Health Requirements Due- Talk
with your Health Staff
FALL BREAK
Head Start and Early Head Start
Family Engagement Workshops-
Handwashing
Virtual Policy Council Meeting
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October 2020
As we near our second month mark in this Distance Learning arena,
our teachers, our parents, AND our children are amazing us each
day. We have enjoyed getting pictures of the activities that you and
your child have been participating in with his/her teachers and are
impressed by the additional creative and engaging activities that you
have been doing with your children to reinforce their learning. We
cannot stress enough the important role that you play in this current
learning format and we thank you for continuing this learning
journey with us and for your child. While our Head Start and Early
Head Start programs will continue with this format for now, we are
excited of the possibilities and know that this journey will be
successful because we are in this together!
https://hawaiicovid19.com/Stay up to date with COVID-19 in Hawaii and what you can do to keep you and your family safe:
TOPICS FOR THE MONTH
Our Parents are Amazing! 2020-2021 SY
Early Head Start Developmental
Activities (0-3 years old)
Hand Sanitizer Usage
Work at Home Energy Saving Tips
Service Area Updates
If you, like many others have been home
and seen an increase in your energy bills,
read our HCAP Weatherization Assistance
Program (WAP) tips.
October At A Glance
Handwashing and Hygiene Practice
October Monthly Health Activities
HCAP Head Start Newsletter
Sean and mom, Desiree (Kunia)
Hana and mom, Huony Ly (Kaneohe EHS)
London and mom, Jasmine (Kunia)
Switch to LED light bulbs. They save
more energy than incandescent bulbs.
Open windows and enjoy the trade winds
or utilize a fan instead of an AC unit. If
you need to use the AC, make sure the
windows and doors are closed.
Its summer, so when possible hang dry
your clothes, instead of using the dryer.
Unplug electronics when not in use.
This may be a good time to switch to
smart power strips.
Use natural light by opening curtains and
blinds.
Check your sleep and stand by setting on
your computer to ensure energy savings.
Make more use out of your smaller
appliances like toaster ovens, microwaves
and slow/pressure cookers. This simple tip
will save you more energy than using your
stove or oven.
With more people being home, limit the
opening of the refrigerator. That way
your refrigerator won’t have to work
harder to cool things down.
Whenever possible use Energy Star
appliances
WORK AT HOME ENERGY SAVING TIPS
Parents, send your pictures of the activities you and your children are doing so you can be featured in our Monthly Newsletter or in our weekly social media posts!
If you need additional information
or assistance, please contact our
Weatherization Assistance Program:
Phone: (808) 521-4531
Fax: (808) 521-4538
Email: [email protected]
Invitation to participate in the
2020-2021 Head Start
Calendar
FAMILY SERVICES UPDATE HEALTH SERVICES UPDATEEDUCATION UPDATE
Fall Break will provide
teachers AND children with
some much needed time
away from the devices. Use
this time to take a breather
from the screen and we will
see you next week!
If you haven't already
completed your Family
Partnership Agreement
or Family Needs
Assessment with your
Family Advocate
schedule that now!
Your health staff will be
contacting you to provide
updated health documents
such as Physicals,
Immunizations, and Dental.
Schedule your
appointments with your
doctor or dentist now!
CONGRATS TO
OUR NEWLY
ELECTED POLICY
COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
MEMBERS!
Help your child develop handwashing skills
Teach kids the five easy steps for handwashing—
wet, lather, scrub, rinse, and dry
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Did you know? Baby wipes may make your hands look clean, but
they’re not designed to remove germs from your hands.
CDC recommends washing hands with soap and water
when possible.
HandwashingLead by example
When you make handwashing part of your
routine, you’re setting an example for your
children to follow
Give frequent reminders
At first, your child will need regular reminders of
how and when to wash hands. It is especially
important to remind children to wash their hands
after using the bathroom, before eating, after
touching pets, after playing outside, and after
coughing, sneezing, or blowing their nose.
What if soap and water aren’t available?
If soap and water are not readily available, use an
alcohol-based hand sanitizer that has at least 60%
alcohol. Wash your hands as soon as you have
access to soap and water.
Handwashing can prevent
cases of diarrhea
1 in 3
Resources:
www.homefoodsafety.com (Dinner Handwashing Maze)
https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/show-me-the-science-hand-sanitizer.html
www.cdc.gov/handwashing
Things to think about...
Alcohol-based hand sanitizers can quickly reduce
the number of microbes on hands in some
situations, but sanitizers do not eliminate all types
of germs.
Hand sanitizers may not be as effective when
hands are visibly dirty or greasy.
Hand sanitizers might not remove harmful
chemicals, like pesticides and heavy metals, from
hands.
If soap and water are not available, use an
alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at
least 60% alcohol.
When using hand sanitizer, apply the product to
the palm of one hand (read the label to learn the
correct amount) and rub the product all over the
surfaces of your hands until your hands are dry.
Swallowing alcohol-based hand sanitizers can
cause alcohol poisoning.
List of Recalled Hand Sanitizers:https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-updates-hand-sanitizers-consumers-should-not-use#products
Handwashing can prevent
cases of respiratory infections, such as a cold or the flu
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From 2011 – 2015, U.S. poison control centers received nearly 85,000 calls about hand sanitizer exposures among children.
Children may be particularly likely to swallow hand sanitizers that are scented, brightly colored, or attractively packaged. Hand sanitizers should be stored out of the reach
of young children and should be used with adult supervision. Child-resistant caps could also help reduce
hand sanitizer-related poisonings among young children.
CDC recommends washing hands with soap and water whenever possible because handwashing reduces the amounts of all types of germs and chemicals on hands. But if soap and water are not available, using a hand sanitizer with at least 60%
alcohol can help you avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others.
Hand Sanitizer Usage
Hygiene Practices with Children in the KitchenAlways wash hands before and after handling food
Tie back long hair
Wear an apron if possible
If children put their hands in their mouths, remind them to wash their
hands again. No food sampling or tasting with hands. Provide plastic
spoons for tasting.
Reminders to wash their hands if they touch the trash bins, raw foods, their
faces, or cleaning up spills
Throw away any food that has fallen on the floor and wash your hands
Replace or wash any tools (equipment) that has fallen on the floor, and
then wash your hands
Wash hands when transitioning from touching food prep utensils and food
items
Be more cognizant of opportunities to wash hands – children love to
explore and touch things including you!
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Do them at your own pace and have fun!
Infants 0-12 months:
Gross motor, fine motor, socialization, sensory
Activity 3
Infant
& Toddler
Activities specific for children ages 0-2 years old in our Early Head Start
program. To be done with parent supervisionMONTHLY HEALTH ACTIVITIES
Use bath time to help your baby to develop gross motor, fine motor, socialization, and sensory skills. Help him/her kick their feet and splash in the tub or help him/her pop bubbles in the tub. Gently rub a warm washcloth over your baby’s skin. These skills, though small, are skills that help baby develop an understanding of routines in which you can incorporate songs about hygiene and cleaning.
Activity 1
Mirror, Mirror...Teach your toddler how to wash his/her
hands by challenging him/her to a game
of "Can you do it?" Not only will this
encourage social-emotional interaction,
imitation, and other skills, but it will also
create an opportunity for you to teach
your toddler the importance of
handwashing. And, since kids at this age
learn from imitating and observing those
around him/her, this will be an easy and
quick way to put it into practice.
Go through each of the steps of
handwashing with your toddler and then
ask, "Do you think YOU can do it?"
follow that up with "let's see" or "show
me." Give the directions one at a time,
and show as you go. Then, after each
direction and modeling by you, you will
ask "Can you do it?" Allow your toddler
to do the handwashing step and correct
and PRAISE as you go.
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Infants 12-18 months
Receptive/expressive language, imitation,
motor planning
Sing and DoSimilar to that of the "Mirror, Mirror" activity, the Sing and Do activity is more for this specific age range. As you complete tasks and activities that your infant can see, sing it to them and encourage them to try with your help and supervision, of course. The incorporation of singing and facial expressions will not only show your infant expressive language skills, but will also encourage development of language and critical thinking about how to do the moves you are modeling.
For more information on activities that are age appropriate and encourage the development of necessary skills, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.htmlSome activities listed are examples found on:TEIS Early Intervention, Inc. 2020. https://teisinc.com/30-days-activities-infants-toddlers/
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to following your child's current and next milestones.
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Do them at your own pace and have fun!
Sick Simon by Dan KrallWash Your Hands by Margaret McNamaraGerms Make me Sick by Melvin BergerWhat are Germs by Katie DaynesWash'um - Head Start book
Week 1 Suggested reading about hand washing and hygiene
Week 4
Week 3
Scrubba Dub, Carlos by Stuart J. MurphyGerms are Not for Sharing by Elizabeth VerdickWash, Wash, Wash by Pamela Chanko and Alicia PadronI Don't Want to Wash My Hands by Tony Ross
The More We Wash Our HandsTune: The more we get togetherThe more we wash our hands,
our hands, our hands.The more we wash our hands,
the healthier we'll be.For your friends are my friends, and my friends are your friends,The more we wash our hands,
the healthier we'll be
Wash Your HandsTune: This Old ManWash your handsWash your hands
Soap will make them clean againWith a scrub, scrub, scrub
You'll make them look brand new.Don't forget your fingernails too!
Tops and BottomsTune: Are you sleeping?
Tops and bottoms,tops and bottoms,
In between, in betweenRinse your hands off
really good.Dry them, dry them
like you should.Clean, clean, cleanclean, clean, clean!
teachingmama.org
An Experiment: How Germs Are SpreadWhat you need:Hand soap or lotionGlitterClean Hands
Steps:1. Squirt soap or lotion into your child's hand2. Add some glitter and have your child rub his/her hands
together3. Have child shake a family members hand or touch a surface,
like a table or shelf.
As the glitter moves from child's hand to other surfaces, you can explain that the glitter are the germs, this is how germs spread and how important it is that we wash our hands often.
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Create a handwashing Sensory Bin*Children should always be supervised when around any amount of water or engaging in water playWhat you Need:
Plastic tubWarm waterSoap dispenserDolls or other toys that can go in waterScrubber brushTowelVinyl tablecloth or towel (optional)
Set up: Place a plastic tub with warm water on top of a tablecloth or towel. Next, put some dolls or other toys and soap dispenser in your sensory bin. Show you child how to stick out the doll's hands and squeeze soap on them. Practice rubbing the doll's hands together to create suds and counting to 20 (or singing one of the new song from Week 2! If not using a doll, try rubbing the toy clean (don't forget to count or sing your song). Lastly, practice rinsing the dolls hands or toys in water and drying with a towel.
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These activities are developmentally appropriate for children ages 3 and older. All activities should be supervised
by an adult and family involvement is highly
encouraged
1. Use fun soaps - containers that come in different shapes,
characters.
2. Make bubbles and have them blow soap bubbles between
their fingers.
3. Sing songs - Happy Birthday, Row Row Row Your Boat,
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.
4. Use foam soap
5. Put X mark on front and back of hands with washable
markers - tell them the X needs to disappear.
6. Hand Washing chart
7. Put glitter in a spray bottle and give their hand a spray -
they need to wash hand until glitter is off
Ways to Make Hand Washing Fun:
*Your children should always be supervised when around water or other
cleaning products such as soap and sanitizers.
I Spy Handwashing EditionWhat do you spy with your little eye? Find the different handwashing pictures below. Count them and write
the number in the boxes. Challenge a family member to see who can spy the most! Good Luck!
Pink Soap Blue Soap Hand Hand Sanitizer Water Towel Bubbles/Lather
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