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A Message from the President
General Meetings:
Time: 7 –9 pm Where: 1408 N Washington Sept. STAR hour: “Deciphering MERIT" Presenter: James Thurber
Oct. STAR hour: “Parent Interviewing” Presenter: Debbie Thurber
2011/12 OFFICERS
EXECUTIVE BOARD
PRESIDENT
Deborah Thurber 926-6144
VICE PRESIDENT
Paula Brown 483-8421
SECRETARY
Sandra VanDoren 534-1940
TREASURER
Kat McGunagle 489-5230
GOVERNING
North East Savanna Crandell
315-5404
Outlying Michelle Lowell
927-4447
South Hill Mary Grant 535-5566
Central Valley Angela Howerton
928-2324
West Valley Shirley Wing 928-1823
East Valley William McGunagle
489-5230
North West Yolanda Call
327-2087
Getting Back Up! For those of you who do not know me, I am Deborah Thurber, Family
Childcare Provider and President of Eastern Washington Family Child
Care Association. You may be wondering why you have received this
edition of our newsletter and there are some of you who get
newsletters like these on a monthly basis because you are a member.
Every September, we as an association reach out to all Family
Childcare Providers in eastern Washington to tell you a little about
ourselves in hope that you will choose to become a member so we can
support and encourage you in your day to day efforts to provide safe,
quality childcare to the children in your care. We am to assist you
with your needs in doing childcare, dealing with the new WAC’s and
even DEL if you ever need the help. There are so many providers
choosing to close their doors instead of dealing with the hassles of the
State. It is my hope that this Association will not fail its members in
times of need. I’ve always admired people who aren’t afraid of failure.
You know the ones who don’t even consider defeat when they blow it;
people who see a personal setback as just another goal to conquer.
I can be really hard on myself when I fail to be the woman I’m calls to
be or the woman I want to be. Like the other day, when I disappointed
my daycare children, got impatient with my son and spoke harshly to
my husband. Soon after, my internal dialogue (you know that voice in
your head that won’t let you off the hook) started reminding me of
how badly I’d acted and how far I’d fallen short.
The greatest defeat comes when I allow my mistakes to convince me
that I might as well give up.
Perhaps you have also allowed failure to knock you down, tie you up
with the ropes of regret and hold you hostage like I have.
I read about a survey that discovered that our past failures, and our
fear of failing again, are two of the most common things that make us
doubt ourselves. I don't believe that anyone will perform at his or her
peak without passion. Life's too tough to get through without
passion. You're going to fail, be taken advantage of, be disappointed
by people you trust, …...Continued on Page 3
To join this Association call William McGunagle @ 489-5230 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE 20TH OF THE MONTH-Debbie Thurber @ 926-6144 or E-mail [email protected]
Special EditionSpecial Edition Sept/Oct 2012Sept/Oct 2012
Eastern Washington Eastern Washington Family Child Care AssociationFamily Child Care Association
WELCOME to all our members. EWFCCA’s calendar year is from July through June. Dues are $30.00 for licensed providers and $15.00 for associates, exempt providers and other interested parties, per year. Please feel free to call any of the officers if you have questions. DISCLAIMER: As an association, we cannot endorse any products, individuals, or individual’s statements within this newsletter. NEWSLETTER: To submit articles and/or information for publication please contact Debbie Thurber at [email protected] or call 926-6144 before the 20th of the month.
EWFCCA Committee Chairs
AREA PRIZES/DOOR PRIZES Mary Grant 535-5566
BY LAWS Sandra VanDoren 534-1940
CARE-A-LOT Sandra VanDoren 534-1940
CARE-N-SHARE PANTRY Paula Brown 483-8421
CHRISTMAS FAMILY Lynda Anthony 448-5813 Tammy Caruthers 290-6079
COMPUTER CONSULTANT James Thurber 926-6144
CONFERENCES Debbie Thurber 926-6144
HOSPITALITY Yolanda Call 327-2087
State Pay Providers ONLY Hotline: 1-800-394-4571 Email: [email protected] Automated Provider Line (24/7) 1-866-218-3244
Child Care Aware of Eastern Washington (formally Family Childcare Resources)
Parent line for childcare referrals 1-800-446-1114
For EWFCCA Discounted Prices on Insurance Contact:
Brad Bailey 509-340-3929 [email protected]
JUNE BANQUET William McGunagle 489-5230
MEMBERSHIP William McGunagle 489-5230
NEWSLETTER CREATOR/EDITOR Deborah Thurber 926-6144
PUBLIC POLICY Kat McGunagle 489-5230 Michelle Lowell 927-4447
SECRET PAL COORDINATOR Connie King 927-0161
STARS REPORTER James Thurber 926-6144
WEBSITE www.ewfcca.org James Thurber 926-6144
HOLIDAY PARTY COORDINATOR Mary Grant 535-5566
SEIU Member Support: 1-877-734-8673 www.seiu925.org
SEIU 925 EXECUTIVE BOARD Sandra VanDoren (President) 389-1940
SEIU Lead Activist Nancy Gerber 924-6534
SEIU ORGANIZER
Lisa Beaulaurier (866)734-8925 ext: 328
(SEIU Employee) BARGAINING TEAM (FOR 2013/15 CONTRACT) Sandra VanDoren 389-1940 Nancy Gerber 924-6534 Deborah Thurber 926-6144
Grievance Hotline:
Health Insurance:
DEL (www.del.wa.gov) Chief Administrator—Mary Kay Quinlin [email protected] 253.983.6413
Spokane’s Licensing Regional Admin (RA) Peria Duncan 509.789.3833 [email protected]
Kirsten Weigand—Licensing Supervisor [email protected] 509.789.3822
Judy Davis—FCC Licensor [email protected] 509.789.3827
Karen Cole—FCC Licensor [email protected] 509.789.3830
Kira Barnhart—FCC Licensor [email protected] 509.789.3826
MERIT website: https://apps.del.wa.gov/MERIT Phone#: 1-866-482-4325
President’s Message Continued….. disappoint yourself, run out of resources — almost every day you're going to encounter a
good, solid, logical reason why you ought to give up. And without passion, you just
might. That's why passion is the prerequisite for peak performance.
Peak performance is dependent on passion, grit, determination, and a willingness to do
something poorly until you can do it well. True peak performance is influenced by the
condition of your physical, spiritual, business and family life.
Purpose is something I have come to believe is a key to the whole dynamic of
motivation. I've met people all through my life who had passion of a sort. But because
their passion wasn't fueled by purpose, it would come and go in bits and pieces. They
were trying to generate their passion out of their own energy day after day, something
that's ultimately unsustainable. Scientists have yet to invent the world's first
perpetual-motion machine — everything runs down or runs out of gas eventually,
including human beings trying to maximize their peak performance day after day.
Instead of giving up, we need others to empower us to get up again.
In getting up, we can apologize and ask for forgiveness. In getting up, we can choose to
try again with the kids, in our jobs, in our marriages, and in all of our mistakes.
When you get up again failure can actually help you become the confident woman/man
you were created to be because it can make you stronger and better. Failure might even
be the thing that stretched you to do more than you think you can and push you to try
other methods of doing things when one way doesn’t work.
Yes, failure can be hurtful, but it can also be beneficial.
Failure produces wisdom when we ask for it and maturity when we learn from it.
Remember it is not about avoiding failures and being perfect. It’s about accepting our
weaknesses and becoming more dependent on others support and power at work in us.
The truth is, we will sometimes fail to be who we want to be. But we will get closer to
who we are meant to be every time we fall or fail and then choose to take someone’s
hand so we can get up again!
It’s a wonderful thing, to care for children, help them grow and change and learn, and
keep them safe along the way. For those of us who help families and children every day
by providing child care to the young ones or working in childcare, the rest of the world
should say a profound “thank you.” What a great job you do with the finest treasures,
—the children. All the best until next time, Debbie
I hope you have as much fun reading this months newsletter as I had creating it for you. I also hope
that you will find the information helpful and useful. If you have a question, a tip, a recipe or a
story you’d like to share, email it to me ([email protected]) and I’ll include it in a future issue!
The June Banquet committee would like to thank this year's sponsors for
their continued support. McDonalds, Mother Goose Time, Music Man,
Silverwood, Interplayers, Childcare Aware, formerly Community Minded
Enterprises, The Onion, and Cat Tales. The food was great this year
thanks to Timber Creek Buffet, but the company and fellowship was even
better. I am looking forward to next year's June banquet already. ~William
Congratulations to Member and Childcare Provider Savanna
Crandell and Steve Anderson on the safe and healthily
delivery of their daughter Anastasia Megalene Anderson
8lbs 5oz, 21 3/4” long on Aug 6 at 1129 pm
EWFCCA’s 2011/2012 Calendar of
General Meetings and Special Events
Monday, September 17th
Topic: Deciphering MERIT (1 free STARS hour)
Presenter: James Thurber, MCP, A+ (Pot Luck: Kid Approved Meal Items ~ bring copies of
your recipe if you wish to share them)
Items to bring with you:
You need to know your
STARS Number. Separate Email addresses to linked to
MERIT (one for each person you need
entered into Merit) and your MERIT
password (this can be reset if you have
not received one—or email your licensor
and ask for this information)
Copies of your Childcare license,
health and safety certificates for every-
one whom you wish to add to MERIT
(TB, HIV, Blood Borne Pathogens, First
Aid/CPR, Food Handler Permit, etc)
Monday, October 15
Topic: “Do You Interview the
Parents OR Do They Interview You?” (1 free STARS hour)
Presenter: Deborah Thurber, CDA
(Pot Luck: Chili Night ~ bring Chili or an item that
goes with Chili)
Fall Conference
Saturday, November 10th
Keynote: “Don’t Take Away Play”
Presented by: Jeff Johnson
Explorations Early Learning, LLC (6 STAR hours available)
(See Article)
Monday, November 19th
Topic: “Play-Based Learning” (1 free STARS hour)
Presenter: Julie A. Luzzo, M.Ed;ECE (Pot Luck: Best Casserole Night)
Saturday, December 8th
EWFCCA Holiday Party (more information to come)
Back–to-School Apple This apple craft can be done two ways, lacing it for older children and simply using a
stapler for younger kids and toddlers.
Gather your materials: You will need a brown grocery bag or craft paper, newspaper
Hole punch (or stapler if you aren’t doing the lacing)
Ribbon
Red, Brown and Green Paint
Scissors
Paint brush.
Start by drawing an apple on the paper Cut out 2 apples
(back and front)
Paint! While the paint dries crumple up your newspaper.
When dry punch holes in the apple ( make sure you punch them in the same spot on both
front and back. Tie your ribbon through the first hole punch. Start lacing
When the child has laced the ribbon most of the way through, stoop and tuff with your
newspaper. Finish lacing, tie it off. Cut off excess ribbon.
^^^^ NEW this Year! ^^^^ We have chosen to set ‘Themed Meal” ideas for our general meetings. Everyone is encouraged to
bring a dish to share to our general meetings. But only if it is possible, we do not what to put any
pressure on those who are not able to participate and it is not contingent on attending or receiving
STARS credit. If you are able, participate when you can!
Provider Beware! DEL has changed the way you claim for the childcare you offer your State-Pay clients!
To see the new guidelines, visit:
http://www.del.wa.gov/publications/subsidy/docs/FHCC_subsidy_guide.pdf
How has it changed?????
You will only be allowed to claim days that the children were present.
Claim absent days for days that the child was scheduled to attend.
You should be sent a notice that the days you were authorized for may have gone up.
Example: you were authorized for 22 days...you may be authorized for 23 days now.
We can NOT LONGER claim for all authorized days only attended days.
Example:
September: There are 19 working days and 1 holiday...you count the days the child was
present add your holiday and add up to 5 absent days...so the most you can claim for
September is 20 days.
October: There are 23 working days. So, if you didn’t close any days and the child was
not absent more than 5 days...you can claim 23 for September
GONE are the days you claim 22 days even if there were 20 or 21 days in that month.
As always...Debbie Thurber is here to help! Call if you have any questions and
I will be more than happy to walk you through the new process for any month
Debbie Thurber 509-926-6144 or Debbie@ ewfcca.org
This Month’s Website Shout Out:
http://www.dailychildcarereport.com
Answer Me This....
Who closes the door when the bus driver gets off?
2012 Tour of Home Was a HUGE Success
A HUGE THANK YOU goes out to Angela & Dick Howerton, Deborah & James
Thurber, Shannon & Tim Benn and Liz & Gib Kosherhans for graciously opening their
homes for over 40 provider to tour! We received rave reviews! We want to thank all of
those who attended! If any of you took pictures...please email them to Debbie Thurber
([email protected]) and after getting permission from the home owner, we would love
to share them on the Association's Facebook page and website.
Ghost Sandwich To make, follow these steps:
Make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Use a ghost-shape cookie cutter to cut the sandwich into a ghost
shape.Press two raisins into bread -- use peanut butter if necessary --
for the ghost's eyes. Optional Benefit Choices NOW Available to
EWFCCA Members! Aflac is voluntary EWFCCA member benefit that help fill in the gaps
leftover by major medical insurance. Major medical is not a requirement for Aflac. Aflac benefits help pay for things like co-pays, deductibles, time off work, un-reimbursed medical costs, and
non-medical costs (transportation, lodging, rent, household expenses, car payments …). This insurance is tax deductible for the childcare providers.
What benefits are available at a Discounted Price? Accident Insurance Plan ** Cancer Plan ** Hospital Intensive Care Plan
Personal Recovery Plus Plan ** Sickness Plan ** Dental Plan
NEW!!! Short-term Disability Insurance
How do I get more information or enroll in Aflac? Brochures w/ benefit details and complete list of discounted premiums for EWFCCA members are
available from our local Aflac agent:
Brad Bailey PH: 509-340-3929 [email protected]
Alphabet Flashcards What you'll need:
5 pieces of cardstock
scissors
Tacky glue
Black marker
Enough of each of the following to cover the corresponding letter of the alphabet:
How to make your touch the alphabet flashcards:
Using scissors, cut each piece of cardstock into quarters. (see photos)
Using the black marker, write one letter of the alphabet on each piece of cardstock.
Depending on your preference, you can write either capital letters or lower case letters.
Using glue, trace the black “A” written on the cardstock. Cover the glue with Apple Jacks
and set aside to dry.
Repeat with each letter of the alphabet, covering the glue with the corresponding items
listed above. Allow each letter to dry completely.
Once all of the letters are dry, place them in the Ziploc bag for storage.
Your Touch the Alphabet Flashcards are now ready for you to bring everywhere!
N = nuts
O = oats
P = popcorn kernels
Q = Q-tips
R = rice
S = sand
T = tissue paper/tissues
U = plastic utensils
V = produce (vegetable) stickers
W = walnuts
X = eXtra gum wrappers
Y = yarn
Z = zoo animal stickers
A = Apple Jacks cereal
B = beads
C = cotton balls
D = hole punched or cut out dots
E = egg shells
F = fish shaped crackers
G = glitter
H = heart stickers or heart cutouts
I = ink pad fingerprints
J = juice container or juice box wrappers
K = kidney beans
L = leaves
M =macaroni
Mark Your Calendar and Watch Your Mail! EWFCCA proudly brings you
Jeff Johnson "Don’t Take Away Play"
(6 STAR hours available)
Saturday, November 10h 8am—3pm Spokane Valley Church of the Nazarene 15515 E 20th
Play is the foundation of all early learning; children learn by playing with their
environment. Their fingers, toes, and mouths are their first playthings. As knowledge of the
world grows, so does the list of items integrated into their play: stacking cups, blocks, paint,
crayons, dolls, pots, pans, and cardboard boxes. They also learn by playing with ideas,
feelings, and language. Play is an amazing and natural process.
Children come pre-programmed to learn through self-directed play, exploration, and
discovery. Their natural curiosity and drive to know the world is innate. We do not have to
spend piles of money on computerized teddy bears, flash cards, and learning toys.
Childhood is under attack. Our children are denied opportunities for large blocks of free time
for play, exploration, and discovery; they are stressed by relentless and developmentally
inappropriate academic pressure; their days are over-scheduled; they are sexualized by the
media and marketers; and they are exploited by companies selling everything from breakfast
cereal to minivans.
Explorations Early Learning LLC is committed to defending childhood. Young children
should have the opportunity to enjoy being young children. Our job is to inspire and
empower those who do the challenging and often underappreciated work of nurturing
children. Child care providers, teachers, resource agencies, foster parents, and parents all
need inspiration to continue the hard work of caregiving day in and day out. They also need
quality support, information, and resources to best serve the children in their care.
Explorations Early Learning LLC is dedicated to creating resources that support caregivers in
their efforts to provide outstanding care and early learning experiences.
Jeff A. Johnson opened Explorations Early Learning, a family child care program, in 2003
with his wife, Tasha, after spending 16 years directing a child care center and community
center for a large non-profit agency.
Their program focuses on emergent learning in a play-based and child-centered environment.
According to Jeff, "The best thing about our program is that our days are full of laughs,
conversation, play, exploration, discoveries, and fun. We enjoy creating an environment
conducive to 'light bulb moments'—those moments where kids grasp new ideas. Helping kids
discover the world is very fulfilling.”
Jeff is the author of eight books and always has a new book in the works and presents
keynotes and workshops full of stories and humor at over 30 events a year. One attendee
recently commented, “Excellent, excellent speaker! Very motivating, energized
presentation…I will long remember your fun and touching talk.” In recent years, he has
presented to thousands of caregivers in over half the fifty US states and Ireland.
In recent years, he has become a toy maker and focuses on creating simple play materials made from natural materials. These items will be available at the conference so view these
items at www.explorationsearlylearning.com/shop
Important Portable Background Check Information •All child care licensees, staff, volunteers and certain individuals who reside in a family
child care home who have a current background check must complete a new check
between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013, regardless of when your previous back-
ground check was last approved. This check will not include fingerprints unless the
applicant has lived outside of Washington state since his/her last background check. (it is
suggested that you complete this new background check around your anniversary date ~
DEL is NOT reminded providers of this requirement...we are on our own) •All child care licensee, employees and volunteers must complete and renew their own PBC.
•DEL began charging a small fee for all background checks. The fee pays for upkeep of
the portable background check clearance registry. Child care licensees may pay the fee on
behalf of their employees if they choose to. ($12 for on-line submissions and $24 for
mailed in forms) It is suggested that licensees allow their staff to pay for their own PBC
since it will be portable and will go with the staff person if they choose to leave your
facility)
•Everyone who applies for a first-time DEL background check clearance must be
fingerprinted and have a national FBI background check. (If the individual has completed
fingerprints with the Department of Social and Health Services in the last three years,
another fingerprint may not be needed. DEL will determine if fingerprints are needed.)
•The PBC is valid for three years, under most circumstances.
To submit a new Portable Background check visit: http://apps.del.wa.gov/MERIT to login
and click the ‘Applications: tab and see the ‘Portable Background Check Application’
blue letter click.
Fill free to contact your licensor or Deborah Thurber President EWFCCA if you have any
questions.([email protected] or 509-926-6144)
Backyard Melody Maker This interactive musical rod is simple to make and easy to use --
over and over again. Kids slide the washers to the top of the metal
rod and release them. As the washers slowly cascade to the bot-
tom, they make a beautiful metallic twinkling sound, similar to
that of a rain stick. One 4-year-old tester declared it "the most
awesome musical instrument I've ever played in my whole life!"
MATERIALS:
1/2- by 4-inch threaded eyebolt
Teflon (plumber's) tape
1/2-inch coupling nut
1/2-inch all-thread rod, 24 or 36 inches long
10 to 15 1/2-inch washers
1/2-inch locknut
Rope or cord
1. To prevent the metal pieces from unscrewing over time, wrap a
piece of Teflon tape around the end of the eyebolt and both ends of
the rod.
2. Starting at the top, assemble the pieces as shown here. Finish by
sliding the washers onto the rod, then threading on the locknut.
3. Hang the rod with a rope or cord. (if desired)
Eyebolt
Teflon
tape
Coupling
nut
Tape
again
Threaded
rod
More tape
Washers
Locknut
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Upcoming Events At a Glance Labor Day: Monday, September 3rd
Newspaper Carrier Day: Tuesday, September 4th
Be Late for Something Day: Wednesday, September 5th
Salami Day: Friday, September 7th
Swap Ideas Day: Monday, September 10th
National Day of Service and Remembrance: Tuesday, September 11th
Video Games Day: Wednesday, September 12th
Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day: Thursday, September 13th
EWFCCA Board Meeting: Thursday, Sept 13th—Perkins at 12 E Olive, Downtown
6pm food/6:30pm meeting
National Kreme Filled Donut Day: Friday, September 14th
EWFCCA General Meeting: Monday, September 17 (see back page)
Constitution Day: Monday, September 17th
Air Force Birthday: Tuesday, September 18th
Talk Like a Pirate Day: Wednesday, September 19th
National POW/MIA Recognition Day: Friday, September 21st
Family Day—A Day to Eat Dinner With Your Kids: Monday, September 24th
National Voter Registration Day: Tuesday, September, 25th
Johnny Appleseed Day: Wednesday, September 26th
Ancestor Appreciation Day: Thursday, September 27th
Love Note Day: Friday, September 28th
Model T Day: Monday, October 1st
World Day of Bullying Prevention/Blue Shirt Day: Monday, October 1st
World Farm Animal Day: Tuesday, October 2nd
Balloons Day: Wednesday, October 3rd
World Animal Day: Thursday, October 4th
Walk to School in the USA Day: Friday, October 5th
World Smile Day: Friday, October 5th
Native American Day: Monday, October 8th
National Face Your Fears Day: Tuesday, October 9th
National Bring Your Teddy Bear With You Day: Wednesday, October 10th
EWFCCA Board Meeting: Thursday, Oct 11th—Perkins at 12 E Olive, Downtown
World Sight Day: Thursday, October 11th
World Egg Day: Friday, October 12th
EWFCCA General Meeting: Monday, October 15
National Cake Decorating Day: Monday, October 15th
Dictionary Day: Tuesday, October 16th
National Fossil Day: Wednesday, October 17th
National Chocolate Cupcake Day: Thursday, October 18th
Evaluate your Life Day: Friday, October 19th
Food Day: Wednesday, October 24th
World Pasta Day: Thursday, October 25th
Mule Day: Friday, October 26th
Lung Health Day: Monday, October 29th
National Candy Corn Day: Tuesday, October 30th
Halloween: Wednesday October 31st
Family Sign
Materials:
Cardboard
Twine
Acorns, twigs, and leaves
Tacky glue
Instructions:
Punch holes in a piece of cardboard and tie twine to it. (Make one for each family you
serve)
Take a NatuerCollect acorns, twigs, and pretty leaves, then attach them to the cardboard
with tacky glue and let it dry for 15 minutes. Hung from a branch at your campsite, the
sign is a sweet greeting when you return from your hike.
“Big things are built one brick at a time. Victories are achieved one choice at a time.
A life well lived is chosen one day at a time.” ~unknown~
Halloween Spooky Spider Snacks
creamy peanut butter
crackers (Club or Ritz)
chow mein noodles
raisins
Spread peanut butter on the tops of crackers.
Place three or four noodles on each side of cracker to look like legs. Top with another
crackers.
Place small dot of peanut butter on two raisins per cracker and stick the raisins on the
crackers to look like eyes.
2012/2013 Software Promotion
This year, members can receive full versions of
<<<<< Windows 7 (50 copies available at the discounted price of $25);
New operating system Window 8 (50 copies available at the
discounted price of $25); >>>>>>>
<<<<< New version of Office 2013 (50 copies available at the
discounted price of $60);
Norton 360 ~ which can be installed on 3 computers .(100 copies
available at the discounted price of $20). >>>>>
(open to your family, staff and childcare parents—order early—available on a
first come first serve basis)
If you have questions or want to place your order, you can do so by attending our General
Meeting or by calling Debbie or James Thurber @926-6144 or email [email protected]
“When I was young, I wanted to change the world.
I found it was difficult to change the world, so I tried
to change my nation. When I couldn’t chage the na-
tion, I began to focus on my town. I couldn’t change
the town. As I got older, I tried to change my family.
Now wiser, I understand….th only think I can change is myself, and sud-
denly I realized...that if long ago, I had changed myself, I could have
made an impact on my family. My family and I could have made an im-
pact on our town. Their impact could have changed the nation and I
could indeed have changed the world.” Unknown Monk 1100 A.D.
Make a Alphabet Book This Year Let the children play with scissors! Put them to work, creating a book
that will keep them busy, and help them practice their letters, too. They can look back at this book, for a glimpse at what they thought
was special when they were in preschool..
What You Need:
Construction Paper (26 pages for each child)
Glue stick
Markers
Magazines, newspapers, stickers, and other materials with pictures
Binding material (a hole punch and yarn, staples, or whatever else you choose)
What You Do:
Take a marker and write one letter of the alphabet at the top of each page for each child.
It’s time to work that alphabet! Give the children a stack of newspapers, photos,
magazines, and anything else with pictures that you don’t mind cutting up. Start with the
letter A and ask them to go through the gathered materials in search of words that begin
with that letter-- apples from the grocery store ad, an alligator from a magazine, an ant
sticker… If they need help, you can make the sound the letter makes, to help them in their
quest.
After the children collect the images, ask them to help you label each one. The child can
tell you what the picture is and you can write the name below. Or older children might
want to take a crack at it themselves, writing the words with a little help from you.
Repeat this process with each letter of the alphabet. For tougher letters, like x, you may
need to go to the computer and print out some pictures to have on hand.
Once you’ve finished with all the letters, stack the pages in order, from A to Z. Let each
child decide on a title, for example, Michael’s Alphabet Book, and then write the name
on a cover page, with a byline beneath. Let your child decorate to his heart’s content.
You’ve reached the final stretch! Now it’s time to bind your book. The fastest and easiest
way is to punch holes in all of the pages and use yarn to tie the book together. If you
don’t have yarn or a hole punch, you can use staples. Or, for a spill proof version, take
your creation to the copy store and have them laminate and bind it for you.
Don’t forget to read your book! As you look over the letters, both now and in the future,
you’ll remember how much fun it was to create (and how hard it was to find a picture of a
xylophone!)
Handprint Apple Tree Craft What you'll need:
White and red construction paper
Green and brown paint
Brown and green crayons
Paint brush
Scissors
Glue
Printable apple template
Paint each child's hand green one at a time. (We found that you get a better handprint if
you use a paint brush and paint their hand than if you let them dip their hand in paint.)
Press down on white construction paper. Repeat this 3 to 4 times depending on the size of
the child's hand, etc. If you get three handprints try to make them point to 9 o'clock, 12
o'clock and 3 o'clock to get a good "tree".
Paint on a brown tree trunk and some branches connecting the handprints.
While tree is drying, cut out as many apples as you would like from the red construction
paper. When the tree is dry, glue your cut-out apples onto the tree. Draw on leaves and
stems using the crayons.
Spice Painting! Outdated/expired aromatic spices (nutmeg; pumpkin spice;
cinnamon; oregano; ginger; etc.)
Paper plate or paper
Glue/Water
Mix together glue (with a bit of water) and spice(s) into
different containers (one per spice). Let the children paint!
LegalShield! Unlimited access to top rated attorneys for one low flat
monthly fee (as little as $26.95 per month or less) vs. the
$200 - $300+ per hour that most attorneys charge.
Why would you want to have access to this service?
Have you had the contract you have your parents sign reviewed by an attorney? If you needed
it to stand up court are you confident that it would? If it wasn’t written by an attorney or at
least reviewed by one chances are good that it may not.
When DEL shows up on your doorstep, do you know what your rights are and do you have an
attorney you can get on the phone in just a couple of minutes if you need to, to protect those
rights?
Do you have an updated Will, Living Will and Durable Medical Power of Attorney? If not,
would you prefer to pay the $450 - $800 per person usually charged by attorneys or have the
same documents prepared for no out of pocket expense except the monthly cost of your mem-
bership? (Just getting 2 Wills done will pay for the cost of your membership for 3 – 5 years!)
Legal Plan Only = $17/Month — Identity Theft Shield Plan Only = $12.95/M Legal Plan & Identity Theft Shield = $26.95/M (add all three Credit Bureaus for $3 more)
Add-On Safeguard for your minor children for $1 each/month
If you are interested in having a no obligation presentation in person, on the phone or via
webinar; please contact Trish King at 509-368-0363 or Darla Klovski at 509-262-0209.
Childcare Advocate Resource & Education CARE provide lay representation to Licensed Childcare Providers and Centers in The State of
Washington. C.A.R.E. offers information, support and assistance to Providers navigating
Licensing Regulations and WAC interpretations. C.A.R.E. provides Administrative Hearing
Representation to Providers dealing with adverse licensing actions imposed by DEL and offers
referrals to Attorneys who have experience with DLR/CPS & DEL.
Members Emergency 24 Hotline Number 1-360-423-2276
Members Non Emergency Number 1-360-423-2273 (Open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
* A Legal Defense Fund. A Loan Fund has been set aside in an account from membership dues
to be used for Providers who have been closed down and have a good chance to get reopened
once all the facts are known to a Judge.
To contact CARE for more information: Website: www.CareForProviders.com
Fax: 360-501-6874 Email: [email protected]
Food Handler Permit Available On-line for Spokane Spokane Regional Health District is partnering with Tacoma-Pierce County Health
Department to provide an ON-LINE service for Spokane provider to get their Food
Handler Permit without having to take the test in person, downtown.
Visits: http://www.srhd.org/links/fwc-test.asp to take the test for $10.
Currently Licensed Childcare Providers have until March 31st 2013 to obtain one.
“You don't have to attend every
argument your invited to.” ~Author Unknown
Pumpkin Hat
MATERIAL (FOR 1 HAT):
3 sheets of 20- by 30-inch orange tissue paper
Tape (brown or green)
Green poster board or construction paper, cut to 26 by 3 inches
2 paper clips
Markers
Instructions:
Fold 1 sheet of orange tissue paper in half to make a 20- by 15-inch
rectangle. Gather and bunch 1 long edge of the folded sheet using
pleats and tape it to the poster board/construction paper strip so it
covers about 10 inches (see diagrams..>>>>>
Repeat with 2 additional sheets, overlapping the edges by a couple inches.
Wrap the band around the judge's head with the tape side in and paper-clip
the ends to secure. Gather the tissue paper along the top edge and tape it
together tightly, wrapping it with brown or green tape to resemble a stem.
Cut off the excess paper above the stem.
Egg Carton School Bus What You Need:
Egg carton
Yellow paint
Paintbrush
Construction paper
Assorted recycled/household materials (bottle
caps, pieces of fabric, etc.)
Photograph of child
Scissors
Glue
What You Do:
Cut the lid off of an old egg carton—one for each child. This will be the school bus.
Have the children paint the entire lid yellow.
While the paint dries, talk about the different things they might encounter on the bus
(i.e. kids, driver, backpacks, radio, steering wheel, etc.). Make a list as they mentions
different items. Let the children draw and cut out the people and items from the list. They can make
some items from different household materials, such as a bottle cap for a steering wheel.
Have them glue the items on different spots around the inside of the bus.
Don't forget to include themself! Cut out their own picture and glue it anywhere they
wants on the bus.
Now that the bus is all made, encourage them to play with it. It's an even more spe-
cial toy because they made it themself!
Is there a child that is going to be riding a real school bus soon? Use the toy to en-
gage in imaginary play and help prepare them for the experience. Building familiari-
ty through play will give them a sense of comfort and confidence for that first bus
ride they take!
Why Become a Member? For those of you that do not know us, we are the Easter Washington Family Child Care
Association. (EWFCCA) that meet locally here in Spokane. We are a non-profit
organization and our purpose is to promote quality child care throughout Eastern
Washington. We want you give you some information about us and hope you will become
a member of our association. We do hold monthly meetings and usually meet every 3rd
Monday of each month. A one year membership only costs $30.00 for licensed child care
providers and center directors and $15.00 if you are an assistant to a licensed provider or
an exempt provider.
And for that amount you will receive:
* A free copy of our bi-monthly newsletters that is packed full of useful information,
recipes and activities that will help you in your day to day activities with the
children in your care.
* You will also receive at least 3 individual hours of FREE STARS training (through
the end this year) when you attend our monthly meetings and be entered for a
chance to win a door prize at each meeting. Waiting for confirmation from DEL
about an additional 5 hours of STARS before next summer)
* Members and Associate members can attend our annual ‘Reach for the Stars’
conference (6 STAR hours) in March and our November conference (5 STAR
hours) at a discounted price.
* You are invited to attend our Winter Solstice Party as well as our June Banquet.
* Access to a computer specialist at a discounted price as well as receive software at
an extreme discount. This year, members (open to your family, staff and childcare
parents) can receive full versions of Windows 7 (50 copies available at the dis-
counted price of $25); the new operating system Window 8 (50 copies available
at the discounted price of $25); the new version of Office 2013 (50 copies availa-
ble at the discounted price of $60); Norton360 ~ which can be installed on 3
computers .(100 copies available at the discounted price of $20).
* You can socialize at our BUNCO parties.
* We promise to keep you well informed on topic that will affect you as a child care
provider and you can socialize and network with other providers while preventing
provider burnout.
* Members will be placed on a data base listed on our website for referrals.
* There is great food to eat at each general monthly meeting.
* Get your voice heard—you can help decide what the association does next.
* Parents and others will see you as more professional if you are a member of an
organization.
* Your membership fee is tax deductible.
* Full Member only benefit! Vis Email...receive a personalize able, monthly parent
newsletter to pass out to your childcare families.
All this and more for just $30.00 for licensed child care providers and $15.00 if you
are an assistant to a licensed provider or an exempt provider.
Don’t delay – make your checks payable to EWFCCA and mail it to:
William McGunagle 1727 E. Olympic Ave. Spokane, Wa 99207
Questions? Call Debbie Thurber (509) 926-6144 email [email protected]
This will be your only complimentary issue or your final issue if membership fees are not received.
Monday, October 15th Please join us Monday, October 15th
7 pm to 9 pm at the Center Pointe Building
located at 1408 N Washington
(on the corner of Washington and Sinto)
It’s a Pot Luck! Bring a dish to share if possible!
(1 free STAR hour ~ no children please)
FREE STAR hour: Presented by Deborah Thurber, CDA
“Do You Interview that Parents or Do They Interview You?”
Interviewing a prospective parent is an important moment for a child care provider. It
can make the difference between a new client and a lost opportunity. Join us
to obtain some helpful tips to make your interviews more successful.
Monday September 17th Please join us Monday, September 17th
7 pm to 9 pm at the Center Pointe Building located at
1408 N Washington
(on the corner of Washington and Sinto)
It’s a Pot Luck! Bring a dish to share if possible!
(1 free STAR hour ~ no children please)
FREE STAR hour: “Deciphering MERIT”
Your Guide: James Thurber, MCP A+
Participant will receive step-by step guidelines to navigate through the MERIT regis-
tration process. Whether it be your personal profile, your facility registration to your
staff and household members. Our resident computer specialist James Thurber will
‘walk’ you through the process so you will be entitled to receive your $100 MERIT
registration bonus.
Hope to see you there!