January 2017 Kidz Chronicle

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Protect Your Child from Cold Weather Nothing is more fun for kids than to run outdoors on the first day of snow on the ground and make a snowman or snow angel. Most adults may feel rather neutral about such weather, or even feel turned off. A parent would rather be curled up on the couch under a blanket with their hot cup of tea, then playing out of doors. Children feel differently about the cold, and they will want to play outside. Make sure your kids own and wear the right kind of protective clothing for playing outdoors. They should have long underwear and turtleneck shirts. For outer clothing they need a waterproof coat, boots and snow pants. They should also have mittens that are waterproof. Mittens are better than gloves because the fingers stay warmer when they are closer together. A hat is very important for children. The younger they are, the relatively larger their heads are in proportion to the rest of their bodies. Everyone loses heat quickly from the tops of their heads. Even if a coat has a hood, a hat will keep a head warmer because hoods can gap or fall off. A hat should cover the ears well or ear muffs may also be needed. If your children wear scarves or drawstrings, be sure they are tucked in to prevent them getting caught on something. Toes, fingers and exposed skin are most at risk to frostbite when the weather is cold. To protect toes, be sure to have a thick cotton sock to wear inside boots. After putting on a pair or two of socks, the boots or shoes should not be too tight because hampered circulation can contribute to frostbite. Boots should also be in good condition. If the feet get wet they will lose all their protection from the cold. Fingers are best protected by waterproof mittens or gloves for the same reason. One almost cannot avoid having some exposed skin, so it will be necessary to limit your child’s time outdoors as the weather gets extreme. If it is windy and the temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, or if the wind chill factor reaches below zero degrees Fahrenheit then you will need to limit the time outdoors. Listen to your local weatherman’s recommendations and use your own judgment also. Better to be safe than sorry. Be aware that skin needs other kinds of protection also. Children’s skin is especially sensitive to chapping. Be sure to apply lip protection and a moisturizing cream to cheeks and chins before going outdoors. Especially moisturize under a runny nose with petroleum jelly because it will not wear off as quickly. Reapply moisturizers as needed when they are indoors and warm again. Also be aware that sunburn is possible on a cold sunny day, especially if the sunlight is reflecting off snow. Children are usually not inclined to complain that they are cold, so when they do complain, take them seriously and bring them indoors. Warm them up with hot chocolate. If you suspect frostbite, call a doctor and wrap the affected area in a warmed towel. Never rub frostbitten skin. Cold Snowball Fill up a white balloon with water and freeze the balloon. The next day, the children can play hot potato/or cold snowball to the song Snowball Snowball (Sung To: “Are You Sleeping, Brother John”) Make a snowball, make a snowball. Throw it now, throw it now. Make a snowball, make a snowball. Throw it now, throw it now. Examining Snow Put a black piece of paper in the freezer. When it snows get your children bundled up and take them out. Have them catch the snow on the paper and then examine the snowflakes with a magnifying glass. Snowflake Dance (Sung To: “Are you Sleeping”) Dance like snowflakes, Dance like snowflakes In the air, In the air Whirling, Twirling snowflakes, Whirling, Twirling snowflakes Here and there, Here and there

HEALTHY BROWNIES Ingredients: 1/2 cup good quality unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup white whole wheat pastry flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 2 eggs 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional-check for food allergies) Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8 inch square baking pan. In a large bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, white whole wheat pastry flour, sugar and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together applesauce, eggs and vanilla. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir only until moistened. Pour into prepared pan and sprinkle with chopped nuts. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until desired texture is reached. Less time will result in a denser chewy brownie while more time will result in a cake-like brownie. Let cool slightly then invert onto a cutting board and cut.

Objectives Children Learn:

Ms. Vivi K2 Twaddlers

Ms. Vivi has been with Kidz Ink for 4 years. She is a happy, energetic teacher who loves to incorporate her Spanish heritage into her classroom. Ms. Vivi loves to engage the children’s minds and watch as they grasp new concepts. Ms. Vivi is always willing to lend a hand and help her fellow teachers. Ms. Vivi enjoys being a teacher, doing yoga and dance, and spending time with her family. Thank you for being a wonderful teacher Ms. Vivi!

Our Cruiser’s classroom has pulled together and made a smooth transition for everyone. Our team of Ms. Jackie, Ms. Michelle, and Ms. Imani has shown how a group of teachers can make everything run with teamwork! Ms. Michelle went out on maternity leave and Ms. Imani slid seamlessly into the routine. The children are still kept on the same schedule and are challenged to try new things. The class is always making something, usually a recipe!! We are very thankful for this group of hard working teachers who work together to put their class first!

K1 Cruisers Ms. Michelle, Ms. Jackie, and Ms. Imani

Materials: 

Glue

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Food Coloring

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Shaving Cream

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A Bowl

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Popsicle Sticks

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Paper

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Mix equal parts of glue and shaving cream together.

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Add food coloring and mix. Add more food coloring to get desired color.

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Use popsicle sticks to spread the paint on paper.

CHILDREN Zahara C. 12/7

STAFF Ms. Amber 12/9

Hailey H. 12/16

CHILDREN

STAFF

Karrington B. 12/20 Mr. Ernesto 12/8 Gianna D. 12/31 Liam M. 12/23

Roman J. 12/26

Samuel G. 12/2

Dymin J. 12/3

Myra H. 12/2

Sonia K. 12/9

Ms. Sharon 12/4

Morgan D. 12/30

Ms. Amanda 12/27

Enoch G. 12/10

Ms. Tarri 12/31

Mikayla R. 12/31

Zoey R. 12/15

Zayne S. 12/16

Delaney C. 12/7

Tyler M. 12/17

Kaydence Q. 12/16

Jordan R. 12/3

STAFF

Elijah K 12/22

Brody M. 12/19

Alexander P. 12/30

CHILDREN

Layla R. 12/10

Karon S. 12/23

Starlett S. 12/10 Taziah S. 12/5 Fallon S. 12/29

CHILDREN

STAFF

Daiyani B. 12/14

Ms. Angie 12/6

Malachi C. 12/3

Ms. Gina 12/20

Jaelyn C. 12/31 Ce’Ani E-R. 12/18 Lauryn G. 12/18 Vivaan G. 12/5 Ja’Mye M. 12/8 Ace R. 12/17

CHILDREN

STAFF

Colleen K. 12/2

Ms. Christine 12/3

Logan W. 12/5

Ms. Hillary 12/10

Evelyana P. 12/12 Sapphire D. 12/13 Quinn A. 12/19

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STAFF

Dawan C. 12/30

Ms. Michelle 12/13

Alyssa S. 12/28

Ms. Lisa R. 12/4

Malayah S-C. 12/27 Joseph B. 12/25

Jayden R. 12/17

Braelyn M. 12/21

Evan S. 12/3

Jacob D. 12/14

Patrick S. 12/3

Justin R. 12/7

Jayce S. 12/21

Miles W. 12/4

Sarai S. 12/19

Josiah S. 12/2

Alexis W. 12/30

Nailah R. 12/1

CHILDREN

STAFF

CHILDREN

STAFF

Jordyn G. 1/23

Ms. Ryleigh 1/16

Shania B. 1/13

Kevin E. 1/5

Ms. Chi 1/20

Cameron B-E. 1/16 Azriel C-J. 1/16

Samiah B. 1/13

Ms. Jasmine 1/7

CHILDREN

STAFF

Zairryn B. 1/9

Ms. Destiny 1/28

Logan M. 1/25

Gabriel C. 1/18

Ms. Shellie 1/13

Emmalee 1/26

Emanuel H. 1/23

Ms. Heather 1/8

Monet C. 1/24

Michael J. 1/26

Cameron C. 1/21

Rony L. 1/13

Dhreeya D. 1/22

Norman E. 1/14

Saige H. 1/11

Julie P/ 1/21

Michael H. 1/14 Kiari H. 1/25 Makeda L. 1/11 Morgan P. 1/10

CHILDREN Alaina B. 1/28 Derek E. 1/20 Hazel H. 1/23 Zania M. 1/30 Isabel R. 1/4 Adriana S. 1/8 Michael S. 1/22 Kristen W. 1/8 Jomyah W-W 1/1 Bella W/ 1/26 Yazmine W. 1/10

CHILDREN

STAFF

Jonathan B. 1/14

Ms. Jamie 1/13

Gabriel C. 1/15

Ms. LaTonia 1/18

Caden C. 1/29

Ms. Tiekiesha 1/31

Devlin C. 1/16 Kassidy L. 1/26 Jayda P. 1/25 Aurora S. 1/14 Kale T. 1/20 Kaylan W. 1/24 Elyse W. 1/4

CHILDREN

STAFF

Autumn D. 1/22

Ms. Wanda 1/9

Elodie V. 1/21

Ms. Angela 1/12

Aiden H. 1/17 Elyse O. 1/16 Malcolm B. 1/16 Maya W. 1/16 Ariyonna S. 1/14 Mathai P. 1/14 Michael C. 1/12 Isabella L. 1/8 Andrew S. 1/2

K1-Ms. Imani 3yrs, Mr. Daniel 3yrs K2-Ms. Alexis 1yr, Ms. Vivi 3yrs, Ms. Betty 1yr, Ms. Jessie 2yrs, Ms. Joi 6yrs K3-Ms. Renea 6yrs, Ms. Heather 6yrs, Ms. Renee 1yr, Mr. Harmon 5yrs K5-Ms. Linda 3yrs K6-Ms. Kim 1yr

Thank you for all you do for Kidz Ink and their families!

Ms. Michelle at K1 welcomed a son Jayden on 11/28/16! Welcome baby boy Mumford, brother to Novaleigh! Welcome baby boy Caruthers! Welcome baby boy Willson!

K1-Quarles Family Favorite Vacation Spot-Miami Favorite Food/Restaurant-Pasta w/red sauce Favorite Thing to do as a Family-Going for walks and rides in the wagon Favorite Game-Climbing up and sliding down the stairs (with supervision of course!) Children-Autumn 1yr

K2-Wright Family Favorite Vacation Spot-Panama City Florida Favorite Food or Restaurant-Applebee’s, Fridays, and Cheesecake Factory Favorite Thing to do as a Family-Go to the park and travel Favorite Game/Movies-Monopoly, connect 4, Charlie brown Christmas, A Christmas story, doc mcstuffin, captain America winter soldier Children-Jaisir 9yrs and Courtney 3yrs

K3– Popham Family Favorite Vacation Spot-the beach and fun land Favorite Food to Eat-Pizza Favorite Thing to do as a family-watch parades Favorite Movie/Game-baseball or softball Children-Mckenzie 17mos

K4– Rodriguez Family Favorite Vacation-Atlantic City Favorite Food/Restaurant-Cheesecake Factory Favorite Things to do Together-Spend time with grandma in New Jersey Favorite thing to Watch-Cars 2 Children–Jayden and Ace both 2yrs

K5– Wilson-Mills Family Favorite Vacation Spot-swimming and playing in the pool Favorite Foods-grottos pizza, muffins, chicken parm, mashed potatoes, blueberry pancakes, PBJ w/ banana and chocolate milk Favorite Thing to do Together-sing, dance, play outside, play and watch sports, play with siblings Favorite Movie-paw patrol, polar express, lego movie, powerpuff girls, family feud, and batman Children-Kylie, Keegan, Conner, and Channing

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Closed Monday January 16th in honor of Martin Luther King Day Here are some oddball holidays to celebrate with your children: 1/4 Trivia Day, 1/8 Bubble Bath Day, 1/14 National Rubber Duckie Day, 1/17 Kid Inventors Day, 1/18 Winnie the Pooh Day, 1/19 Popcorn Day, 1/24 Compliment Day, 1/28 National Kazoo Day, and 1/31 Backwards Day.

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Please remember to always check your child’s daily sheet via an email or the app for any notes or updates. Please make sure your child has 2 weather appropriate changes of clothes. Kidz Ink goes outside even in the winter. Fresh air and space to run and move is needed for all children. This is also a Delaware STARS and Licensing requirement. As the weather has begun to change and snow will be included in our forecasts please remember to check our Website or Facebook page for any changes. You can also call your child’s center and hear of any delays or closings. These are all updated by 6:00am for that day. Please be careful walking in the parking lot there is a lot of traffic due to drop off and pick up and also any inclement weather. Please always be conscious of your surroundings and be safe. Congratulations to our 2016 winners for the parent choice award! K1-Ms. Jessie, K2-Ms. Evelyn and Ms. Devin, K3-Ms. Jenna, K4-Ms. Angie, K5-Ms. Chiketa, K6-MS. Wanda

Kidz Café January 2017 Monday

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2 Closed: In Observance of New Years

3 (B) Kix Cereal with Diced Pears (L) Tyson Chicken Nuggets, green beans, pineapples, Whole wheat roll (S) Kidz Mix and 100% Apple Juice

4 (B) Pancakes, Sliced Bananas (L) Turkey & Cheese Sandwich on Whole wheat bread, Peas, Fruit Cocktail (S) Graham Crackers and 100% Apple Juice

5 (B) Cornflakes, Sliced Peaches (L) Turkey Crumbles, Brown Rice, Carrots, Pineapples (S) Vanilla Wafers and 100% Apple Juice

6 (B) French Toast Sticks, Apple Sauce (L) Baked Spaghetti w/HM Turkey Meat Sauce, Mixed Fruit, Mixed Fruit (S) Apple slices, Soy Butter and Water

9 (B) Chex Cereal, Applesauce (L) Sloppy Joe on a Whole Wheat Bun, Carrots, Mixed Fruit (S) Wheat Crackers and 100% Apple Juice

10 (B) Biscuits, Sliced Oranges (L) Barbeque Baked Chicken, Peas, Pineapples, Whole wheat roll (S) Kidz, Mix and 100% Apple Juice

11 (B) Whole Wheat Waffle and Pears (L) HM Turkey & Vegetable (Carrots, Peas, Corn) Soup, Homemade Corn Muffins, Peaches (S), Mini Whole Wheat Bagel, 100% Apples Juice

12 (B) Corn Flakes and Sliced Bananas (L) Baked Fun Fish, Carrots, Mixed Fruit, Brown Rice (S) String Cheese and 100% Apple Juice

13 (B) Pears and Pancakes (L) Mac-n-Cheese w/ Beef Crumbles, Green Beans, Pineapples (S) Vanilla Wafers and 100% Apple Juice

16 Closed: MLK Holiday

17 (B) Applesauce and Whole Grain Waffles (L) Baked Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce, Spinach Salad, Peaches (S) Kidz Mix and Grape Juice

18 (B) Corn Chex cereal with pineapples (L) Chicken Fries, Peas, Mixed Fruit, Whole Wheat roll (S) Homemade Oatmeal Raisin Cookies and Apple Juice

19 (B) Pancakes, Pears (L) Soy Butter and Jam Sandwich, Carrots, Peaches (S) Wheat Crackers and Vanilla Yogurt and Water

20 (B) Cheerios and Apple Sauce (L) Meatball Stew w/ Turkey Meatballs, Potatoes & Carrots, ½ Slice Whole Grain Bread, Green Beans and Pineapples (S) Kidz Mix and 100% Apple Juice

23 (B) Kix Cereal, Sliced Apples (L) Oven Baked Pizza Wedge with extra cheese, Mixed vegetables and Mango Chunks (S) Strawberry Yogurt and 100% Grape Juice

24 (B) French Toast Sticks with mixed fruit (L) Shredded BBQ chicken on a whole-wheat bun, green beans, peaches (S) Apple slices, Soy Butter and Water

25 (B) Cornflakes, Mixed Fruit (L) Turkey Cheese Burger on a whole wheat bun, peas, orange slices (S) Graham Crackers and 100% Grape Juice

26 (B) Whole wheat toast and Sliced Oranges (L) Baked Tilapia, Brown Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Pears (S) Pretzels and 100% Grape Juice

27 (B) Corn Chex Cereal with pineapple (L) Oven baked pizza wedge with extra cheese, carrots, apple sauce (S) String Cheese and 100% Grape Juice

30 (B) Whole Wheat Waffles and Peaches (L) Turkey Dog on whole wheat bun, Peas, Apple Sauce (S) Kidz Mix and 100% Grape Juice

31 (B) Pancakes w/Butter and Syrup, pears (L) Cheese & Whole Wheat Quesadillas, Carrots, Mixed Fruit, Cheese Stick (S) HM Oatmeal Raisin Cookies and 100% Grape Juice

Taste the Difference! *Milk is served with Breakfast and lunch. Whole Milk for Children under 2 and 1 % for children over the age of 2. *100 % Juice or water is served with afternoon snack. *Portions meet CACFP requirements for all ages. *Bread Products are whole wheat or whole grain. *Diced Fruits stored in juice (not syrup) *Cereal products contain no more than 6 grams of sugar. *Turkey Products served. No Pork or Beef

(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (S) Snack (HM) Homemade

Healthy Lil’ You!