A Newsletter for Parents of Preschoolers

Published 6 times a year.
Columbia Public Schools Parents As Teachers
555 Vandiver Dr. Columbia, MO 65202-1508
Belinda Masters, Coordinator (573) 214-3955

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Dear Parents ...

Summer is in full swing. But those of us who have visited our local stores are already seeing reminders that a new school year is fast approaching. I hope that you and your little ones have had a chance to enjoy some special summertime activities such as traveling to visit friends and family, spending more time outdoors and maybe even taking your child on their first swimming adventure! There are still some weeks left to take advantage of this special time of year and benefit from the many family friendly activities that can be enjoyed in our community.
All of these summertime experiences have the potential for giving us fond memories of time spent with those most important in our lives. This issue explores the topic of memory development in young children. It’s fascinating and sometimes frustrating to discover that what we hoped our child would remember from a special trip to the zoo turns out to be something entirely

 

 

 

Hearing & Vision
Screenings

for ages 6 months to 5 years
PAT office, 555 Vandiver.
 

  •  Thursday, September 6 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
     
  •  Wednesday, October 17 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
     
  •  Thursday, November 8 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

No appointment is necessary.
Please sign in upon arrival.

Please note that a hearing & vision screening is not being offered in August. Thank you.
 

 

 

 different. I’ll never forget the drive home to Columbia from the St. Louis Zoo several years ago with my two sons. We were all discussing our favorite experiences from our day at the zoo. I expected my four year old to go on and on about the snakes and reptiles he seemed fascinated by. But when we asked Chris what his favorite memory was, he replied, “Eating the purple cotton candy”!
Consider beginning your day by asking yourself “What memories am I creating for my child today?” To make memories more permanent, end your days by telling your child a short story about their day, using them as the central character. Don’t forget to ask older toddlers and preschoolers what they remember most about their day. Who knows what funny answers you may get?

Belinda Masters,
Coordinator, Parents As Teachers
 

 

 

 

Parents & Infants
to 12 months
10:30 - 11:30 am
 

Monday, September 10 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
After a break for July & August, this group session resumes in September. This session is scheduled at Lions Stephens Park, 2 blocks north of Boone Hospital Center at N. Williams & Windsor Streets.
Rain location: PAT office,

Conference Room D
555 Vandiver Drive.
 

 

 Monday, October 1 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. - Friends Room Columbia Public Library
 

MESSY NIGHT
for Toddlers...
‘walkers’ to age 3
 

Tuesday, August 28
6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Cosmo Park-Burford Shelter
Business Loop 70 West

  •  Enjoy paints, water play, mud, sand and much, much more!
  •  Wear old clothes & shoes.
  •  Bring wipes, a towel and a change of clothes for your child.

Directions to the park on back page.
Rain Date: Wed., Aug. 29
 

 

 

Selecting Child Care:
Where to Start?
Monday, Sept. 17
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Columbia Public Library
Friends Room

Call 443-3161 to register, beginning Sept. 4. See details on back page.

 

Happy Harvest
for Toddlers...
‘walkers’ to age 3

Tuesday, September 18
5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Oakland Park-Shelter #3
1900 Blue Ridge Road

Take Rangeline St (Old 63 N) to Blue Ridge Rd, then east on Blue Ridge to the park. See map at http://www.gocolumbiamo.com

 

Rain Date: Wed., Sept. 19

 

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