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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions about Head Start)
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 While at Head Start Pre-school the children learn through play. Head Start is also a family program and we would like to share these ideas with you so you can teach through play at home. You are your child's first and most important teacher. |
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Recipes for Fun (below)
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 Story Activity, "I Can Read" Book Activity, and fun links |
| Kool-Aid Play Dough Recipe |
| Mix together: 1 c. sifted flour 1/2 c. salt 3 T. oil 1 package Kool-Aid 1 c. boiling water Mix well, cool and knead as usual. |
| How your child is learning through play during this activity: Science: Things change when mixed. Math: Measuring and comparing. Sensory: Smell, and texture. Fine Motor: Improves finger muscles for cutting and writing skills. Social: Strengthen family bond through togetherness. |
| Peanut Butter Play Dough |
| What you need: 1/2 cup Peanut Butter 1 cup powdered milk 1/2 cup honey What you do: Measure and mix the ingredients. When finished your child can make shapes, play with their creation and then they can eat it! |
| How your child is learning through play during this activity: Science: Things change when mixed. Math: Measuring and comparing. Sensory: Smell, taste, and texture. Fine Motor: Improves finger muscles for cutting and writing skills. Social: Strengthen family bond through togetherness. |
| Clean Mud |
| What you need: 4 rolls of toilet paper 2 bars of ivory soap shredded or grated Warm water Large dish pan What you do:
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| How your child is learning through play during this activity: Science: Things change when mixed. Math: Measuring and comparing. Sensory: Smell, and texture. Fine Motor: Improves finger muscles for cutting and writing skills. Social: Strengthen family bond through togetherness. |
| Finger Licking Finger Paint |
| Here is a great recipe your child will love to finger paint with. They can even taste test their creations. What you need: Paper or large paper plate Corn syrup (thick) Food coloring What you do:
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| How your child is learning through play during this activity: Science: Things change when mixed. Math: Measuring and comparing. Sensory: Smell, taste, and texture. Fine Motor: Improves finger muscles for cutting and writing skills. Social: Strengthen family bond through togetherness. |
| Basketball Fun |
| Here is great fun and clean up time too. What you need: Socks Laundry basket What to Do:
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| How your child is learning through play during this activity: Fine Motor: small muscles strengthen while rolling socks Knowledge: Matching socks Gross Motor: Develops large muscles through throwing Social: Taking turns and family bonding |
See the next page for more Child and Family Fun.
Head Start main page | Parent and Family Information| Child and Family Fun 1 2
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions about Head Start)
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions about Head Start)
Email: mccsa@macombcountymi.gov
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