Punxsutawney Phil Has Spoken

Spring is on its way :)

Although its hard to explain to young preschoolers the theory behind Groundhog Day and how it may or may not relate to upcoming weather patterns, it is a fun day to celebrate.

First we had to wake up the groundhog:

Wake up, Groundhog,
time to see
What the weather's
Going to be.
Time to stretch, Time to think, time to eat,
and time to drink.
Wake up Groundhog, time to see what the weather's going to be! 

Then we made some crafty groundhogs.  

Looked for shadows

and even had groundhogs for snack (use your imagination LOL)

During outside time we created our own groundhog hole and they took turns poking up and seeing if they could see their shadow. 

Photos wanted for a friends book

From: Elizabeth Pantley, Author

The "No-Cry" Solution Book Series

Hi ~

I'm just finishing up the next book in the No-Cry Series -- The No-Cry Picky Eater Solution. We are now in the process of accepting photos to determine which will be included in the next No-Cry book. If we use one of your photos then you will receive a free autographed book!

Please submit your child's "food-related" photo - eating/preparing/growing/shopping. (Ages 2 to 6)

Close-ups with less background are best! Funny or unique poses are welcome! (You may submit more than one photo.)

Please send your photo as a jpg attachment along with the permission found on the top,  right of my website home page.  http://www.pantley.com/elizabeth/

Thanks!

Elizabeth ~

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Elizabeth Pantley, Author

Website: http://www.nocrysolution.com

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Welcome Izabella

We have a new friend today

Izabella is a year and a half and will be here two days per week.

A Few Misc Reminders

We will be closed on Monday Jan 17th in observance of MLK Day

January Scholastic book orders are due by Tuesday Jan 18th.

It's time for wipes ... if you have not brought them please do so this week.

Welcome Charlie

We have a new friend today

Charlie is 2 and will be here three days per week.

Teaching Kids to Put on Coats

With the weather so cold we have been wearing sweatshirts and coats outside. Putting on a jacket can be a challenge for young kids but it really does not need to be. The video below will show you a fun way to help them learn ...
 

Teaching-Kids-to-Put-on-Coats

Happy Holidays

Brandy and I would like to wish you all the best  this holiday season and throughout the New Year.

 

Whatever your faith or belief, we can trust in that being surrounded by friends and family and the love and wonder in our children's eyes is the "reason for the season".

 

Be well, be safe, be gentle with each other, hold your families and friends close, tell your children you love them always, and whenever you can, take a moment to smile at a stranger on the street ~ It's a gift that costs nothing, but means so much...

We will be closed Thursday and Friday this week, and ALL next week: December 27-31.

 

Happy Holidays to You and Yours!

 

'Tis the Season

 

 

'Tis the season for colds ....To ensure the health of all of our families kindly keep kids home if they are showing any signs or symptoms of not feeling well.

This includes thick colored mucus, constant coughing or sneezing and general lethargy.

Paper Bags Needed Please

We are going to be making Gingerbread "people" next week and will need brown grocery bags.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Santa is continuing his ride through Rohnert Park this week as he visits four more neighborhoods starting with “M” section tonight. The Rohnert Park Public Safety Officers Association’s Santa float will be traveling through town with the first stop at 6 p.m. each evening.

They will be collecting toys and monetary donations for the toy drive. Giving gifts TO Santa for other children is a wonderful way to nurture their sense of compassion and goodwill towards others. A generous spirit is a quality that I would love to see in more humans ... let's start with our little ones :)

Don’t forget your camera. Unlike in years past, photos will not be placed online, so bring your camera and take some photos with Santa on his “sleigh.”

For a complete list of streets and dates http://www.rohnertparkchamber.org/home/rohnertparkchamber2/Santa%20Float%20location%20of%20stops%202010%2011-8-10.pdf