LITTLE LEAPERS CHILD CARE
October 2005 Newsletter
October Themes:
Oct 3 – 7: Thanksgiving
Crafts: Hand Turkey, Colouring Pages
Songs: Turkey Walk, Three Turkey Gobblers
Books: Cliffords Thanksgiving
Oct 10 – 14: Apples and Pumpkins
Crafts: Apple Painting
Songs: 10 Little Pumpkins, Pumpkin Head
Books: 10 Apples Up On Top, Take One Home Free
Oct 17 - 21: Fall
Activities: Leaf Hunt
Books: Picture Purfect, Fall is For Friends, Tigger Bounces into Fall
Crafts: Leaf Rubbings, Leaf Art
Songs: Little Leaves, Fall Leaves, Raking Leaves, Scarecrow
Oct 24 – 28: Halloween
Crafts: Spider, Colouring Pages
Songs: Jack-O Lantern, 5 Little Goblins, Halloween Time
Books: Care Bear Trick or Treat, Spooky Fun House
Activities: Dressing up in Costumes, Halloween Fun
Special Events:
Halloween Party: Oct 25
Bring childs costume
What Does your Child Learn At Little Leapers?
Fine Motor Development:
Small muscle control and eye /hand coordination are developed through the following activities:finger play, self-feeding, dressing, bead stringing, puzzles, shape sorter, cutting with scissors, colouring, painting and drawing, printing
Gross Motor Development:
Large muscle control is developed through the following activities:running, climbing stairs, ride-ons, dancing, circle games, crawling through tunnels, playground equipment, playing ball
Cognitive
: Understanding concepts, thinking, reasoning and problem solving are encouraged through the following activities:puzzles, story telling and reading, songs and games, cause and effect (Discovery toys boat and ball, filling and dumping), blocks, shape sorter, play dough, colour and shape games, matching games, peek-a-boo, hide and find games
Creative and Sensory:
Imagination and self-expression are developed through the following activities:sand and water play, play dough, crafts, painting and colouring, pretend play (Fisher Price little people toys, play kitchen, dress-up), music and instruments, songs and stories that encourage input from the children, dancing, cooking and baking
Social, Emotionial and Language:
A childs ability to express and manage their feelings and to communicate and get along with others are developed through the following activities:circle games, songs, stories, picture books, taking turns, encouraging self-help skills, offering choices, labelling and pre-reading activities, outings to Early Years Centre, demonstrating manners and respect, sharing, playing coorperative games, pretend play (dress-up, play kitchen, play cleaning)
Ideas and input from parents about themes and activities are always welcome!