March Curriculum

Theme: Transportation

Letters: O,V,C,M

Colors: Green, Yellow, Lime

Number : 4,5,6,7

Shapes: Hexagon, Clover, Oval

IN T-HIS ISSUe: • Classroom Headlines

• Monthly Calendar

• Meal Menu

• Dr. Seuss Crazy Hat Day

• St. Patrick's Day Parties

• Easter Egg Hunt/Parties

• Daylight Saving Time

• Color Me Healthy

Thanks to a grant from PNC Bank, we are pleased to bring another learning program to our Developmental 3B and 4 classes on March 21S t ! Preschool classes

are invited to visit our Amazing Animatronic Dinosaur Exhibit after an exciting lesson on these

fascinating creatures.

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Newsletter

March 2016

EXCELLENCE IN EARLY EDUCATION

Brighton Academy will - be closed on Friday the 25th of ,Wfarcfi in

observance of Good Friday. Vappy Easter!

Our Easter Egg Hunt will be March 24th and

Easter parties will be held during afternoon

snack. A sign up sheet for the parties will

be posted outside each classroom.

Daylight saving time is March 13 th . Please set your clocks forward one hour.

Green Eggs and Ham

Ingredients:

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp. milk

• 1 drop blue food coloring

• 1 tbsp diced ham

Directions:

1. Crack egg into small bowl

2. Add diced ham

3. Add milk and blue food coloring

4. Pour into preheated greased skillet

5. Whisk together

6. Scramble eggs

7. Serve with toast and orange juice

St TatAteiig Tag( Classroom St. Patrick's bay parties will be

Friday, March 18th during afternoon snack. Sign up sheets will be posted outside each

classroom.

Crazy Hat Day

On Friday March 4th we will be having a crazy

hat day! So break out your craziest hat and

help celebrate Dr. Seuss' s Birthday.

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Classroom Headlines

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Babbles from the Infants During the month of March, we will be exploring

transportation. As we travel in our cars, boats, airplanes, and trains, we will journey to Dr. Seuss's to help celebrate his birthday. We are going dressed in our craziest hats. For our Developmental Highlights: Audrey is walking, Aria is rolling over, Marley is scooting, and Jeremiah is beginning to stand without assistance. As always we thank you for allowing us to be a part of your child's life. Please remember, your child needs a change of clothing.

Infant teachers, Ms. Vicki, Ms. Joyce, and Ms. Tonjia

Tales from 2A

Choo Choo, Vroom Vroom, Beep Beep, will be

some of the noises we will be making in our

classroom this month. You guessed it! We will be

discussing Transportation. We will talk about the

hexagon, oval, clover, and learn different letters,

numbers, and colors. So let's get ready, buckle up

and fly high for our transportation learning

experience.

Ms. Tramaine, Ms. Kesha, Ms. Reese

Topics from the Threes Trains, planes, and automobiles are some of the ways we will be traveling through our lessons. We will discuss traffic lights, road signs, and much more. We welcome Avery Nicole to our Development 3 family. A special thank you to all of our parents that brought candy and presents for Valentines Day. Remember your child needs a change of clothes, fitted crib sheet and a blanket.

Dev. 3 Teachers, Ms. Telecia and Ms. Toya, Ms. Taylor

Word from the Ones Vroom, Vroom, Dev. 1 is taking off into March with

a big old VROOM! This month we will be talking

about all types of transportation, celebrating Dr.

Seuss's birthday all month, reading stories, and

making lots of arts and crafts. We will be learning

the colors yellow, green, and lime. Thank you to

all the parents who brought treats for the

Valentine's Day party. As always, please

remember to bring your child a fitted crib sheet

for naptime. We would like to say thank you to all

the parents who brought craft supplies and

goodies for Valentine's Day!

Dev. 1 Teachers,

Ms. Seoulita, Ms. Donna, and Ms. Sally

Events from 3A

Ride with Dev. 3 on our adventures this month.

We will be learning all about transportation and

celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday. We will design

our very own cars, fire trucks, helicopter and

trains, while continuing to learn the letters,

shapes, colors, and numbers for the month. A

big thank you to the parents that brought treats

for our Valentine's Day Party.

Dev. 3A Teachers,

Ms. Marinda, Ms. Cynthia, and Ms. Leonor

Happenings from the Fours Planes, trains, and automobiles, how do you get around town? From one wheel to 18 there are many different ways to travel. The children will create a source of transportation for water, air roads and tracks. We will talk about the truckers that drive 18-wheelers and how things get from place to place. Thank you to our parents that brought Valentine party supplies and goodies. Remember your child's fitted sheet and blanket.

Dev. 4 Teachers, Ms. Diane and Ms. Shannon

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MARCH reschoolers moving & eating healthy

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hat is the substance that contains no calories, makes up 60 percent of our

body weight and is practically free? The answer is WATER. Two thirds of

our bodies are composed of water, making it the body's most vital nutrient.

Many people underestimate their need for water. It is recommended that we

drink 8 to 10 glasses per day. Why is water so valuable?

• Helps your body digest food and absorb nutrients

• Keeps your body working properly

• Carries away bodily waste

• Cools the body through perspiration

But I don't like the taste, you may say? Become the master of disguise and mix lemon or lime slices in your water cup. Perhaps a splash of fruit juice

to liven the taste. Inspire yourself and your children by using a favorite water

bottle. Try making water a drink option at mealtime or snacks. Offer children

water when they want to snack just before a scheduled meal. Often we think we

are hungry when we are really thirsty!

Go Outside And Play As A Family I Don't Like It!

We have all heard that before. Children are constantly

deciding what they do and don't like. They

sometimes make up their minds that they are not going to like it before they even taste a food. Try introducing your child to different forms of a food to peak their interest. At

snack time let your child choose raw apple, apple juice, applesauce or a small amount of all three. Have a tasting

party. Talk about the different textures, tastes, and colors.

Discuss the one they like the best and why. You can also do this with orange juice and orange slices. Try the same experiment with cooked and raw carrots or cooked and raw broccoli. They will be surprised how different they taste. Helping children experience all

the different tastes foods have to offer will help them enjoy a wide variety of foods.

To have a strong body, your child needs to be active!

Here are some ways you and your child can play

together outdoors:

• Play running games. Make a target in the yard and ask

your child to run around and over it. Invite children

from the neighborhood to join in the fun.

• Walk together often. Walking is a great activity to do

together, no matter what season. A walk in the snow, picking spring flowers, a summer evening stroll or looking at fall leaves are all fun. Walking is a treat for your kids.

Ride bikes together. Cycling gets you out in the fresh

air, leaving you feeling invigorated and feeling great.

• Go swimming together as a family. If you find it difficult

or painful to do weight-bearing physical activities, you will enjoy the ease of moving in the water.

• Pick strawberries, blueberries or fresh vegetables.

Try cooking vegetables in a different way. Most kids like them raw or slightly cooked. Offer vegetables

steamed, grilled, broiled, or tossed with pasta. Add vegetables to

spaghetti sauces, chili, and soups.

Color Me Healthy

Parent Bulletin Board

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The most important time

for children to brush their teeth is right

before they go to bed.

When going to the store, park your car further away from the

building and walk. Every step counts

towards your physical activity

goals.

Kids Kitchen This is a recipe for you and your children to prepare

together. It is not designed for children to make on their own. Supervision and assistance from an adult are required.

Getting your children involved in food preparation will go a long way in encouraging them to try new foods and enjoy eating.

Frozen Apple Sauce and Fruit Cup INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup apple sauce

• 10-ounce package frozen strawberries, thawed

• 11-ounce can mandarin orange segments, drained

• 1 cup grapes

• 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients.

2. Spoon fruit mixture into individual dishes or paper cups.

3. Freeze until firm. Remove from freezer about 30 minutes before serving.

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O 0. Stuffed Bell Peppers 4-6 servings

INGREDIENTS • 1 pound lean ground turkey • 1/3 cup finely chopped onion • 1 can (15-ounce) tomato

sauce (divided) • 1/4 cup water • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon pepper • 1/2 cup uncooked instant rice • 4 medium green peppers

Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Calories per 1/2 bell pepper: 130 Fat per 1/2 bell pepper: 5 grams

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Crumble turkey into a 1 1 /2 quart microwave safe bowl; add the onion.

2. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 1 /2 minutes or until meat is browned; drain.

3. Stir in 1/2 can of tomato sauce, water, salt, and pepper. 4. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes. 5. Stir in rice; cover and let stand for S minutes. 6. Remove tops and seeds from the peppers; cut in half length-wise. 7. Stuff with the meat mixture. 8. Place in an ungreased, microwave safe, shallow, baking dish.

9. Spoon remaining tomato sauce over peppers, cover and microwave on high for 12-15 minutes or until peppers are tender.

10. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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