January 2017
MwM Monthly MwM NEWS Upcoming Sessions January 3rd: “Winter Days”
Love & Logic Parenting Tips How to Make Mornings Easier loveandlogic.com
Getting your children up, dressed, fed and ready to walk out the door in the morning can be quite the challenge. Listed below are some tips and tricks to take the mayhem out of the morning routine.
Have “practice” mornings when you’re not under pressure or in a rush to be somewhere. Weekends tend to be great times to do this.
Make a guide or chart for them. You can take pictures of them doing all the things they need to do in the morning and then post it somewhere they can refer to.
Set limits with enforceable statements. Examples: “Breakfast will be on the table until the big hand is on the 12.” “I give treats to kids who brush their teeth.” “The car will be leaving soon. Will you be leaving with your clothes on your body or in a bag?”
Enforce these limits with plenty of loving empathy. This may mean taking your child to preschool in their pajamas or by expecting them to pay you for taking them to school when they are late. Tip: If you think you may need to take your child to school with their clothes in a bag, call the school and let them know ahead of time.
January 17th: “Moon, Stars & Space”
Happy 2017! Wishing you a very happy New Year! We pray that God continues to protect and bless you and your family this year!
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Kids are like a mirror, what they see and hear they do. Be a good reflection for them. - K. Heath
Director: Alyssa Hussman * E-Mail:
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January Theme Extensions Below you will find extension ideas to complete with your child at home to further explore themes outside of our playdates! All these ideas—plus more!—will be shared on our Facebook page! Be sure to “follow” us!
Theme: Winter Days BOOKS: Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats The Mitten by Jan Brett ACTIVITIES: Get outside and have fun in the snow! Freeze dyed water and enjoy some ice cube paintings! Assemble and decorate popsicle stick snowflakes!
Theme: Moon, Stars & Space BOOKS: Good Night Galaxy by Adam Gamble On the Launch Pad by Michael Dahl Hello, World! Solar System by Jill McDonald ACTIVITIES: Get outside and take some time to check out the night sky! Make your own Moon Sand! Moon craft painted with bubble wrap and lids
St. Paul’s NEWS St. Paul’s Lutheran Church is a congregation that treasures children and families. Our church finds joy in serving the families of our community by providing a gathering place of fun and learning through the Mornings with Mommy program. We believe the most important way we can minister to children and their families is to share with them how dearly they are loved by their Savior, Jesus Christ. We genuinely welcome you to join us for worship each weekend!
Join Us! Saturday Service: Valley Location: 5:30pm Sunday Services: 8:00am & 10:30am
Next Month...
Sunday School:
PLAYDATES:
Preschool –Teen: 9:00am
Tuesday, February 7th: “Hearts and Valentine’s Day” Tuesday, February 21st: “Around the House”
Adult Bible Study: 9:00am
PAJAMA JAM: Friday, February 10th
Contact Our Church/School: Pastor Berg * Pastor Free * Pastor Hussman Mr. Gurgel, Principal * Mrs. Maddox, Preschool Director 605-341-5385 * www.stpaulsknights.org
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