Amphitheater Parents as Teachers
Quarterly Newsletter 2023-2024 School Year
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Hispanic Heritage Month
Craft Time
Mexican tissue paper flowers, also known as “Flores de Papel,” are a vibrant and significant aspect of Mexican culture. These colorful, hand-crafted flowers are often used in various celebrations and events.
1. Take multiple sheets of colorful tissue paper and stack them.
2. Accordion fold the stacked paper.3. Tie a string or twist tie in the middle.
4. Gently pull apart and fluff each layer, creating a full flower.
5. These can be displayed in a vase or hung from the ceiling.
NEXT PLAYGROUP, Tuesday, November 21st at 10:15
Diwali
Diwali lasts for 5 days and it happens in October or November.
Diwali Paper Candle Craft
9" Paper Plate
Washable Paint
Crayons
Yellow Contruction Paper
Scissors
Glue
Glitter
Instructions:
1. Take a paper plate and cut in half.
2. Use bright crayons or paint to color or paint your plate. Remember if you use paint, allow the paint to dry before the next step.
3. Decorate however you’d like!
4. Take a piece of the yellow contruction paper and draw a flame shape, then cut out.
5. Color in to make it look like it is flickering!
6. Glue the flame in back of the paper plate that does not have color or paint.
Halloween, October 31, 2023
Halloween began around 2000 years ago across the sea with the Celts in Ireland and Scotland. The Celts dominated western and central Europe during the late Bronze Age and the Iron Age. Some of these nomadic warriors settled in the British Isles and inhabited them for centuries. In fact, traces of their language, traditions, and culture can still be seen.
One of their religious festivals was Samhain. It celebrated the end of the harvest and marked the beginning of winter. The holiday was observed on November 1st, but celebrations began on the evening of October 31st. Why? Because a Celtic day began and ended at sunset, not midnight! To celebrate, families played games and other festivities. This custom endured for centuries, especially in Ireland and Scotland.
In the 1800s and early 20th century, Irish immigrants brought these beliefs and traditions with them to the United States. But it wasn’t until after World War II that the traditions we now associate with Halloween really began to spread across the country. Follow the link for more history and ideas.
History of Halloween for Kids | Woo! Jr. Kids Activities : Children's Publishing (woojr.com)
October Playgroup
Healthy Eating from Head to Toe!
We had a fantastic time at Tucson Village Farm!
We are working on getting pictures to those who have requested and attended.
November Playgroup
Date: Tuesday, November 21, at 10:15 -11:45 AM
My GYM will be at the play group, and we will have an extended time of outside free play with our friends. Don't miss out! Snacks and water will be available. RSVP to 520.696.4092
December Playgroup
Date: Tuesday, December 19, at 10:15 - 11:45 AM
A Speech Therapist from Child Find will be joining us to talk about the different stages of speech development. Hope you are able to join us! RSVP to 520.696.4092.
CULTURES CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER
Filipino American History Month
German American Heritage Month
Italian American Heritage Month
Italian-American Heritage Month was first celebrated in 1989 when it was proclaimed by the President and Congress in the United States to honor the achievements and contributions of Italian immigrants and their descendants living in the United States, particularly in the arts, science and culture.
Day of Nature Play
Come and visit Amphi Parents as Teachers at the Children's Museum Downtown on Saturday, November 11th at 9AM. Look for our table! More information below, follow link.
Southern Arizona Diaper Bank
Monday - Thursday, 8AM - 4:30PM and Friday 8AM - 3PM.
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Veteran's Day
Native American Heritage Month
Fostering Your Child's Social Emotional Development
- paper plates
- markers or crayons
- hole punch
- string
- book about a family
How do we do it?
- Talk with your child about the people who are close to them
- Explain to your child that they will make a paper plate face for each person
- As your child decorates the plates, talk about how they have decided to reflect each person on the plate.
- When your child finishes, encourage them to hold up each plate and pretend to be that person. If needed, prompt them to remember details about their actions: What's their favorite thing to do? What's the funniest thing they've done?
- Demonstrate how to mirror different voices and body movements. Invite other family members to play along too.
Thanksgiving Day
Family Celebrations
Celebrations communicate symbolic meaning to members of a group. When you use them to show family members what you value and appreciate, it deepens your connections and relationships.
For your child, celebrations and other rituals are an important part of social-emotional development. They build on the foundation of secure attachment you already have, helping your child get through big transitions or enhancing their daily routines.
Many parents find that around the time their child turns 3, they have more time and energy to invest in celebrations than when their child was a baby or toddler. Your child's development at this age also makes it easir to include their preparations. You can give your child small jobs like setting the table, decorating or helping stir while you cook. Your child will enjoy spending time with you in whatever you are doing!
Hanukka
Winter Break
District Offices will be closed December 25-27, 2023 and January 1-2, 2024.
Free Entry to Local Tucson Museums
ACT ONE CULTURE PASSES
Let's explore some Incredible Tucson Museums!
Visit any Pima county library and ask about complimentary passes to museums in Tucson. They will let you know what is available.
Passes are on a first come first serve each month.