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Wednesdays are "Color Days," will go along
with the weekly color the students are
studying in the Toddler Classrooms! We
encourage ALL students/families to dress in
an article of clothing that reflects the weekly
color (even if they are not a toddler)!
Fridays are “School Spirit” days!
Participation is OPTIONAL, but encouraged!
Wednesday, 8/6
• Dress in BLUE
Friday, 8/8
• Favorite Sports Team Day
Wednesday, 8/13
• Dress in BROWN
Friday, 8/16
• Hat Day
Monkey Business Activity Bus: FREE, “Open House” visit at EBB on Thursday, August 7th from 4:15PM-6:15PM. Kids
play free and parents can get additional information! The Monkey BUSiness Activity Bus is a converted school bus,
that brings physical activities to your child. They don't just specialize in one activity, they do a wide variety of
physical and fun activities. Activities include but are not limited to, basketball, yoga, dancing, basic tumbling,
jumping, climbing, bean bags, zip lining, etc. They also have several materials to build gross motor skills like,
textured balls, parachute, climb through tunnel, trampoline, ball pit, monkey bars with climbing ladders, bean bags,
sliding board, rope swing, climbing ladder, rings, and tumbling mats. *The activity bus is intended for children ages 2-6.
5 Ways to Maintain Baby's Sleep Schedule While Traveling
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*If baby's not happy, nobody's happy. Use these tips to keep your
little one rested and in a good mood on your next trip.
Keep baby feeling safe and secure by following the same naptime and bedtime routine that you do at
home. Bring along her favorite books, toys and blankets, especially those that she associates with
napping and bedtime.
When possible, try to include lots of outdoor activities during the day, but stay close to home (that is,
where you are staying) in the evening to help your baby wind down and fall asleep for the night.
Buy a good travel crib. Investing in a sturdy travel crib that offers good support and a comfortable
mattress will pay off in better rest for baby—and for you.
Bring along a source of soothing background noise for baby's room: baby's nighttime CDs, a sleep
sounds app for your mobile device or sound machine.
Plan your daily activities around your baby's nap schedule. If possible, let him sleep at least once per
day in the travel crib or bed where he will be sleeping at night.
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ART
One-year-olds recognize different qualities in music, and respond with their whole bodies to rhythm, beat and melody.
Their interest in art is focused on the sensory exploration of art materials, such as paint and clay. The options for art
projects at this age are limited by a one-year-old's undeveloped hand dexterity. Children this age make an important
developmental leap by beginning to pretend during play, often by imitating adult movements.
 Uses senses to explore what art materials can do (e.g., scribbles with jumbo crayons, uses fingers to swirl finger
paint or shaving cream, squeezes oily molding dough).
 Takes pleasure in exploring the textures of art materials (e.g., finger paints with abandon, squeezes play dough
through fingers and squeals).
 Explores basic art tools and materials (those that do not demand great manual dexterity) to see how they work (e.g.,
scribbles with chalk, finger paints on a tray, makes crayon dots on paper).
 Shows a preference for particular textures and art experiences (e.g., delights in squeezing slick doughs).
ART
3 & 4-year-olds have growing control over their voices and can recognize, name and sing their favorite songs. They can play
simple rhythm instruments with a developing ability to control beat, tempo and pitch. Their art also begins to include
recognizable subjects. 3 & 4-year-olds love dramatic play, and will sometimes get so involved in their imagined scenarios
that they continue their roles even after the play stops. They also prefer to use real objects and costumes in their pretend
play.
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Creates unplanned art, but may assign content to the image after the fact (e.g., when finished with a drawing,
announces, "This is my kitty, Fluffy.").
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Chooses colors and media that match his or her mood (e.g., may paint pictures in black and brown while dealing with
divorcing parents).
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Builds on knowledge of basic art techniques to make mobiles and assemblages (e.g., hangs leaves collected on a
nature walk from a hanger).
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Can describe what is pleasing about his or her own art (e.g., asks you to hang his or her art on the wall because it is a
"happy" painting).
Field Trip Reminder!!!
1. Preschool will be attending Grow Up Great’s Mobile Learning Adventure at the StrandCapitol on Tuesday, August 5th, 2014.
2. Students will be departing from EBB Childcare at 10:00AM and will be returning to the childcare
center at 12:30PM.
3. Transportation to and from the Strand-Capitol has also been provided by The United Way
of York County!
4. Permission slips were just handed out on Friday, August 1st! If you didn’t receive your
child’s permission slip, please check his/her cubby! 
PNC Grow Up Great’s Mobile Learning Adventure:
PNC Grow Up Great’s Mobile Learning Adventure (MLA) is a traveling exhibit that provides an opportunity for parents and caregivers to
learn about the importance of early childhood education while engaging in fun activities with their children. The MLA arrives in York on
Tuesday, August 5 at the Strand-Capitol for two days. Children will take center stage at the Strand and experience the MLA, which
includes interactive kiosks, coloring activities and the “When I Grow Up” photo station, where kids dress up as different professionals
and have their pictures superimposed on an appropriate background.
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Swimming Reminder!!!
Monday, August 4th:
 The students will go swimming from 9:30AM-4:00PM.
 Due to the Summer Camp Classroom having an extended
swimming day, we will not return to campus until 4:00PM. If
you need to pick your child up earlier than 4:00PM, please
let us know and we will make arrangements to pick your
child up at an earlier time!
Field Trip Reminder!!!
Field Trip: Lake Tobias Wildlife Park
Date: Thursday, August 14th, 2014
Time: 7:45AM - 5:45PM
(Your child must be at school by 7:45AM)
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Summer Camp Book Bag
Water Bottle
Disposable Lunch
Gift Shop Money (optional)
Camera/Electronics/IPod (optional)
Please Wear:
□ SUNSCREEN
□ Sneakers (we will be doing A LOT of walking)
□ Hat/Sunglasses (optional)
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Parent-School Communication:
Phone Calls to Teachers:
You can call the EBB Center at any time and have the EBB Office transfer your call directly to your child’s
teacher!
Phone Calls to Supervisors:
While you can contact our Supervisors via the EBB Childcare business phone number, the most efficient
way to contact a Supervisor is via cell phone! “Supervisor Cell Phones,” are used STRICKLY for PARENT &
TEACHER COMMUNICATION! You may reach our Supervisors on their cell phones through a normal voice
call OR through text messaging! If leaving a voicemail message or sending a text outside of the work DAY, please allow 24
hours for a response. If leaving a voicemail message or sending a text outside of the work WEEK (holidays or weekends),
please allow 48 hours for a response. Although your calls/text messages will most likely be answered within a few minutes,
we want to give our Supervisors ample time to address all questions and concerns.
Supervisors Email Addresses:
Below you will find our Supervisors’ business email information! Our Supervisors have been provided with email addresses
STRICKLY for PARENT COMMUNICATION and EBB BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS! You may reach your child’s Supervisor via
email at any time of day, but please allow 48 hours for a response. Many times Supervisors are busy teaching in classrooms,
observing teachers and handling parent needs, which makes it tough to read emails momentarily.
The best parent-school relationships are trusting and open, with a commitment
to communicate about how to best meet your child's needs.
Supervisor Contact Information:
Preschool & School Age Supervisor: Mikki Miller
Cell Phone: 717-683-0836
Business Phone: 717-764-1744
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.EDUBuildingBlocks.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/EBBChildcare
Supervisor Contact Information:
Infant & Toddler Supervisor: Sara Weir
Cell Phone: 717-487-4788
Business Phone: 717-764-1744
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.EDUBuildingBlocks.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/EBBChildcare
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