Brunswick Alliance

Smar t S ta r t o f B runswi ck County, In c . Ch i ld Care Resour ce and Re fer ra l

July, August,

September 2015

Volume 5 Issue 1

Inside this issue:

Summer Safety First! 2

July Calendar 3

August Calendar 4

September Calendar 5

Expanded Theme Kits

for Lending Library 6

Expanded Theme Kits

for Lending Library 7

CCR&R Year-end Review

We are happy to report that this year we:

offered 31 training opportunities totaling over 80

DCDEE credit hours

provided training to over 160 early childhood

professionals

provided technical assistance to 14 early childhood

classrooms

provided $15,300 in education incentives to 26

early childhood professionals who are continuing

their education

provided scholarships for four owners/directors to

attend the National Smart Start Conference

updated the Lending Library with more than 50

new theme kits

Thanks for all your hard work and we look

forward to serving you in the upcoming year!

We’re on the Web!

www.smartstartbrunswick.org

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Child Care Resource & Referral of

Brunswick County

Need more training

opportunities?

Need training specific to school-age, infants/

toddlers, or behavior issues? Call Region 4 at

910-642-8189 or 1-800-653-5212.

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Summer is a great time to update your First Aid Kit! Here's everything you'll need:

A waterproof case (moisture can damage many of your supplies)

Sanitizing wipes to clean your hands before attending to the person in need

Latex gloves to prevent the spread of infection

Antiseptic towelettes to clean out scrapes and cuts

Neosporin or other cream to prevent infection

Bandages of all sizes including band-aids, gauze,

and adhesive tape for cuts and blisters

Tweezers and a sterile needle for splinters

Instant ice packs for inflammation

Cotton balls and cotton swabs

Vaseline

Saline solution to clean out eyes

Small doses of over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol, Advil, Pepto-Bismol tablets, Dramamine,

and Benadryl for allergic reactions

Include children's versions of the above, if applicable - such as baby and children's pain relievers, prescribed

medications, Benadryl spray, a syringe or medicine cup for administering medications, and baby wipes —

don’t forget permission slips!

Thermometer

Disposable mask

Bug spray to prevent bites

Sunscreen to prevent burns

Hydrocortisone cream for rashes and bug bites

Tea tree oil to treat poison ivy

Aloe vera gel to help soothe a sunburn

Ear drops such as Aqua Ear or Swim Ear, sold without a pre-

scription, can help prevent the infection swimmer's ear (but talk

to your doctor first, especially if you're prone to the problem).

Consider adding an easy to comprehend first aid manual

Tips:

Store your summer first aid kit where it can be easily reached in an emergency, but not so accessible that a

child can get into it. You also want to keep it out of the direct sunlight to avoid overheating the

medications inside.

Check the contents of your summer first aid kit periodically, and replace all medications that are out of

date.

Summer Safety First!

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Schedule of Events

July 20, 2015—ITS SIDS, 6:30 pm—8:30 pm, CCR&R Office in Shallotte, $10,

Register by 7/15/15, 2 DCDEE Credits. Center/FCCH

July 27, 2015—Learning Through Block Play, Building with blocks is a wonderful

experience for young children. Through Block Play, children learn math, science and

language. Children can recreate the world they live in or create a world entirely from

their imagination. This training will explore ways you can help support children in

their block play. 6:30 pm—8:30pm, CCR&R Office in Shallotte, $10, Register by

7/22/15, 2 DCDEE Credits, Center/FCCH

Ju ly 2015

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4

6 7 8 9 10 11

13 14 15 16 17 18

20

ITS SIDS Register by 7/15/15

21 22 23 24 25

27 Learning

through Block Play Register by 7/22/15

28 29 30 31

Please note training registration deadlines. We will

NOT accept training registrations after the deadline!

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Schedule of Events

August 6, 2015—Homemade Books for Fall, This workshop will explore fun, creative, and

inexpensive ways to create tons of books for your program. 6:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m.,

CCR&R Office in Shallotte, $10, Register by 7/29/15, 2 DCDEE Credits. Center/FCCH

August 31, 2015—Fall Activities, 6:30 pm—8:30 pm, CCR&R Office in Shallotte, $10,

Register by 8/26/15, 2 DCDEE Credits.

Center/FCCH

August 2015

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

3 4 5 6 Homemade

Books for Fall Register by 7/29/15

7 8

10 11 12 13 14 15

17 18 19 20 21 22

24 25 26 27 28 29

31 Fall Activities Register by 8/26/15

Bopple’s Babies Family Child Care Home!

Please note training registration deadlines. We will

NOT accept training registrations after the deadline!

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Schedule of Events

September 10, 2015—ITS SIDS, 6:30 pm—8:30 pm, CCR&R Office in Shallotte, $10, Register by

9/8/15, 2 DCDEE Credits. Center/FCCH

September 21, 2015— Preschool Literacy , 6:30 pm—8:30 pm, CCR&R Office in Shallotte, $10,

Register by 9/16/15, 2 DCDEE Credits. Center/FCCH

September 28, 2015—Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers & Twos: The Foundation, We will

be exploring the Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers & Twos, Volume 2: Routines and

Experiences Book. Daily routines are one of the most important way to put research and theory

into practice. Children whose basic needs have been met consistently, and who have secure

attachments, are eager to experience the world. The chapters under Experiences describe

how each type of experience supports children’s development and learning and includes sugges-

tions on appropriate material for each age-group and explains how you can support children’s

learning by thoughtfully observing and responding to each child. If you have the Creative

Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers & Twos, Volume 2: Routines and Experiences book, please bring

it, but it is NOT a requirement for the training. 6:30 pm—8:30 pm, CCR&R Office in Shallotte,

$10, Register by 9/23/15, 2 DCDEE Credits. Center/FCCH

September 2015

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5

7 8 9 10

ITS SIDS Register by 9/815

11 12

14 15 16 17 18 19

21

Preschool Literacy Register by 9/1615

22 23 24 25 26

28 Creative Curriculum for

Infants, Toddlers & Twos:

Routines and Experiences

Register by 9/23/15

29 30

Please note training registration deadlines. We will

NOT accept training registrations after the deadline!

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We are happy to report that we are in the process of adding new items to the lending library. Expect

theme kits to be larger and more appropriate for classroom use. Also look for expanded infant/toddler,

science, and block area items. The following is a list of some of the new theme kits and what they contain.

If you would like kits delivered to your program, please call Rebecca at 755-3362.

New and Expanded Theme Kits for Lending Library!

Career Kit: (Community Helpers 2) Police, Firefighter, US Mail, Construction. 4 Hats, 4 Vests, 3 books, 1 Mail Puppet,

3 Stand Alone People

Infant & Toddler Kit 1: Caucasian family (4), 7 Board Books, 4 Colored Gripper Balls, 1 Tambourine, 1 Soft Airplane, 8

Assorted Rattles, 1 Bear Toy

STEM Kit 1: 3 Eyedroppers, 1 Set of 100 Uni-fix Cubes, 1-10 Stairs, 4 Magnets, 6 Tongs, 1 Red Mirror, 2 Colored Look-

ing Glasses, 2 Magnifying Glasses, 1 Everyday Shapes Activity Kit, 1 Set Attribute Links, 1 Set Magnetic Connectors

Infant & Toddler Kit 2: Hispanic Family (4), 8 Board Books, 4 Colored Gripper Balls, 1 Tambourine, 1 Cymbal, 1 Soft

Fire Truck, 9 Assorted Rattles

Infant & Toddler Kit 3: Asian Family (4), 8 Board Books, 4 Colored Gripper Balls, 1 Tambourine/drum, 1 Soft School

Bus, 5 Assorted Rattles, 2 Clackers, 1 Rain Stick

Infant & Toddler Kit 4: African-American Family (4), 9 Board Books, 4 Colored Gripper Balls, 1 Tambourine/drum, 1

Soft Police Car, 9 Assorted Rattles, 1 Rain Maker

STEM Kit 2: 1 Counter/sorter Set, 4 Large Magnets, 2 Red Case Looking Glasses, 2 Large Magnifying Glasses, 3 Large

Eye Droppers, 6 Large Tweezers, 1 Wonder World Viewing Set, 12 Wooden Block Shapes

Breakfast: 58 Pieces/ assorted Foods, 1 Basket and 1 Egg Carton

Dinner: 67 Pieces/ assorted Foods, 1 Basket and 1 Milk Glass, 1 Blue Plate, Spoon and Fork

Lunch: 92 Pieces/ assorted Foods, 1 Basket, 1 Milk Glass, 1 Cola, Assorted Canned Foods

Community Helpers: Straw Hat, Pilot Hat, Captain Hat, Set of Cards, 6 Books, 3 Smocks, 3 Stand Alone People

Nesting Toys: 9 Round Cups, 9 Square Cups, 5 Eggs, 5 Barrels, 7 Rings

Hand Puppets: 8 Hand Puppets– Blue Parrot, Black and White Spotted Dog, Brown Monkey, Striped Tiger, Green

Hippo, Yellow Duck, Brown Lion, Purple Dinosaur

Multi-Cultural Food: 47 Piece Food, Basket, Wok, Tongs, Spoon, Chinese Take-out Box

Activity Mats: 15 Mats with Various Gross Motor Skills: Arm Circles, Frog Jump, Balance, etc.

Pet Care: Black Stuffed Cat, Smock, Puzzle, Small Pet Carrier, Doctor’s Kit, Tub of Small Animals, Stethoscope

Animals: Magnetic Science Tin, Science Viewer with 5 Slides, Magnifying glass

Nuts & Bolts Set: 29 Pieces, 1 Wrench, 1 Screw Driver, 1 Plier

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Instant Learning Center Box - PLANTS: Instant Learning Center Box - Plants, Magnetic Science Tin – Plants, Growing

Things Theme Box, 2 Large Magnifying Glasses, View Finder w/ 5 slides, Magnetic Board – Fruits & Veggies, 8 Books

Medical Kit 1: X-rays, Stand Alone Nurse, Body/Organs Vest, 9 Books, Doctor Kit w/ assorted Items, Doctor Clothes,

Nurse Clothes, Stethoscope, Head Light

Sand & Water Play Kit: 2 Funnels, 3 Scoops, 5 Pattern Rollers, Measuring Cups, 3 Droppers

Magnetic Boards: 2 small yellow boards, 1 red spiral board, 1 common items board, 1 large maze board

Reptiles: 9 Large Reptiles

Instant Learning Center Box – INSECTS & SPIDERS: Magnetic Science Tin – Insects & Spiders, 2 Large Magnifying

Glasses, View Finder w/ 5 slides, 2 Books

Sensory Book Set: Sight, Smell, Taste, Touch, My Five Senses

Soft Blocks: 8 Round Soft Blocks

Transportation for Block Play: 10 vehicles

Sea Life Science Kit: Science Specimen Center, Sea Life Theme Box, Large Magnifying Glass, Box of 24 Sea Life, 6

Larger Soft Sea Animals, Sea Life Math Sequencing Puzzles, Viewer w/ 5 slides, Sea Life Stamps, 5 Books

Soft Square Infants & Toddlers Blocks: 18 small soft colored blocks

Multicultural Bin: 12 Standing Multicultural People, 7 Assorted Softback Books, 1 Large Circular Floor Puzzle

Soft Blocks: 8 Rectangle Soft Blocks

Dinosaurs!: 128 Piece Set of Small Dinosaurs, 12 Larger Soft Dinosaurs

Birds!: 4 Small Birds, Viewer w/ 5 slides, bird feeder, small binoculars, 2 Books, Large Magnifying Glass

Dolls 1: 8 Twin Dolls

Dolls 2: 6 Assorted Dolls

Infant & Toddler Toys: 11 Assorted Toys

Crazy Cars Matching Game: Wooden Matching Cars Game – 68 pieces

Superset – Gears: 150 Piece Gear Set

Spanish/English Book Set: set of 4

My Feelings Book Set: set of 6

My Family Books: set of 6

Helen Gabriel, Executive Director

Pam Williamson, Fiscal Director

Carol Keen, CCR&R Director

Johanna Simmons, NCPREK/Office Administration

Rebecca Gore, Quality Consultant/NCPREK

Linda Perry, Parent Educator Supervisor

Patricia Ungerer, Parent Educator

Tracey Evans, Parent Educator

Naida Upchurch, Parent Educator

Shelly Cooper, Parent Educator

Kim Heath, Raising A Reader Coordinator

Laura Travis-Ehart, Circle of Parents Coordinator

Smart Start of Brunswick County Staff

Polly Russ

Twanda Williams

Denise Hewett

Norma Eckard

James Durante

Mary Snead

Penny Tysinger

David Kesterson

Catherine Lytch

Beth Boling

Michelle Harrison

Darius Bratsafolis

Alicia Jenkins

Angela Jahr

Rhonda Benton

Board of Directors

5140 Sellers St.

Shallotte, NC 28470

Phone: 910-755-3362 or 910-754-3166

Fax: 910-754-3188

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