What a wonderful sight it was last night to watch so many PAT parents and young children delight in exploring all of the exciting activities at our “Down on the Farm” event held at Nifong Park. Some of the most popular activities included our small critters area as well as being able to view large farm animals in the barn. Allowing young children to explore the world of animals while having attentive adults nearby is a worthwhile endeavor.
Some of the following suggestions for exploring animals were taken from the May/June 2007 issue of Parent and Preschooler Newsletter. Whether going to the zoo or attending an event like “Down on the Farm” night, studying animals is natural for children. It can encourage them to learn about the animals themselves, as well as how to categorize, compare and contrast through observation, and it does all this while helping them develop compassion and respect for life.
 

Hearing & Vision
Screenings

for ages 6 months to 5 years
PAT office, 555 Vandiver.
 Tuesday, June 12 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
 Thursday, July 26 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
 Thursday, Sept 6 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

No appointment is necessary.
Please sign in upon arrival.

No screenings will be offered in August.
 

• Match and sort animals by what types of sounds they make...which animals tweet, roar, squeak or bark?
   
• Match and sort animals by color or pattern.
   
•  Match and sort animals by which have wings, fins, 2 legs, 4 legs, no legs?
   
•  Match and sort animals by size, shape, height.
   
•  Match and sort animals by what they eat...plants? meat? insects?
   
•  Match and sort animals by how fast or slow they move.
  Just as each of us is unique and special, animals in all forms bring with them something unique and special to our world. Learning about animals encourages children to respect all of life’s creatures, large and small.

Belinda Masters,
Coordinator, Parents As Teachers
 

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

Monday, June 4 Safety Proofing Inside and Out
The June session meets at Lions Stephens Park, 2 blocks north of Boone Hospital Center at N. Williams & Windsor Streets
Rain location: PAT office, 555 Vandiver Drive.
No Parents & Infants meetings are scheduled in July & August. They will resume in September.

MESSY NIGHT
for 3 to 5 year olds

Tuesday, June 5, 2007
6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
 

Cosmo Park-Lamb Shelter
Business Loop 70 West

 Enjoy paints, water play, mud, sand and much more!
 Wear old clothes & tennis shoes or aqua shoes.
 Bring a towel and a change of clothes for your little one.

Severe weather date: Wed., June 6

If severe weather threatens:
- Call the Activity Line at 214-3959 after 3:00 p.m.
- Watch Channel 16
- Listen to KFRU 1400 AM or KPLA 101.5 FM for a public service announcement

See back page of this newsletter for directions to the park.