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Little Stars Childcare

Tel: 0161 654 4297

Mobile: 07842 710 992

Email: Naomi@littlestarschildcare.info

 
Double Wave: LITTLE STARS CHILDCARE Rounded Rectangle: Welcome to the first newsletter for Little Stars Childcare. Let me introduce myself. My name is Naomi White I have been a Registered Childminder since December 2006. I wanted to become a childminder because I love playing games, singing songs and having lots of fun. I thought that spending time with some wonderful and special children would make my day so I became a

Welcome to Jessica

Who joins us this summer.

 

Jessica is aged 9 months old and likes lots of cuddles from mum and dad.

 

We look forward to having lots more fun with you involved

 
Horizontal Scroll: Have you been any given play dough recipes recently? Thought I'd share my recipe with you •2 cups flour •1 cup salt •2 cups of water with food colouring added •1 tablespoon oil Mix all ingredients in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until stiff. Allow to cool and then knead. Store in an airtight container The benefits of play dough include – •sensory stimulation. This can be further enhanced by adding colour, scent, glitter, sand etc to the dough •freedom to explore on their own •early mark making (using fingers or tools) •physical development of fine motor skills •hand eye co-ordination •learning how to use tools •new vocabulary re manipulation e.g. `squeeze' •being with others, sharing & cooperating •raises self esteem as children receive praise for the process rather than the end product •freedom for creative development Don't forget to sit with them or it'll be on the floor in minutes!! Folded Corner: Up and coming activities this summer include: 11th July – Big Toddle in Heaton Park 25th July - story telling Text Box: Please remember: Bank holiday: August 27th 2007 I also offer a babysitting service Please contact me for further information Text Box: Abigail is taking part in the Barbados big Toddle. We all wish her lots of luck and hope she raises lots of money for a good cause. An update will be in the next newsletter.

Issue 1 July 2007