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HOW TO BEST PREPARE PRESCHOOLERS FOR FUTURE READING AND WRITING

There's no need for pencils or paper. Preschoolers don’t need to learn letters at this age either.

“Getting ready to read and write does NOT need to, nor should it, involve sitting still, OR letters, OR paper, and pencil. There are so many other important things that need to happen, and happen a LOT, before a child can successfully read and write.” - Denita Dinger, author and early childhood educator

• Children need a strong sense of body awareness (developed through active free play)
• Eyes need to track
• Core muscles (stomach & back), shoulders, neck, hand, and finger strength should be adequate
• Children need basic coordination of both fine and gross motor skills
• Children need time to make lots of mistakes and learn perseverance

Children gain these foundational skills through FREQUENT outdoor play opportunities!

Let children....

Blow more bubbles.
Swing, spin, and roll down hills.
Hang upside down from the monkey bars.
Climb more trees.
Build more forts.
Make more mistakes.
Struggle more, give up less.

Ample outdoor play opportunities lay a strong foundation by organizing the brain and preparing the body, so that reading and writing can become a meaningful experience.

“We are through the looking glass here. We are doing harm to our children. We are subjecting them to decades of "education" that is, again according to the evidence, doing them far more harm than good, while children in other countries are being provided the best education available because the adults are adult enough to look at reality and act accordingly.”

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What in the actual 🤬

“In Southwest Washington, the Wharf was full of people on the unusually warm March night.

Meanwhile, out in Virginia, the Purcellville Police Department sent out a statement saying they’re on the lookout for a group of teens suspected of coughing on grocery store produce. That’s in addition to footage of spring breakers who recently flocked to crowded Florida beaches.”

Visitors flocking to see the cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin, despite social distancing warnings We’ve been hearing it on repeat for days: “stay at home if you can, social distancing is important.” But apparently, a lot of people still haven’t gotten the message.

This really isn’t saying much, or giving any information as it pertains to in home childcare. As of right now it looks like I’m able to stay open, and as stated in my previous email, I will be following the sick procedure as stated in my contract. Will keep you posted as they update us.

“Governor Larry Hogan today enacted an emergency order to expand child care access to child care for critical personnel during the state of emergency. This will help ensure that child care services are available for providers of health care, emergency medical services, and law enforcement personnel while schools are closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

‘Our state has taken major and unprecedented actions to protect the health, the safety, and the welfare of the people of Maryland,’ said Governor Hogan. ‘As we continue to operate under a state of emergency, we are committed to doing everything in our power to maintain our essential services, including child care, especially for those who are on the front lines helping us combat this public health threat.’

As part of the directive she issued on Thursday, State Superintendent of Schools Karen Salmon announced that plans would be developed to ensure that the children of emergency services personnel have access to childcare throughout during a prolonged period of school closure.

This order gives the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) the flexibility to work with regional and local officials to quickly and effectively make child care services available that adhere to public health guidelines.
Additionally, Superintendent Salmon has issued enhanced guidelines for child care programs and day care facilities to follow to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

‘Every child care and day care provider in our state is essential to our mission of maintaining essential services in this time of crisis,’ said Dr. Salmon. ‘We are providing these guidelines to make sure that child care programs can continue to operate while helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19.’”

Learn more: https://governor.maryland.gov/2020/03/14/governor-hogan-enacts-emergency-order-to-expand-access-to-child-care-during-covid-19-state-of-emergency/