KEY ELEMENTS OF SINGING

1. Sing songs based on ROUTINES throughout the day
2. Use songs with REPETITION AND RHYMING that teach about sound patterns
3. Find songs that children ENJOY and can remember

KEY ELEMENTS OF POINTING

1. What: Use pointing and other gestures to help the child understand what is being said. Point to objects and name them, especially things that interest the baby, like body parts and familiar objects. 
2. Why: Pointing helps connect words with objects. Children also start to use pointing and other gestures (shaking head, outstretched arms) to communicate.
3. How to Respond: React the way you would to speak. Use words to reinforce what the child is expressing. 

WORLD READ ALOUD DAY

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Take Time To Read To Your Child!

TODDLER STORYTIME MOBILE PUBLIC LIBRARY

1000 BOOKS BEFORE K5!

Celebrate Black History Month

“African Americans and the Arts”!

-February 1st -Soul Food Cooking Class

5:30-7:30PM, James Seals Community Center

-February 8th – Wellness & Resource Fair

10AM-1PM, Hillsdale Community Center

-February 15th – Fitness Class 6-7:30PM, Michael Dow Amphitheater, 3100 Bank Ave

-February 22nd – Art Appreciation| 6-8PM, Hope Community Center, 850 Edwards St.

-February 29th History in the Making: Talent Show| 6-8PM, Harmon-Thomas Community Center, 1611 Belfast 

COMMUNITY RESOURSES

Home Depot Kids Craft: Create your own Valentine Basket

February 3, 9:00 AM-Noon at ALL Locations

Toddler Time at Mobile Museum of Art

February 8, 2024-10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

$5 members per child per session | $10 non-members per child per session

LODA ArtWalk - Marching to a different beat during Mardi Gras

February 9, 5:30 PM-10:00 PM

Parks and Recreation hosts Karaoke at Mob Boss Pizzeria

February 10, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM

Lowes Kids: Chalkboard Message Center/Vase

February 10, FREE at Lowes (All Locations) 10:00 am -1:00 pm

JC Penny Kids Zone:

Design Your Own Valentines Bag

February 10, 11:00 am -Noon

Bel Air Mall Ages 4 & up

Parents get 10% off Coupon to boost savings



Car Seat Safety Checks at USA Strada Patient Care Center

February 14, 2:00 PM-4:00PM FREE Event-

Family Art class at Mobile Museum of Art

Thursday, Feb. 22, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.

$5 members per child per session | $10 non-members per child per session

Family Fun Day at Whaley Ranch

February 24, 2024-1:00 PM -3:00PM

$6 per person-1 years old and younger are free

Circus, Featuring The Amazing Anastasini

Wed Feb 28, 2024 - 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Semmes Community Center, 10113 Moffett Rd.

Tickets are available online for ONLY $9.99

Children Age 2 and under FREE