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(Adapted from Family-Friendly Communications for Early Childhood Programs) Many children today are beginning earlier in social situations, and some are spending more time with peers than they used to. Recent studies have found that some friendships formed in the early years of childhood are second only to family relationships in importance. From such findings comes…

Adults are often tempted to praise children in an effort to build their self-esteem or to gain compliance with desired behavior. The problem is that over time this method can backfire. Many children actually become dependent upon praise from others in order to feel successful while others may not choose positive behaviors unless they get…

(Adapted from Family Friendly Communications for Early Childhood Programs) A question like “What color is that block?” evokes a one-word answer. But an open-ended question, “Tell me about the blocks you are using,” encourages a child to describe the blocks or explain what she is doing. There is no right or wrong answer here. An…

· Children who need to use the restroom during playground time should be accompanied inside by a buddy and an adult. If another child needs to use the restroom while a parent is already assisting inside, please walk the next child and her buddy down the stairs to the other parent, then immediately return to…

HPPK has group accident insurance through PCPO. In case of an injury requiring medical attention, PCPO has supplied us with little orange packets containing information sheets and accident insurance cards with our policy name and number. These are tacked to the front of the first aid cabinet in the Quiet room, above the mirror corner…

(From Family Friendly Communications for Early Childhood Programs) Young children have a hard time understanding the concept of sharing. They are ego centric – that is, they are at a stage where they view themselves as the center of the world and see the world only from their own perspective. They do not easily see…

Have you seen the yellow and orange safety signs reminding drivers to drive slowly in the parking lot? How do they get there each morning? Preschool B Parent (Mondays) or Kindergarten Parent Teacher (Tuesday through Friday) places one near the parking lot entrance on 8th St, one in front of the garages near the dumpster,…

Please check the lost and found tub daily as unlabeled projects, toys and clothing are often left in classrooms or outdoors. Lost and Found is kept in the blue tub in front of the wire shelves in the office. To assist us in returning personal items, please label jackets, sweaters, and boots with your child’s…

Parent teachers at HPPK wear two hats: one as a protective parent to a child in the classroom, and the other as a staff member who helps all children as they learn new skills. It is a unique role not found in most settings. Because of this dual role, adults at HPPK are privy to…