May 2016

FunMation FunMation is a publication of fun activities and information for families with young children published by Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend.

Happy Mother’s Day

Hand over hand strengthens motor skills

Songs & Poems Baa, Baa, Black Sheep Baa, baa, black sheep, have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full. One for the master, one for the dame, And one for the little boy who lives down the lane. Baa, baa, black sheep, have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full. One for the master, one for the dame,

The Animals Went in Two By Two The animals went in two by two Hoorah! Hoorah! The animals went in two by two Hoorah! Hoorah! The animals went in two by two The elephant and the kangaroo And they all went into the ark For to get out of the rain.

Mommy loves her baby like the fishies love the seas, Like the monkeys love bananas And squirrels love the trees. Mommy loves her baby like the owls love to whoooo, like the turkeys love to gobble and the cows just love to moooooo! Mommy loves her baby, and you know why this is true? ‘Cause her baby is the sweetest little, cutest little YOU!

Sleep, Sleep, Little One (to tune of All the Pretty Horses) Sleep, Sleep, sleep, little one, sleep, There outside are all the sheep; Lambs are penned up, safe from harm. Sleep my little one, cosy warm. Sleep, sleep, little one, sleep. Sleep, sleep, little one, sleep. Sleep, sleep, little one, sleep, See the sky is filled with sheep; Like a flock of clouds drift by. Led by a moonlit lullaby. Sleep, sleep, little one, sleep. .

Family Activities Blow Painting What you’ll need:   

Washable kids paint Straws Heavy paper

Directions:  Place blobs of paint at the bottom of the paper.  Blow the paint upwards using your straw. Blow out and do not suck in.  Let the paint dry. If the paint is slow to dry, hang the painting so that the paint will continue to run downward on the paper.

Plant for the first time!

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Spoon Empty Egg Carton Glass of Water Pack of seeds (free at Leon County Library or Seedling Pine trees. Garden Soil

Directions:  Nature walk to search for pine tree seedlings or check out free seeds at Leon County Library. 2. Fill egg carton with soil. 3. Indent soil and place seeds or seedlings in each. Cover with 1/4 inch of soil. Water gently.

What’s Cooking? Rotisserie Chicken Salad 1/4 Whole Cooked Chicken, shredded 1 Salad Greens 1 chopped Apple ¼ Sweet Onion, chopped

Black pepper and Salt to taste

LaChoy Rice Noodles Ranch or Sesame Ginger Salad Dressing Toss first 5 ingredients then top with Noodles. Serve with Salad Dressing.

Buffalo Chicken Tacos 1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn 3 cups shredded cooked chicken ⅔ cup buffalo sauce 1 package Small Flour or Corn Tortillas 3 cups shredded lettuce 1 tomato diced Optional toppings: sour cream, onions, avocado, ranch dressing Heat a skillet over high heat. Add the corn kernels and dry-roast for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until their edges begin to brown and caramelize. Remove from heat, and transfer the corn to a separate plate. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, toss chicken and buffalo sauce until combined. Set aside. To assemble the tortillas: portion the lettuce evenly between the tortillas. Then top each tortilla with an even portion of the chicken, corn, and tomato . Sprinkle on optional toppings if desired .

Male Involvement go on animal cracker safari

teach baby sign language

Bunch fingers, tap mouth.

Tip a pretend cup to mouth.

Bunch fingers; tap hands.

Support her torso. Cheer!

Take off her shoes.

Tap head with open hand.

help baby walk

Give her something to push.

Shine a light to follow.

Good Reads April Books 

Flower Garden By: Eve Bunting

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Sunflower House By: Eve Bunting

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The Carrot Seed By: Ruth Krauss

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar By: Eric Carle

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The Happy Egg By: Ruth Krauss

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Where’s My Teddy? By: Jez Alborough

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Duck & Goose Colors By: Tad Hills

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Bunny Rabbit Show By: Sandra Boynton

Leon County Library events for May: 

Collins Main Library: Tuesdays and Wednesdays: Baby time from 10:30—11:00 a.m.

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Thursdays: Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays: Family Time at 11:00 a.m.

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Dr. B. L. Perry Jr. Branch: Fridays: Story Time at 10:00 a.m.

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Madison Public Library Thursdays: Preschool Story time from 10:30 a.m.—11:15 a.m. Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library First and third Thursdays: Children’s Story Time 10:00 a.m.

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Our Early Head Start Centers Brandon’s Place at Lincoln 438 W. Brevard St. Tallahassee, FL 32301

Budd Bell Early Learning Center 306 Laura Lee Ave. Tallahassee, FL 32301

Bright Beginnings 1344 S.W. Grand St. Greenville, FL 32331

Jefferson County Early Head Start 395 E. Washington St. Monticello, FL 32344

Bright Days 250 N.W. Hayne St. Madison, FL 32340

Parkway Early Head Start 1410 E. Indian Head Dr. Tallahassee, FL 32301

Administrative Office 2326 Centerville Rd Tallahassee, FL 32308 (850) 414– 9800 www.kidsincorporated.org Email: [email protected]

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