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Breastfeeding Class
(Class/Workshop) October 25th, 2010 (6:30 PM to 8:30 PM)
Pregnant women and their partners learn about breastfeeding benefits and methods. St. Joseph's Hospital conference room L-100 D. $. 448-5515.
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(Class/Workshop) October 25th, 2010 (6:30 PM to 8:30 PM)
Pregnant women and their partners learn about breastfeeding benefits and methods. St. Joseph's Hospital conference room L-100 D. $. 448-5515.
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Ham and Scalloped Potatoes with Cheese Sauce
You will need: 6 medium russet potatoes 2 – 3 pounds ham 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon black pepper Peel and rinse... More
You will need: 6 medium russet potatoes 2 – 3 pounds ham 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon black pepper Peel and rinse... More
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Fayetteville Library launches Smartplay
Posted on Tue, February 3rd, 2009
Written by: Fayetteville Library Staff,
email: editor@syracuseparent.net
The Fayetteville Free Library launched a creative new program on January 23 called, “Smartplay.” This drop-in play program for ages 2-5 runs from 10:30 am to noon on the fourth Friday of each month. Several literacy-oriented toys are available for parents and children to play with. Staff are on hand to answer questions and facilitate learning and fun.
Karen Rutkowski, Early Literacy Educator at the FFL, states, “I see this as a great opportunity for us to educate parents about the importance of early literacy. Children learn about their world through play. There are many simple ways parents can direct their children’s play in order to stimulate learning. And it can be so much fun, for both parent and child.”
The library’s community room is the setting for five Smartplay stations, each with a specific theme. Children and parents will be encouraged to explore any or all of the activities at their own pace. The activities will focus on early literacy skills such as letters, vocabulary, sounds, storytelling skills, and dramatic play. The program is unstructured and child directed.
In addition to the Smartplay program, Rutkowski has developed a series of early literacy activity kits for parents to take home, each one targeting a specific early literacy skill. One activity shows you how to make a book with your child, by first arranging the story in the correct sequence. Another has an activity highlighting rhyming words.
Parents and caregivers that attend Smartplay will receive handouts explaining the activities as well as information about the six skills of early literacy. For more information about Smartplay or any youth services programs at the Fayetteville Free Library, please visit www.fayettevillefreelibrary.org or call 637-6374, ext 317.
You can contact editor@syracuseparent.net with any questions. Also, feel free to post comments below.
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Posted on Tue, February 3rd, 2009
Written by: Fayetteville Library Staff,
email: editor@syracuseparent.net
The Fayetteville Free Library launched a creative new program on January 23 called, “Smartplay.” This drop-in play program for ages 2-5 runs from 10:30 am to noon on the fourth Friday of each month. Several literacy-oriented toys are available for parents and children to play with. Staff are on hand to answer questions and facilitate learning and fun.
Karen Rutkowski, Early Literacy Educator at the FFL, states, “I see this as a great opportunity for us to educate parents about the importance of early literacy. Children learn about their world through play. There are many simple ways parents can direct their children’s play in order to stimulate learning. And it can be so much fun, for both parent and child.”
The library’s community room is the setting for five Smartplay stations, each with a specific theme. Children and parents will be encouraged to explore any or all of the activities at their own pace. The activities will focus on early literacy skills such as letters, vocabulary, sounds, storytelling skills, and dramatic play. The program is unstructured and child directed.
In addition to the Smartplay program, Rutkowski has developed a series of early literacy activity kits for parents to take home, each one targeting a specific early literacy skill. One activity shows you how to make a book with your child, by first arranging the story in the correct sequence. Another has an activity highlighting rhyming words.
Parents and caregivers that attend Smartplay will receive handouts explaining the activities as well as information about the six skills of early literacy. For more information about Smartplay or any youth services programs at the Fayetteville Free Library, please visit www.fayettevillefreelibrary.org or call 637-6374, ext 317.
You can contact editor@syracuseparent.net with any questions. Also, feel free to post comments below.
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