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Prepare an evacuation to-go kit for your child
(Distributed 08/29/08) Adults are urged to assemble a “grab-and-go” box of important papers in case of a hurricane evacuation. How about making a “to-go kit” for your child? Assembling a few treasured items can help your child in times of disaster, according to LSU AgCenter family development professor Dr. Rebecca White.
Manage post-hurricane stress
(Distributed 09/07/08) You probably can’t avoid the stress coming in the wake of Hurricane Gustav, but you can manage it, says LSU AgCenter family and consumer sciences specialist Becky White.
[Image: Character Critters Order Form]Critters Order Form
Please use this form to order materials for Character Critters.
[Image: Charecter Critters Home page]Character Critters
Many believe that providing character education for all our children at home, in school and in our communities can help our nation. In keeping with this growing recognition that character education is critically needed for our young children and youth, Character Critters was developed by the LSU AgCenter for preschool and kindergarten children.
[Image: Adult teaching children]Parental Involvement in Children's Education is Crucial
A key to children doing well in school is for parents to be involved in their education. That involvement can take many forms ranging from providing meaningful learning experiences at home to volunteering at school activities.
[Image: Fran the Fair Frog]Fran the Fair Frog
Click the image on the right to read a cute story to your child that teaches preschool children about fairness.
[Image: Rusty the Respectful Raccoon]Rusty the Respectful Raccoon
Click on image on the right to read a cute story that teaches preschoolers about respect and good character.
[Image: Roy the Responsible Rabbit]Roy The Responsible Rabbit
Click image on right to read a cute story that teaches preschoolers about responsibility.
[Image: Tommy the Trustworthy Turtle]Tommy the Trustworthy Turtle
Click image on the right to read a cute story that teaches preschoolers about trustworthiness.
[Image: critter circle image]'Character Critters' Teaches Children Valuable Lessons
The LSU AgCenter has developed a resource that parents and teachers can use with young children to teach them about good character. The resource features six cute critters and the lessons they learn about personal character.
[Image: family]Be Child Care Aware: Know Your Child-care Options
Are you in the market for child care? Do you want to find just the right setting for your child, but you don't know enough about the all options to choose one? It may be time for some expert advice.
[Image: Paper Puppet]Household Items Make Homespun Fun
It happens often when children receive a gift. The youngsters often are happier playing with the box than the present. Although amused at first, the gift-givers may soon suspect that their money was ill-spent.
Policies That Exclude Sick Children Protect Others
Child-care programs have sick child policies in place for the safety and protection of the children they serve.
Check Written Policies Of Child-Care Providers
It is important to ask about all the policies a child-care center may have in place, and if they are fulfilling all requirements mandated by state law.
Infants, Toddlers Need Environment That’s Welcoming, Responsive
Infants and toddlers need environments that are welcoming and responsive.
[Image: Parents reading to child]Is Your Child Socially and Emotionally Ready for School?
A combination of qualities and skills is required for children to be ready for school. These qualities and skills include social and emotional maturity, language skills, good health and physical well-being, problem-solving abilities, creative thinking skills and general knowledge about the world.
[Image: Reading to Child Photo]Be Child Care Aware: Reading To Children Helps Develop Important Literacy Skills
Literacy activities are an important part of any early childhood curriculum, stresses LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe, who says introducing children to literacy occurs in many ways.
[Image: girl with apple]Be Child Care Aware: Good Nutrition Important For Young Children
Nutrition plays an important role in a child’s physical and mental growth, as well as his or her future health, stresses LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe.
[Image: child playing with toy in sand]Appropriate Toys for Appropriate Ages
It’s critical for child-care providers to choose wisely because the right toy can stimulate child development.
[Image: blocks]Be Child Care Aware: Building Blocks Help With Foundations Of Early Learning
Building blocks can serve as a major foundation in helping children to learn important skills, says LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe. Gioe explains that child-care and early childhood educational programs most often arrange their classrooms into a series of "learning centers," and she says the area involving blocks is one of the most important.
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