August Tiny Tots Newsletter
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Lakeview<br />
Children’s Center<br />
Center Team<br />
Tonya Smith<br />
Director<br />
Greta Hughes<br />
Infant Teacher<br />
Jennifer Stokes<br />
Infant Teacher<br />
Desiree Jones<br />
Infant Teacher<br />
Johanna Donaldson<br />
Teacher<br />
Kimberly Alturo<br />
Toddler Teacher<br />
Office Hours<br />
Monday Thru Friday<br />
6:00am - 5:30pm<br />
Let the Games Begin!<br />
This month, all eyes will be on Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the opening ceremony of the Games of<br />
the XXXI Olympiad. NBC will televise coverage of the games from <strong>August</strong> 5th through <strong>August</strong><br />
21st on their family of networks, in addition to streaming it live on NBCOlympics.com. The<br />
summer Olympics feature competitions in 28 sports to include swimming, volleyball, boxing,<br />
gymnastics, fencing, cycling, track and field, and even trampoline! It's time to cheer on your<br />
country's athletes as they (hopefully) take home the gold! Check out Rio2016.com for more<br />
details.<br />
Fun Facts About Left– Handers<br />
Did you know that <strong>August</strong> 13th is International Left– Handers Day? In honor of this quirky holiday,<br />
here are some interesting facts about left– handed folks. Lefties are often better at multitasking<br />
and are more likely to pursue creative careers. They make especially good tennis players (almost<br />
40% of the top tennis pros are lefties). It is said that left– handed college graduates go on to<br />
become more wealthy than right– handed graduates. They are better at 3D perception and seeing<br />
underwater. And, out of the seven most recent U.S. presidents, four have been lefties, including<br />
President Barack Obama.<br />
Children's Books for All Ages<br />
Even though a book may be intended for a younger audience, that doesn't mean you won't enjoy it<br />
as an adult. Grab one of these classics and read it aloud with your child for some bonding time.<br />
Charlotte's Web by E. B. White –A wonderful and timeless tale of friendship and sacrifice. A<br />
Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L'Engle – This sci– fi novel follows three children on a trip through<br />
time, searching for their father. Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt – This novel asks the question:<br />
What if you could live forever? The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis – Four<br />
siblings discover the land of Narnia, which is trapped in a never– ending winter and ruled by the<br />
evil witch.<br />
Melon Salad With Honey– Lime Dressing<br />
Nothing is quite as refreshing as cold melon on a hot summer day. This fruit salad will be so<br />
popular at your next event, you will see the bottom of the bowl before you know it! Dice one<br />
cantaloupe, one honeydew, and one small seedless watermelon, removing any seeds or melon<br />
rind. Place all of the fruit into a large bowl. Finely chop 1⁄4 cup of fresh mint leaves and sprinkle<br />
over the top of the fruit. In a small bowl, whisk together 1⁄3 cup honey and 1⁄4 cup freshly–<br />
squeezed lime juice. Pour dressing over fruit and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate to chill.<br />
Serve cold.<br />
Kids' Joke of the Month: Basketball<br />
Q: What do you call a pig who plays basketball?<br />
A: A ball hog!<br />
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tot-sized olympic games<br />
Before the Olympics closing ceremony on <strong>August</strong> 21, you and your kids can<br />
host your very own Olympic Games party! Below is a suggested Olympic Games<br />
party itinerary. Prepare all activities in advance and modify them for the weather<br />
and the number of guests participating.<br />
Crafts for the Opening Ceremony<br />
When guests arrive, assign each one a different country to represent and have<br />
them create national flags using poster board. To save time during the party,<br />
research in advance several countries’ flag designs and cut out construction<br />
paper shapes, symbols, stripes, and stars, so that guests can assemble their<br />
flags quickly. As guests finish their flags and approach the starting line for<br />
the first sporting event, announce each one as an Olympic athlete:<br />
“Representing France is Trevor! Representing Brazil is Olivia!” Search<br />
YouTube for the Olympics theme music to play in the background.<br />
Sporting Event<br />
Start your Olympic Games with a simple sporting event such as a foot race<br />
or relay across your backyard. Indoor options include having guests perform<br />
their own dance routines, individually, or leading the group through<br />
a series of silly calisthenics. Set the starting line and finish line<br />
in advance. Brainstorm a few race challenges to keep your<br />
games interesting, such as hopping on one leg or turning<br />
somersaults to the finish line.<br />
Snack Time<br />
Hydrate the Olympic athletes with flavored sports drinks and bottled water. Don’t<br />
forget to treat them with Olympic torches: vanilla ice cream in cones or<br />
cupcakes with white icing, piled high, in the shape of a flame.<br />
Final Championship<br />
Conclude the Games with a more complex sporting event such<br />
as an obstacle course, soccer game, or, if you have pool access,<br />
a dive competition (for those that can swim). Set up obstacles in<br />
advance and test for any safety issues. Purchase, or make, simple<br />
medals to award the final championship winners, and finally, stand<br />
the gold, silver, and bronze medalists on stools for recognition.<br />
Calling all kid jokesters!<br />
Kids! Send your favorite joke to triviamaster@scuttlebuttsm.com<br />
for a chance to see it in next month’s edition of <strong>Tiny</strong> Tot Times.<br />
Contest winner receives a<br />
$25 Amazon gift card!<br />
Parents or guardians, submit your child’s joke via e-mail, along with their first name, your full<br />
name, and contact information, to triviamaster@scuttlebuttsm.com. We will contact you with prize<br />
and consent information should your child’s joke be selected for publication. Deadline for entry is<br />
<strong>August</strong> 31, 2016 and the winners will be notified via email by September 15, 2016. Good luck!
find the 2 identical monkeys<br />
connect the dots<br />
Start from the number 1 and connect the<br />
dots to reveal a furry friend!<br />
shapes & numbers<br />
Identify shapes in each row & write names on left side.<br />
Count & write number of shapes on right side.<br />
watermelon sorbet<br />
Ingredients<br />
1/2 cup sugar<br />
3/4 cup water<br />
6 cups watermelon<br />
chunks, seeds removed<br />
2 tablespoons lime juice<br />
Chocolate morsels<br />
Directions<br />
Bring sugar and water<br />
to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high<br />
heat. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Reduce heat to low<br />
and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let<br />
cool to room temperature, about 45 minutes. Cover<br />
and refrigerate 1 hour to chill. Puree the watermelon<br />
and lime juice in a food processor until smooth. Strain<br />
the puree over a large bowl to remove tiny seeds. Mix<br />
the sugar syrup into the watermelon puree and freeze<br />
for 30 minutes. Stir again and return to the freezer,<br />
repeating every half-hour until the liquid is completely<br />
frozen. Serve in chilled dishes, adding chocolate<br />
morsels to look like seeds.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday<br />
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Congrats Pre-K !<br />
You are a gift to us<br />
all and your totally<br />
awesome!<br />
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Pick up your<br />
2016-2017<br />
enrollment packet<br />
today<br />
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Today is a good day<br />
to shop for uniforms<br />
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Reminder:<br />
Parent Teacher<br />
Social today from<br />
4-6!<br />
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It's a good time to<br />
schedule health<br />
appraisal<br />
appointments<br />
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Joyful<br />
re- enrollment starts<br />
this week! Please<br />
update your<br />
information<br />
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DRINK PLENTY OF<br />
WATER TODAY!<br />
18 19 20<br />
Purchase a fresh<br />
pair of indoor shoes<br />
for your Joyful<br />
Toddler<br />
21<br />
Reminder:<br />
Preschool and<br />
Pre- K wear<br />
uniforms starting<br />
Sept. 6th<br />
22 23<br />
Make sure you feed<br />
your Joyful child<br />
only healthy foods,<br />
NO junk!<br />
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Enrollment packets<br />
and fee due today<br />
$75 per family<br />
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Gotta Have Water!<br />
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GOTTA HAVE<br />
WATER TODAY!<br />
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