Early Head Start/Head Start/Pre-K
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Early Head Start/Head Start/Pre-K
Early Head Start/Head Start/Pre-K March is National Nutrition Month! National Nutrition Week is March 16th – 20th! From the Desk of the Director Fathers play a significant role in fostering social-emotional, cognitive, language, and motor development in the lives of their young children. Fathers strengthen development when they take an active role early and often in the lives of their children, even before they are born. Child development is part of a complex social system that varies widely from family to family. There is no single “right” way for fathers to be involved. Instead, there are many types of father involvement in all aspects of raising a child. These include playing together, being nearby while a child explores, reading together, and taking a child for health checkups. Research has found that the value of father involvement is determined by the quality of the interaction between fathers and their children – for example, a father’s responsiveness to the needs of his child – rather than the amount of time fathers spend with their children. To better understand the unique and specific ways that fathers impact the lives of their children, the following findings provide insights into how children benefit developmentally from their fathers’ involvement. Socio-Emotional Development Early involvement by fathers in the primary care of their child is a source of emotional security for the child (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2011). Fathers’ affectionate treatment of their infants contributes to high levels of secure attachment (Rosenberg & Wilcox, 2006). Quality father-and-child time increases selfesteem, confidence, social competence, and life skills (Amato, 1994). Mothers may use more parenting techniques of gentleness and security, while fathers may favor independence and confidence-building. These approaches help children understand the world in different ways; they balance each other (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2004) Language Development Two-year-olds whose fathers use a more varied Intellectual Development vocabulary have greater language skills a year later (Pancsofar & Vernon-Feagans, 2006). Girls whose fathers read to them are likely to have better verbal skills (Bing, 1963). A number of studies suggest that fathers who are involved, nurturing, and playful with their infants have children with higher IQs, as well as better linguistic and cognitive capacities” (Pruett, 2000, as cited in Rosenberg & Wilcox, 2006, Section I.2.2, para. 1). Fathers tend to do more than mothers to promote their child’s independence and exploration of the outside world (Rosenberg & Wilcox, 2006). EHS/HS/Pre-K Volume 1, Issue 7 March 2015 Page 1 Cover From the Desk of the Director Employee of the Month Reminders Page 2 From the Desk of the Director cont’d Join Head Start’s Book Club Upcoming Events Fun Fact March: National Nutrition Month REMINDERS Motor Development Six-month-olds whose fathers are in volved in their care score higher on tests of motor development (Gestwicki, 2010). Fathers tend to play more one-on-one, rough and tumble games with their children, which encourages large motor development, lets children explore what their bodies can do, and helps them learn to regulate their emotions when engaging in impulsive physical contact (Rosenberg & Wilcox, 2006) Continues on Page 2 Student Holiday HS/Pre-K ONLY MARCH 27TH Spring Breaks HS/Pre-K MARCH 30TH– APRIL 3RD EHS APRIL 1ST-3RD EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH (MARCH) Mrs. Bonita Barnes is a 3rd year Pre-K Teacher, who brings to her workforce many years of experience as a Teacher Assistant, totaling eight years with Hancock County Head Start/Pre-K Program and six years within the Hancock County School District. Mrs. Barnes has served in other capacities such as a Resource Coordinator for Pre-K, and a Clerical Assistant. Mrs. Barnes is a native of Sparta, Georgia, a high school graduate of Georgia Military College, and a graduate of Kendall College, whereas she attained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education. Mrs. Barnes is currently pursuing her Master Degree in Psychology. Mrs. Barnes accredited her success to hard work and dedication. She is married to Mr. Ricky Barnes, Sr., and they have two children, Destinee and Ricky Jr. Please join us as we congratulate Mrs. Bonita Barnes on her achievement as Employee of the Month. From the Desk of the Director cont’d PARENTS, JOIN HEAD START’S BOOK CLUB! Fathering is more than a biological necessity. Our children’s growth and development is enhanced through active, involved fathering. A committed and nurturing mother and a positive, actively involved father together form the backbone of a healthy family and the basis of a strong community. See your Family Service Advocate to Sign-Up TODAY! First Book: 50 Shades of Grey First Meeting/Trip: Wednesday, March 18th BOOKS WILL BE PROVIDED! — Dr. Angela Primus NOW ENROLLING “Planting A Seed” March 18, 19, 20, 2015 CHILDREN 6 WEEKS TO 4 YEARS OLD Story Time Hancock County Public Library March 18, 2015 10:30 A.M. Head Start/Pre-K Early Head Start AND PREGNANT MOMS Kite Day March 24, 2015 Parents are welcome! CALL (706)444-6920 EXT. 275 EXT. 239 1. Butterflies taste with their feet. 2. Elephants are the only mammals that can't jump. EHS/HS/Pre-K Ongoing Registration March 16-20, 2015 In House Field Trip Day March 25, 2015 Kindergarten Transition March 23, 2015 Parent Activity Committee Meeting & Monthly Parent Meeting March: National Nutrition Month March is National Nutrition Month; this is a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the American Dietetic Association (ADA). The campaign is designed to focus attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. NNM also promotes ADA and its members to the public and the media as the most valuable and credible source of timely, scientifically based food and nutrition information. Read more: http://dsccmwr.com/wellness-corner-march/ TBA Muffins for Moms April 16, 2015 Page 2 Early Head Start/Head Start/Pre-K