MONTHLY THEME:
"UNDER THE SEA"
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- "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!
- 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
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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 (3) donations by Wednesday 7/5/2023. |
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TUESDAY 7/4 - Independence Day! CENTER CLOSED
WEDNESDAY 7/5 - Monthly Donations Due
TUESDAY 7/18 - Pajama Day
THURSDAY 7/27- Sunglasses Day
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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 United 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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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!
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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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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!
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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!
- Sparklers are responsible for the vast majority of fireworks-related injuries, mainly as a result of parents giving them to their young children.
- Children under five lack the physical coordination to safely handle sparklers, and they may not understand the hazards associated with them.
- Sparklers account for one third of related injuries to children under the age of five.
- Sparklers reach temperatures upwards of 1800ºF!!
Read the full story about one child's devastating burns from a sparkler.
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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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Don't Get Burned!
Summertime is upon us once again. This is the time of the year we look forward to when we can enjoy the warm weather, sunshine and long days. While it's important to get exposure to the sun because it is the best source of Vitamin D which helps our bodies absorb calcium for strong healthy bones, too much exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause other problems. Did you know that too much exposure to the sun's UV rays not only increases our risk of skin cancer but it can cause damage to our eyes and our immune systems?
Before you head out for some fun in the sun with your family here are a few things to keep in mind. Avoid going out when the sun's rays are at their strongest or look for the shade. This is usually between 10 am and 4 pm. If you can't avoid being out in the sun during this time be sure to load up on the sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. This doesn't mean just when you are at the pool or beach but whenever your kids go out the door even on cloudy days. Experts recommend applying sunscreen 15 to 30 minutes before going out. You should also reapply the sunscreen at least every two hours or more if your child has been sweating or swimming. Let's protect our kids now from the sun, they will thank you later.
Protecting Your Child's Skin
Did you know that sunlight contains three different types of ultraviolet rays? It's important to know the different types of rays and their effects on our skin as well as what we can do to help protect our children against the harmful effects of the sun's UV rays.
3 Different Types of UV Rays:
- UVA - These types of rays are the most common ones we are exposed to when out in the sun. They cause our skin to age, wrinkle and can contribute to skin cancer.
- UVB - These are the rays that cause sunburns, cataracts, damage to our immune systems and contribute to skin cancer. UVB rays are absorbed by the ozone layer but enough of these rays pass through that can cause serious damage.
- UVC - These rays are the most serious but they are stopped by the ozone layer and don't reach us.
Ways to protect our children from the sun:
- Wear protective clothing - Dressing your children in clothing that has a UV protection of at least SPF 30 or that has a tight weave (one that you can't see your hand through when held to the light) will help protect them from the sun.
- Use sunscreen often - The sunscreen you use should have an SPF of 15 or higher. It is recommended that you don't use sunscreens with PABA because they could cause skin allergies. Be sure to cover all exposed areas including ears, hands, feet, etc. For infants, experts recommend avoiding sunscreen until they are 6 months of age.
- Wear a hat - Select a hat that will shade your child's face, neck and ears. Experts recommend a hat with a three-inch brim or a bill facing forward.
- Wear your shades - When selecting sunglasses for your children make sure they have a label that says that they provide 100% UV protection. Just because they have dark lenses does not mean that they will provide the protection needed.
Source:
Sun Care 101: The Basics of Sun Safety for Kids, Parents,
A Parent's Guide to Skin Protection, American Cancer Society
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PAYTON'S PROMISE - Many of you have received information about our new initiative called Payton's Promise. If your child will not be at the center or will be arriving late, please call to inform your director. Please see your classroom teacher or director if you would like more information. We appreciate your cooperation and support.
EMAIL ADDRESSES- Please make sure your most up to date email address is on file with the office. If you are not receiving emails, please let us know.
OUT SICK- Please be sure to call and notify the center if your child has been seen by a doctor and has been diagnosed with anything contagious. It is our responsibility to notify the parents of the children in your child's classroom in a timely manner. Illness Policy
DONATIONS- We can always use donations of empty food boxes and dress up clothes for our dramatic play centers.
TUITION CHECKS- Remember, payment is due on the first day that your child attends the center for the week. We will start to assess late fees at $5 per day that payment is late. In the "memo" section of your check, please write the week that you are paying for along with your child's name (if the last names are different). If you are paying for particular days, please write that in the memo section as well. This is CRITICAL for book-keeping!
VACATION REQUESTS- If you are a full-time family and would like to use vacation days, please submit them in writing at least 2 weeks prior. Vacation days cannot be used for holidays or sick days.
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5172 New York Street,
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 440 0287
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