Judy Center Early Learning Hub
at Grasonville Elementary School
"I didn't fall for you, you tripped me at Playgroup!"
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π Getting in the Mood π
Itβs February
The month of love, valentines, and depending on where you live, possibly very chilly temperatures. Some places have experienced record-breaking cold, rain (floods), and snow this winter. So when we were brainstorming the theme for this monthβs newsletter, we thought what better topic to focus on than warmth and comforts? These five simple ideas and activities were chosen not only for their temperature-raising potential, but also for their ability to promote warmth and connection among you and your loved ones. Feel free to share your own ideas or photos of how you βkeep warm togetherβ by posting on our Facebook page.
BAKE TOGETHER.
The more the merrier when it comes to baking. Even very young children can help out by measuring, pouring and stirring ingredients. Try a Brownie recipe, slice and bake cookies or a favorite recipe of your own. To spread the warmth even further, invite friends and/or other family members to join in for a Bake-Off. Choose one food item that everyone makes and then throw a party where you share the finished products. Everyone gets to taste and vote on the best recipe, and maybe the winner gets a prize? This is also a great idea for older kids who like to cook to do with friends.
BUILD A BLANKET FORT.
Who doesnβt love a blanket fort? (And anything with blanket in the title is sure to promote warmth). You can wing it on your own with a few chairs, blankets and pillows. For optimal warmth and connection, be sure to grab flashlights and get in the fort with your kids.
A WARM DRINK AND A GAME.
Nothingβs better on a chilly evening than holding a mug of something warm and sweet in your hands. To make it more fun, get the kids in the kitchen to help you make homemade hot chocolate (with homemade whipped cream to go with it) or mulled hot cider. As for games, weβve got plenty to choose from, although if itβs really cold, we recommend Charades to keep you moving and raise your body temperature!
SNUGGLE IN BED.
Everybody in! Make it a point on a Saturday or Sunday morning to all squeeze into bed together. Nothingβs better than body heat for warmth, and silliness is sure to follow. If you already have a family tradition of snuggling together on the weekend, add an extra five or ten minutes to that time this month, in honor of Valentineβs Day (and the Polar Vortex).
CREATE YOUR OWN SUMMER IN WINTER.
How about a luau in the living room this month featuring Hawaiian Chicken? Or you can have an indoor barbecue and invite the neighbors (who it seems like you never see any more because itβs too cold to leave the house) over to join you. Make it a potluck, perhaps. The more company, the more warmth all around.
Celebrating Black History
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of βNegro History Week,β the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history.
π Valentine's Activities for Learning π
Fun Activities & No Hurt Feelings
Themes for February
Shapes & Sizes
Week 1: Circles
Week 2: Squares
Week 3: Hearts
Week 4: Triangles
Week 5: Stars
Sultana Environmental Center - Beary Cute Bears
Tuesday, Feb 6, 2024, 10:00 AM
200 South Cross Street, Chestertown, MD, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
QAC Mobile Library Visit
Tuesday, Feb 13, 2024, 10:00 AM
5435 Main Street, Grasonville, MD, USA
Who Are We?
The Judith P. Hoyer Center Early Learning Hubs, also known as βJudy Centers,β benefit everyone in Maryland by improving the quality of life for families. Through a dedicated staff of early learning professionals, they help prepare children age birth through kindergarten for school readiness. Located at Title I schools in every Maryland county, Judy Centers play an important role in the communities they serve. Judy Centers provide services or connect families with local service providers for some of the following options:
- Adult Education
- Case Management
- Developmental and Health Screenings
- Family Engagement Activities
- Parenting Classes
- Playgroups
- Early Intervention Identification
Each Judy Center is unique in meeting the needs of its communities, thus if there is a service you are in need of please let us know!
What We Have To Offer?
Free Programming, Free Programming, Free Programming!!!
- Monthly Themed Activities
- Field Trips
- Home Visits
- Parent CafΓ©
- Weekly Day and Evening Playgroups
- Family Engagement Activities
- Home Learning Kits
- Child Care Provider Support
- Gifts
- Snacks
Parent Institute Newsletters
π Fun Valentine's Day Crafts & Activities π
Love Your Teeth π₯°
ββHow do you spell love?β asked Piglet. βYou donβt spell it, you feel it,β said Pooh.β β A.A. Milne
Judy Center @ GES π Valentine's Edition
Email: judycenterges@gmail.com
Website: www.smore.com
Location: Grasonville Elementary School
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100087158001512/
Phone: 410-827-9436