playworks december 2015 newsletter
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The Gift of GivingTeaching Children the Rewards of Giving
Simple Gifts that Children Can Make
To Keep YourChild Safe this
Holiday Season
DIY Crafts
Tips5
December 2015
Toys for Tots Dec. 1-15, Playworks Lobby
Holiday Concert Dec. 3, 6pm at Playworks LINK Event Center
Holiday Gift SaleDec. 14-18, 20-23, 11am-6pm at Wozupi Cabin (located at 2041 140th St. N.W. in Prior Lake)
Winter Wonderland PartyDec. 20, 3-6pm at Playworks Atrium
Christmas Eve Candlelight ServiceDec. 24, 7pm at Tiowakan Spiritual Center
(located at 14625 Prairie Grass Dr. in Prior Lake)
New Year’s Eve PartyDec. 31, 3-6pm at Playworks Atrium
ClosedChristmas Eve Dec. 24, Christmas Day Dec. 25,
New Years Day Jan. 1
Welcome to the December issue of PW’s Playhouse. We hope the holidays bring quality time with friends and
family. We encourage you to talk with your child about the benefits of giving, helping them with a Do-It-Yourself holiday project, or volunteering for a local charity. Don’t forget to prepare your home and family with our holiday safety tips. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.
To Playcare Parents:Please remember to get your Playcare stamp before leaving Dakotah! Sport and Fitness. All membership
cards must be presented upon check in. No outside food
or beverages. Remember, socks are required in the atrium.
The Playworks mission is to provide high-quality education and care to
children, build cooperative partnerships with parents, provide meanintgful
employment, and provide a viable, fun, quality entertainment source for families.
Embrace this Minnesota winter by learning to skate! Sign up now for classes at Dakotah!
Sport and Fitness. We offer lessons for kids (3 and up) and adults of all abilities in basic, hockey and freestyle skating. We have something for everyone!
Our instructors will tailor group classes to fit your needs and place you in the most appropriate level. Our goal is for you to have fun while learning to skate in a safe and pleasent enviornment. The lesson will include 30 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of practice.
Visit dakotahsport.com today for class schedules and more information. Call 952-445-9400 to register.
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The Gift of GivingTeaching Children the Rewards of Giving
5 Tips for Safer Holidays
Children often associate the holidays with receiving gifts. Talk to your child about giving to friends and family or the less fortunate. The holidays are a perfect time to teach them about actions that will stick with them for a lifetime.
Here are five ways to start:Start small when the kids are young
Teach your child that they don’t need money to give
Involve them in selecting the gift
Show them by being a role model
Personalize giving
Decorate the tree with your kids in mind. Move the ornaments that are breakable or have metal hooks towards the top of the tree, and the safer ones towards the bottom.
Water the tree regularly.If they are not watered regularly, needles can dry out and pose a potential fire hazard.
Preventdangerousspillswhilecooking. Kids love to reach around, so avoid a spill by placing pots on back burners with the handles facing away.
Use and install the correct car seat. Move to the next size booster seat when your child outgrows their current one. Make sure it is installed correctly before making the trip to grandma’s.
Blow out candles and store matches out of reach.Keep holiday candles at least 12 inches away from anything that can burn, and don’t forget to blow them out when you leave the room or before you go to sleep. Make it a habit of placing matches and lighters in a safe place out of children’s reach.
Here at Playworks, we will be sharing the Dakota value of generosity by donating to Toys for Tots. We’ll have a bin in our lobby Dec. 1-15 for you to donate toys to the less fortunate. Help make every child’s holiday one to remember!
More excitement during the holidays can also bring more safety hazards. Plan now to keep your kids and home accident-free with these safety tips:
December 2015
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Owned and Operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
DSFfit kidsJan. 19 - Feb. 254:15-5 pm Tues & Thurs
Instructor: Carolyn RathbunAges: 6-10
Fee: $60
DSF Fit Kids gets kids moving and keeps them interested. For half of the class, kids will be able to play with scooters, run, work with a
parachute, and just play! The other half will be a structured, age-appropriate workout
utilizing jump ropes, soft plyometric boxes, pull-ups, body-weight strength training,
battle ropes, and more.
952.445.9400 | dakotahsport.com
2100 Trail of Dreams, Prior Lake, MN 55372Owned and Operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
YOU WILL NEED:Inkpad | Markers | Clear contact paper | 1” circle punch | Glue | Small magnets Assorted metal bottle caps | Scraps of gift wrap or photos | White cardstock
For Fingerprint ArtHave the children make designs using inkpads, their fingers, and markers.
Set aside for a few minutes to let the ink dry.
When the ink is dry, cover the fingerprint design with a small square of clear contact paper, and punch it out using a 1-inch circle punch.
Glue the small paper punch to the inside of the bottle cap.
Glue a magnet onto the top of the bottle cap.
Using Gift Wrap Scraps or Photos
Glue the gift wrap or photo to white cardstock.
Cover with a square of clear contact paper, then punch it out using a 1-inch circle punch.
Attach to the bottle caps.
Make gift-giving fun! Your kids will love these bottle cap magnets with mini-fingerprint artwork or wrapping paper.
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