Welcome
We would like to welcome:
Catriona in the Toddlers’ room whose big brother, Senan is already in Montessori
Alex, Naima & Siobhan who will be here for work experience
Clodagh in the Babyroom
Birthdays this Month
Senan who was 4 years
Jacobs who was 4 years
Seamus who was 3 years
Ciara who will be 4 years
Fionn who was 2 years
Aoife M. who was 2 years
Emily who was 2 years
Sophie in the Babyroom who was 1 year
We would like also to wish happy birthday to our member staff, Ciara in the Toddlers’ room who was …??? on the 9th.
Happy birthday to Michelle in Montesori who will be …??? On the 20th.
Toddle Waddle
The Montesori children will be having the Toddle Waddle for the Meningitis Thrust on Wedesday the 20th of October. The children will walk to the Phoenix Park to raise money for the fund. Please have your child or children ready in the centre by 9.30 with the permission form signed.
Please have the sponsorship card ready by 29th of October.
Parent Evening
We are holding a Parents’ Evening on the Tuesday the 9th of November; this will be a social occasion to meet other parents and to have an informal chat with staff about your child on any issues. As far as health and safety is concerned, children will not be able to attend this event. We are aiming to start at 6.15 pm to 7.45 pm. Tea and coffee will be served. We hope to see you all there.
Halloween Parties
The Montessori sessionals will be having their Halloween party on Thursday the 21st October and the rest of the crèche will have theirs on the 29th of October. On that day, all children and staff can dress up and will have a SPOOKTACULAR party. Staff members will include fun games for the children to participate in.
Christmas Shoebox Appeal
We are taking part in the Team Hope Shoe Box Appeal for Christmas. We need your contribution in helping the needy children to bring hope in their lives. Anyone participating in this appeal please return the box to the centre by latest the 5th of November.
Emails
All parents will receive a letter about receiving our monthly newsletter by email or hard copy.
Reminders
We would like to remind all sessional Montessori parents that Montessori closes for the Halloween Mid tern from the 25th to the 29th of October inclusive.
The centre is closed on Monday the 25th of October for the Bank Holiday.
As we getting closer to winter, we would like to remind parents please put on warm clothes on you children, so they are able to play freely outside.
News in the room
Babyroom, Toddlers, Pre- Montessori children are all busy with Halloween activities and art and craft.
Montessori children are busy learning their planets of the Solar system. They had fun in making stars and rockets. They have also learned about human organs with the help of Organ Oscar and senses.
Pass the Pumpkins
Supplies: Pumpkins, gourds, music
This musical chairs type game involves passing small pumpkins and gourds and when the music stops the person without a pumpkin is out. Play until there is a winner.
Kids sit in a circle and you hand out one less pumpkin then children in the group. Then instruct the children to start passing the pumpkins when the music begins to play and continue passing until the music stops.
Once the music stops the child without a pumpkin is out of the game. Now remove a pumpkin from the group and restart the music. This pattern continues until you have one pumpkin with one winner.
Cats Tails Game
Cats Tails - Children's Party Game
Supplies: Strips of cloth (cat tails) and kids with energy
Get long strips of cloth any extra you have a round make them at least one yard long and have the kids put them in the back of there pants (or create little Velcro attachments), with it just hitting the ground.
Then have the kids run after each other trying to step on there tail. When they lose there tail they are out of the game the winner is the last one with a tail. A couple rounds of this game should tire them out real fast.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Mother Hubbards Childcare
19 Nephin Road
Dublin 7
01 8688460
dublin7@motherhubbardschildcare.ie
http://www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie/
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Slane Road October Newsletter 2010
Mother Hubbards Newsletter October 2010
Happy Halloween
Birthdays in October
Lucy who will be 1 on the 31st
Alison who was 3 on the 6th October
Zoe who will be 2 on the 14th
Jack who will be 3 on the 23rd
Emma who will be 3 on the 26th
Patrick who was 4 on 1st
Isobel who will be 4 on the 12th
Sarah who will be 4 on the 26th
We would like to remind all sessional Montessori parents that the Montessori closes for the Halloween mid term from 25th October to the 29th of October inclusive.
The centre is closed Monday the 25th October for the Bank Holiday!
The Montessori children will be attending a Road Safety Awareness Day organised by Meath County Childcare in Navan Racecourse on Wednesday the 13th October. This is in conjunction with an initiative run by the Road Safety Authority to integrate road safety into the early Years Curriculum.
The children have been learning about road safety through their new Simon and friends storybooks and audio cds. The three main aspects of road safety covered in these books are;
1. Holding hands 2. Stopping 3.Looking and Listening 4.Crossing Safely 5. Setting a good example.
We ask all parents to encourage all these actions when out and about with their children to reinforce the importance of road safety. If you are interested you can also take a loan of our Simon and Friends books to read to your children at home but they must be returned. If you have nay further questions about this initiative please ask a member of staff.
Halloween Parties;
The Montessori sessionals will be having their Halloween party on Friday the 22nd of October and the rest of the crèche will have theirs on Friday the 29th of October. On this day children and staff can dress up and we will have a spooky party and play some fun Halloween games!!! There will also be face painting on the day so if you have any objections to your child’s face being painted please inform a member of staff!
Cheerios Breakfast Appeal
The children had great fun eating their breakfast treats the morning of the Breakfast Appeal!! They had yummy Cheerios, toast, fruit, and eggs!! So far we have raised €70. Thank you to everyone who donated to this worthy appeal and for any parent who still wishes to donate the donation box is still in the hallway!!
Parents evening
We will be having a Parents evening on October 21st from 6.15-7.30. This is a social event and it gives you the opportunity to meet other parents and to meet the staff and have a chat with them about your child or any issues that you wish to discuss. It also gives you the opportunity to visit other rooms that your child is moving up to over the next few months. Unfortunately children cannot attend due to health and safety as staff will be socialising with parents. Tea and coffee will be served on the night. We hope to see you there!
Christmas Shoebox Appeal
This year Mother Hubbard’s are taking part in Christmas Shoebox Appeal. This is a charity initiative run by a new charity team Hope, you are asked to fill a shoebox with different gifts for Christmas for a child in some of the world poorest countries. Parents have all received leaflets for this if you haven’t received one or need more please ask a member of staff. Boxes have to be returned by Monday 8th November.
Welcome back to Jessica McEvoy who started with us since our last newsletter, Jessica has previously worked with us, she has Fetac Level 5 and nearly 4 years experience. She will be assisting Rachel in the toddler room!
What we are doing in the rooms this month;
Toddlers;have been doing all their Autumn activities like hedgehogs, squirrels and leaves. This week they are learning ‘all about me’ and my body. They have also been going on lots of fun autumn walks while the weather is still nice!
Pre Montessori;have been learning about insects and have made some buzzy bees, colourful snails, flies and spiders! They have also been playing the colour game and the animal game outside!
Montessori;have introduced the ‘Sound Box’ to their circle time. The sound box will have a new sound in it each week; the sound will be put up on the notice board for parents to see every week. Children are asked to bring in something small for the sound box or think of a word for circle time! They also continued on with their autumn theme and learned about the hedgehog and made some spiky hedgehogs. They are currently learning all about road safety as part of ‘Road Safety Week’
Afterschool; have been doing lots of painting, arts and crafts and outside play!
Halloween Recipe ideas
Ingredients
• 1 14-ounce bag individually wrapped caramel candies (about 50)
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 4 to 6 medium apples (see guide, page 123)
• Craft sticks
• Assorted candies
Instructions
1. Place the unwrapped caramels in a shallow microwave-safe bowl.
2. Mix in the milk and microwave on high for 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute (the caramels will keep their shape as they soften, so be sure to stir them).
3. When the caramels are melted, remove the dish from the microwave with pot holders and stir the sauce until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
4. To thoroughly coat an apple, roll it in the caramel sauce, and then hold it upright so the sauce slides down the sides.
5. Generously butter a baking sheet. Twist off the apple stems and spear each fruit with a craft stick.
6. Roll one apple in the caramel sauce until it's thoroughly coated. Place it, stick pointing up, on the baking sheet.
7. Working quickly, coat the remaining apples in the caramel sauce. The caramel coating will be gooey, so refrigerate the apple for 15 minutes or until the caramel is slightly hardened.
8. Holding the apple by the stick, use candy to turn it into a monster.
9. Refrigerate again until the caramel is hardened and the candy is set. Makes 4 to 6.
Mother Hubbards, 56 Blackcastle Demesne, Slane Road, Navan.
046- -9059967
Website; www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie
E-mail; navan@motherhubbardschildcare.ie
Happy Halloween
Birthdays in October
Lucy who will be 1 on the 31st
Alison who was 3 on the 6th October
Zoe who will be 2 on the 14th
Jack who will be 3 on the 23rd
Emma who will be 3 on the 26th
Patrick who was 4 on 1st
Isobel who will be 4 on the 12th
Sarah who will be 4 on the 26th
We would like to remind all sessional Montessori parents that the Montessori closes for the Halloween mid term from 25th October to the 29th of October inclusive.
The centre is closed Monday the 25th October for the Bank Holiday!
The Montessori children will be attending a Road Safety Awareness Day organised by Meath County Childcare in Navan Racecourse on Wednesday the 13th October. This is in conjunction with an initiative run by the Road Safety Authority to integrate road safety into the early Years Curriculum.
The children have been learning about road safety through their new Simon and friends storybooks and audio cds. The three main aspects of road safety covered in these books are;
1. Holding hands 2. Stopping 3.Looking and Listening 4.Crossing Safely 5. Setting a good example.
We ask all parents to encourage all these actions when out and about with their children to reinforce the importance of road safety. If you are interested you can also take a loan of our Simon and Friends books to read to your children at home but they must be returned. If you have nay further questions about this initiative please ask a member of staff.
Halloween Parties;
The Montessori sessionals will be having their Halloween party on Friday the 22nd of October and the rest of the crèche will have theirs on Friday the 29th of October. On this day children and staff can dress up and we will have a spooky party and play some fun Halloween games!!! There will also be face painting on the day so if you have any objections to your child’s face being painted please inform a member of staff!
Cheerios Breakfast Appeal
The children had great fun eating their breakfast treats the morning of the Breakfast Appeal!! They had yummy Cheerios, toast, fruit, and eggs!! So far we have raised €70. Thank you to everyone who donated to this worthy appeal and for any parent who still wishes to donate the donation box is still in the hallway!!
Parents evening
We will be having a Parents evening on October 21st from 6.15-7.30. This is a social event and it gives you the opportunity to meet other parents and to meet the staff and have a chat with them about your child or any issues that you wish to discuss. It also gives you the opportunity to visit other rooms that your child is moving up to over the next few months. Unfortunately children cannot attend due to health and safety as staff will be socialising with parents. Tea and coffee will be served on the night. We hope to see you there!
Christmas Shoebox Appeal
This year Mother Hubbard’s are taking part in Christmas Shoebox Appeal. This is a charity initiative run by a new charity team Hope, you are asked to fill a shoebox with different gifts for Christmas for a child in some of the world poorest countries. Parents have all received leaflets for this if you haven’t received one or need more please ask a member of staff. Boxes have to be returned by Monday 8th November.
Welcome back to Jessica McEvoy who started with us since our last newsletter, Jessica has previously worked with us, she has Fetac Level 5 and nearly 4 years experience. She will be assisting Rachel in the toddler room!
What we are doing in the rooms this month;
Toddlers;have been doing all their Autumn activities like hedgehogs, squirrels and leaves. This week they are learning ‘all about me’ and my body. They have also been going on lots of fun autumn walks while the weather is still nice!
Pre Montessori;have been learning about insects and have made some buzzy bees, colourful snails, flies and spiders! They have also been playing the colour game and the animal game outside!
Montessori;have introduced the ‘Sound Box’ to their circle time. The sound box will have a new sound in it each week; the sound will be put up on the notice board for parents to see every week. Children are asked to bring in something small for the sound box or think of a word for circle time! They also continued on with their autumn theme and learned about the hedgehog and made some spiky hedgehogs. They are currently learning all about road safety as part of ‘Road Safety Week’
Afterschool; have been doing lots of painting, arts and crafts and outside play!
Halloween Recipe ideas
Ingredients
• 1 14-ounce bag individually wrapped caramel candies (about 50)
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 4 to 6 medium apples (see guide, page 123)
• Craft sticks
• Assorted candies
Instructions
1. Place the unwrapped caramels in a shallow microwave-safe bowl.
2. Mix in the milk and microwave on high for 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute (the caramels will keep their shape as they soften, so be sure to stir them).
3. When the caramels are melted, remove the dish from the microwave with pot holders and stir the sauce until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
4. To thoroughly coat an apple, roll it in the caramel sauce, and then hold it upright so the sauce slides down the sides.
5. Generously butter a baking sheet. Twist off the apple stems and spear each fruit with a craft stick.
6. Roll one apple in the caramel sauce until it's thoroughly coated. Place it, stick pointing up, on the baking sheet.
7. Working quickly, coat the remaining apples in the caramel sauce. The caramel coating will be gooey, so refrigerate the apple for 15 minutes or until the caramel is slightly hardened.
8. Holding the apple by the stick, use candy to turn it into a monster.
9. Refrigerate again until the caramel is hardened and the candy is set. Makes 4 to 6.
Mother Hubbards, 56 Blackcastle Demesne, Slane Road, Navan.
046- -9059967
Website; www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie
E-mail; navan@motherhubbardschildcare.ie
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Flowerhill September Newsletter 2010
Mother Hubbards Newsletter September 2010
Welcome to our first newsletter of the new school year. This month we would like to welcome all of the new children who started with us at the beginning of September and their parents. We hope you are all very happy here at Mother Hubbards.
Happy Birthday
This month we would like to wish the following children a very big Happy Birthday:
• Emma who turned 8 years old on the 1st September.
• Sara who will turn 2 years old on the 9th September.
• Caoimhe who will turn 8 years old on the 27th September.
Reminders
We would like to remind all parents that children should not bring in their own toys to crèche. As you can understand we do not want children’s toys to go home damaged in any way and bringing them in can cause great confusion to other children who think they belong to the crèche. This can cause unwanted bickering and unease amongst the children.
Also we would like to remind parents that if you have not brought in a spare set of clothes for your child could you do so as soon as possible. It is very important that we have them in case of emergency. The following clothes should be provided a t-shirt, sweater, underpants, trousers, socks and a vest. After school children are encouraged to bring in a change of clothes so they can change out of their uniforms. Please remember to label all of your child’s belongings!
Could all parents of children in the Montessori room please send in a scrap book for their child if they have not already done so by Monday 13th September.
Also could all parents of the children in the Montessori room please ensure that they have completed all relevant forms in their welcome pack. Please ensure that these are returned to a member of staff as soon as possible.
Fundraiser
Cheerios Childline Breakfast together week will be on this year from 4th – 10th October. We are going to host our breakfast on Wednesday the 6th October at 9.30a.m.
Last year, hundreds of people held breakfasts with their friends, families and colleagues raising over €130,000 for Childline – enabling them to increase their call answering rate from 47% to 60% allowing them to speak to more children and young children who desperately need their help.
We ask that all parents donate €3 per child for this worthy cause.
(The following article is taken from: www.rollercoaster.ie )
Temper Tantrums
10 Tips from Parents:
The information in this article is a compilation of advice and suggestions provided by parents visiting RollerCoaster.ie It is not a substitute for medical or other professional advice and services.
1. I find that if I get down on the floor the minute we get home before changing, putting on dinner etc. and play/read/rough and tumble for a while that she gets her fill of "mommy attention" and will then happily potter around after me being helpful while I am doing jobs.
2. The only way my 2 year old will behave when I meet a friend for coffee etc. is if my friend also has a small child so they can play together. If its just adults she really acts up.
3. My daughter tends to lose the plot in the evenings . I think it's due to the fact that by the time she gets home she's had a long tiring day and is just cranky because of exhaustion. It's very frustrating. I try to have colouring pages ready for her or something to distract her. She gets bored with all her colouring books so I print off clipart or colouring pages from the internet.
4. I definitely find that I get a better result than my husband does because I stay calm longer and give her a couple of chances to redeem herself whereas he's quicker to give out and that results in more tantrums. I'm just as strict but calmer about it (although sometimes I have to leave the room to achieve that!!)
5. We use a star chart . She gets stars for being good and black clouds for being bold. Make sure they can get a few stars easily for doing things like eating dinner or brushing teeth. At the end of the week she gets 70c pocket money but 10c is deducted for each black cloud. She gets a warning before a cloud is given so she has the chance to redeem herself but it's working very well
6. When things are calm pretend to have a 'chat'. Start the conversion with "You know what drives me mad" etc. Say a few things and then get her to say her few things. You might just drag out of her what is wrong
7. We’ve decided not to respond to whines, whinges and demands, and only to pleases, thank yous, etc - this is turning out really well.
8. Try not to be embarrassed when she acts up in public, anyone who has children will understand and sympathise, those who don't, have it all ahead of them in the future so if they give you any funny looks just think to yourself 'karma', it will come back on them threefold
9. Don't let the presence of a stranger stop you from issuing a reprimand.
10. I realized that a quiet but firm voice, simply saying no and not overreacting to his little fit is enough to make him stop and take notice.
Mother Hubbards
151 Blackcastle Lodge
Flowerhill
Navan
Co.Meath
Phone: 046-9070558
Flowerhill Fax: 046-9070670
Navan E-Mail: Flowerhill@motherhubbardschildcare.ie
http://www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie/
Welcome to our first newsletter of the new school year. This month we would like to welcome all of the new children who started with us at the beginning of September and their parents. We hope you are all very happy here at Mother Hubbards.
Happy Birthday
This month we would like to wish the following children a very big Happy Birthday:
• Emma who turned 8 years old on the 1st September.
• Sara who will turn 2 years old on the 9th September.
• Caoimhe who will turn 8 years old on the 27th September.
Reminders
We would like to remind all parents that children should not bring in their own toys to crèche. As you can understand we do not want children’s toys to go home damaged in any way and bringing them in can cause great confusion to other children who think they belong to the crèche. This can cause unwanted bickering and unease amongst the children.
Also we would like to remind parents that if you have not brought in a spare set of clothes for your child could you do so as soon as possible. It is very important that we have them in case of emergency. The following clothes should be provided a t-shirt, sweater, underpants, trousers, socks and a vest. After school children are encouraged to bring in a change of clothes so they can change out of their uniforms. Please remember to label all of your child’s belongings!
Could all parents of children in the Montessori room please send in a scrap book for their child if they have not already done so by Monday 13th September.
Also could all parents of the children in the Montessori room please ensure that they have completed all relevant forms in their welcome pack. Please ensure that these are returned to a member of staff as soon as possible.
Fundraiser
Cheerios Childline Breakfast together week will be on this year from 4th – 10th October. We are going to host our breakfast on Wednesday the 6th October at 9.30a.m.
Last year, hundreds of people held breakfasts with their friends, families and colleagues raising over €130,000 for Childline – enabling them to increase their call answering rate from 47% to 60% allowing them to speak to more children and young children who desperately need their help.
We ask that all parents donate €3 per child for this worthy cause.
(The following article is taken from: www.rollercoaster.ie )
Temper Tantrums
10 Tips from Parents:
The information in this article is a compilation of advice and suggestions provided by parents visiting RollerCoaster.ie It is not a substitute for medical or other professional advice and services.
1. I find that if I get down on the floor the minute we get home before changing, putting on dinner etc. and play/read/rough and tumble for a while that she gets her fill of "mommy attention" and will then happily potter around after me being helpful while I am doing jobs.
2. The only way my 2 year old will behave when I meet a friend for coffee etc. is if my friend also has a small child so they can play together. If its just adults she really acts up.
3. My daughter tends to lose the plot in the evenings . I think it's due to the fact that by the time she gets home she's had a long tiring day and is just cranky because of exhaustion. It's very frustrating. I try to have colouring pages ready for her or something to distract her. She gets bored with all her colouring books so I print off clipart or colouring pages from the internet.
4. I definitely find that I get a better result than my husband does because I stay calm longer and give her a couple of chances to redeem herself whereas he's quicker to give out and that results in more tantrums. I'm just as strict but calmer about it (although sometimes I have to leave the room to achieve that!!)
5. We use a star chart . She gets stars for being good and black clouds for being bold. Make sure they can get a few stars easily for doing things like eating dinner or brushing teeth. At the end of the week she gets 70c pocket money but 10c is deducted for each black cloud. She gets a warning before a cloud is given so she has the chance to redeem herself but it's working very well
6. When things are calm pretend to have a 'chat'. Start the conversion with "You know what drives me mad" etc. Say a few things and then get her to say her few things. You might just drag out of her what is wrong
7. We’ve decided not to respond to whines, whinges and demands, and only to pleases, thank yous, etc - this is turning out really well.
8. Try not to be embarrassed when she acts up in public, anyone who has children will understand and sympathise, those who don't, have it all ahead of them in the future so if they give you any funny looks just think to yourself 'karma', it will come back on them threefold
9. Don't let the presence of a stranger stop you from issuing a reprimand.
10. I realized that a quiet but firm voice, simply saying no and not overreacting to his little fit is enough to make him stop and take notice.
Mother Hubbards
151 Blackcastle Lodge
Flowerhill
Navan
Co.Meath
Phone: 046-9070558
Flowerhill Fax: 046-9070670
Navan E-Mail: Flowerhill@motherhubbardschildcare.ie
http://www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie/
Ongar September Newsletter 2010
Mother Hubbards Newsletter September 2010
Welcome to our first newsletter of the new school year. This month we would like to welcome all of the new children who started with us at the beginning of September and their parents. We hope you are all very happy here at Mother Hubbards..
We would like to welcome Ciara Mullins back for her maternity leave and the new Staff Ronke Ogunbare who will be working alongside with Samantha Watters
Happy Birthday
This month we would like to wish the following children a very big Happy Birthday:
• Lara from Pre-Montessori who turned 3 yrs old on the 4th
• Krishna from Afterschool who turned 6 yrs old on the 14th
• Adam from the Pre Montessori Room who turned 3 yrs old on the 17th
• Danny who was 1 year this month.
• Leia in the Toddlers 2 yrs old this month.
• Michael who turn 4yrs Sep 13th
• Zimi 24th Sep she will be 3yrs
New arrivals in the Families.
We would like to congratulate Ellie who has just become a big sister this month with baby Abby.
Reminders.
We would like to remind all parents that children should not bring in their own toys to crèche. As you can understand we do not want children’s toys to go home damaged in any way and bringing them in can cause great confusion to other children who think they belong to the crèche. This can cause unwanted bickering and unease amongst the children.
Also we would like to remind parents that if you have not brought in a spare set of clothes for your child could you do so as soon as possible. It is very important that we have them in case of emergency. The following clothes should be provided a t-shirt, sweater, underpants, trousers, socks and a vest. After school children are encouraged to bring in a change of clothes so they can change out of their uniforms. Please remember to label all of your child’s belongings!
September.
We will be hosting parent’s teachers meeting on the 7th October 2010 from 6.30 PM until 8. Pm .for parents who can’ make it you can always talk to staff about your child development
Also could all parents of the children in the Montessori room please ensure that they have completed all relevant forms in their welcome pack? Please ensure that these are returned to a member of staff as soon as possible.
Fundraiser
Cheerios Childline Breakfast together week will be on this year from 4th – 10th October. We are going to host our breakfast on Wednesday the 6th October at 9.30a.m as on this day we have all the children.
Last year, hundreds of people held breakfasts with their friends, families and colleagues raising over €130,000 for Childline – enabling them to increase their call answering rate from 47% to 60% allowing them to speak to more children and young children who desperately need their help.
We ask that all parents donate €2 per child for this worthy cause if you can.
Mother Hubbards
6 The Avenue
Ongar Village
Dublin 15
Phone: 01 8260055
E-Mail: ongar@motherhubbardschildcare.ie
http://www.motherhubbardchildcare.ie/
Welcome to our first newsletter of the new school year. This month we would like to welcome all of the new children who started with us at the beginning of September and their parents. We hope you are all very happy here at Mother Hubbards..
We would like to welcome Ciara Mullins back for her maternity leave and the new Staff Ronke Ogunbare who will be working alongside with Samantha Watters
Happy Birthday
This month we would like to wish the following children a very big Happy Birthday:
• Lara from Pre-Montessori who turned 3 yrs old on the 4th
• Krishna from Afterschool who turned 6 yrs old on the 14th
• Adam from the Pre Montessori Room who turned 3 yrs old on the 17th
• Danny who was 1 year this month.
• Leia in the Toddlers 2 yrs old this month.
• Michael who turn 4yrs Sep 13th
• Zimi 24th Sep she will be 3yrs
New arrivals in the Families.
We would like to congratulate Ellie who has just become a big sister this month with baby Abby.
Reminders.
We would like to remind all parents that children should not bring in their own toys to crèche. As you can understand we do not want children’s toys to go home damaged in any way and bringing them in can cause great confusion to other children who think they belong to the crèche. This can cause unwanted bickering and unease amongst the children.
Also we would like to remind parents that if you have not brought in a spare set of clothes for your child could you do so as soon as possible. It is very important that we have them in case of emergency. The following clothes should be provided a t-shirt, sweater, underpants, trousers, socks and a vest. After school children are encouraged to bring in a change of clothes so they can change out of their uniforms. Please remember to label all of your child’s belongings!
September.
We will be hosting parent’s teachers meeting on the 7th October 2010 from 6.30 PM until 8. Pm .for parents who can’ make it you can always talk to staff about your child development
Also could all parents of the children in the Montessori room please ensure that they have completed all relevant forms in their welcome pack? Please ensure that these are returned to a member of staff as soon as possible.
Fundraiser
Cheerios Childline Breakfast together week will be on this year from 4th – 10th October. We are going to host our breakfast on Wednesday the 6th October at 9.30a.m as on this day we have all the children.
Last year, hundreds of people held breakfasts with their friends, families and colleagues raising over €130,000 for Childline – enabling them to increase their call answering rate from 47% to 60% allowing them to speak to more children and young children who desperately need their help.
We ask that all parents donate €2 per child for this worthy cause if you can.
Mother Hubbards
6 The Avenue
Ongar Village
Dublin 15
Phone: 01 8260055
E-Mail: ongar@motherhubbardschildcare.ie
http://www.motherhubbardchildcare.ie/
Slane rd September Newsletter 2010
Mother Hubbards Childcare September 2010 Newsletter
Welcome to our September newsletter. We would like to give a big welcome to all the new children who have started with us in Toddlers, Montessori and After school since the start of September. We hope you it’s a great year and you have lots of fun in Mother Hubbards!
A big welcome to our new Montessori/After school teacher Geraldine Mc Cabe who started with us recently. Geraldine has a Montessori diploma and is currently completing her Fetac Level 6. She has 4 years experience working with Montessori children.
Jessica Mc Evoy who has worked here with us previously is returning on the 27th of September to work with Rachel in the toddler room so welcome back to Jessica! Jessica has Fetac level 5 and has nearly 4 years experience working with children of different age groups!
Parents reminder; Can all parents please tag their child’s clothes and coats with their name as your child’s belongings are easily misplaced and lost.
With the weather getting cold and wet we ask all parents to bring in wellies and raincoats to keep in the centre for when the children go outside!
Cheerios Childline Breakfast together week will be on this year from 4th – 10th October. We are going to host our breakfast on Wednesday the 6th October at 10.30am-11.30am.
Last year, hundreds of people held breakfasts with their friends, families and colleagues raising over €130,000 for Childline – enabling them to increase their call answering rate from 47% to 60% allowing them to speak to more children and young children who desperately need their help.
We ask that all parents donate €3 per child for this worthy cause.
Reminder to all Montessori parents to bring in a scrapbook for their child! Thank You!
We would like to say goodbye and good luck to Josie who is on maternity leave from Friday 10th September.
What we did in the rooms this month;
Toddlers are learning all about Autumn they made spiky hedgehogs and leafy collages to add to their autumn tree.
Playschool are learning about the different types of shops we visit, learning which animals fly and which don’t and did some bubble painting!!
Montessori have been settling into their routine and learning about our classroom rules and getting know their new friends. They also started learning about the lifecycle of the butterfly and made lovely flying butterflies that hang from the ceiling. They also made a caterpillar that creeps along the walls!
Attention Montessori Parents if you have not received the Parents Handbook yet please let the Montessori staff know. If you have can you please sign the sheet at the back and return it to the office! Thank You!
Topic of the Month;
Getting your child to eat lunch!!
(www.rollercoaster.ie)
Fact; children who eat their lunch at school find it easier to concentrate and behave better than those who don’t!!
10 tips for getting your child to eat their lunch
1.Try making their lunch colourful and interesting. Cut foods into different shapes and into small portions e.g. triangles of sandwiches, chunks of cheese, chopped mixed fruit.
2. Vary the food from day to day, e.g. wholemeal and white bread (or half and half), rolls, pitta, crackers. You can fill these with a choice from the meat, fish or alternative (protein) group or with cheese.
3. Something tasty like a favourite yogurt or fromage frais can be included.
4. A piece of fruit or diced fruit is a quick snack for little break.
5. A carton of milk is an excellent choice of drink and is available in many schools. Otherwise a carton of unsweetened fruit juice or flasks of warm soup or hot chocolate are good alternatives.
6. Try alternatives to bread and rolls with pittas or scones. Encourage your child to have wholemeal varieties.
7. Use salads like lettuce, tomato, and cucumber also in sandwiches/rolls to brighten them up and to help ensure your child gets a good balance of nutrients.
8. Make sure the lunch you prepare is child friendly eg peeled oranges, chopped meat, etc
9. Get your child involved in planning their own lunch as they are then much more likely to eat it.
10. Ensure that you haven't packed a forbidden food: some schools have a ban on certain foods such as chewing gum or crisps
Mother Hubbards,
56 Blackcastle Demesne,
Slane Road,
Navan.
046- -9059967
Website; www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie
E-mail; navan@motherhubbardschildcare.ie
Welcome to our September newsletter. We would like to give a big welcome to all the new children who have started with us in Toddlers, Montessori and After school since the start of September. We hope you it’s a great year and you have lots of fun in Mother Hubbards!
A big welcome to our new Montessori/After school teacher Geraldine Mc Cabe who started with us recently. Geraldine has a Montessori diploma and is currently completing her Fetac Level 6. She has 4 years experience working with Montessori children.
Jessica Mc Evoy who has worked here with us previously is returning on the 27th of September to work with Rachel in the toddler room so welcome back to Jessica! Jessica has Fetac level 5 and has nearly 4 years experience working with children of different age groups!
Parents reminder; Can all parents please tag their child’s clothes and coats with their name as your child’s belongings are easily misplaced and lost.
With the weather getting cold and wet we ask all parents to bring in wellies and raincoats to keep in the centre for when the children go outside!
Cheerios Childline Breakfast together week will be on this year from 4th – 10th October. We are going to host our breakfast on Wednesday the 6th October at 10.30am-11.30am.
Last year, hundreds of people held breakfasts with their friends, families and colleagues raising over €130,000 for Childline – enabling them to increase their call answering rate from 47% to 60% allowing them to speak to more children and young children who desperately need their help.
We ask that all parents donate €3 per child for this worthy cause.
Reminder to all Montessori parents to bring in a scrapbook for their child! Thank You!
We would like to say goodbye and good luck to Josie who is on maternity leave from Friday 10th September.
What we did in the rooms this month;
Toddlers are learning all about Autumn they made spiky hedgehogs and leafy collages to add to their autumn tree.
Playschool are learning about the different types of shops we visit, learning which animals fly and which don’t and did some bubble painting!!
Montessori have been settling into their routine and learning about our classroom rules and getting know their new friends. They also started learning about the lifecycle of the butterfly and made lovely flying butterflies that hang from the ceiling. They also made a caterpillar that creeps along the walls!
Attention Montessori Parents if you have not received the Parents Handbook yet please let the Montessori staff know. If you have can you please sign the sheet at the back and return it to the office! Thank You!
Topic of the Month;
Getting your child to eat lunch!!
(www.rollercoaster.ie)
Fact; children who eat their lunch at school find it easier to concentrate and behave better than those who don’t!!
10 tips for getting your child to eat their lunch
1.Try making their lunch colourful and interesting. Cut foods into different shapes and into small portions e.g. triangles of sandwiches, chunks of cheese, chopped mixed fruit.
2. Vary the food from day to day, e.g. wholemeal and white bread (or half and half), rolls, pitta, crackers. You can fill these with a choice from the meat, fish or alternative (protein) group or with cheese.
3. Something tasty like a favourite yogurt or fromage frais can be included.
4. A piece of fruit or diced fruit is a quick snack for little break.
5. A carton of milk is an excellent choice of drink and is available in many schools. Otherwise a carton of unsweetened fruit juice or flasks of warm soup or hot chocolate are good alternatives.
6. Try alternatives to bread and rolls with pittas or scones. Encourage your child to have wholemeal varieties.
7. Use salads like lettuce, tomato, and cucumber also in sandwiches/rolls to brighten them up and to help ensure your child gets a good balance of nutrients.
8. Make sure the lunch you prepare is child friendly eg peeled oranges, chopped meat, etc
9. Get your child involved in planning their own lunch as they are then much more likely to eat it.
10. Ensure that you haven't packed a forbidden food: some schools have a ban on certain foods such as chewing gum or crisps
Mother Hubbards,
56 Blackcastle Demesne,
Slane Road,
Navan.
046- -9059967
Website; www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie
E-mail; navan@motherhubbardschildcare.ie
Nephin rd September Newsletter
September has arrived and brought with it new children, new parents and new staff. This time of the year can be very challenging but also exciting for all children. This month newsletter, we will have Birthday Corners, New Arrivals, News from the rooms and staff news. We thank you for taking the time to read it and we hope you enjoy it.
Welcome
MotherHubbards would like to take this opportunity to welcome to our sessional children in Montessori:
Jacob and his parents Renata and Jakab
Matilda and Harry and their parents Caroline and Paul
Mitch and his parent Cathy
Maria and her parents Celina and Adrian
We would like to say a big welcome to:
Kate in Premontessori whose big brother Conor is already in Montessori and their parents Karen and Ken
Sophie in Baby room and her parents Martha and Brahim
A big welcome to our new member staff, Lydia and Karen in the Montessori room
Birthday Corner
We would like to say a big Happy Birthday to:
Sophia who was 1 yr on the 3rd
Sean who was 4 yrs on the 4th
Aoife who was 4 yrs on the 14th
New Arrivals
Congratulations to Kelley on the birth of her gorgeous baby girl Amelie.
Also congratulations to Aine and Laurent on the birth of their cute baby boy Lucien.
Farewell
We would like to wish farewell to Conor, Serena, Elliot and Eimear and the very best in their new schools.
News from the room
Babyroom
Amy is helping all our babies doing hand prints and they are having a great time.
Toddlers room
Toddlers are doing family tree using pictures of themselves, mammies and daddies with the help of Teresa and Ciara. They will also be doing ‘song of the week.’ Every week all toddlers will receive a copy of the song to take home. This will promote language and cognitive development hence physical and social development through actions songs.
Pre Montessori and Montessori
All the children are busy with Autumn theme such as leaves and four seasons with the dedicated work from Michelle, Lydia, Karen and Fiona.
Speech and Drama had their first session last Friday and all the children seemed to show great interest.
Seamus from Premontessori will be settling in Montessori and soon he will be 3 years, A Big Boy to join the ‘Big Gang.’
Reminders
Please bring in set of spare clothes for your children.
A Big Thank you all to all our staff in MotherHubbards for their Hard work, Determination and Dedication with the children.
Topic of the Month
Helping your child cope with the new arrival
"Wouldn't you be put out if your partner brought a new love into the house?"
The arrival of a new baby brings major changes for the family. While this is usually a joyful time for parents it is sometimes not as happy for the baby's older sibling/s. Most children will look forward to the arrival of the new baby but will have no idea of the changes this arrival will make to their lives.
The period after the new baby comes home is a time of adjustment for all the family, not least of all the older brother/sister. The ability of most parents to understand and empathise with the adjustments their older child has to make, go a long way to helping their child make the transition to their new role.
Before the arrival
Preparation is an important part of the process and while it is impossible to fully prepare a child for the reality of sharing their lives with a small baby, it will help the child make sense of what is happening. It is best that your child knows that a new baby will be coming into the house. Explain things in a way they understand and be sure to involve them as much as is practicable in the preparations. It should be remembered though that even the most well prepared child will often find the reality of the baby's arrival a shock.
At home
In the early days it is up to the parents to make sure their older child/children do not feel excluded from the bustle that surrounds the arrival of the baby. While you cannot stop visitors from paying attention to the baby you could try to encourage them to include your older child in their praise. Maybe it could be the job of your older child to show them the baby? The older child should be involved as much as they want and is practicable.
Some older children do not want to be too involved with helping care for the baby and they should not be forced to. Also be careful not to try to include them too much in staring at and cooing at baby. If forced to do this it may turn them off baby altogether and increase the jealous feelings they naturally feel towards the new arrival.
Mother Hubbard's childcare
19 Nephin Road
Dublin 7
01 8688460
dublin7@motherhubbardschildcare.ie
http://www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie/
Welcome
MotherHubbards would like to take this opportunity to welcome to our sessional children in Montessori:
Jacob and his parents Renata and Jakab
Matilda and Harry and their parents Caroline and Paul
Mitch and his parent Cathy
Maria and her parents Celina and Adrian
We would like to say a big welcome to:
Kate in Premontessori whose big brother Conor is already in Montessori and their parents Karen and Ken
Sophie in Baby room and her parents Martha and Brahim
A big welcome to our new member staff, Lydia and Karen in the Montessori room
Birthday Corner
We would like to say a big Happy Birthday to:
Sophia who was 1 yr on the 3rd
Sean who was 4 yrs on the 4th
Aoife who was 4 yrs on the 14th
New Arrivals
Congratulations to Kelley on the birth of her gorgeous baby girl Amelie.
Also congratulations to Aine and Laurent on the birth of their cute baby boy Lucien.
Farewell
We would like to wish farewell to Conor, Serena, Elliot and Eimear and the very best in their new schools.
News from the room
Babyroom
Amy is helping all our babies doing hand prints and they are having a great time.
Toddlers room
Toddlers are doing family tree using pictures of themselves, mammies and daddies with the help of Teresa and Ciara. They will also be doing ‘song of the week.’ Every week all toddlers will receive a copy of the song to take home. This will promote language and cognitive development hence physical and social development through actions songs.
Pre Montessori and Montessori
All the children are busy with Autumn theme such as leaves and four seasons with the dedicated work from Michelle, Lydia, Karen and Fiona.
Speech and Drama had their first session last Friday and all the children seemed to show great interest.
Seamus from Premontessori will be settling in Montessori and soon he will be 3 years, A Big Boy to join the ‘Big Gang.’
Reminders
Please bring in set of spare clothes for your children.
A Big Thank you all to all our staff in MotherHubbards for their Hard work, Determination and Dedication with the children.
Topic of the Month
Helping your child cope with the new arrival
"Wouldn't you be put out if your partner brought a new love into the house?"
The arrival of a new baby brings major changes for the family. While this is usually a joyful time for parents it is sometimes not as happy for the baby's older sibling/s. Most children will look forward to the arrival of the new baby but will have no idea of the changes this arrival will make to their lives.
The period after the new baby comes home is a time of adjustment for all the family, not least of all the older brother/sister. The ability of most parents to understand and empathise with the adjustments their older child has to make, go a long way to helping their child make the transition to their new role.
Before the arrival
Preparation is an important part of the process and while it is impossible to fully prepare a child for the reality of sharing their lives with a small baby, it will help the child make sense of what is happening. It is best that your child knows that a new baby will be coming into the house. Explain things in a way they understand and be sure to involve them as much as is practicable in the preparations. It should be remembered though that even the most well prepared child will often find the reality of the baby's arrival a shock.
At home
In the early days it is up to the parents to make sure their older child/children do not feel excluded from the bustle that surrounds the arrival of the baby. While you cannot stop visitors from paying attention to the baby you could try to encourage them to include your older child in their praise. Maybe it could be the job of your older child to show them the baby? The older child should be involved as much as they want and is practicable.
Some older children do not want to be too involved with helping care for the baby and they should not be forced to. Also be careful not to try to include them too much in staring at and cooing at baby. If forced to do this it may turn them off baby altogether and increase the jealous feelings they naturally feel towards the new arrival.
Mother Hubbard's childcare
19 Nephin Road
Dublin 7
01 8688460
dublin7@motherhubbardschildcare.ie
http://www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie/
Friday, August 13, 2010
Nephin Road Summer Newsletter 2010
Welcome
We would like to welcome Sophie to Mother Hubbards in Pre Montessori and her parents Karen and Luke,
Louis in Toddlers’ Room and his parents Teresa and Ian.
A big welcome to Ciara, our new member staff in Montessori.
Birthdays
Lauren who was 3 yrs on the 9th of July.
Sarah who was 1yr on the 11th of July.
Eimear who was 5yrs on the 2nd of August
Oscar who was 2yrs on the 2nd of August
Hugh who was 1yr on the 4th of August
Serena who will be 4yrs on the 15th of August
Niamh O’Connor who will be 4 yrs on the 24th of August
Goodbye
We would like to say goodbye to Noah in Montessori and to all who will be leaving for Big School, Very Exciting!!!!!!
We wish them all the best and good luck.
We will miss you guys!!!
Summer Camp
As we are coming to the end our fantastic Summer Camp, Montessori children are having great time doing week to week theme, from Art & Craft to Irish week to cooking week. This week they have been doing Music & Dance learning songs and playing musical instruments.
Sessional Montessori
We would like to remind all parents that sessional Montessori will start from September from 9 to 12. Mother Hubbard’s Montessori will be closed on mid term breaks.
Gymboree
We will be taking a week break for Gymboree next week and will be back on the 26th of August for another 8 weeks.
Everyone at Mother Hubbard’s hopes that all the children, parents and staff enjoy their holidays.
Playing With Your Child
While children do need time to play alone and with other children without adult intervention, research shows that playtime with parents is also important.
Children crave time with parents. It makes them feel special. Parents are encouraged to find time to spend playing with their kids on a regular basis. This should include one to one with each child and group time with all of the adults and kids in the home. If you are a single parent or have an only child, occasionally invite family or friends over to play.
In pretend play, let the child develop the theme. Get into their world. Let them go with it. Ask questions. Play along. Be silly along with them and have fun. Avoid over-stimulation. Know when it is it is time to stop.
Also, when appropriate, parents can use stuffed animals or puppets to act out real-life situations that can teach problem solving or social skills. Let the puppet demonstrate the wrong way to handle a situation. Then, along with input from the child, act out a better way. Afterward, let the child do the same.
More Possibilities:
Play outdoors.
Throw balls.
Push kids on swings.
Make mud pies.
Go on a hike around the neighborhood.
Take a nature walk in your backyard.
Play games – card games – board games – silly and wacky kids games. Help them learn to take turns, how to win and how to loose. Praise them. Encourage them. Laugh with them.
We would like to welcome Sophie to Mother Hubbards in Pre Montessori and her parents Karen and Luke,
Louis in Toddlers’ Room and his parents Teresa and Ian.
A big welcome to Ciara, our new member staff in Montessori.
Birthdays
Lauren who was 3 yrs on the 9th of July.
Sarah who was 1yr on the 11th of July.
Eimear who was 5yrs on the 2nd of August
Oscar who was 2yrs on the 2nd of August
Hugh who was 1yr on the 4th of August
Serena who will be 4yrs on the 15th of August
Niamh O’Connor who will be 4 yrs on the 24th of August
Goodbye
We would like to say goodbye to Noah in Montessori and to all who will be leaving for Big School, Very Exciting!!!!!!
We wish them all the best and good luck.
We will miss you guys!!!
Summer Camp
As we are coming to the end our fantastic Summer Camp, Montessori children are having great time doing week to week theme, from Art & Craft to Irish week to cooking week. This week they have been doing Music & Dance learning songs and playing musical instruments.
Sessional Montessori
We would like to remind all parents that sessional Montessori will start from September from 9 to 12. Mother Hubbard’s Montessori will be closed on mid term breaks.
Gymboree
We will be taking a week break for Gymboree next week and will be back on the 26th of August for another 8 weeks.
Everyone at Mother Hubbard’s hopes that all the children, parents and staff enjoy their holidays.
Playing With Your Child
While children do need time to play alone and with other children without adult intervention, research shows that playtime with parents is also important.
Children crave time with parents. It makes them feel special. Parents are encouraged to find time to spend playing with their kids on a regular basis. This should include one to one with each child and group time with all of the adults and kids in the home. If you are a single parent or have an only child, occasionally invite family or friends over to play.
In pretend play, let the child develop the theme. Get into their world. Let them go with it. Ask questions. Play along. Be silly along with them and have fun. Avoid over-stimulation. Know when it is it is time to stop.
Also, when appropriate, parents can use stuffed animals or puppets to act out real-life situations that can teach problem solving or social skills. Let the puppet demonstrate the wrong way to handle a situation. Then, along with input from the child, act out a better way. Afterward, let the child do the same.
More Possibilities:
Play outdoors.
Throw balls.
Push kids on swings.
Make mud pies.
Go on a hike around the neighborhood.
Take a nature walk in your backyard.
Play games – card games – board games – silly and wacky kids games. Help them learn to take turns, how to win and how to loose. Praise them. Encourage them. Laugh with them.
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