Trish’s Tiny Tots August Newsletter

“If a child is given love, he becomes loving ... If he's helped when he needs help, he becomes helpful. And if he has been truly valued at home ... he grows up secure enough to look beyond himself to the welfare of others.”

Welcome August! I hope all of our Tiny Tot families had a wonderful celebration with your families on Independence Day.  We learned a lot about this special day as we discussed freedom, liberty and why it is so important to celebrate America’s Birthday

July was an exciting, water blasting time for Trish’s Tiny Tots as we celebrated Independence Day, splashed into Surf’s Up Week, strolled into our Country Fair theme and learned about the importance of Friendship.  As we are in the heart of our summer season, we have begun to use water sensory as part of our outdoor activities (weather permitting). Please send in a bathing suit, towel and water shoes (or old sneakers that can get wet) as well as sunblock and a signed permission slip if it has not been sent in. Please do not send them in a plastic bag as this can be hazardous to young children. A canvas bag with a short handle is preferred. All bags will be in the children’s cubbies so please check for wet bathing suits and towels.

Our program has made a few adjustments as we comply with the new WAC’s recently introduced for childcare providers in Washington State.  You will notice some changes on our playground, as well as additional posted material and an updated Parent Policy for your review, reference and signature.  If you have not yet updated your Parent Policy, please see me.

Upcoming Events: Mark your calendars!!! End of Summer Ice Cream Social! This event will be held on Friday September 7^th at 7:00 PM.  The event will be held at the Skate Park in Eatonville.  Ice cream will be provided and I am asking that each family bring a favorite topping (ex. Gummy bears, sprinkles, chocolate syrup, whipped cream, chocolate chips, crushed pineapple and don’t forget to add the cherry on top!) We will also be singing Happy Birthday to our many Birthday boys and girls we have in August! These Tiny Tots are entering a new phase in their growth and development this month and it’s an absolute blessing to be a part of this amazing experience.

This Month: Weekly Lesson plans will be themed around Splish Splash, Olympic Games and Puppet Madness! We will continue the process of ABC review as well as additional curriculum such as two letter sounds, and site words. We will learn the sounds of the letters, the sign and practice writing them. We will talk about shapes, colors and numbers and continue to review them for consistency. We will be learning about the months of the year, days of the week and the weather! Each week will also talk about principles such as kindness, honesty, forgiveness and patience. I encourage you all to review the work the children take home. I would like them to share with you the topics they learn about, so as parents you can continue to review with them for consistency. This month will be the last month of review as we begin a new year of Preschool curriculum starting in September.

Birthdays: Happy Birthday to our sweet little Logan who turns 8 years old on the 5^th and Cody who turns 3 years old on the 12th!! We love you boys! May this year bring you joy in your hearts and smiles on your faces J

Closures: Trish’s Tiny Tots will be closed August 6^th through August 10^th for my annual vacation time with my family.  Please remember tuition is still due at half the rate of the contracted amount. In addition we will also be closed August 27^th through August 31^st (Labor Day following September 3^rd ) as I prepare for the school year and schedule our family’s required annual appointments.  Please keep in mind that I work very hard, and rarely close.  I am very committed to serving the needs of your families but need to also reserve time to take care of my family as I am not able to schedule time off during regular scheduled hours. Thank you for all of your understanding and support!!

Love and Blessings, Trish