When author and artist David Shannon was five years old, he wrote a semi-autobiographical story of a little kid who broke all his mother's rules. He chewed with his mouth open (and full of food), he jumped on the furniture, and he broke his mother's vase! As a result, all David ever heard his mother say was "No, David!" Here is his story.

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⚾ No, David! | Animated ( Kids Books Read Aloud ) Self-Control - YouTube

3- 8 year old children, parents and teachers love Howard B. Wigglebottom. In this story, Howard gets into a lot of trouble for not listening. When he becomes a better listener, his life improves dramatically. The first book in the award winning series. Teacher and counselor endorsed.

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https://youtu.be/HH0rQiwKtSs

This book teaches children learn that hitting others is not okay. Children can learn to manage their anger and other strong feelings. Hands are capable of positive, loving actions such as playing, making music, learning, counting, helping, and much more! Includes a special section for adults with activities and discussion starters.

To view a video read aloud, please click below:

Hands Are Not for Hitting By Martine Agassi | Kids Book Read Aloud - YouTube

We have planned multiple developmental centers for children 4 and under. Parents/caregivers will be guided, with the support of Parent Educators, to work with their children in fun, creative play centers. There will be a focus on fine motor, gross motor, and language development. Come join us and have a great time learning and engaging with your child!

March Dates: Friday, March 10th and 24th

YSD1’s Parenting Partnerships Hosts:

Ready, Set, Kindergarten: Family Engagement Sessions

Each 30-minute session will engage families in supporting child development at home. Sessions are offered in Spanish by SCDE Family Engagement Coach Lydia Carnesale along with the support of YSD1’s Parent Educator Olga Menendez. Sessions are open to any Spanish Speaking families with children 7 years old and below. Lunch will be provided.

Parents, caregivers and families are you looking for ways to support the positive leader in yourself? If so, then join us for Connected & Ready Parents to discover engaging and practical ways to strengthen your parenting skills. You will be empowered through 4 sessions, with the final session being a celebration of your accomplishments! Sessions will be hands-on and fun-filled along with offering a comfortable setting for you to connect with other parents. Please see the timeline below for more detailed information.

JES: YSD1 Connected & Ready Parents 2023: Jefferson Elementary School (microsoft.com)

HGSES: YSD1 Connected & Ready Parents 2023: Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary School (microsoft.com)

Our group connections are events/activities that encourage parent-child interactions. We serve parents through whole group events and through 1-1 experiences with our Parent Educators.

Our Parent Educators are certified PAT (Parents As Teachers) Parent Educators and serve families through coaching, hands-on activities and lessons that are tailored especially for you and your little one(s) so that you all will be school ready when that time approaches. Call us at 803-684-1504 for more information.

CHECK OUT THIS CUTIE LEARNING TO USE HIS NEW TOOTHBRUSH AFTER A PERSONAL VISIT THAT FOCUSED ON DENTAL HEALTH!

We recently had a Moo Moo, I Love You themed Cougar Cub Center event where participants (child and caregiver/parents) had a special guest-Moo Ella visit for fun learning activities and an interactive read aloud. Join us every other Friday for Cougar Cub FUN!

York County First Steps is a community partner of YSD1's Parenting Partnerships and is available to support you in your parenting and help you guide your child’s learning and development.

Our mission is to help 3,000 York County families achieve financial stability by 2030. We want to help local families who struggle to live above the poverty line gain financial independence.

We serve men, women and children, providing them with a safe environment, detox referral, recovery and transformational programs, job training and mentorship.

Committed to saving lives by increasing community drug and alcohol awareness, educating students, providing support to parents, and partnering with local community agencies to prevent youth drug and alcohol use in York County.

We work with those in need, those who are underprivileged, and those who are underserved and often isolated. We aim to rebuild hope and recovery for those who have a mental health diagnosis.

PATH, Inc. exists for the purpose of helping or ministering to those in need: finding temporary aid in times of crisis, guiding those in need to appropriate social agencies, receiving contributions to support the corporation.

ELP is working to ensure that young children in York County are ready to learn in school and in life. By mobilizing people, leveraging resources, and empowering social, emotional, and early literacy programs, ELP is preparing children, birth to age five, for school success.