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Niños en edad preescolar de 36-48 mesesEl período de tiempo entre tres y cuatro años está marcado por una creciente independencia. Nuestros hijos disfrutan experimentando cosas nuevas. Están empezando a manejar más actividades de autocuidado, aunque todavía necesitan ayuda. Su lenguaje es ahora un 90% comprensible y su vocabulario puede incluir hasta 1000 palabras. Algunos niños repetirán ocasionalmente las mismas palabras varias veces y pueden tartamudear a esta edad, pero esto es normal. Los niños de tres a cuatro años de edad han aumentado su confianza. Pueden hablar sin sentir vergüenza. Están llenos de preguntas sin fin. Están desarrollando empatía por los demás. A medida que crecen de los tres a los cuatro empiezan a disfrutar más del juego con sus compañeros y a personificar a otros. El juego imaginario es cada vez más importante. Ellos aún tienen problemas para distinguir entre lo real y lo imaginario. Cuando están cerca de cumplir los cuatro, muestran interés en juegos de mesa que tengan reglas. Físicamente, están desarrollando su independencia y también su confianza. Muchos de los niños a los tres años todavía estarán trabajando en como usar el baño. Es de esperar que tengan accidentes cuando necesitan ir al baño. Son buenos escaladores y están mejorando en su equilibrio.

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36-48 MonthsThe period of time between three and four years is marked by increasing independence. Our children enjoy trying new things. They are beginning to handle more self-care activities, though they still need assistance. Their language is now 90% understandable and their vocabulary may be as large as 1,000 words. Some children will show occasional repeats and stuttering at this age, but that’s normal.

Three- to four-year-olds have increased FRQÀGHQFH��7KH\�FDQ�VSHDN�ZLWKRXW�embarrassment. They are full of endless questions. They are developing empathy for others. As they move from three to four they begin to enjoy playing more with their peers and role playing. Make-believe play is increasingly important. They still have trouble distinguishing real from imaginary. As they near four, they show an interest in board games that have rules. Physically, they are growing in independence and FRQÀGHQFH�WRR��0DQ\�WKUHH�\HDU�ROGV�ZLOO�still be working on potty training. Continue to expect bathroom accidents.

Children this age are good climbers and their balance is improving. Many almost-

four-year-olds can balance on one leg IRU�ÀYH�VHFRQGV�RU�PRUH��7KH\�DUH�PRUH�interested in ball play though aren’t yet capable of understanding sporting rules. Fine motor skills are developing too. Your child can draw simple objects such as a body with a head, trunk, legs, arms and ÀQJHUV��+H�RU�VKH�FDQ�WKUHDG�EHDGV�DQG�button shirts, though he’s still struggling with tying laces. Encourage your child’s desire to try new things by getting him to help with simple tasks around the home such as setting the table or putting away his clothes.

Continue to read to your children daily. Reading will feed their imaginations, build their vocabularies and help them begin to recognize some words and letters. Be patient with their endless questions. They are hungry to learn new things and our answers will help them grow and learn. Give them additional imaginary play items such as old mail, food boxes and costumes. Sort and count everything to build on their increasing math and science skills. Set up play dates with other children. Monitor their play with peers and help guide them towards kindness and fair play. This is a great time to teach

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safety skills. They won’t be ready to cross the street on their own for several years, EXW�\RX�VKRXOG�EHJLQ�WHDFKLQJ�WUDIÀF�safety now. Practice crossing the street together. Let children know that there are some things that are too dangerous for them to touch such as matches and knives. Model safe behaviors by turning your phone off in the car, using your seatbelt and putting things back where they belong. Your children are watching you and learning from you what’s ok and what’s not.

48-60 months$V�ZH�PRYH�IURP�IRXU�WR�ÀYH��ZH·UH�increasingly focused on kindergarten readiness, though you’ve really been preparing for kindergarten since your child was born. Physically, our children can handle many self-help skills such as dressing, feeding and going to the EDWKURRP�WKHPVHOYHV��+DQG�GRPLQDQFH�is established. They can throw balls overhand and catch bounced balls easily. ,QWHOOHFWXDOO\��IRXU��DQG�ÀYH�\HDU�ROGV�XVH�and understand concepts such as alike and different and bigger and smaller. They can count to ten and point to objects while counting. They recognize basic colors and

may be able to identify the letters in their names. They pretend to read to themselves and have an interest in the text in books. You’ll notice them explaining their drawings and noticing details in pictures. Four-year-olds tend to be bossy and think they are important. They brag and stretch the truth. They are good at following rules. Five-year-olds are dependable. They like praise, want to please, and can cooperate with adults and other children. Our children can now share with others, though they don’t always want to. They like to make their own decisions and feel grown-up. They enjoy riddles and jokes and telling their own stories.

+HOS�\RXU�FKLOG�SUHSDUH�IRU�NLQGHUJDUWHQ�by visiting his or her school ahead of time, reading books about starting school and continuing to offer activities that stimulate all areas of development. Give him lots of opportunities to practice self-help skills such as dressing (including shoes), going to the bathroom and putting away his toys. Play board games with your child. These will help add to her knowledge of basic concepts of colors, numbers and shapes and also help her learn about

WXUQ�WDNLQJ�DQG�ORVLQJ�JUDFHIXOO\��+DYH�simple rules for your child and enforce them consistently. Play “Simon Says” and offer other opportunities for your child to follow simple instructions. Set aside time each day for reading and for discussions. Bedtime is often a nice time for you and your child to review the day together. Provide writing supplies and allow your FKLOG�IUHH�SOD\�WR�HQMR\�WKHP��+HOS�\RXU�child get excited about the wonderful adventure of kindergarten that is just around the corner!

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Smart Start of Forsyth County, Inc. sponsored a table at the BookMarks Festival. The children’s book “Little Treasures” by Winston-Salem native Jacqueline Ogburn was our featured book. “Little Treasures” is a collec-tion of endearments from around the world. Children enjoyed creating paper images of themselves, making picture frames, and finding “trea-sures” in the sand. We were even treated to a book signing by the author.

Over 7,500 people visited the BookMarks Festival, including approximately 3,500 children (3yrs.-college age). Work Family Resource Center staff members were on hand to talk to interested parents about services and SSFC staff handed out parent cards and information about our services.

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Muchos de ellos casi a los cuatro años de edad pueden equilibrarse sobre una pierna durante 5 segundos o más. Están más interesados en juegos de pelota aunque aún no son capaces de entender las reglas del juego. También están desarrollando sus habilidades motoras. Su hijo puede dibujar objetos simples como un cuerpo con cabeza, tronco, piernas, brazos y dedos. Él o ella puede meter un cordón por el agujero de una bolita de madera y abotonar su camisa, aunque ellos todavía están luchando por amarrar los cordones de los zapatos.

Estimule el deseo de su hijo de probar cosas nuevas pidiéndole que ayude con tareas sencillas en el hogar, como arreglar la mesa del comedor o guardar la ropa. Continúe leyéndoles diariamente. La lectura alimenta su imaginación, aumenta su vocabulario y les ayuda a empezar a reconocer algunas palabras y letras. Sea paciente con sus preguntas interminables. Están deseosos de aprender cosas nuevas y nuestras respuestas les ayudarán a crecer y a aprender. Deles elementos adicionales de juego imaginario tales como cartas que no necesita, cajas de alimentos y ropa. Organice y cuente todo lo que hace para ayudarles a aumentar sus habilidades en las matemáticas y ciencias. Busque momentos para jugar con otros niños. Observe como juega con sus amigos y guíelos para que sean bondadosos y jueguen limpio. Este es un buen momento para enseñarles acerca de la seguridad. No van a estar listos para cruzar solos la calle por varios años, pero debe empezar a enseñarles ahora sobre las reglas del tránsito. Practique cruzar juntos la calle. Hágales saber que hay algunas cosas que son demasiado peligrosas para que ellos toquen como son los fósforos y los cuchillos.

Muestre conductas de seguridad como apagar su teléfono en el carro, usar el cinturón de seguridad y poner las cosas nuevamente donde pertenecen. Sus hijos están observando y aprendiendo de usted todo lo que es y lo qué no es aceptable.

48-60 meses A medida que los niños pasan de los cuatro a los cinco años, nos concentramos cada vez más en la preparación para el kindergarten, aunque usted realmente lo ha estado preparando para el Kínder desde que nació. Físicamente nuestros hijos pueden manejar muchas habilidades de autoayuda como es vestirse, alimentarse e ir al baño por sí mismos. Se establece el dominio de una mano sobre la otra. Pueden lanzar pelotas por encima del hombro y atrapar fácilmente pelotas que están rebotando. Intelectualmente, niños de cuatro y cinco años de edad usan y comprenden conceptos como igual y diferente y más grande y más pequeño. Pueden contar hasta diez y señalar los objetos que están contando. Reconocen colores básicos y pueden ser capaces de identificar las letras de su propio nombre. Pretenden leer a sí mismos y tienen un interés en el texto de los libros. Usted notará como ellos explican sus dibujos y notará detalles en sus dibujos. Los niños de cuatro años de edad tienden a ser mandones y creen que son importantes. Se alaban a sí mismos y agrandan la verdad. Son buenos siguiendo reglas. A los cinco años de edad se puede contar más con ellos. Les gusta recibir alabanzas, quieren complacer y pueden cooperar con otros niños y adultos. Nuestros hijos ahora pueden compartir con otros, aunque no siempre quieren hacerlo. Les gusta tomar sus propias decisiones y sentirse adulto.

Disfrutan de las adivinanzas, de los chistes y les gusta contar sus propias historias.

Ayude a su hijo a prepararse para el kindergarten visitando la escuela con anticipación, leyendo libros acerca de comenzar la escuela y continuar ofreciendo actividades que estimulan todas las áreas de su desarrollo. Dele muchas oportunidades para practicar habilidades de autoayuda como vestirse (incluyendo los zapatos), ir al baño y guardar sus juguetes. Participe con su hijo en juegos de mesa. Esto le ayudará a aumentar su conocimiento sobre conceptos básicos de colores, números y formas y también le ayudará en aprender acerca de tomar turnos y de perder con gracia. Tenga reglas simples para su hijo y aplíquelas de una manera consistente. Juegue a “Simón dice” y ofrezca otras oportunidades para que su hijo siga instrucciones sencillas. Reserve tiempo cada día para leer y para hablar sobre la lectura. La hora de dormir es a menudo un rato agradable para que usted y su niño revisen juntos lo ocurrido en el día. Provea lápiz y papel y elementos de escritura y deje que jueguen libremente para que disfruten de ellos. Ayude a su hijo a que se entusiasme con la emocionante aventura del Kinder que está a la vuelta de la esquina!

Dele a su hijo el mejor comienzo en la vida proporcionándole un ambiente amoroso, seguro y estimulante. Busque recursos en libros, en el computador y en su comunidad para apoyar su papel de padre. Usted es el primer y mejor maestro. Si usted tiene preocupaciones sobre el desarrollo del niño o desea más información, póngase en contacto con Imprints a www.ImprintsForFamilies.org o llame al 722-6296.

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Carol Kirby, The Children’s CenterClaudia Warren, WSSU*Douglas (Doug) S. Punger, Attorney at LawEd Eklund, CenterPoint Human ServicesEllen Wenner, FTCCEverette Witherspoon, County CommissionerGlenda Welch, Family Services, Inc. – Head Start*Janie Costello, Winston-Salem/ Forsyth Co. SchoolsJennifer Bryan, Bank of America & Winston-Salem Junior LeagueKatura Jackson, Work Family Resource CenterKay Bolick, United Way of Forsyth County, Inc.Kemona (Mona) McCarter, City of Winston-SalemLori Fuller, Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, Inc.Manita (Nita) Broaddus, Generations Preschool & Childcare, Inc.*Mark Tucker, Chair – NC Cooperative Extension – Forsyth CountyMary McAfee, Forsyth County Public LibraryMatt Britt, Elephant in the Room, Inc.Matt Faircloth, Department of Social ServicesDr. Michael Lawless, Wake Forest University Health SciencesMillie Metcalf, Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC*Monica C. Rivers, Chair Elect — Community VolunteerNatalie Webb, Wells Fargo Bank*Rhonda Tatum, Forsyth County Manager’s Office*Sandra Fishel-Booth, Secretary — Winston-Salem FoundationTheresa Pauca, Community Volunteer

Smart Start of Forsyth County, Inc. Board of Directors

Longtime Triad early education leader and master teacher Paula Grubbs has joined the staff of Smart Start of Forsyth County, Inc. A product of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, Paula is no stranger to the early education agenda in our community and has performed just about every professional and volunteer role in the early learning community. Paula joins the staff as the director of teaching and learning. In this role, Paula will help guide and support staff in all aspects of our work that have to do with early education. This work will include our support to teachers and administrators in early learning centers, technical assistance in classroom management, licensure and star ratings. Paula will also help carry our message about the importance of early learning to the broader community. Paula earned her doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2000. +HU�DFDGHPLF�ZRUN�KDV�IRFXVHG�RQ�HDUO\�education and special education. Prior to earning her doctorate, Paula worked in

the public sector for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools as the intake/evaluation coordinator and inclusion director and DV�DFWLQJ�ÀQDQFH�GLUHFWRU�IRU�WKH�6SHFLDO�Children’s School, Inc. Since completing her doctorate, Paula has worked to prepare early educators at both the bachelor’s and master’s levels at Salem College, Queens University and Greensboro College. While working in academia to prepare the teacher corps, Paula also has done extensive volunteer work for Smart Start of Forsyth County, Inc., serving on our Early Education Committee and NC Pre-K committee, as well as allocation panels. Paula was one of an impressive pool of applicants from across North Carolina and WKH�(DVW�&RDVW�DQG�DV�IDU�DÀHOG�DV�7H[DV��+HU�XQLTXH�FRPELQDWLRQ�RI�SUDFWLFDO�DQG�academic training and her deep experience with the Smart Start and NC Pre-K programs—including our own SSFC, ,QF�³PDGH�KHU�WKH�ÀUVW�FKRLFH�DPRQJ�RXU�GLVWLQJXLVKHG�ÀQDOLVWV�

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Forsyth County. Service organizations included Leadership Winston-Salem and the Winston-Salem Junior League.

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More than 120 people attended D�VSHFLDO��ÀUVW�WLPH�´0HHW�WKH�Legislative Candidates” forum Thursday evening, October 11, LQ�WKH�%HKDYLRUDO�+HDOWK�3OD]D�$XGLWRULXP�RQ�1RUWK�+LJKODQG�Avenue in Winston-Salem. A diverse coalition of funding, early learning and service organizations sponsored the civic evening.

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Smart Start of Forsyth County, Inc. Staff

Administration, Research and Advancement

Jackie Lofton, Executive Teaching & Learning Associate Larry Vellani, Executive DirectorSarah Heinemeier, Coordinator, Research & Evaluation

Finance and Strategic Allocations

Cheryl Young, Educator Scholarships & Accounting Specialist Karen Long, Family Scholarships & Accounting SpecialistKent Graham, Director, Finance & Strategic Allocations Tammy Lamb, Human Resource & Accounting Specialist

Operations and Business Partnerships

Charlette Lindell, Director, Operations & Business PartnershipsJeaneane Paschal, Program Assistant, Family Scholarships & NC Pre-KNorma Gonzalez, Program Assistant, Operations & NC Pre-KWesley Hinkle, Training Proctor Xavia Beverly, Program Assistant, Reception & Rotunda

Teaching and Learning Services

Amy Queen, Teaching & Learning SpecialistOlivia Summers, Teaching & Learning SpecialistPaula Grubbs, Ph.D, Director of Teaching & Learning Sherri Jones, Teaching & Learning SpecialistTeresa Cox, Teaching & Learning SpecialistVanessa Sawyer-Wilson, Interim Director, Teaching and Learning Services & NC Pre-K Program

Please deliver or mail your complete applica-tion along with all documents mentioned above to Smart Start of Forsyth County. We cannot accept electronic or faxed applications. Please call the Pre-K information line at 336-714-7520 for any further information. Thank you.

Por favor entregue o mande por correo la solicitud completa junto con los documentos

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solicitudes electrónicas ni enviadas por fax. Por favor llame a la línea de

información de NC Pre-K al 336- 714-7520 para más información.

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School Choice FairF E A T U R I N G D R . B I L L S A T T E R W H I T E

Explore Winston-Salem schools at our free and informative fair with guest speaker Dr. Bill Satterwhite.

After the talk, parents will have a chance to meet representatives from Winston-Salem’s public, private, magnet and charter schools.

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Bowling for the Stars WFRC’s Inaugural Bowl-a-ThonAre you ready to have a fun filled evening? Work Family Resource Center invites you to its first ever Bowl-a-Thon! When: April 20, 2013 Where: 811 Jonestown Rd. Winston-Salem, NC Time: 12:30 pm to 8:30 pm

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2013 Smart Start Conference April 29 - May 2

Week of the Young Child April 16 -19

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7820 North Point Blvd, Suite 200Winston-Salem, NC 27106www.smartstart-fc.org

Child Care Services Association919-967-3272www.childcareservices.org

Exchange/SCAN725-BABYwww.exchangescan.org

Forsyth Technical Community College734-7956www.forsythtech.edu

Imprints722-6296 or 713-9732 www.imprintsforfamilies.org

The Centers for Exceptional Children727-2440 www.thecfec.org

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools771-4730 or 748-4034 www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us

Work Family Resource Center761-5100www.workfamilyresource.org

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to administer services within their organizations. With a variety of programs designed for parents and professional educators, Smart Start of Forsyth County and its partner agencies help meet the developmental

and health needs of children in order to prepare them for success in school and life.

Smart Start of Forsyth County Community Partners