Teaching the Constructive Use of Time |
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This month, we focus on ideas and resources that help kids use time constructively.
Constructive Use of Time
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As adults, we look for ways to make the best out of the hours in a day. We can also help our children learn to use their time constructively through art, work, and play. Check out these ideas and resources! |
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April is National Garden Month and a great time to engage kiddos in nature. So grab a trowel and a bucket and head out to the yard or patio!
Planting vegetables teaches kids that today's work results in a future harvest.
Character building focus: Effort, Patience, Teamwork, Cause and Effect
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Regrow Celery!
For Children (with supervision):
Try this easy project for children using a store-bought celery!
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Plant A Garden!
For Adolescents
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Challenge adolescents to start an in-ground or container vegetable garden
from seed or seedlings!*
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(Garden planted by students at The Nest) |
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International Children's Book Day
Friday, April 2, 2021
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Celebrate International Children's Book Day by incorporating books about the creative ways kids can use their time. Here's a few ideas: |
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Amelia Bedelia turns a gray day into one full of color and fun with a bucket full of chalk. (Read-aloud on YouTube)
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It's a car . . . no it's a guitar! Teach kids how to construct 10 different objects out of a plain ol' cereal box!
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Quote of the month: “We must use time as a tool, not as a couch.” – John F. Kennedy
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LaWana Sieckmann Speaks Out! |
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(Parent shares what she really thinks about the classes at Bridges to Growth.) |
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Free or low-cost resources
for kids, parents and teachers!
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For a full list of activities, including ESL classes, check out our Eventbrite page.
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FREE
RESILIENCE KITS!
Resilience Kits include a variety of wonderful materials to help families build relationships, communicate their feelings, and keep their relationships safe during difficult times. Kit materials include sensory toys, communication activities, educational materials, books and much more.
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APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH . . .
and we've partnered with Resilient Wilco and Williamson County and Cities Health District to provide these free Resilience Kits to families in Williamson County.
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Curbside pick-up on Tuesday, April 6th and Wednesday, April 7th from 1-6pm at Bridges to Growth in Georgetown, 805 W University Ave # A, Georgetown, TX 78626. When you arrive, call 512-864-3008 and we will bring it out to you!
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YOU'RE INVITED
SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2021
6:00 P.M.
ELLA AMORE PATIO, THE VINEYARD AT FLORENCE
The event Williamson County Waits For!
Yes, it's almost here!
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This fundraising event will feature dining, entertainment, silent auctions, along with the opportunity to spend an evening under the stars on the Ella Amore Patio at The Vineyard at Florence. The best part? Every dollar raised for the event benefits The Georgetown Project, CASA of Williamson County and the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center. The Silent Auction will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Georgetown. Giving back just got a whole lot brighter. |
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The Georgetown Project partners with local businesses to offer GISD high school students the opportunity to participate in the Summer Youth Employment Program. SYEP is a paid summer internship that offers valuable work experiences in entry-level employment positions for students who have no work experience. |
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YOU SMILE, WE SMILE
AMAZONSMILE!
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Make The Georgetown Project your charity of choice on Amazon Smile!
Thank You!
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Please share our news with your friends
on social media!
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Bridges to Growth Parent Center
is a program of
The Georgetown Project
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With support from our sponsors |
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Our Vision:
A community where no child is hungry, hurt, alone or rejected, and where all children and youth believe they are loved, respected and treated with dignity.
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