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The 2011 Early Childhood Investigations Webinar Presenters:
Dr. Becky Bailey
Vicki Ehlers
Beth Engelhardt
Susan Gunnewig
Ana Lomba
Karen Nemeth
Debra Pierce
Dr. Timothy Shanahan
Bob Siegel
Sarah Sprinkel
Wendy Young
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Friday, December 3, 2010
Clergy for Child Care
You are invited to the first meeting of "Clergy for Childcare".
A gathering of religious leaders who provide or promote quality early care
and education through their places of worship or outreach ministries.
Thursday, December 9th, 2010 8am - 10 am.
North United Methodist Church
3808 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis
(Northwest corner of 38th and Meridian)
Speakers will include:
Dr. Eugene White, Superintendent, Indianapolis Public Schools
Ellen K. Annala, President and CEO, United Way of Central Indiana
Panel of local clergy discussing opportunities and challenges of child care ministries
Opportunities will include:
Networking with local clergy who provide or promote quality child care
Helpful ideas from education, nonprofit and religious leaders
Resources to take back to your ministry, children and families
A continental breakfast will be served.
Please R.S.V.P. to Melissa Jackson at United Way of Central Indiana
at 317.921.1335 or melissa.jackson@uwci.org.
A gathering of religious leaders who provide or promote quality early care
and education through their places of worship or outreach ministries.
Thursday, December 9th, 2010 8am - 10 am.
North United Methodist Church
3808 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis
(Northwest corner of 38th and Meridian)
Speakers will include:
Dr. Eugene White, Superintendent, Indianapolis Public Schools
Ellen K. Annala, President and CEO, United Way of Central Indiana
Panel of local clergy discussing opportunities and challenges of child care ministries
Opportunities will include:
Networking with local clergy who provide or promote quality child care
Helpful ideas from education, nonprofit and religious leaders
Resources to take back to your ministry, children and families
A continental breakfast will be served.
Please R.S.V.P. to Melissa Jackson at United Way of Central Indiana
at 317.921.1335 or melissa.jackson@uwci.org.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
St. Mary's Child Center Winter Seminar
St. Mary's Child Center Educational Outreach Program will hold it Winter 2011 Seminar Series in February. The seminar will focus on exploring and interpreting the Work of the Schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy at St. Mary's Child Center.
The seminar is ideal for those educators who would like to know more about St. Mary's Child Center's exploration and interpretation of the Reggio Emilia Philosophy and how to bring it to their classrooms. It will look at the classroom environment, interactions with children and families, and the documentation of the children's project work and investigations.
Seminar Dates:
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 (Part 1)
Tuesday, February 15, 2011 (Part 2)
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 (Part 3)
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
(A light dinner will be served)
St. Mary's Child Center, Gilliatte Building (Ft. Benjamin Harrison)
9230 Hawkins Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 42616
Seminar Fees: $40 per seminar or $100 for all 3 seminars
Scholarships are available for educators serving children impacted by poverty, violence, and trauma.
Please contact Sharon at (317) 361-4893 or outreach@stmaryschildcarenter.org for more information or to register.
The seminar is ideal for those educators who would like to know more about St. Mary's Child Center's exploration and interpretation of the Reggio Emilia Philosophy and how to bring it to their classrooms. It will look at the classroom environment, interactions with children and families, and the documentation of the children's project work and investigations.
Seminar Dates:
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 (Part 1)
Tuesday, February 15, 2011 (Part 2)
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 (Part 3)
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
(A light dinner will be served)
St. Mary's Child Center, Gilliatte Building (Ft. Benjamin Harrison)
9230 Hawkins Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 42616
Seminar Fees: $40 per seminar or $100 for all 3 seminars
Scholarships are available for educators serving children impacted by poverty, violence, and trauma.
Please contact Sharon at (317) 361-4893 or outreach@stmaryschildcarenter.org for more information or to register.
Call the White House on Tuesday, November 30
Call the White House on Tuesday, November 30
NAEYC Children’s Champions Alert
The funding bills are still under negotiation between the White House and Congress. On Tuesday, November 30, advocates from across the country will contact the White House to ask them to remind Congress not to drop 300,000 children from child care and Head Start, and to support the Early Learning Challenge Fund.
The President and his important staff are key players in these funding decisions and we need to continue to let them know that young children and families should not lose out on the early care and education they need during these difficult times.
How to Call or Email the White House on November 30
Leave a message for President Obama on the White House Comments line:
To call the comments line dial 202-456-1111. (You may need to call more than once if you get a busy signal.)
Here is a sample voicemail message:
My name is ________ and I'm from (City), (State). Please urge Congress not to drop 300,000 children from child care and Head Start. Make sure that continued funding for the Child Care and Development Block Grant and Head Start is NOT REDUCED in the appropriations bill and that the Early Learning Challenge Fund is included. Thank you.
Send President Obama an e-mail in support of early childhood education programs.
To e-mail the President, go to www.whitehouse.gov/contact.
Use the web form to send the White House an email. Here is a sample message you can type into the form:
Dear President Obama,
Please urge Congress not to drop 300,000 children from child care and Head Start. Make sure that continued funding for the Child Care and Development Block Grant and Head Start is NOT REDUCED in the FY 2011 appropriations bill and that the Early Learning Challenge Fund is included. These programs help children learn and develop skills they need to succeed in school and in life. They also help families get ahead by giving parents the support they need to be productive at work. Thank you.
Sincerely, (Insert Your Name)
NAEYC Children’s Champions Alert
The funding bills are still under negotiation between the White House and Congress. On Tuesday, November 30, advocates from across the country will contact the White House to ask them to remind Congress not to drop 300,000 children from child care and Head Start, and to support the Early Learning Challenge Fund.
The President and his important staff are key players in these funding decisions and we need to continue to let them know that young children and families should not lose out on the early care and education they need during these difficult times.
How to Call or Email the White House on November 30
Leave a message for President Obama on the White House Comments line:
To call the comments line dial 202-456-1111. (You may need to call more than once if you get a busy signal.)
Here is a sample voicemail message:
My name is ________ and I'm from (City), (State). Please urge Congress not to drop 300,000 children from child care and Head Start. Make sure that continued funding for the Child Care and Development Block Grant and Head Start is NOT REDUCED in the appropriations bill and that the Early Learning Challenge Fund is included. Thank you.
Send President Obama an e-mail in support of early childhood education programs.
To e-mail the President, go to www.whitehouse.gov/contact.
Use the web form to send the White House an email. Here is a sample message you can type into the form:
Dear President Obama,
Please urge Congress not to drop 300,000 children from child care and Head Start. Make sure that continued funding for the Child Care and Development Block Grant and Head Start is NOT REDUCED in the FY 2011 appropriations bill and that the Early Learning Challenge Fund is included. These programs help children learn and develop skills they need to succeed in school and in life. They also help families get ahead by giving parents the support they need to be productive at work. Thank you.
Sincerely, (Insert Your Name)
Monday, November 22, 2010
Holiday Hours
Child Care Answers will be closed November 24th, 25th and 26th to observe the Thanksgiving holidy. We wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving. The office will reopen on Monday November 29th.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Now Offering: Online Child Care Professional Training
Child Care Answers now offers Online training opportunities...
Training courses are designed to help early childhood professionals complete annual training requirements and acquire required training hours for those seeking a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, CDA credential renewal or in-service training. Courses provide a variety of engaging topics designed specifically for the early childhood professional. Courses are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!
Don't delay - go to www.childcareanswers.com to register
Questions: contact Vanessa 317 636-5727, ext. 241 or vanessaf@childcareanswers.com
Scholarship dollars are not available to cover the cost of these training courses; however the cost of your CDA assessment could be covered by TEACH if you qualify
Don't delay - go to www.childcareanswers.com to register
Questions: contact Vanessa 317 636-5727, ext. 241 or vanessaf@childcareanswers.com
Scholarship dollars are not available to cover the cost of these training courses; however the cost of your CDA assessment could be covered by TEACH if you qualify
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIAL FOR INDIANA YOUTH WORKERS
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIAL FOR INDIANA YOUTH WORKERS: Classes Now Forming
Ivy Tech Community College is offering the new Indiana Youth Development Professional program.
Developed in partnership with Indiana YouthPRO and the Journey Fellowship, the Ivy Tech courses lead to an Indiana Youth Development Credential. Courses start January 10, 2010, at Ivy Tech's Indianapolis, Columbus, Kokomo, Lafayette, Muncie and South Bend campuses.
For more enrollment info from Ivy Tech, e-mail Tracy Schmitt at: tschmitt15@ivytech.edu
More info on the Indiana Youth Development Credential:
Indiana YouthPRO.
Ivy Tech Community College is offering the new Indiana Youth Development Professional program.
Developed in partnership with Indiana YouthPRO and the Journey Fellowship, the Ivy Tech courses lead to an Indiana Youth Development Credential. Courses start January 10, 2010, at Ivy Tech's Indianapolis, Columbus, Kokomo, Lafayette, Muncie and South Bend campuses.
For more enrollment info from Ivy Tech, e-mail Tracy Schmitt at: tschmitt15@ivytech.edu
More info on the Indiana Youth Development Credential:
Indiana YouthPRO.
Monday, November 15, 2010
300,000 Children Could Lose Care
A broad coalition of early childhood advocacy groups is urging early childhood professionals to call on Washington about funding TODAY. Here is their message:
Congress is back in Washington today and has limited time to do some important work: ensure that funding is not cut for child care and Head Start before the end of the year.
Watch this video and share it with your friends and coworkers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7pEQ_pUaOk
Then, call Congress!!
As many as to 300,000 children stand to lose child care and Head Start, and we need to create the Early Learning Challenge Fund to encourage states to do even better for young children and families. Congress i s considering appropriations bills that could go backwards in spending for child care and Head Start, and would lose the Early Learning Challenge Fund.
Tell Congress to move forward and fund the Child Care and Development Block Grant, Head Start, and the Early Learning Challenge Fund.
1.Call 1-888-460-0813
2.The first person to answer the phone will be an operator who will ask how you want to be connected. Tell the operator the name of your Member of Congress. (Not sure? Look it up here: http://action.ececonsortium.org/
3.Once you are connected to the office of your Member of Congress, a staff person will answer the phone. Tell the staff person:
■ My name is (name) and I am calling from (city, state) and I am (your role).
■ Don’t drop 300,000 children from child care and Head Start. Make sure that continued funding for the Child Care and Development Block Grant and Head Start is NOT REDUCED in the appropriations bill and that the Early Learning Challenge Fund is included.
■ We are counting on you here in (state). Thank you.
4.Then, hang up and ask five friends or coworkers to make a call as well.
Congress is back in Washington today and has limited time to do some important work: ensure that funding is not cut for child care and Head Start before the end of the year.
Watch this video and share it with your friends and coworkers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7pEQ_pUaOk
Then, call Congress!!
As many as to 300,000 children stand to lose child care and Head Start, and we need to create the Early Learning Challenge Fund to encourage states to do even better for young children and families. Congress i s considering appropriations bills that could go backwards in spending for child care and Head Start, and would lose the Early Learning Challenge Fund.
Tell Congress to move forward and fund the Child Care and Development Block Grant, Head Start, and the Early Learning Challenge Fund.
1.Call 1-888-460-0813
2.The first person to answer the phone will be an operator who will ask how you want to be connected. Tell the operator the name of your Member of Congress. (Not sure? Look it up here: http://action.ececonsortium.org/
3.Once you are connected to the office of your Member of Congress, a staff person will answer the phone. Tell the staff person:
■ My name is (name) and I am calling from (city, state) and I am (your role).
■ Don’t drop 300,000 children from child care and Head Start. Make sure that continued funding for the Child Care and Development Block Grant and Head Start is NOT REDUCED in the appropriations bill and that the Early Learning Challenge Fund is included.
■ We are counting on you here in (state). Thank you.
4.Then, hang up and ask five friends or coworkers to make a call as well.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
New study confirms Videos for infants have little educational impact
New study confirms research from The Future of Children’s Issue on Children and Electronic Media: Videos for infants have little educational impact.
Read the full blog posting: The Future of Children Blog.
Read the full blog posting: The Future of Children Blog.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Winter Farmers Market
The Indy Winter Farmers Market opens in a new location this year, The Maxwell, on Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. from Nov. 13 - April 30, 2011. This is your one-stop-shop to purchase vegetables, fruit, meat, baked goods, herbs, natural cleaning products and other locally produced food & household products straight from regional farmers. By directly connecting farmers and producers to Indianapolis area residents, the Indy Winter Market supports family farms, preserves farm land and delivers fresh healthy produce to Indianapolis residents.
Healthy Child Care America
Looking to find a child care health consultant or early childhood mental health consultant for your program? Not sure who to contact? With the help of many state representatives, Healthy Child Care America has identified key contacts in each state and has made this information available at www.healthychildcare.org/Contacts.html
Contacts that you will find:
- Child Care Health Consultants
- Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants
- AAP Chapter Child Care Contacts
- CCDF State Administrators
- Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
- ECCS Coordinators
- Licensing Contacts
- Professional Development Contacts
Not familiar with the role of a child care health consultant? Visit www.healthychildcare.org/WorkWithHP.html for more information.
If you believe the information listed on the state contact Web page of the HCCA Web site is incorrect, please e-mail childcare@aap.org with the correct information.
Feel free to share this information with your colleagues! Don't forget that you can print and disseminate the HCCA flyer from www.healthychildcare.org/ResourcesEECCP.html (first item listed) so others can learn about all that the HCCA Web site has to offer.
Contacts that you will find:
- Child Care Health Consultants
- Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants
- AAP Chapter Child Care Contacts
- CCDF State Administrators
- Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
- ECCS Coordinators
- Licensing Contacts
- Professional Development Contacts
Not familiar with the role of a child care health consultant? Visit www.healthychildcare.org/WorkWithHP.html for more information.
If you believe the information listed on the state contact Web page of the HCCA Web site is incorrect, please e-mail childcare@aap.org with the correct information.
Feel free to share this information with your colleagues! Don't forget that you can print and disseminate the HCCA flyer from www.healthychildcare.org/ResourcesEECCP.html (first item listed) so others can learn about all that the HCCA Web site has to offer.
Rush Hour Recycling
Green Piece Indy will be hosting a round of rush hour recycling during the month of November.Drive through one of five locations to drop off old electronics and cardboard. Most of our hosts are offering a cup o’ joe just for recycling! Please share the dates with your colleagues and customers.
Each event is from 7 to 9 am:
Nov. 15: Bjava Coffee, 5510 Lafayette Rd
Nov. 16: The Coffee Brake, 6215 Allisonville Rd
Nov. 17: Lazy Daze, 10 S. Johnson Ave
Nov. 18: The Strange Brew, 4800 W Smith Valley Rd
Nov. 19: Earth House Collective, 237 N. East St
Rush Hour Recycling
In celebration of America Recycles Day, Rush Hour Recycling will take place the week of November 15. All Rush Hour Recycling events are from 7 to 9 a.m.
Nov. 15: Bjava Coffee, 5510 Lafayette Rd
Nov. 16: The Coffee Brake, 6215 Allisonville Rd
Nov. 17: Lazy Daze, 10 S. Johnson Ave
Nov. 18: The Strange Brew, 4800 W Smith Valley Rd
Nov. 19: Earth House Collective, 237 N. East St
Acceptable Recycling Items:
Clean, white EPS foam only. Recycle #6. No food containers.
Cardboard and box board (cereal boxes)
Televisions ($10 donation)
Telephone systems
Cellular phones
PC (personal computers)
Laptops
Computers
Monitors (CRTs) complete (no bare CRT tubes)
Mainframe computers
Scanners
Printers
Fax machines
Back-up power supplies systems
Photocopiers
Toner cartridges
Microwaves
VCR’s
Electronic wiring
Power cables
Electronic motors
Metals – Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Nickel.
Integrated Circuits (IC)
Computer mice
Microphones
Laserdisc Players
Computer Keyboards
VCR/DVD Players
Games Systems
Power Supplies
Surge Protectors
Palm Pilots/PDA
Motors
Computer boards
Copiers
Cash Registers
Satellite Components
Each event is from 7 to 9 am:
Nov. 15: Bjava Coffee, 5510 Lafayette Rd
Nov. 16: The Coffee Brake, 6215 Allisonville Rd
Nov. 17: Lazy Daze, 10 S. Johnson Ave
Nov. 18: The Strange Brew, 4800 W Smith Valley Rd
Nov. 19: Earth House Collective, 237 N. East St
Rush Hour Recycling
In celebration of America Recycles Day, Rush Hour Recycling will take place the week of November 15. All Rush Hour Recycling events are from 7 to 9 a.m.
Nov. 15: Bjava Coffee, 5510 Lafayette Rd
Nov. 16: The Coffee Brake, 6215 Allisonville Rd
Nov. 17: Lazy Daze, 10 S. Johnson Ave
Nov. 18: The Strange Brew, 4800 W Smith Valley Rd
Nov. 19: Earth House Collective, 237 N. East St
Acceptable Recycling Items:
Clean, white EPS foam only. Recycle #6. No food containers.
Cardboard and box board (cereal boxes)
Televisions ($10 donation)
Telephone systems
Cellular phones
PC (personal computers)
Laptops
Computers
Monitors (CRTs) complete (no bare CRT tubes)
Mainframe computers
Scanners
Printers
Fax machines
Back-up power supplies systems
Photocopiers
Toner cartridges
Microwaves
VCR’s
Electronic wiring
Power cables
Electronic motors
Metals – Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Nickel.
Integrated Circuits (IC)
Computer mice
Microphones
Laserdisc Players
Computer Keyboards
VCR/DVD Players
Games Systems
Power Supplies
Surge Protectors
Palm Pilots/PDA
Motors
Computer boards
Copiers
Cash Registers
Satellite Components
How to teach Poison Safety to Elementary Aged school children
- Do you teach injury prevention programs for preschool and/or elementary school children?
- Are you looking for a new safety topic?
- Would you like to promote poison safety in your own community
Wednesday, November 24th from 12-3pm.
Who? For people who teach injury prevention programs for preschool and elementary
school children.
How long? 3 hours. Provides poison prevention background for the instructor, how to effectively teach poison safety to children and how to get the safety message home to children.
How much?The workshop is FREE
Where? 1812 N. Capitol, Wile Hall, 3rd Floor, Room W310, Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis
To register, contact
Barbara Cole at
317-962-9248 or
bcole@clarian.org
Monday, November 8, 2010
Foundations Training available online
4C of Southern Indiana is offereing a Foundations Podcast on their website. This is able to be accessed by anyone who logs onto the website. You will need to do the following:
1. Go to http://www.child-care.org/
2. Click on the Podcast option
3. Click on episode 4 Foundations
4. Click on Listen
5. Click on Read for the Educational Review
6. Print and fill out the form and enclose $10
7. Certificate will be mailed after the form has been reviewed
The certificate is good for 1 hour of in-service credit.
1. Go to http://www.child-care.org/
2. Click on the Podcast option
3. Click on episode 4 Foundations
4. Click on Listen
5. Click on Read for the Educational Review
6. Print and fill out the form and enclose $10
7. Certificate will be mailed after the form has been reviewed
The certificate is good for 1 hour of in-service credit.
Preschoolers and Challenging Behaviors
Register now for the Preschoolers and Challenging Behaviors Class. There are limited spaces available.
The class is November 15th - 18th from 6pm to 9pm. Class will be held at Day Nursery Lilly, 3522 N. Central Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46205.
We will take a look at challenging behaviors in the 3-5 year old classroom. A model of social and emotional competence will be used throughout and many teaching strategies will be shown. Come prepared to learn, listen, share and participate in rethinking challenging behaviors and making children more successful in your child care setting. Participants must commit to all nights and complete required assignments in order to obtain the training certificate and CEU’s. ($60)
The class is November 15th - 18th from 6pm to 9pm. Class will be held at Day Nursery Lilly, 3522 N. Central Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46205.
We will take a look at challenging behaviors in the 3-5 year old classroom. A model of social and emotional competence will be used throughout and many teaching strategies will be shown. Come prepared to learn, listen, share and participate in rethinking challenging behaviors and making children more successful in your child care setting. Participants must commit to all nights and complete required assignments in order to obtain the training certificate and CEU’s. ($60)
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
CCDF Contact Information
General Information-All counties (Hamilton, Hendricks, Madison, Marion)
CCDF Main Office
Family Place (317) 545-5281
3801 N. Temple Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Toll Free: 1-866-287-2420
Fax: 317-545-1069
Site hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday 8:30am - 8:00pm
CCDF Scheduling Hotline: ccdfscheduling@childrensbureau.org To schedule or reschedule an appointment contact hotline at 317-545-5281 x204 or 1-866-287-2420 x 204. Live hotline is available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 am to 11:30 am and Tuesday from 1:00pm to 4:30pm. After hours, please leave a message.
CCDF Appeals: Floretta McGraw, fmcgraw@childrensbureau.org . Send appeals to Floretta's attention at : 3801 N. Temple Avenue; Indpls. IN 46205, 317-545-1069 X354 or fax 317-545-1069
***No Walk-in Hours at Any Location***
CCDF Main Office
Family Place (317) 545-5281
3801 N. Temple Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Toll Free: 1-866-287-2420
Fax: 317-545-1069
Site hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday 8:30am - 8:00pm
CCDF Scheduling Hotline: ccdfscheduling@childrensbureau.org To schedule or reschedule an appointment contact hotline at 317-545-5281 x204 or 1-866-287-2420 x 204. Live hotline is available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 am to 11:30 am and Tuesday from 1:00pm to 4:30pm. After hours, please leave a message.
CCDF Appeals: Floretta McGraw, fmcgraw@childrensbureau.org . Send appeals to Floretta's attention at : 3801 N. Temple Avenue; Indpls. IN 46205, 317-545-1069 X354 or fax 317-545-1069
***No Walk-in Hours at Any Location***
Friday, October 29, 2010
Looking for a Halloween night snack that's both healthy and festive? This skeletal array fits the bill, no bones about it -- just assorted fresh vegetables and a bowl of dip arranged in the shape of a spooky cat.
More Halloween Recipes
Ingredients
• Black Bean Dip
• ASSORTED VEGETABLES OF YOUR CHOICE, SUCH AS
• Celery
• Cherry tomatoes
• Broccoli
• Carrots
• Green beans
• Mushrooms
• Zucchini
Instructions
1. Arrange vegetables in the shape of a cat, as shown. Serve with Black Bean Dip
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Tips for a safe Halloween
Motorists—please do not exceed 20 MPH in neighborhoods this Halloween, regardless of the posted speed limit.
Trick or Treaters—always walk in-groups; parents should accompany young children. Older children should give their parents a predetermined route and return time. Try to finish trick-or-treating before dark—if not, carry a flashlight. Only visit homes that are decorated or that have outside lights on—never enter a strange home or get in the car with a stranger. Always use sidewalks where available—if not, walk facing on-coming traffic.
Costumes—make sure your costumes are made of flame-retardant materials and are not so long as to trip you walking up and down steps. Use light colors or carry a glow stick or some type of reflective material. If you choose to wear a mask, make sure that your vision is not obstructed or walk with someone who can watch your step for you.
Treats—don't eat your treats until you get home! Parents check out all treats in a well-lighted area and throw away any treat that has torn or damaged packaging. Fruit and homemade treats should be inspected very carefully, even to the point of cutting them up for a closer look.
Trick or Treaters—always walk in-groups; parents should accompany young children. Older children should give their parents a predetermined route and return time. Try to finish trick-or-treating before dark—if not, carry a flashlight. Only visit homes that are decorated or that have outside lights on—never enter a strange home or get in the car with a stranger. Always use sidewalks where available—if not, walk facing on-coming traffic.
Costumes—make sure your costumes are made of flame-retardant materials and are not so long as to trip you walking up and down steps. Use light colors or carry a glow stick or some type of reflective material. If you choose to wear a mask, make sure that your vision is not obstructed or walk with someone who can watch your step for you.
Treats—don't eat your treats until you get home! Parents check out all treats in a well-lighted area and throw away any treat that has torn or damaged packaging. Fruit and homemade treats should be inspected very carefully, even to the point of cutting them up for a closer look.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Are you a Super Dad??
Faster than a speeding minivan, more powerful than the smell of a dirty diaper, able to leap discarded toys in a single bound, it's . . . SUPERDADDY!
Join Dads, Inc. this Saturday, October 30th at 10:30 am at the Glendale Branch Library for this fun-filled, action-packed program that teaches Dads how to incorporate comic books when helping their toddlers and pre-schoolers learn to read, or when enhancing their elementary-age children's reading skills. Dads and kids are both encouraged to dress as their favorite superhero! And be prepared to meet some superheroes! This event is appropriate for ages 3 and up.
While this is traditionally one of our most popular programs, it will not be offered again until October 2011. Be sure to take advantage now!
Registration is $10 per family ticket (1 dad and up to 2 kids). That price includes a free comic book, a snack and a picture with a superhero! To register, call Chris Maples at 317-635-DADS today!
Join Dads, Inc. this Saturday, October 30th at 10:30 am at the Glendale Branch Library for this fun-filled, action-packed program that teaches Dads how to incorporate comic books when helping their toddlers and pre-schoolers learn to read, or when enhancing their elementary-age children's reading skills. Dads and kids are both encouraged to dress as their favorite superhero! And be prepared to meet some superheroes! This event is appropriate for ages 3 and up.
While this is traditionally one of our most popular programs, it will not be offered again until October 2011. Be sure to take advantage now!
Registration is $10 per family ticket (1 dad and up to 2 kids). That price includes a free comic book, a snack and a picture with a superhero! To register, call Chris Maples at 317-635-DADS today!
Access Pass Program Partnership
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, NCAA Hall of Champions, and Indiana Historical Society have joined forces to make fun family learning available to more Indiana families. Families that participate in any of the state assistance programs listed below can visit these locations for just $1 per family member per visit.
Qualifying programs
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Food stamps
Hoosier Healthwise Insurance
To join, visit any of the venues listed below and complete the Access Pass application. Applicants must show an Indiana-issued photo identification and a Hoosier Works card (without Visa logo) or Hoosier Healthwise card.
Download a printable application.
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