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Jane Flinders RECEC

519 755 9482 TEXT/cell

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www.kidscanfly.ca

Or info@kidscanfly.ca

GET OUTSIDE Outdoor play enables children

to enjoy the natural environ-

ment and learn to seek out

exercise, fresh air, and activity.

There is something fundamen-

tally healthy about using the

outdoors. Children who en-

gage in lots of physical activi-

ties will be more settled, sleep

better and this is a great tool

to support good mental health

Children who learn to enjoy

the outdoors have a much

higher likelihood of becoming

adults who enjoy hiking,

gardening, jogging, bicycling,

or other outdoor endeavors.

Build outdoor play into your

daily routine.

Dress for the weather and go

our whenever possible.

Its good for adults too!

Newsletter

Launch from Home

NAVIGATING THE WINTER THROUGH COVID— CONTINUE TO SHOW YOUR CHILDREN HOW TO PROTECT THEMSELVES AND THEIR FRIENDS

One of the best ways to keep children safe from coronavirus and other diseases is

to simply encourage regular handwashing. It doesn't need to be a scary conversa-

tion. Sing along with The Wiggles or Happy Birthday 2 times! : )

You can also show children how to cover a cough or a sneeze with their elbow.

Explain that it’s best not to get too close to people and offer outdoor options with

other children when you can safely distance. If they are old enough and need to

wear masks find some fun –child themed ones for them and show them how to

wash and hang the mask to dry after use. Getting them involved will reinforce the

concept. Make sure you model for them too!

Link for info on local trails

https://www.brant.ca/en/live-

and-discover/Trails.aspx#

https://www.facebook.com/thewiggles/videos/590854655103487/UzpfSTE5NTUzODUzMjQ1NjoxMDE1ODAyNDY1NTM0MjQ1Nw/https://www.unicef.org/stories/novel-coronavirus-outbreak-what-parents-should-know#how-can-avoid-risk-infection

TUESDAY Video posted on Launch Pad

Facebook Group

Wednedsay at 10 a.m. ’Live’ music with

Lucy and Jane on Kids Can Fly FB page

Thursday at 10 a.m. ZOOM meeting

for songs, activities and games

Tuesday January 26

Jane and Lucy’s Outdoor Adventures

Wednesday January 27

join Jane and Lucy ”live’ on the Kids Can

Fly FB page for songs stories and fun

Reading Frosty the Snowman

Thursday January 28

Name Game

Activity from your kit.

The letters of your name laminated

pages and wipe off marker

Tuesday February 2

Lucy and Jane bake Gramma Rosie’s

Chocolate Cake

STORY Baking Day at Grammas

Wednesday February 3

Songs and Stories

Gramma’s Feather Bed

Thursday February 4

Making shapes and letters

from plasticene

Song/Game

Looking for a Friend

Tuesday February 9

Lucy and Jane make bird feeders

and place outside

Wednesday February 10

Preparing for Valentines Day—Story:

The Family Book by Todd Parr

Thursday February 11

Making Valentine Cards

Song and Story

Tuesday February 16

Finger-painting to music

Nursery rhyme guessing game

Wednesday February 17

Song and Story

What a Wonderful World

THURSDAY February 18

Making a necklace and

finding patterns in our homes

Tuesday February 23

Crazy Labels all over the house

Wednesday February 24

Songs and story

Chicka Chicka BOOM BOOM

Thursday February 25

Songs and Story

Show and tell

of all your activities

CALENDAR

Snowman Finger Play

Build a snowman starting at his feet

Put on lots of snow and pack so neat

Roll a round ball and put it on the top

When the sun comes out

The snowman gets Hot!

I’m ME:LTING!!

Play Dough Recipe

In a medium bowl mix

1 cup flour,

1/4 cup table salt

1 tsp Cream of Tartar

Make a well in the centre and stir in

1/2 cup boiling water,

1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil

and blend with a spatula.

Add food colouring of your choice or

for winter you may like to use white.

Make additional batches for other

colours or more children.

Store in a plastic container,

Gather items around your home to

enhance your child’s imaginative play.

Pretend outdoor play can include stuffies,

pine cones & holiday greenery,

Read stories and encourage your child

to expand their play.

Create fun snacks for your

children like this tropical

fruit plate. This can en-

courage picky eaters, espe-

cially with vegetables. Add

a dip. Have a carpet picnic.

Use your child’s photo to make ac cut valentine keepsake for grandparents

Creating your own fun at home for little cost

Puddle Jumping

Give your child a fun way to burn energy and develop large muscle

skills indoors on wintery days. Together you can prepare some

puddle shapes and have them jump, skip or dance around the

route. (secure the shapes to the floor with painters tape.) Create

games with music—you have to stop when the music stops or go

fast or slow depending on the

music . Use different coloured

shapes and the child has to follow

the Blue or Green shapes only.

If you don’t have construction

paper use old magazine pages or

printer paper.

Last month we suggested you save your Amazon or

Christmas boxes. These and some duct tape and

crayons can transform into many fun activities for

children. Look online for more ideas.

Use cotton balls and popcycle sticks or

twigs to create a snowman craft.

You will need glue , buttons or

construction paper for the details.

TOQUE

Cut a paper plate in half to

make a Toque.

Your child can glue or paint it

and then add stickers, some

pom poms or cotton balls to

complete the top.

Books we will be reading

Sneezy the Snowman by Maureen Wright

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bil Martin JR

Baking Day at Grammas by Anika Denise

The Family Book by Todd Parr

Grandma’s Feather Bed by John Denver

Frosty the Snowman by Steve Nelson & J Rollins

Also recommend

SNOWMEN

AT NIGHT

COVID STRIKES AGAIN!

Our drive through Storybook Event is NOT

allowed to happen at Glenhyrst as previously

announced. It will now have a character

porch drop your picnic and activity items

followed by a virtual program that children

can enjoy while eating their picnic treats!

Children’s author and illustrator

Werner Zimmerman will read a story

and then show children some drawing

techniques Jane will do a music time and

Whimsical Players will perform.

Tickets $12 at www.kidscanfly.ca

Date Saturday Feb 6 2021

This is a fundraiser for Kids Can Fly

Lucy got a Belle costume for Christmas. Dress up is fun ALL

year. Help your children to collect items for dress up play

including jewelry, hats, purses or bags and other props. Playing Dr

or store or Zoo are some ideas but build on your child’s interest.

Kids Can Fly Salutes

SC Johnson who have made

a major donation of

$150000

to support our Dolly Parton

Imagination Library program

in Brantford Brant

SC Johnson is a family company dedicated to innovative, high-quality products, excellence in the workplace, and a long-term commitment to the environment and the communities in which it operates. Based in the USA, the company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of household cleaning products and products for home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care, as well as professional products. It markets such well-known brands as GLADE®, KIWI®, OFF! ®, PLEDGE®, RAID®, SCRUBBING BUBBLES®, SHOUT®, WINDEX® and ZIPLOC® The 135-year-old company employs approximately 13,000 people globally and sells products in virtually every country around the world. www.scjohnson.com