Harlem Academy Child Care Center News

AROUND THE CENTER

Friday, March 2nd Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss!

Join us as we celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Read Across America 2018!

This month each classroom will enjoy reading a Dr. Seuss book and participating in extension activities. Your children will experience the joys of wonder, possibility, exploration and discovery found in his books!  After reading the book, the children will make Dr. Seuss's hats.

FIELD TRIP

The field trip to  the Brighton Reservation was a wonderful experience for the 3 and 4 year-olds on February 16th. The Indian reservation celebrated  "The Brighton Field Day Festival & Rodeo" to celebrate their 80th Anniversary.

The children learned about American Indian arts & crafts and native foods. They visited the Seminole Culture Camp where a living Seminole Indian Village was on display. They observed native dance troupes, interacted with animals like alligators, snakes, and turtles.

Thank you Mr. Gerald Dixon for helping us out with carrying and getting the lunches.  When we returned to the center he unloaded the things off of the bus for us.  He was willing to help in any way possible.

Great job to the teachers at Harlem Academy Day Care Center for doing such a great job taking care of the children on the field trip to the Indian Reservation!  Keep being AWESOME!!

PARENTING

Children Should Learn at Least 16 Gestures by 16 Months

Catching communication and language difficulties early can prevent potential problems later with behavior, learning, reading, and social   interaction. Research on brain development reminds us that “earlier IS better” when teaching young children. The most critical period for learning is during the first three years of a child’s life. Pathways in the brain develop as infants and young children learn from exploring and interacting with people and objects in their environment.

At 9 Months: Give, Shake head

NUTRITION CORNER

Irish Potato Soup

3 ribs of celery
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the celery and onions and sauté for about 5-6 minutes until they are tender.

Add the potatoes, garlic powder, salt and pepper and chicken stock. If your chicken stock is reduced salt you may need a little more salt; if it is regular chicken stock, you might not need any salt. Season to your family’s taste. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are completely done. They should break apart easily.

Use may use an immersion blender, a food processor or blender, and blend until the potato mixture is smooth and creamy.

When the mixture is smooth and creamy add two cups of whole milk or 1-1/2 cup of milk and 1/2 cup of half and half. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if needed.