Eastgate Carnival Playdate! This Friday, June 14th, at 11:30 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. You’re Invited to join Eastgate Co-Op Preschool for a super fun playdate on their beautiful playground, and a great opportunity to meet their teachers. Free, no registration required. https://www.eastgatecooperativepreschool.org/events
Register for Fall and Secure Your Spot today!
There are still several spots open in many of our fall classes. Please check our class schedule, apply and register soon to secure your spot for fall! Classes are filling up quickly! New? Apply here. Returning? Register here. View our 2024-2025 Class Schedule We hope to see you in one or more of our classes!
Summer Talks in June (Free)
Please join Kristin Nasman, M.Ed, Bellevue College Instructor and Positive Discipline Trainer on June 17 at 7-8 P.M. in a free, interactive talk featuring 4 Positive Discipline parenting tools you can use with your child immediately. Learn what the Positive Discipline philosophy is and is not and where most parents get positive parenting wrong. There will be time for your personal Q and A. To register and receive your personal link, contact Kristin at kristin.nasman@bellevuecollege.edu
Creative Arts Lab Talk on June 17 at 9:45 A.M. to 10:15 A.M. Children can explore painting, sculpting, drawing materials, collage, and a variety of printing techniques. We also offer block play, puzzles, math manipulatives, and imaginary play opportunities. In circle time, we read stories and sing songs, then go outside for playground time. Come learn more about Creative Arts Lab and enjoy a fun and inspiring virtual open house! Please contact Kristin at kristin.nasman@bellevuecollege.edu for zoom link.
Free Online Parenting Talks with Janelle Durham, MSW
Tuesday, June 25 at 6-6:40 P.M.
Tuesday, August 20 at 6-6:40 P.M.
6/18: Preparing Your Child for Preschool. Register at: https:tinyurl.com/3naesxh2
8/20: Getting Preschool Off to a Great Start. Register at: https://tinyurl.com/3z6zyzr7
Will your child start preschool this fall? Our June session will address: What are some simple things you could do this summer to help them get ready? What skills should you be building now? The August session offers tips to get ready for the first day of preschool and how to get through the first few weeks as smoothly as possible. Attend one or both sessions.
Talks are led by Janelle Durham, who has 30 years of experience as a parent educator, and 10 years of working in the classroom with children age birth to 8 years.
7 Summer Safety Tips to Help Kids
The young children look forward to summer and often seek out summertime activities outdoors. In fact, summer offers endless opportunities to embrace outdoor activities with our friends and family. However, it’s important to ensure that children stay safe while they are having fun in the sun.
Here are 7 suggestions to help keep your little ones safe this summer.
- Continue to Practice Hand Hygiene
- Stay Hydrated, and Watch for Signs of Heat Exhaustion
- Avoid Burn Hazards, Like Grills, Fireworks and Firepits.
- Use Protective Clothing and Apply Sunscreen
- Ensure Children Wear a Helmet While on Wheels
- Beware of Bugs During the Summer
- Encourage Water Safety with Children (and Designate an Adult to be a Water-Watcher)
The list and more details can be found at www.bellevuecollege.edu/parented
Questions? Please reach out to us at: parenteducation@bellevuecollege.edu
Thank you and have a great summer from all of us at Parent Education!
Last Updated June 12, 2024