while playing outside.
Click here to learn more about safe shoes for children.
Training Opportunity
Imagine sitting in your own home perhaps in your pajamas on your computer earning state approved professional development hours!
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week) and from anywhere. Come join us online.
The following training is being offered - 3 clock hours.
Children learn by exploring their environment through all senses. Messy play allows children to explore new textures, build their communication and vocabulary skills, express their emotions, and just have fun!
Want to learn more about the 24:1 Early Learning Center program in the Normandy Schools Collaborative area? Click here.
What Is Big Body Play & Why Is It So Important?
Big body play is the very physical, vigorous, boisterous, and sometimes bone-jarring play style many children love and crave.
Big body play is...
When a child throws himself onto a sofa.
When friends jump off climbing equipment.
When friends chase each other as they laugh, or race to a finish line.
We would like to take the time to say goodbye to Michelle Stamps. Michelle worked as the Assistant Program Administrator for the Illinois Child Nutrition Services Program. Michelle's hard work and dedication were an important part of the United 4 Children team.
We join together in wishing Michelle every success in all her future endeavors.
For additional information on the Illinois Child Nutrition Services Program contact Pat Galbraith at 314-531-1412 ext 15.
Get Involved!
The time is now. There are countless opportunities to connect to other people, to volunteer, to work with others for a shared cause, and to make a difference. Join a group or a committee. Form an association or share ideas and concerns with those around you. Being a part of a group is a healthy way to stay socially active.
United 4 Children has many volunteer opportunities to help you get involved. Click here for additional information.
United 4 Children provides caregivers with tools to support child/youth well-being and promote educational equity. You can find out more on our website at
www.United4Children.org. Please share this email to your colleagues.
The Summer sandals are cute and comfortable, but they are a danger for injury on the playground. Please make sure that children are wearing closed heel and toe shoes. Tennis shoes are the most appropriate as children are climbing on equipment or running on the playgrounds. Inform parents to include an appropriate pair of shoes for their children to keep in their cubby.
Big body play is the very physical, vigorous, boisterous, and sometimes bone-jarring play style many children love and crave.
