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AUTHOR Scofield, Richard T., Ed. TITLE School-Age NOTES. September 1992 through August 1993. REPORT NO ISSN-0278-3126 PUB DATE 93 NOTE 98p.; For volumes 1-12, see ED 353 089. AVAILABLE FROMSchool Age NOTES: The Newsletter for School-Age Care Professional, P.O. Box 40205, Nashville, TN 37204 (1 year, 12-issue subscription, $19.95). PUB TYPE Collected Works Serials (022) JOURNAL CIT School-Age NOTES; v13 n1-12 Sep 1992-Aug 1993

EDRS PRICE MF01/PC04 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Classroom Techniques; *Curriculum Development; *Day Care Centers; Discipline; Elementary Education; *Instructional Materials; Montessori Method; Newsletters; *Professional Development; *Program Improvement; *School Age Day Care; Standards; Summer Programs

ABSTRACT These 12 newsletter issues provide educational resources to providers of school-age child care. Each eight-page issue may include several feature articles; activities that providers can use with children; descriptions of professional development activities and training programs; information on books, pamphlets, and other educational materials in the field; and a 1.;.st of School-Age Care (SAC) conferences and training sessions. Featured topics include (1) Adventure Play ;(2) rules and discipline;(3) professional attitudes;(4) child-initiated programming;(5) peace education;(6) conflict resolution; (7) school-age care accreditation;(8) professional development; (9) developmental needs and imaginary play;(10) summer and year-round programs;(11) a national study or school-age programs;(12) Montessori school-age programs;(13) ideas for summer programs; (14) working with hostile children;(15) the copyright implications of using recorded music and videos in school-age programs;(16) the National Association of Elementary School Principals' Standards for Quality School-Age Child Care;(17) tree climbing; (18) fall holiday celebrations;(18) dedicated space for school-age programs;(19) student portfolios; and (20) classroom discipline. (MDM)

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ISSN0278-3126 ©1992 School-Age NOTES A National Resource Organization on School-Age CarePioneering the Field Since 1980 Positive Play Through PCS Rules Adventure Playgrounds PAGE 3 Back-to-School Games PAGE 4 Field Trip to PAGE 6 National Corporate Care PAGE 7

How Many SAC Programs-I The soon to be released National Before and After School Study knows the answer. As we reported in the May/ June 1991 issue, the U.S. Department Gardening is just one aspect of adventure playgrounds which afford opportunities for using of Education contracted for a study to real tools purposefully. examine the prevalence, structure, and Houston Adventure Play Associationstruct play objects from the materials.features of formal programs that pro- (HAPA) is a non-profit organization This may require math or reading skills,vide enrichment, academic instruction, that has developed a unique program toand gross and fine motor skills. recreation, and supervised care for chil- address the issues of school-age care. dren and youth between the ages of 5 Free to choose and create. The pro- and 13. gram, Adventure Play, allows children By uniting their efforts in a The study also looked at program to create their own usingcommon project, the chil-characteristics.inciuding staff ratios; supplied materials. Adventure Play is qualifications; training; hours worked; free, on-site after-school care patterned dren learn cooperation, ne-Salaries; benefits; and turnover. after the Adventure Playgrounds foundgotiation, and responsibil- The School-Age Child Care Project in Europe and Japan. HAPA worksity. at Wellesley College and two other closely with the school district to pro- research groups surveyed a representa- vide a safe and stimulating environ- tive sampling involving 1300 phone SI ment for the children enrolled in the Learning teamwork. The childreninterviews and 12 site visits. program. must work as a team to convert the THE ANSWER The major activitieinvolve car- materials into something new. By unit- HOW many programs and other find- pentry, arts and crafts, garde/ling, ani- ing their efforts in a common project,ings cannot not be released yet. mal care, and sand and water. HAPA the children learn cooperation, negotia- Sources have confirmed that the num- strategically places donated materialstion, and responsibility. The result ofber is close but will probably be more 0 such as tires, lumber, plastic pipes, and each new project is children who arethan the 37,557 "centers with larger hammers and nails on the Adventure inspired to learn and who show an in-after school programs" category that Play playgrounds. Under the guidancecreased self-esteem. the Wilson Marketing Group has com- of specially trained staff, the children By learning to cooperate, the chil piled. They have identified atotalof use their own ideas to invent and con- (continued on page 2) 84,950 child care centers. cfato 3 (continued from page 1) ethnic background is considered when10 Inspiring SAC dren also learn to control impulse be-hiring staff for a particular area. If the havior, a behavior that is becomingmajority of students who are enrolledPrograms more prevalent and violent in our soci-in the program are African-American, The September issue of Working ety. At Adventure Play, venting andthere are a majority of African- Ameri-Mother has an article by Michelle talking out feelings is often the way ctadults; if the majority are Hispanic, (Mickey) Seligson of the Wellesley two children resolve their conflicts.there are bilingual Hispanic staff. ThisSACC Project ^,nd Michael Allenson, There is also an important playgroundprovides the children with adults toco-author Of the forthcoming revised rule: before the day is over, two ag-whom they can relate and also presents"Action Manual." "A+ After-School gressors must personally patch up theirthem with ethnic role models. Care" identifies "10 inspiring pro- differences in a manner that is accept- Houston School District takes in-grams" and the characteristics that make able to each one. terest. At the invitation of the schoolthem special. One Houston area principal stateddistrict, HAPA has already begun op- CONGRATULATIONS to: that Adventure Play "has had a positiveeration of Adventure Play programs at Fairfax-San Anselmo Children's Center, impact on the children's personal atti-two schools which have a 90 percent at- Fairfax, CA tudes, school work, and general con-risk student population. Eventually, it Children's Living, Learning and Loving duct." is hoped, programs will become the After School Program (CLASP), Great The Adventure Play program offers responsibility of the school district, with Neck, NY an alternative to negative street life inHAPA monitoring the program and Gilpin Extended Day School, Denver high-risk areas. Play leaders are ca-providing technical assistance. Providence Day Extended Day Program, Charlotte, NC HAPA would like to see an Adven- pable of identifying at-risk children. S.C. Johnson Wax Before and After School and recognizing learning disabled stu- ture Play program integrated into every Program, Racine, WI dents, abused children and children with community, providing free quality care The ClubhouseAfter School Caring and behavior problems. to children of all ages. By helping chil- Sharing Inc., Tulsa, OK dren develop positive self-esteem, and Runkle School Extended Day Program, encouraging in them the desire 13 suc- Brookline, MA Adventure Play "has had aceed, HAPA. hopes to provide children Wise Guys KIDS CLUB. Edina, MN with a strong foundation for the future Bush School Extended Day Program, positive impact on theirand help reduce possible drug abuse Seattle, WA Collegiate Schools After School Program, children's personae atti-and delinquency. Richmond, VA ,k tudes, school work, and For further information contact: general conduct" Houston Adventure Play Association (HAPA), PO Box 540681, Houston, Stilattkr ffiG[1)141 TX 77254 (713) 522-8971. Subscriptions: Si 9.95/year Reprinted by permission from De- Importance of trained staff. The 12 issues program's play leaders are paid as con-pendent Care Review, a newsletter by Send To: School-Age NOTES tract employees by the school and arethe Texas Corporate Child Develop- ment Fund, October 1991. con P.O. Box 40205 enrolled in college level programs in Nashville, TN 37204 education, psychology, social work, or 615-242-8464 comparable majors at local universi- Office: 2608 Grissom Dr. ties. Program coordinators are all col- Nashville, TN 37204 lege graduates, and the program direc-Adventure Play Editor /Publisher:Richard T. Scofield tors have master's degrees or workManual toward a master's. Office Manager: Mary-Helen Marigza Low staff turnover. Site staff is well Where do the Children Play? On Ad- Contributing paid, encouraging retention and help-venture Playgrounds! is the adventure Editors: Jim Therrell ing to prevent the constant re-training playground manual created by the com- Nancy Mahar of personnel. Keeping the same staffmittee of The Park People that later Tracey Ballas Betsy Shelsby also provides the children with consis-became the Houston Adventure Play Association. Manuals are $12 postpaid Kathy Hermes tent role models. Marianne Torbert Ethnic role models. Another unique from: The Park People, 5615 Kirby, Artist: A. Michie Shaw characteristic of Adventure Play is that Ste 414, Houston TX 77(X)5 (713) 528- 7725. 4 Published Monthly in Nashville, Tennessee 1992 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 2 SEIMIMBER 1992 ® Printed on Recycled Paper Be sure to ask them questions about the Rules Are The situation so that they can use their think-Australian Rules 0 ing process to better understand the Working with school-agers so that Question rule. both the adults and the children have by Alison Jamar Those Who Consistently Breaksafe, enjoyable experiences is a chal- Rules. The school-ager knows the rulelenge world-wide. Out of School Hours Rules and discipline are to school-and you have taken time to discuss it(00SH) services in Sydney, Australia agers like peanut butter and jelly are tobut they keep on breaking it. Now you is what we call school-age care in the two slices of bread a perfect combi-need to think of some good conse-U.S. In a "How to" series on GOSH nation! quences to use when this behavior oc-services the Network of Community Therefore, when talking about disci-curs. Activities outlined setting up rules. pline, as individuals and as a staff, ask When you decide on the conse-(Australian spellingS and expressions yourselves these questions: quences, be sure that the other staff arehave been left in.) 1.) Are the rules for the school-agers aware of it. In fact, it is best to decide "Children, committee, parents, and consistent among all staff members?ahead of time, as a staff and with thestaff need to be quite clear about what Do all the staff know and agree with the school-agers, what the consequencesis acceptable behaviour and agree on rules for the kids? to broken rules are. how to deal with situations." When 2.) Are the rules for the kids or for Those Who Are a Discipline Prob-have you recently reviewed behavior the staff? Both are important but some-lem. These school-agers often seem toexpectations and policies with the times with a little creativity you canbe looking for rules to break. Theyschool-agers, parents and staff? come up with rules that are satisfactory demand your constant attention. I think "Involving the children in decision- for both the school-agers and the staff.attention is the key. making processes and being consistent 3.) Do you have legitimate reasons in your expectations goes a long way for the rules that you can explain to the towards creating a caring and respons- school-agers? If you don't, take a lookAre the rules for the school-sible attitude in regard to order and at the rule and see if it is necessary. cleanliness." How are you involving 4.) Do you clearly relate that it isagers consistent among allthe school-agers in the issues around their behavior you dislike and not them? staff members? keeping order in your program and It is inappropriate to say, "I don't like dealing with putting away and clean- you right now." Instead describe the ing up. specific benavior you dislike. Try setting up a behavior chart with "Children need to know that they can 5.) Are your consequences for unac-them. Talk to them about the behaviors experiment and create a mess, and not ceptable behavior related to the behav-and set it up where they can privatelybe afraid to enjoy themselves." How ior? If someone is throwing food aroundcheck on their own progress. This givesare you helping school-agers to "en- at snack, a related consequence would both you and the school-agers a chancejoy themselves" while setting struc- be to have that person pick up afterto focus on their positive behavior. ture through expectations? snack for a few days. An unrelated Make the parents aware that you are "Inexperienced staff may find it dif- consequence would be to put the per- having difficulties and that you want toficult to make decisions about certain son in time out. work together to help their school-agerbehaviour and not be sure how to deal Next, examine the tbur areas in which fit in better with the group. with it. Children do expect that limits discipline problems occur: Most of all, make sure that all the are set and staff should be able to say no School-Agers Who Do Not Knowschool-agers know that you like themto children without the fear that they the Rules. Always do your best toand that you respect them. Make it awould be unpopular or disliked by the familiarize everyone with all the rules.point to spend positive time with eachchildren." What support do you offer Explain even the most obvious ruleskid, especially the ones who are thenew staff for guidance techniques? and the reasons why. Have a written, biggest challenge. Do they get a copy of rules and poli- posted list of rules for each area in the cies. Is there specific trainingto program as a reminder to the staff andAllison Jamar is the Assistant Director discuss and role play typical si- school-agers. of the KIDS CLUB in Edina, MN. This tuations they will face. Are new staff Those Who Break Rules the First is re,'lted from the May/June 1987aware they will get extra "testing of Time. The youth knows the rules but SAN limits" by the kids just because they tries breaking one anyway. This isa are the only element that has changed time to re-explain and discuss the rule. in the program? ,A4:

0 1992 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville. TN 37204 615-242-8464 te Printed on Recycled Paper SEPTEMBER 1992 3 the circle. Active, Starting Back To About three times around the circle School to learn names and you are ready toNoncompetitive throw across the circle to players in random order. Call the name of theGames The after school program may take a player to whom you throw. You cannot look at the school program of the chil- throw to the same person twice in aHot Potato dren to avoid duplicating aspects of it, row, nor throw back to the one who Use a bean bag, nerf ball or knotted and to offer a complement to it.If the threw to you. bandana for a hot potato. Players pre- school program is intense and competi- If the circle is too large, use two balls. tend is it hot so keep it moving quickly, tive, the child may need a chance to(from Great Games to Play withtossing it hand-to-hand until the music relax and un-stress after school. Some Groups, p. 69) stops. children may look forward to active Instead of eliminating the player noncompetitive games outdoors Flowers caught with the potato, let him/her be- something like Duck, Duck, Goose, for Give each child a yellow paper circlegin the new action, throwing the hot instance. ()thus will want to un-stressfor a center, a petal pattern and coloredpotato to another player when the mu- by painting at the easel, but with nopaper for making petals. sic starts again. assignment, or modeling with clay in Put a happy face on your circle. the art center. Put your name on one of the petals. Over and Under If the school day is a round of large On your other petals, put the names Players standin a line with feet spread classes with lots of seat work and few of your friends. Be sure that at least two apart. The player at the front passes a creative, hands-on experiences, the af- of them are new friends. ball over his head to the player behind ter school program may offer do-it- him, who passes it between his legs to yourself science options or a chance for Have You Seen My Friend? the player behind him. That player dramatic play. Sit in a circle. You will need an "It"passes it over his head to the player There is no one-size-fits-all, but hereand a "Police officer". Give a badge tobehind who in turn passes it between are a few ideas. the police officer. "It" approaches thehis legs to the one behind him. police officer and says, "My frie'.id is When the ball reaches the end of the New Names, New lost. Have you seen my friend?" "It"line that player runs to the front and then describes the friend (good things,passes the ball over his head to the Faces what he likes to do, hobby, best subject, player behind. Action continues until and so on). the player who started at the head of the Puppets If the police officer guesses, the friend line arrives back there again. Use a hand puppet to help you greet becomes "It" and "It" becomes the next A large group can play this as a relay, each child by name. Let the children police officer. I f the police officer makes or you can simply make as many lines make puppets a wrong guess, "It" will give moreas you need to manage the size of the a paper cut-out on a flat, woodenclues. group. stick (from Self Esteem: A Classroom Affair, a pair of felt shapes glued back-to- Vol. 1, pg. 16) Loose Caboose back to fit over the hand One player is the loose caboose. All a sock with yarn for hair and shapesTalking Glasses the other players are in lines of three, cut out of felt for eyes and mouth You will need an old pair of sun-holding to one another's waist. In a circle let the children use theglasses. Sit in a circle. The object is for the loose caboose to puppets to introduce themselves or the A child puts on the glasses and theattach to a train. If he succeeds in doing one next to them. child to his/her right says: so, the engine of that train must break "Glasses, glasses, look at me, away and become the next loose ca- Name Ball Say what you like best about me." boose. Players are in a circle. Each player The wearer of the glasses answers for If the group is large, start with two learns the name of the player on thethem and then passes them on to theloose cabooses to keep the game mov- right. The leader begins by calling theright. ing faster. name of the person on the right and (from Outrageous Outdoor Games, pg. throwing the ball to him. That player 6 117) ,A4, calls the name of the person to his right as he throws to him, and so on around 0 1992 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville. TN 37204 615-242-8464 4 ShivrEmmx 1992 ® Printed on Recycled Paper 'Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Make the puppets Make your own Pi a circle play "My Play IF -11;t, Play "Talking ci'cl)on p.4. Write the cards for a game name is and Name N. Glasses" or Have W Wchildren's names on like Old Maid basedmy friends are ..." Ball. You Seen My (..) ,t .. theirs and put them on pairs with the adding your name See Friend'?" See p. 4. Z r"r" on the bulletin children's names and repeating all the p. 4. Zwboard or along the and photos on them previous ones. Z 4wall as a mural. plus an odd one with the gerbil on it. I 0 AstronomyEach SunOur sun is a Draw a star. Chil- Find edible stars. Who are favorite child chooses a star. How many dren ask parents for Use star fruit for movie, music or constellation to different items can different ways to snack. Serve slices sports stars? Write cn tx learn about, and be used to make draw a star. How both dried and a fan letter or invite .< E_, draw on a poster. suns? Crumpled many ways can you fresh. Ask for it in a local college or ri) What does the namepaper covered in foil use gummed stars? the grocery store. high school sports mean and why was ...Think recycling. star to visit. it chosen? Hang from ceiling.

Play Hot Potato. Check a nature, Cut a potato in half Play Potato Salad. Play Mr. Potato See p. 4. novelty or gift store and carve a design Players are named Head, or create a

Ot="4' for a digital clock on the cut surface. potato, pickle, mayo, potato person with . that operates on the Make prints with or celery. Called chips, dip and raw E-4 A, ..t energy in a real tempera paint on players change seats vegetables, all to be i-.. `1 stationery or gift while "it" tries for one. eaten after judging. Cpotato.a wrap. On "Potato Salad" all change seats.

Clock & Watch SundialMake Race against time. Light YearIf light. Another timerPut Prop BoxCollect your own. An Play games with travels 186,000 1/4 c. fine sand or old, unused watches encyclopedia or a timers and timed miles in 1 second, salt in a baggie. Tie L4 & clocks (Clip scouting book will races, like back- how many miles shut. Poke a small electrical cords.) show you how. wards crawl or laps does it travel in 1 hole in one end. Add tools for around the building year? Measure emptying disassembling. to improve your time. time.

Fruitdried, fresh, Nuts & SeedsrawBreads & rolls Vegetablesraw. JuicesSqueeze sliced, whole, or roasted. baked, boiled or your own or use a -ft al baked. Slice your own , battered. juicer. 1 Walnuts, pecans, pumpernickel, Apricots, grapes. brazil nuts, almonds,whole , Celery, carrots, Orange, tomato, C..) mangoes, coconut.., sunflower or pump-sprouted... yellow squash, pineapple, carrot, Z7 kin seeds... cucumber... celery...

Fri. Oct. 2Birth- Fri. Oct. 9Leif Thurs. Oct. 15 Sat. Oct. 24 Sun. Oct. 25 day of Mahatma Ericson Day. A National Poetry United Nations Day. Picasso's birthday. originator Norse explorer, he Day. Birthday of Plan a project for WGandhi,w4 Set up an easel and 0az of non-violent visited North the Roman poet UNICEF. some bright-colored resistance. What America 500 yrs. Vergil. Write a paints, or make a U 0 can you find out before Columbus. . poem or at least collage. (He about him? Make a model of a read one. invented them!) Viking boat. .___ School -Age ; PO Box 407.05Nashville. TN 37204.615 -y2 -8464 ei) Printed on Recycled Paper SAC Curriculum as Barbies and kick ball, the curriculumadventure. An adventure that any day can include painting, collections, crafts,care could undertake with a few "dream- a Buffet gardening, photography, etc.) Whileers," some fund raising and passports. by Betsy Korhnak many children will still "fill up" onTaking bracelets is optional. their favorites, they will taste new life While preparing a school-age careexperiences and perhaps identify a newfound hobby or skill. The teacher/ presentation for public school adminis- An adventure that any day staff move about the program taking trators, I tried to think of an analogy note of children's rea'tions and enjoy-care could undertake with that would explain how the curriculum ing the "discovery picess". a few "dreamers," some differs from a more structured elemen- Unfortunately, too many programs tary program. fund raising and passports. During the day in the educationalare 'Ake leftovers. Staff open the closet system, children are fed from the basic when the children arrive to find out what is left over for the children to do. Spare Time coordinator Barbara food groups. (Reading, math; science, Little time is spent on preparation. StaffFuentes, who had been to Mexico and social studies, etc.) Great care is taken spend time redirecting bored childrenknew what would intrigue locals, to assure that a child's diet is nutrition- instead of sharing time in an enjoyablesnapped on bracelets for the first few ally balanced. The teacher's role is to way. Instead of excitement and antici-days in order to teach the Spare Time prepare the meal and put proper amounts pation of something new and fresh,kids the nuances of giving. Our kids of food on plates for the children to went on to give out theremaining brace- consume. Care is taken to assure athere is only the stale and mundane. Moral: Children, like most of us,lets. nutritional level so each child can grow would rather enjoy .a buffet than eat The Mexican children responded with strong. leftovers. gracious receiving. They trusted a stranger's approach, smiled, opened Betsy Korhnak is on the Ad Hoc Com- their eyes wide and waited for an offer. ...too many programs are mittee on School-Age Child Care and And so it went. Lessons in giving and like leftovers. Staff open theDirector of The Child Care Resourcereceiving. Lessons that knew no lan- guage barriers. closet when the children Center of Lorain County, Ohioe-A, There were other things to learn as arrive to find out what is left well: over for the children to do. How to body surf the ocean waves. A SAC Trip to snorkle in order to see some amazing Mexico fish, and how to reel in a torn (bull fish) The school-age care program is more the size of a healthy salmon. like a buffet. The teacher's role is toby Peter Robins How to haggle for bargains in the consider her invited guests'and prepare Twenty-one children ages 9 -to -12 marketplace. a meal (activities) prior to their arrival.from Spare Time Fun Centre (a non- How to ride a horse along a jungle New recipes are often tested prior to theprofit day care for 5-to- 12 year olds in trail and how to "swoosh" the waterfall meal itself. Food is selected for taste, Vancouver, Canada) went to Mexico during the swim at the end of the trail. color, eye appeal and variety. Whilefor 12 days last August. The following All this in between pool hopping, some dishes are tried and true and en- is staff member Peter Robins' account fiesta parties and strolling the back joyed by all, there are always a few of their experience. streets to see differences (some houses unique or unusual teasers. The role of that were little more than wood shacks the teachers is not to feed the guests, but One can't walk into a Mexican 7-11 spaced along jungle ridges) and simi- to enjoy their company as they chooseand buy a snap bracelet. There is side- larities (girls at one shack were playing their own meal. Some guests may hesi-walk salsa for sale but no Slurpee stores. with Barbies). tate to taste a new dish, but most will try Braided bracelets are a peso-a-dozen It was a full adventure. Right to the something new after tilling up on their but snap ones are a fad of future freeend. An hour before leaving all the kids favorites. enterprise. And that's why Spare Timewent for a final neighborhood good- In a school-age care program, staffFun Centre children had to show. uerto bye with gifts. We returned to the villa need time to plan a variety of activities,Vallarta children what to do with their empty-handed and with a dozen empty O some old favorites and some new andgifts. hands trailing a block behind. unique. (In addition to Monopoly, Clue, It was a "dreams can come true" continued on next page

1992 School-Age Nums PO Box 40205Nashville. TN 37204 615-242-8464 Aucit's.r 1992 6 ® Prone d on Recycled Pape? continued from previous page tion for Quality Dependent Care hasAmerican Express is responsible for 1 sat down and the Mexican childrenbeen quietly in the developing stage forNew York City. O sat around me in a semi-circle. It wasover a year. It is a major event for child Each corporation will decide which the final lesson in giving and receiving.care as it draws together a core of 12 ofcommunities it will be involved with I pointed and gave the English word.the largest American businesses to ex-and in what way. They chorused the Spanish equivalent.pand or construct child care and other It started simply and ended giggly. It dependent care facilities in as many as SCHOOL-AGE ROLE was the best gift received that day. And6() communities. The project is scheduled to be then the airport bus arrived. The collaboration has targeted some launched in September. A news leak in A Spare Time child put his souvenir200 other companies to join in the part-July broke the story and gave a glimpse hat on a Mexican's head and wenership. Of these, 40-60 have signedof the important role school-age care were gone. letters of intent. has reached as a need of employees Lessons for a lifetime. Lessons that Each company will decide its ownwhen it received equal mention in a could be part of your day care if youlevel of participation. There will be noquote in the Washington Post. "An dare to dream. maximum or minimum contributions. official of NationsBank one of the core One company representative called it a12 companies said, 'Such care would Spare Time children and staff col-"corporate American Peace Corps." include elderly care, child care, and lected and designed the International after-school programs." Cook Book of recipes from different THE PLAYERS Both private and public day-care pro- countries that the kids like to make and The Boston-based Work/Family Di-grams would benefit under the plan by eat. This was one of their fiindraisers. rections known for its corporate re-the Collaboration which would con- The book is available for $10 from:source and referral work will overseetribute to new facilities or programs, or Spare Time. Fun Centre, do David Lloydthe project. help expand existing ones. (4.4, George School, 8370 Cartier St., The idea was conceived by IBM Vancouver BC V6P 4T8, Canada. con which then drew into the collaboration: American Express; AT&T; Exxon;Congratulations! Eastman Kodak; Xerox; Johnson & Two strong school-age care advo- Corporate Giants Johnson; Amoco; NationsBank; cates have been added to the Board of Motorola; Allstate of Sears, Roebuckthe National Association for the Edu- Plan National Day- & Co.; and Travelers. cation of Young Children (NAEYC). Pat Phipps of Houston, TX was elected Care Network Sims to serve through 1996 and M.-A. Lucas With $20-30 million already pledged Major cities will be involved such asof Alexandria, VA was appointed to for a national day-care network forL.A., Chicago, Boston, San Francisco,serve a vacated position through employees' children and elderly rela- Atlanta, Dallas, Seattle and Denver. 1993. (AA: tives, this project will change forever how child care is viewed by the public and the business community. NOTES Child care will join the mainstream SEND TO: P.O. Box 40205 along side health and retirement ben- Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 efits and other workplace issues. NowSchool-Age NOTES comes to you 12 times a year! The plight of the child care field Yes, sign me up for:[..1 New Subscription U Renewal regarding availability, affordability and (check mailing label for expiration datemonth/year) quality will get more attention and cred- U 1 year $19.95Li Canada $22.95 U.S. ibility now that it is front and center on Funds J Foreign $24.95 U.S. Funds the desk of the major CEO' sin America. It will establish the words day-care Name and dependent care as being related to

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SSN0278-3126 ©1992School-Age NOTES A National Resource Organization on School-Age CarePioneerInc the Field Since 1980 Letter to a School-Age Caregiver $1: by Rich Scofield SAC Totals 44% Dear Caregiver, You are the expert because you are work- PAGE 2 As a school-age care professional, you ing with school-agers on a daily basis ever have many roles. With all the day-to-day if you feel at times like your job, your role. Diversity Tapestry things it is EASY to forget how important is trivial. PAGE 3 our role is and the part it plays in quality The key to a quality school-age prograir programs. Having an important and pur- is you. The on-site caregiver who has the Diversity & Halloween poseful role is critical to meeting our own daily responsibility and challenge of creat PAGE 4 ne: ing a program that: Ask what you did today and what your is exciting and fun yet safe vaious roles were and you may have a Est fosters independence but is nurturing like this: promotes responsibility without being Let's Drop the SearcherIn the morning searched for a over structured lostpiece of homework before school. develops a ;ease of purpose but also tern. "Child" R( pairer - Repaired the corners of a box to pers school -alters seriousness by develop- by Rich Scofield ing their sense of humor a board game for the 100th time. I believe to be inclusive of all groups Cleaner Cleaned up applesauce from and finally a program that allows flexibil- interested in school-age care for chil- carpet after snack. ity and freedom of choice within a secure Undertaker Dealt with the dead hamster. setting dren and youth that our professional O Plumber - Unstopped a toilet. You are the professional who conceptu- field needs to drop the "child" out of Explainer - Explained to your director alizes and meets the developmental needs school-age child care and make it why there were wads of toilet paper cling- of the school-ager in an atter school setting school-age care. ins', to the ceiling in the boys' bathroom. or a summer program. You are the adult who works directly with the children and youth. It is you who A "seamless" school-age Itis you that makes a interprets the needs of the children and then professional field from difference because it is how plans the program based on those needs. It is you who implements the day -to -clay ac- kindergarten through early a program is done, not how tivities and operation that makes for a suc- adolescence will protect much equipment there is cessful program. It is you that makes a difference because middle school programs and nor how many activities get it is how a program is done, not how much other school-age youth completed each day, that is equipment there is nor how many activities get completed each day, that is important. serving programs from important. You should be 4.ble to say that you know being cut out of funding you do a good job caring for those school- Yes, isn't school-age care just FASCI- agers. You may not always get your lesson streams.

NATING WORK. plans done: you may not always conduct a I I I I I I I great staff meeting, the summer bulletin School-age care i. important.People The March 1992 issue of SAN pointed board may see Halloween before it gets entrust to us that which means the very out that SACC (with "child") tends to most to them. It is a lot of responsibility and changed; BUT you know you do a good job exclude youth and recreational pro- it is an important job. with the children. You provide them with - Soothing a hurt ego. successful experiences that build their self- grams since youth (13 years and older) Tending .a bruised arm. esteem and you allow them to grow at their don't want to be associated with "child Guiding two bickering children to resolv- own pace. care" and neither do many recreational 0 ing their conflict by themselves I hope that when you are in your program programs and even some departments and you think about all the roles you have Listening to both children and parents of education. In fact, many 5th and 6th that you are left with a smile of pride. - Brid in g home and school. graders, technically still children, also - Planning an activity and seeing it come From A Secret Admirer

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by Maureen Cech is a terrific resource Young Children Weaving A Tapestryfor this. It also is important to let chil- O dren know of the diversity within any Magazine Tackles Of Diversity In Our culture. For example, there is a great Programs diversity within the Jewish commu-Native American nity. How families and individualsDiversity Issues by Laura Mason Zeisler choose to observe rituals, prayer and celebrations may he some areas of dif- The September 1992 issue of Young Children (Volume 47, Number 6) has a Multicultural/diversity education hasference. That is why it is important to series titled "Considering Curriculum: a place within school-age care. It is alearn specifically about the cultures in Native Americans?"This selection of four philosophy and approach rather thenyour program and area, and how the just aeries of activities. When setting articles explores the myths surrounding individuals choose to connect with theirColumbus and the Quincentenary, views up the program environments and cre- culture. ating materials and curricula this phi- our programs from the Native American perspective, and asks questions regarding losophy will be integrated regardless of and gives specific answers addressing how which component of the program is Integrate to make our programs less culturally being designed. It is crucial to stress the last element: assaultive. EXAMPLE: There are three basic elements thatINTEGRATE, INTEGRATE, INTE- Avoid "dressing children in feathered underlie this approach: respect, recog- GRATE. For example, rather than iso-headbands and making toy tomahawks nizing diversity and commonalitylating Native American culture atfor them at Halloween." within and between different groups;Thanksgiving, integrate different Avoid "bedecking our classrooms and and integration. games, art projects, cooking projects corridors with cardboard caricatures of and other activities throughout the year. Indian children wearing fringed outfits Be sure to identify which tribe or na-and chasing turkeys at Thanksgiving Respect tion, and region the particular Native the fact that school supply distributors sell Respect for self and others is a key American culture represents. Particu-them doesn't mean that we have to buy element of any program's classroomlarly check activities around Native them." management; it also is essential whenAmerican cultures because there are so Single copies of Young Children are introducing materials and activitiesmany inaccurate resources and pieces $5.00 each. Write NAEYC, 1834 Con- necticut Avenue NW, Washington DC which may be considered to reflect aof information. culture.Analyze these resources to 20009-5786. coo ensure whether they accurately and re- Recommended Resources: spectfully reflect this culture. Make an Cultural Awarenessfor Children.See NOTES effort to try to get someone from thatp. 4 Subscriptions: $19.95/year culture to give his/her opinion of these- Globalchild MulticulturalResources 12 issues resources. An example of one issue isfor Young Children.See p. 4 that some families choose not to cel- Ettinger, Phyllis et al.Children's Send To: School-Age NOTES ebrate Halloween for religious reasons.Keepsake Calendar: Multicultural and P.O. Box 40205 In other instances some young childrenTraditional Activities for Adults and Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 are frightened by aspects of the Hal-Children to Share.1989 Available loween celebration. How about spend- through Redleaf Press (800) 423-8309 Office: 2608 Grissom Dr. ing the month of Octoherdoing projects Tiedt, Pamela L. arid Iris M. Tiedt. Nashville, TN 37204 around pretending, puppet making and Multicultural Teaching: A Handbook Editor/Publisher:Richard T. Scofield creating masks? These can be doneof Activities, Information, and Re- Office Manager: Mary-Helen Marigza cross-culturally, and how puppets and sources: Third Edition.Boston: Allyn Contributing masks are used can be explored. and Bacon, 1990. ft Editors: Jim Therrell Nancy Mahar Commonality/Diversity Laura Mason Zeisler is a child care Tracey Ballas and diversity education consultant with Betsy Shelsby Commonalities between cultures can Exploration Unlimited, 771 Plainfield, Kathy Hermes be shown through a variety of themes: Marianne Torbert N. Scituate, RI 02857; 401-647-5502. harvest festivals, friendship, games (e.g. Artist: A. Michie Shaw and jacks), and foods (breads, Published Monthly in Nashville, Tennesse' pasta, rice and pancakes).Globalchild © 1992 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville. TN 3711'4 'A145-242-8464 OCTOBER 1992 ® Printed on Recycled Paper 3 Pretending: and face painting are realistic; some are For this project you will need a cigar abstract. Children can copy designsbox, some fine screen wire, a tooth- Creativity and provided by the adult, or can createbrush and some shoe polish or tempera their own. paint. For paper, colored construction Alternatives to From their creations, children can do paper makes very attractive prints when Halloween pretending in a loose or more formalwhite shoe polish is used for the paint. structure. The process of creating is asHowever, white paper may be used by Laura Mason Zeisler important as the use of the finishedinstead for prints with colored paint. product. Use the cigar box for the frame. Re- For many, October is the time to These avenues for pretending are onemove the bottom of tte box. Stretch a celebrate Halloween. This is not trueway of celebrating diversity and mak-piece of fine screen wire over the box for those who view it as a pagan holidaying the connection between cultures. and secure the edges and do not wish their children exposedThis article only skims the surface in Place a leaf on the paper. Place the toit. But it is still possible to tapterms of ideas and resources available. frame over it Brush the paint onto the children's creativity and needs to pre-Here are a few selected resources. Try screen wire. A fine mist will fall onto tend. your local library or bookstore: the paper. When completed the area Make October a month for pre- Masks Around the World: and How tocovered up by the leaf will not be spat- tending: puppets, masks, theater pro- Make Them by Shaaron Cosner tered. Lift the leaf off carefully and let ductions, aria face make-up. Making Masks by Frank and Jaffe the paper dry. Painting Faces by Suzanne Haldane Spatter prints make attractive report Some activities include: Masks by Lyndie Wright covers or greeting cards.cRo papier -mache masks paper plate masks decorated with con- Available from School-Age NOTES: centric yarn patterns based on African Add It Up ! examples Roots & Wings by Stacey York A practical guide for imp'ementing This is a game for up to six players. paper bag puppets and masks multicultural education in your pro-You will need 2 dice and a pencil and tongue depressor puppets gram. $22.95 ($20.95 for subscribers)paper to keep score. mask kits Add $3.50 S&H Scoring is as follows. Roll snake eyes carnival style masks attached to a (double one) and make 25 points. Roll Globalchild: Multicultural Resources tongue depressor or beverage stirrer any double and make double the score for Young Children 400 ideas for (Carribean influence) ( double 6 = 24 points). Roll any com- crt,-. :ng multicultural experiences bybination of numbers not containing .a face make-up to paint a variety ofusing art, food, clothing, dance and designs from Pierrot the mime, a cat, or one on either dice and make the points music. $19.95 ($17.95 for subscribers) hearts and rainbows to designs reflec- shown (5 + 3 = 8). Roll any combina- Add $3.50 S&H tive of different cultures such as those tion containing a one (except snake of Southeast Nuba of Africa, ChineseCultural Awareness for Children eyes) and lose the turn or lose all the opera, Kabuki-style theater of Japan orSimple yet exciting activities writtenpoints made previously on that turn. the Huichol Native Americans of south-from practical experience designed to When it is his turn, a player may western Mexico give children their first contact with thecontinue to make as many rolls as he cardboard box mask customs of other cultures. $32.95wishes until the fatal combination ($27.95 for subscribers) Add $4.50 balloon papier mache masks comes up. The trick is quitting soon S&H cos painted face with a surrounding card- enough, and not quitting too soon. board to enhance face design This is a game to practice addition Laura Mason Zeisler is a child careskills. 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4Oc-rom 1992 01992 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 ® Printed on Recycled Paper U R' Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Korean Alphabet Day Chinese National Oct. 12El dia de Oct. 12, 1492 Last week in Oct. (4, celebrates the day Day in Taiwan is la raza (The day of Columbus landed in Harambee Day is an alphabet was celebrated with the race) is cel- San Salvador (and Africa, American AtheirtZ ,4 first written down. banners, fairs and ebrated in Latin later in the month in community obser- d Play Alphabet Race shows. Make America. Celebrate Cuba) looking for vance. Harambe C) (SAN July '92 p. 4 or banners and have a being an American. Peking, . means "Let's all ts. Games We Should parade of banners. Have a treasure hunt pull together." Play in School). with clues. What can you do?

cn Make happy face or Make drawings of Make a time Makeand post a list c/) Role play yourself W sad face pizzas on happy, sad, angry, capsule for each ofthings that are Z at age 70. TI Ink w, bagels or English discouraged, sur- child. Put in 4-5 funto do alone, about the person (24 muffins. prised, interested... items special to you want to be and - 3 Talk about feelings. him/herphotos, what you want to d 0 0 1 poems, stories. Put . have accomplished. .'14 . the time capsules 'e ff,arl,' cn s --- .-z..- I' away until 1993. Pick up litter Write Rails to Draw your own Design your own Check with the Red around your school. Trails Conservancy, comic book about postage stamp about Cross about basic U dHow much of it can 1400 16th St NW, what kids can do to recycling. Send in first aid training co you recycle? Can Washington DC' protect and improve your best design courses for older riz you place collection 20036 about turningthe environment. vOth a letter recom- school agers. boxes for abandoned railroad mending a stamp on Certified trainers 5recyclables? paths into hike and this topic. can offer on site bike trails. courses.

Draw a picture of Learn about the What Native Visit the state Learn the namesof the state i history leading up American Indian capitol or the state five famouspeople 1.'. bird and ,\,, ;. to statehood. What tribes were native to museum or ask the from yourstate. 4t of the . ... year did your state your state. Where State Historical E.-( 412P4 c/) state \ I become a state? do they live now? Society about state 4,..." flower " I What places still historical sites alalb of your have Native Ameri- nearby. /0( state. I. can names? 111111111.. Pretend a spaceship How many postageWhat small souve- Native Americans How many solar )4landed with friendly stamps can you findnirs would you send welcomed the systems are there? .realiens. Prepare a withsomething abouthome with your European settlers to gdramaof how you space or space explo- space visitors to the New World and L-' wwould greet them ce ration? help them rememberhelped them survive W a4and what you would the countries on our the first year. What ;.4tell them about our E-1 planet? happened as more planet. settlers came?

Get a paper Label yourself with Make a chart of Learn first aid for Rubber Bone. Put a I skeleton the names of your foods that are good broken bones. cleaned, dried 0:,..\, and write bones. for building strong chicken bone in Cz5 iipion it the bones. Find out vinegar to cover. Z A I 0 names of about calcium, Seal jar. Let stand az all the phosphorus and for 7 days. Miner- bones. Vitamin D. als dissolve. Bone . . is pliable. ______Box _ School -Age 40205Nashville, TN 37204.615 -242 -8464 15 Prin ed on Recycled Paper OcroBeR 1992 5 our professional development avenues,32nd in SAC programs and 34th in total ...dropping "child" range, content, and funding. centers. (continued from page 1) Why all the discrepancies? There are a Some other reasons for dropping the combination of factors; the most obvious was already mentioned. The varying ways "child." EXAMPLES states require programs to be registered -The state of Oregon has defined child and/or licensed mean there are many un- for child care regulation purposes as Ten years ago the School- Age Consortium recognizing the is-counted SAC programs. through age 12. It used to go through Another consideration is the adult-child age 14. So how do we serve those youth sues between child care and recreationminimum ratio which can influence the over 12 and regul ate those programs? Itleft both child and care out so that its finances of a program. This can vary from might help if school-age care was de- conference and association could de-1:10 in New York state to 1:26 in Texas. fined as through early adolescence. liver professional growth opportuni-This could help explain why New York -There are funding implications. Theties to both groups. with the best ratio has the 3rd lowest per- new CCDBG money is for children "up Today, the following have droppedcentage of SAC programs while Texas to" age 13. The DCBG does not make"child" and are using school-age care: with the worst ratio in the country has the this distinction. A "seamless" school-Texas Association on School-Ag Cue; highest percentage of SAC programs. From these statistics one might develop a tidy age professional field fromlindergar- North Carolina School-Age Care Coa- theory about ratios and number of SAC ten through early adolescence will pro-lition; Washington School-Age Care Alliance;Oregon School-Age Careprograms. tect middle school programs and other B ut ratios aren' t always a predictor. Con- Alliance. Conferences and trainings in school-age youth serving programs necticut (CT) based on ratios should have a from being cut out of funding streams. Indiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Ken-low number of SAC programs and total -USDA food reimbursement eligibilitytucky, Texas, and Kansas have also centers. Yet, with the most stringent school- used to go through age 15; now it isused SAC. age ratio (1:10), it is ranked 28th in school- through age 12. Oregon not only dropped "child" but age programs which almost matches its The National School-Age Child Caretook out the "early" in "early childhood ranking of 27th in population. It does even Alliance (NSACCA) is to address thecare and education." Their 10 year plan better in total centers by ranking 21st. issue at its mid-term Board meeting inis titled Oregon Childhood Care and Another factor which could help explain November. Education: A Comprehensive Careerthe SAC 66% statistic in Texas and in Utah is the high percentage of school-age chil- School-Age NOTES has used this term Development System. etle dren of the total state population. The na- for several years and encourages our tional average of persons aged 5-17 years professional field to adopt this change. old is 18.2%. In Texas it's 20.2% and Utah "But school-age child care is on our 26.5%. stationery." "The worO. "child" is a part ...44% SAC But that doesn't explain why Florida of our incorporate, name." "Our state(continued from page 2) with only 15.5% school-agers has a high alliance already had its logo designed - SAC rate of 55% of total child care centers. age is third lowest of all states. Only Dela- we'd have to redesign it." Obviously there are no easy explana- ware 16% and North Dakota 8% are lower. tions for the discrepancies. Hopefully a Yes, the change will create some Also surprising is California's low per- clearer picture will emerge when the na- problems. But it will only get harder to centage of school-age programs 32%. tional study is released. change as the term SACC (with "child") (44% is the average based on Wilson's becomes more entrenched in the litera-list.) Calif. has been known for its leader- F.Y.I. ture, legislation, new programs and newship in child care and in the school-age Infant/toddler programs came out about alliances. The increasing ground swell field for 50 years. On the other hand, Calif. the same as school-age, 36,586 or 43% of comes out slightly higher for number of toward establishing middle school pro- total centers. This may be a less distorted child care centers based on population. grams, fueled by federal grant money, count than the school-age one since the Calif. has 11.9% of the total population of will only create more confusion and exemptions from registration/licensing for the U.S. and 12.3% of the total number of divisiveness over the use of the word public and private schools would not affect centers. "child." this count. Understandably since North Carolina has The Wilson Marketing Group rents Our professional crossroads forthe highest percentage of women in the mailing lists of early childhood programs. changing the name of our field has workforce it is fourth in number of centers, Lists such as the after school one rent for arrived. It's time to face it, change it, sixth in SAC while 10th in population. approximately $62 per thousand with a and move on. The decision to drop Tennessee ranked 17th in population but $250 minimum order. Call (800)445-2089 "child" and be more inclusive to youth 8th in SAC programs and 9th in total cen- for more information.:, serving groups will affect positivelyters. Indiana was 14th in population but ©1992 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 6 AUGUST 1992 cePrinted on Recycled Paper What's So Great Statements from the students in varioustare bases overseas what about con SAC programs will be featured on din-vincipI:me to also do the countries OAbout Your ing tables at the National Conference inwhere ycu are stationed?] St. Paul, MN, April 29-May 1, 1993. Right now the thing to do is let Jane Program? Statements will be written by theLee know you are willing to have your Let the experts you know tell students on a large placecard in thekids do this. Send your name, program everyone. shape of their particular state. The cards name and address to: Jane 0. Lee, Di- Jane Lee of Burlington, NC is coor-will be sent to the programs willing torector, School-Age Care, Front St. dinating an opportunity for the childrenparticipate in time for students to com-United Methodist Church, PO Box and youth in your program (the realplete and return them. 2597, Burlington, NC 27216-2597 by SAC experts) to "tell the world" about Lee is asking for at least two volun-OCTOBER 31st. your program. NSACCA (Nationalteers from each of our 50 states and the School-Age Child Care Al liance) wants District of Columbia to have 10 of the to hear from kids in SAC programsstudents in their program complete t.11.;43 Activity Ideas across the nation. statement: "I like my after school pro- gram because..." The minimum number of Activity Ideas "We want to know what THEY like in this issue is 43. ft about their SAC programs," Lee said. [Hey, all you SAC programs on mili- NSACCA Conference April 29-May 1, 1993 St. Paul, MN

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ISSN0278-3126 © 1992 School-Age NOTES - A National ResourceOrganizationon Schoo -Age Care - Pioneering the Field Since 1980.I Child-Initiated Programming 1 S. by Rich Scofield Older Children This article is derived from the Octo-news for program planners is that these PAGE 2 , ber-November 1980 issue of the ERICIthree activities were rarely planned and EECE Newsletter which is titledcost virtually nothing. Friendly Classroom "School-Agers Thrive in Programs The first was dramatic play, which PAGE 3 They Plan." It is based on an article byenabled children to act out their feel- Meg Barden Cline from a presentationings about life at home and in school. Dependent Care Passes at a school-age care conference atPlay areas for this type of activity can PAGE 6 Wheelock College in 1979. range from refrigerator boxes and por- table dividers to permanent play houses 4111 and loft structures. Dress-up clothes,SACCProject "Schocl-Agers Thrive inshoes and props encourage this play. Investigates SAC Programs They Plan" The second activity was serious adult-child conversations. Cline notedCareer Preparation that the conversations were "explicitly The School-Age Child Care Project initiated by the children" especially the Child-initiated programming is abuzz (SACCProject) at the Wellesley Col- older ones. The children and youth were word whose meaning is not always put lege Center for Research on Women 0 anxious to discuss personal and school into context. Choice along with a rich has received a one-year $160,000 grant problems as well as share parts of their environment of materials and play props from DeWitt Wallace-Reader's Digest lives. Good ratios allow staff to focus are its foundation. And this was evident Fund to conduct a study titled "Investi- on individual children or small groups in the after school program directed by gating Career Preparation in School- for these interactions. Meg Barden Cline in Amherst, MA in Age Care." The intent of the project is The third activity spontaneously the 1970's. two-fold: (a) To determine the need The program's operating principlesought each day was free interactionand demand for comprehensive col- was: children chose their own activi-among the entire group. Older,lege level preparation in school-age younger, and differently-abled all ties at their own pace, and adults were care; and (b) To develop an interdisci- worked and played together. Self-es- available for help or counsel when plinary curriculum which will educate teem, compassion, sensitivity, and sense needed. individuals in providing before- and of purpose all rise when children and after school care for youngsters 5 years youth help each other. of age and older. Cline felt the success of the program The program's operating If you have any information on edu- was due to the focus on what was rele- principle was: children cation and training innovations in the vant and meaningful to the children andSAC field, please contact Michelle chose their own activities youth. The program was dealt with theirSeligson or Caryl Goodman at the reality and provided three key elements: at their own pace, and adults SACCProject, Center for Research on "adults to IA irom children can talk, Women, Wellesley College, Wellesley, were available for help orstimulating and interesting activities, MA 02181 (617) 283-2547. counsel when needed. and space and materials which can be used without undue adult restriction." ******** ******* Meg Barden Cline commented, Cline noticed three spontaneous ac-"Given a safe, not too sterile environ- Dependent Care tivities that were chosen by the children ment and an aduit nearby, most and youth everyday. She felt these must school-agers spontaneously plan a Dollars Saved be essential to children because they good after.school program." dap story on page 6 were constantly included. The good *************** E. N

Beyond Macaroni lenges and some just need to be leftit to meet their needs. alone. Putting the effort into getting to Typically in these meetings the chil- Necklaces know the childrem and their likes anddren let us know what supplies, equip- 0 by Marsha Farvniarz and Shelley dislikes will pay off in the long-termment and field trips they would like to Henson with busy. happy children. see available to them. The older school- age children advisor is responsible for The Adult is the Facilitator sharing this information and procuring The Greater Burlington YMCA in The prOgram director is really only a grant monies to enable some of these Vermont has been running an after- facilitator for this group. They are things to happen. This year we received school program (Live Y'ers) for ap- needed to keep the group on task and$6,500 through a state grant that was proximately eight years. hi that time facilitate solving problems or is::ues.earmarked solely for older school-age our number of sites (14) and the num- The older children are very capable ofchildren. We went right to these chil- ber of children we serve (550) have programming for themselves and needdren to get ideas on how to spend it. We grown. By the way, so have our chil-you to facilitate the "details" such as dren. have purchased baseball gloves, sci- money, transportation and time. ence equipment, croquet sets, goal nets. Programming to Meet The director's role is also to smootha video camera and more. some social interactions by helping to Developmental Needs set ground rules with very specific con- Clubs Every year we 'See more and moresequences. The rules can be added to One thing that has been very effec- older school-age children enrolling inand embellished by the children as theytive for our older school-age children our Live Y'er's program. At oui pro-see fit. At one of our sites the olderprogram is the establishment of clubs gram we define the older school-agersschool-agers' club made a "Bill ofat each site that are solely made up of as those in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade. Many Rights". This included articles such as:older school-agers. Each club is vastly of these children enroll solely because"Everyone has a right to be in the club"different at each site as there is a wide their parents want them to remain inand "Everyone has aright to speak theirvariety among the children. Some clubs child care despite their protests of be- mind". meet daily and others meet once every ing old enough to stay home. The chal- two weeks. lenge for us in recent years has been to The advisor for these clubs, who is program in a way that meets the ever-The program director isthe counselor at the site, again acts as a changing developmental needs of these facilitator. If the club decides they want children and become creative enoughreally only a facilitator for (continued on page 7) in other endeavors so that these chil-this group. dren would rather come to our program NOTES than stay home and play Nintendo. Subscriptions: $19.95/year Older school-agers are very clearChildren's Advisory Group when it comes to telling you what they 12 issues With 14 various sites we have found won't do. Finding out what they want Send To: School-Age NOTES it very helpful to establish a network of to and will do is another story. It re- P.O. Box 40205 quires a lot of eftbrt and initiative onolder school-agers that meets 3 times Nashville, TN 37204 the part of the caregiver. These areper year to discuss issues pertinent to 615-242-8464 children who have been in school-agethis age group as they relate to the Office: 2608 Grissom Dr. care for 3-5 years already. They'veprogram. This older school -ager advi- Nashville, TN 37204 sory group is made of one or two made the macaroni necklaces and the Editor/Publisher:Richard T. Scofield representatives from each site. These popsicle stick boxes. Their attention Office Manager: Mary-Helen Marigza span is a lot longer now and they need children meet to discuss their likes, dislikes and ideas for how to improve Contributing more meaningful endeavors. Editors: Jim Therrell After spending some time getting toour older school-ager program. The staff "advisor" who leads this group Nancy Mahar know your older school-agers, you can Tracey Ballas reports to each individual site director begin to set up a program that these kids Betsy Shelsby can sink their teeth into. at the next staff meeting. All informa- Kathy Hermes Some children require high energytion, good and bad, is shared. Hav- Marianne Torbert activities, some need social challenges, ing network meetings definitely em- Artist: A. Michie Shaw powers the children and lets them know some need mental or creative chal- Published Monthly in Nashville, Tennessee that this is their program and we want

2 NOVEMBER 1992 © 1992 School:Age NOTES PO Box 40,205Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 ® Printed on Recycled Paper Friendly Classroom and Affirmation Gift Giving. Planet can be ordered from School- Conflict Resolution: There are many Age NOTES at a special discount rate OSkills for Students "win-win" opportunities within most of $13.95 (plus shipping and handling) conflicts; we need to deVelop skills infor our subscribers. coo and Teachers finding them. Participants can practice initiating original ideas for resolving The Children's Creative Responseproblems in role playing activities, pup- To Conflict program was established in petry, Quick Decision-Making, HassleGoal Wish Problem 1972 by the New York Quaker ProjectLine. and other activities. Solving on Community Conflict. As a result of As CCRC has worked with groups One conflict resolution technique de- years of nonviolence training, the staff around these four central themes, ap-scribed in The Friendly Classroom... realized that the seeds of violence are proaches to addressing specific skillsuses brainstorming to find nonjudge- often planted in children at an early and more advanced concepts havemental solutions. age. CCRC activities allow partici- evolved, including: Goal Wish Problem Solving formu- pants to have fun while developing Mediation: Children and adults canlates solutions to conflicts as a "fan- skills in one or more of the program's learn to faci litatethe resolution of prob- tasy" or "goal wish." By using "I wish" four central themes: Cooperation,Com- lems amongst their peers. This power-language the children can think up so- munication. Affirmation and Conflict ful approach to resolving conflicts haslutions that don't assign blame. Resolution. been effectively incorporated in many For example of a child continually CCRC's goal in working on conflict schools where children are trained toputting down others in the group (a is not to abolish it but to enable children act as Peer Mediators. case where the child doesn't feel good to deal with it creatively. Problem Solving: CCRC teaches the about him/herself) atypical blame state- skills needed to solve individual or ment might be "Our group leader should group problems can be learned andmake him/her stop putting others CCRC's goal in workingapplied to a broad range of issues anddown." A goal wish solution might be on conflict is not to abolish needs. "I wish that child would find some- Bias Awareness:As our society it but to enable children to thing he/she is good at so they feel becomes increasingly diverse, itis better about themselves." deal with it creatively. CCRC' s goal t. explore the unique and The steps are: =11111111111. positive qualities of our various cul- I. Brainstorm and record typical prob- tures. In doing so, we affirm our diver- Cooperation:In our competitive lems your children face. sity, examine our experiences with bias. 2. Select a problem to deal with. society, cooperative activities are notand work on effective methods of re- the norm. Children practice working 3. Have person offering the problem sponding to bias. describe it in detail so the others un- together towards a common goal The Friendly Classroom For A Small through activities such as Story Tell- derstand it. Planet is the handbook of the Children's4. Brainstorm "fantasy" or "goal wish" ing. Cooperative Drawing, PuzzleCreative Response To Conflict Pro- Making, Community Music Making, and solutions and record them. gram. Its 130 pages embrace the phi-5. Have the person choose a solution Cooperative Spelling. losophy and insights of the CCRC Pro- Communication: Conflict often es- from the list and identify possible ob- gram, and carry forwardthe four CCRCstacles to the solution and record them. calates when there is a lack of commu-themes. Written by skilled CCRC fa- nication. Listening, observing, and '6. Have the group brainstorm and cilitators, the book is a result of exten- record ways to overcome the obstacles. speaking skills are enhanced by activi-sive experience working in classrooms ties such as Telegraph, Direction Fol- 7. What are the consequences of each. and conducting workshops. The hand way and how would solution he im- lowing. Paraphrasing, Fishbowl Ob-hook offers many techniques for devel- plemented. This identifies appropriate servation, Rumor, and The Enquiringoping a positive atmosphere in which and inappropriate solutions and behav- Reporter. children can grow and discover cre- Affirmation: If children do not feel iors. ative alternatives for solving problems H. Take turns with other problems. positive about themselves, it is difficult and dealing with conflict. It is prima- The authors of The Friendly Class- for them to feel positive about others.rily designed for grades K-6. but the Everyone's feelings and ideas are val- room... feel this activity helps adults activities can he adapted for older chil-gain a fresh perspective on persistent ued in activities such as The Affirmation dren. There is also a Spanish edition. problems in the group.db Notebook, Interviewing, Pantomiming,The Friendly Classroom For A Small

cil) 1992 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-846! ® 11,,Aeled l'aprr 21 NOVEMBER1992 3 clockwise. Winter Count More Numbers The object is to get rid of all the Crazy Eights dominoes in your hand. The first player Each year during the winter the Sioux to do so is the winner, unless it devel- 0 tribe used to do a "winter count." They ops that none of the players can play You will need 2-8 players and 1 deck thought of all the important things that and all have dominoes left. In that case, of cards. had happened since last winter and they players count up the spots on the domi- The dealer shuffles the cards and recorded them by drawing pictures, noes they have left and the player with gives 5 to each player. He then puts 8 because at that time they did not have the fewest spots left is the winner. a written language with letters andcards face up on the table in 2 rows of words. The pictures helped them to4 each. Leftover cards will not be used. remember and preserve their historyPlay begins with the player to the for the Sioux people today. dealer's right and moves clockwiseHow Handsome! Think of the important things thataround the circle. happened to you during the summer, or On his turn a player may play a cardA Hai: 'urkey during the previous school year. andonto the top of any of the 8 piles for make a series of pictures to help you which he has a match for the number or remember them. face on the card on the top of the pile. He may play only one card per turn. If Cul turalAwareness for Children, p. 48he has no matching card for any of the 8 piles, he may pass up that turn, except that if he has an 8, he can play it onto Playing A Stick any pile. The player who plays an 8 Game onto a pile may name that pile whatever number he chooses, and the next card Use the child's handprint or draw You will need 3 flat sticks likeplayed onto that pile must be of that around the hand to make a turkey. On a number. handprint the beak, feet and wattle may popsicle sticks, a red crayon and a blue The object of the game is to be thebe either drawn or pasted on. On the0 crayon. first player to get rid of all your cards. cutout, these parts are pasted on and the Make two sticks on one side like this When you play your last card, say tail feathers are curled with a blade of "Crazy Eight!" You will be the winner. scissors.

snake Fours Hands Up Leave the other side plain. Make the other stick blue on one side You will need a set of dominoes and You will need tempera paint and like this 3, 4 or 5 players. brushes and plenty of water, soap and This is a simpler game than regulartowels for clean-up. dominoes and can accommodate Using, one hand. each player will younger players. Number recognitionpaint the other hand as a puppet. The or counting is refit.;c1 but no math. puppet may be a person or an animal All the domino are placed facepuppet. Fingers may form arms or legs Leave the other side plain. down on the table. If there are 3 players,or tentacles, or the hand may be painted To play and score, hold all threeeach player may draw 9 dominoes; 4to form a face only. sticks in both hands. Toss them in the players each draw 7; 5 players draw When completed, let each player in- air. If all the plain sides fall face up,only 5 dominoes each. Leftover domi-troduce his/her puppet to the group score 4 points. Two snakes and onenoes will not be used. before washing up. plain up, score 6 points. Two plain and The player wi*:i largest number of A variation may be to create a mini- one snake up, score 6 points. Two plain spots on a dor ,ino begins (12, 11, 10),puppet on each finger. You could make and one man up, score 2 points. Two and continue. toplay as long as she can a family or a whole cast of characters snakes and one man up, score 2 points. match a nu.hiber on either end of thebut a smaller brush or washable ink One plain, one snake, one man up, line of dominoes. When she can nomay be needed for this option. coo Score 0. longer make a match, play moves on 22 1992 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 (f) Pnmed on Recycle( Paper Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday November is Play a Native Listen to real Native Invite a story teller Contact a local cfl National American American game American music on if possible, or read a museum or Native Indian Heritage WZ.,! such as the stick tape. Many Native story aloud. American Assn. for UMonth. Make a game (on p. 4) from American dances --4-, resources particular %, -etE-I 'CIwNative American the Navajo. are just for fun. to your area. Z craft, such as straw Learn one or move ..tweaving. to the music. it 0417(.,_ 4

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Show how a char- Boil water and Find out where your What is the process Experiment with coal filter works in demonstrate con- drinking water by which snow is fresh water anti salt gthe water purifier or densation in the lid comes from. formed? How is it water. Which boils w in the aquarium. of the pot. Make a different from that first, freezes first, is E-i Q poster showing the which produces easier to float evaporation cycle sleet or frozen rain? something in, from raindrop to le makes better raindrop. soapsuds?

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Scratch a picture an iron on low heat. i'..... with a nail. r..... 23l'' ..,...,...... ______.____.. . c oo -ge YU riox 4U2U5Nashville, - - (1)Prin ed on Recycled Paper NOVP,MBEk 1992 5 Opportunities & Basic Skills TrainingSACUS Votes to Dependent Care activities, including care for trainees Wins, Licensing and Transitional Child Care. Also, theChange Name $5 million demo program to provideWill Better Represent Loses and Other care for residents of pudic and Indian Washington News housing was extended. School-Age Field in the Congress also amended job trainingSouth 52% of Child by Charles Pekow law to allow programs to spend up to Care Centers in South 50% of their grants for support services Charles Pekow is the Editor of "Day such as child care and administration.have SAC programs Care USA." This report was written Until now, support services were capped especially for SAN readers. at 30. But the law notes that child For 40 years the Southern Associa- The Dependent Care Block Grantcare can't be considered an entitlement tion on Children Under Six (SACUS) (DCBG) survived the budget process for participants. advocated for early childhood issues. again, but with a few cuts. The FY '93 Today it represents over 17,000 mem- appropriations bill, signed into law the bers in 14 southern states. In August first week in October, fu: 'is DCBG at those members voted to change the $12.939 million, down from $13.175Where Are Fed name for philosophical reasons to The million in FY '92. The Bush adminis- Southern Early Childhood Associa- tration had proposed killing the pro-Employees' tion (SECA). gram in its budget, saying it duplicated The "Children Under Six" part of the the Child Care & Development BlockSchool-agers? association's name was felt to be limit- Grant (CCDBG). But Senate and House ing to the scope of interests of mem- appropriations committees went aheadWhat types of care arrangements dobers. and tried to fund the program $13.043federal employees make for their Many kindergartners are six years million, a slight cut to fit within theschool-age children? old fbr more than half of their kinder- budget. But when they totaled up their Quite a variety, according to a survey garten experience and the early child- conference figures, they came over theirtaken by the Office of Personnel Man-hood field has been defined as through allotted budget and had to cut all the agement. The survey found that 17% ofeight years old. Both are instances of non-mandatory spending by .8%.federal workers live with children agesnot falling within "Under Six." Hence, the lower figure. The programsix to 12. including 4% with younger In addition, the "Under Six" name took a cut last year for the same reason, children, also. Some used more thancut off the school-age care field. In the from about $13.5 million in FY '91. one care arrangement. 14 member states there are 31,771 child CCDBG, meanwhile, fared much Of those with only school-age chil-care centers; 16,588 serve school-agers better. It got $892.8 million, up fromdren, 28% reported leaving a child with(from chart in October issue page 2). $825 million last year and thetheir spouse or other partner, 17% with Under the old name 52% of child care president's proposal of $850 million.another adult relative and 7% with acenters were not fully represented by Conferees couldn't afford to fully fund friend, 20% reported leaving the childthe organization's name. it at $925 million, as the Senate hadin the care of another child. Only 2% The annual conference will retain the wanted. And in order to get within theused an employer-sponsored day carename SACUS Conference for 1993. budget limit, appropriations confereescenter, while other centers and familyHowever, as in the past there will be dropped the $50 million for the Childday care got 12% each. 30% reportedprimary grade and school-age care Care Licensing & Improvement Block leaving children on their own (thoughworkshops. SACUS 44th Annual Con- Grant for the second consecutive year. it' s not clear how many of these were inference is March 25-27. 1993 in Biloxi, Since final CCDBG regs require statesthe older part of the age range). Mississippi. to spend most of the money for tuition. But about 75% of the parents indi- For membership information about states aren't getting much federal aidcated they were satisfied with theirSECA (him erly SACUS) or SACUS for regulation and provider training. arrangements. When asked what typeConference information call 501 -663- The appropriated entitlement pro-of employer-provided benefit they'd 0353. (-44) grams get their full funding, includ- most 1 to see to help them with ing: $2.8 billion for the Social Serviceschool-age care, the popular responses 24 Block Grant; $3()0 million for At-Riskwere summer care (31%) and sick care Child Care; and $446 million for Job(28%). dap

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TN 37204615.-242-8464 NOVEMBER 1992 6 R, %,d (continued from page 2) This age group is ready for some to be involved in a community activity,responsibility and this new regulationMore on Older the advisor will facilitate the connec-gives as an opportunity to allow theSchool-Alters tion for them. children a chance to prove that they areby Rich Scofield Many clubs do fundraisersif theyold enough to be trusted. want to do something that is beyond the Short of the children being in theirDefining tLe Older budget Older school-ager clubs haveown room, you at least need to create a taken responsibility for creating snackspace or a corner (which the olderSchool-Ager menus, purchasing the food and pre- school -agers will love to design) that is It is obvious that the term older chil- paring snack for the entire group. exclusively for this age group. dren is something that the school-age Special trips using the van allow di- care field has not clearly defined. Care- rectors to take the older school-ageStaff Training to Meet givers usually mean the upper elemen- children on their own field trips with-Different Needs tary grade children. Administrators and advocates usually mean middle school out the "little kids". Pizza shops, ar- Staff training is essential to make and early adolescence. cades, movies, fishing and visiting otheryour older group a success. Staff must In this case older children were 3rd sites for some intramural sport gamesbe made aware of the developmental thru 5th grade. In the July issue we are some of the more popular trips. stages these kids are in and how pro- The club concept has been very suc-gramming for them must look veryreported on one program for 10-13 year olds and another for 12-15 year olds. cessful as the older school-agers fee' adifferent than programming for the K, sense of belonging at a time in their life 1 & 2 kids. It takes a lot of initial workMeaningful Programming when being a part of a group is so to make a program successful but it is In looking at programs for older chil- important. well worth the time and energy. dren and for early adolescents it be- Creating Special Space comes clear that in successful programs and Providing More adults do not do the programming. It The older children are verycomes from what is relevant and mean- Independence capable of programming foringful for the kids. As Gwen Morgan It is essential that an area be createdthemselves... has said about this age group, "They and designated for the older school-age vote with their feet." If they don't like children that they feel allows them some a program they pressure their parents to privacy, either as a group or individual, In a nutshell, older school-age chil-get them out of it. if needed. dren need to be acknowledged as being Of course, quality school-age care One of the proudest accomplishments older, need long-term, meaningful ac- does provide mostly self-selected ac- of our older school-age program wastivities they can become deeply in-tivities. The difference with the older when a group from one site petitionedvolved with over a period of time andkids is that it now begins to need a the sta'.o let 4th and 5th graders be inneed to be empowered to help shapepurpose too. Projects that empower an area without immediate adult super-their program. So, they have gone be-children and youth as described above vision at all times. They felt they wereyond the macaroni necklaces. How-and projects that involve contributing being treated like "babies" and that ever, they might love to make the mac-to community betterment as described they deserved some privacy and trust. aroni!eta° in the July issue are examples of activi- Due to their efforts Vermont became ties with purpose. the first state to create a statute that Marsha Faryniarz is Director andLimited Future allows 4th and 5th graders an eXCiLIFIVC Shelley Henson is Assistant Director of privilege. The regulation states that 4th school-age programs for the YMCA of After school programs for older and 5th graders who have earned trust Burlington VT. school-agers and for youth that are fee- may be in adjacent space without direct based will always be small in number adult supervision as long as they are not because of the reality of family eco- alone and an adult is in earshot and nomics. Early adolescent care too often checks in physically every 15 minutes. 41 Activity Ideas is seen as a place to cut back on ex- (For full details see the July/August penses. The minimum number of Activity Ideas 1990 issue of SAN.) in this issue is 41. co) In Fairbanks, Alaska the school-age The children were very proud of their programs don't really start filling up accomplishment and again wererAn- until the temperature starts getting life pr veered to have a say in their program. 25 threatening. coo 1992 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 e Printed on Recycled Paper NOVI3MBER 1992 7 8282 - A school-age track is to be Square One TV New Address included. Sweepstakes The Negotiation Institute, Inc. has group workshop kits for Siblings With- April 22-15, 1993 Family Day Care Square One TV, a math series for 8- out Rivalry (audio) and How To Talk So 12 year olds that airs on PBS, is kicking Technical Assistance Conference six- Kids Will Listen (audio or video). These teenth annual meeting in Atlanta, GA. off their new season with the 2nd An-kits include a chairperson guide and nual Square One TV Sweepstakes. The Contact: Save the Children's Child Care workbooks may be ordered separately. Support Center (404) 885-1578. Grand Prize is an IBM compatible colorFor more information contact The Ne- computer with printer and software;gotiation Institute, Inc. at their new the 50 First Prizes are official Square May 26-29, 1993 The Canadian Child address:341 Madison Avenue, 20th Day Care Federation will host its third One TV crew jackets; the 1000 Second Floor, New York NY 10017-3705, Prizes are Square One TV waist packs; national child care conferencen (800) 747-8802, (212) 986-5555, FAXToronto. Contact: Canadian Child Day the 2000 Third Prizes are Square One (212) 599-3027. aft, TV solar calculators. Care Federation (613) 729-5289. Eill) To enter, kids (ages 6-15) can write their name, age, address, tele-Other ConferencesSpecial Needs phone no. and response to "Tell us oneMarch 24-27. 1993 44th Annual "Working with Parents of Children fun way you use math every day" on SACUS Conference of the newly named with Special NeedsProvider Guide" a 3"x5" card or postcard and send to:Southern Early Childhood Association by Cynthia Newman. This 31-page Square One TV Sweepstakes, PO Box(see p. 6) Biloxi, MS - Contact: (501) booklet is available for $2 from Com- 1537, Boston, MA 02277-1537.663-0353 munity Coordinated Child Care, 225 Sweepstakes end December 31, 1992.ft Long Ave., Hillside NJ 07205. Make April 15-18, 1993 Midwest AEYCchecks payable to: CCCC of Union Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN County. EPO Contact: Dr. Heather Harder (219) 663-

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ISSN0278-3126 e 1992 School-Age NOTES A National Resource Organization on School-Age CarePioneering the Field Since 1980 Give PEACEa Chance I D E by Janice M. Jordan Peace Strategies Peace is always a relevant topic. Theever has." PAGE 1-2 current popular movie ''Malcolm X" ends with a message of unity and peace. Conflict Resolution December and January have celebra- How we treat the children PAGE3 tions which are connected with peace.and youth in our care has One celebration associated with peace Reducing Stress is Christmas and its theme of "Peace on the capacity to influence PAGE 6 Earth." Another celebration, Martintheir lives today and in the Luther King Day, is associated withfuture. peaceful change. The irony of "Give happy about... ""You look so much PEACE a Chance" as in the Beatles prettier when you smile" (AARRGH). How do we learn to accept feel- tune is that it was during this season of Often the violence that surrounds us peace that John Lennon was killed. ings? seems so overwhelming, so omnipres- Make a list of your childhood rules. ent, we feel powerless to do anythingYou will be surprised how many there Today is Sunday. The newspaper isabout it. But in fact we are, as school- featuring a week-long series on vio- are. O age care professionals, in a unique po- Now change the negatives to posi- lence against women. sition to do something. It will start out The TV Guide (keep in mind that it is tives. Try changing "don't be angry" to quiet and small but it could someday"it's OK to feel angry." sweeps month so these are the net-change the world. How we treat the works' best offerings) tells me I can - Do this for all those rules you wrote. children and youth in our care has the- Read the positive list daily. choose from three movies tonight: "Mycapacity to influence their lives today Now do the same for the children and Son Johnny" (about violence betweenand in the future. youth in your care. It is vital to validate siblings), "Wife, Mother, Murderer" I believe peace is possible. I believe their feelings. Tell them it is alright to and "The Legend of the Golden Gun"the violence that now exists can be (title tells all). feel angry, sad, frustrated, grumpy, etc. extinguished. I think doing so is a largeStop trying to cheer them up. Instead At the end of one of the movies thistask which can be broken down into message flashes on the screen: "19 mil- give them permission to feel their feel- smaller steps. ings. lion children a year in the United States Peace, simply put, is the ability to feel commit acts of abuse and violencea wide range of human emotions and against their siblings." Nineteen mil-express them in acceptable ways. Vio- lion! "By the age of eighteen, the aver- lence is not acceptable. Conflict is hu-One thing we can do to work age child has witnessed 200,000 acts ofman. Conflict is a healthy part of lifeagainst violence is to violence, and 18,000 simulated mur-and growth. We can all learn to negdti-develop in ourselves first, ders on television" (p.15, Breaking theate without violence. Cycle of Violence). and then in our children and Are we hopelessly awash in a cycle of youth, an ever increasing violence? Must we allow children to actLearn to Accept Feelings capacity to accept out their feelings in violent ways? Is With children, youth and staff mem- war human nature? Must we follow thebers, we can learn to accept feelings.differences. O tide? Feelings are neither good nor bad. Too Margaret Meade once said, "Nevermany of us have old childhood voices Think of how it feels when you are Doubt that a small group of thoughtful, which dance inside our heads sayingupset and someone says to you, "Oh, committed citizens can change thethings like: "It is wrong to be angrycheer up, it can't be that bad." How world; indeed it is the only thing thatwith your brother." "You should be (continued on page 2) at

(continued from page 1) - Ask the children and parents to signbe perfectly clear that we are all work- much better would you feel if the per- pledge cards to watch less and lessing on the same thing son gave you permission to be upset?television (some of our local schoolsA.sk for solutions. This is the brain- Try hearing instead "that sounds upset-use a program called "T.V. Busters" to storming part. Everybody's ideas are ting." Wow, someone understands. Andencourage less television watching.) OK. No idea is criticized. Be silly, be now you have some strength, some Make lists with the children of things funny, be serious, let the ideas flow. support to deal with your feelings. they can do at home instead of watch-Have one person write down all the ing television. ideas. Give up some of the time you spend cross out the ideas which are not ac- Learn to Accept in front of the tube. ceptable to ALL involved. Differences Establish a plan to carry out the pre- Violence is fed by intolerance. "The111=1 ferred solution. Decide when to meet incapacity to tolerate individual orWhat we all need to learn again (this is not always necessary) to group differences and the need for oneand practice is how toevaluate the solution's success. group to dominate another are direct Negotiation skills can help children causes of violence." (pg. 10, Breaking engage constructively andand adults live in a world where con- the Cycle of Violence). peacefully in conflict. flict is a tool for growth. a welcome One thing we can do to work against sign of humans getting their needs met violence is to develop in ourselves first, in acceptable ways peaceful ways. Give PEACE a chance. ell° and then in our children and youth, an Learn to Engage ever increasing capacity to accept dif- ferences. Constructively and Janice M. Jordan is Director of the How can we develop this tolerance? Peacefully in Conflict Wayzata Home Base program in Ply- - By exposing ourselves to many dif- Conflict is normal. Conflict is healthy. mouth MN. ferent kinds of people, by talking andWhat we all need to learn and practice listening for those human threads thatis how to engage constructively and run through all of us, by displayingpeacefully in conflict. 43 Activity ideas posters and pictures of a wide variety of What happens when you get mad? people. The minimum number of Activity Ideas - How do you handle yourself? in this issue is 43. (.4: - Try bringing in stereotype breakers What do you say? to talk with the children (women who As a school-age care worker, what drive eai ..amovers, men who are nurses, can you do when kids are quarrel- NOTES etc.) ling? Look at your book supply: how many- Try ignoring it. stories have people of color as strong, Look at the environment. Is there viable characters? something you can change to resolve How do you respond to children who the problem? have different clothing, hairstyles and Redirect: go in and tell the children AO)y*, TN 37204 family living situations? what to do and where to go. Do you offer boys and girls equal - Offer choices so children can learn to Oiflce: 2608 ckismi Dr. invitations to all activities? Your toler-generate ideas and seek alternatives. TN T7 (34 ance teaches those around you how to - And whenever possible, when age tfiqp41:410er; T.,:Scofidd tolerate others. appropriate and developmentally ap- Office Manager:Mary-HeitaMarigza propriate, teach negotiation skills. :cmitottipg: What About Television? Jim 'Thprstll How can we fight against the money-Teach Negotiation Skills Laney Mahar :Trage:f3allas making mentality of the violence push- Give PEACE a chance (credit 1.;) John Detv SW.Isby ers? Lennon). Here is how it works: Organize writing campaigns among iKatisiyHeimes Eause - be cool, mellow, chill, relax. MarAttiie:Ttibert:.:, staff members, parents and children. Explain - each party defines the prob- - Write to companies whose commer-lem. All parties work out a mutual cials support this kind of programming.explanation of the problem. It needs to IslotOty:FiiiN#0111:cra466we

l1992 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 2 DECEMBER 1992 (i0 Printed on Recycled Paper Age Differences that there may be several ways of look-The other six strategies are: ing at the issue. Developing Strong Perceptions of Related to Conflict Older school-agers can begin to seePersonal Capabilities cause and effect. Help them see that Resolution what they do to others hurts either physi-Fostering Perceptions of Personal cally or emotionally. The result mightSignificance Do five-year-olds and eight- and nine- be anger turned toward retaliation. They year-olds deal differently with conflict?have a choice in how they respond. Fostering Perceptions of Personal Definitely! It's developmental. Can Constructive conflict resolutionControl over the Environment both groups be taught to be more suc-involves: defining the problem, brain- cessful in their conflict resolution at-storming possible solutions, using ne-Fostering Strong Intrapersonal Skills tempts? Yes! gotiation skills, and choosing solutions Nancy Carlsson-Paige and Diane E. that both sides are satisfied with. Fostering Strong Systemic Skills Levin trace the construction of how The reminder is that these methods children develop an understanding ofneed to be adapted according to the ageFostering Strong Judgemental conflict and how they deal with it inof the children or youth. coo Skillsdlo "Making Peace in Violent Times: A Constructivist Approach to Conflict The November 1992 issue of Young Resolution" in the November 1992Children has three articles on the sub- Young Children. ject of aggressive playone on "mak-Creating a Five-year-olds see conflict being ing peace in violent times," another on Peaceful Program about something physical such as some- the teacher's role in resolving con- one wanting someone else's toy. flicts, and the third is "Coping with The new year is a time to look at changes. Eight- and nine-year-olds can seeNinja Turtle Play." For more informa- conflict in increasingly abstract waystion about Young Children call 800 The physical environment may be such as ascribing motive, intention, and 424-2460. contributing to conflict in your pro- feelings. Thus, conflicts even over gram. physical objects often escalate to ver- What physical changes can be bal battles of blame, intentions and made? insults. When shown a photo of two Fostering Strong Are there long open areas that might people arguing, a nine-year-old gave Interpersonal Skillsbe literally "run" ways? the authors an imaginative explanation Are there points at which children Listening understanding what others bunch up resulting in pushing and shov- that involved physical objects not inare saying from their point of view ing such as snack distribution area; the photo and a story that dealt withCommunicating - exchanging ideas sign out boards; popular games? concepts of deceit and lying. with others For young school-agers define theCooperating - working with others Where are the areas used for setting conflict problem in concrete ways up blocks and other manipulatives that toward a common goal physical object, concrete action. "You are played on the floor? Are they too Negotiating - resolving conflicts with both want to play with the toy truck." close to pathways where they may get others in a process of give and take "There is a problem; there is only oneSharing - including others in one'sknocked over'? truck." "What can we do about this soexperienc .s and activities Are there too few dividers so the both of you are happy?" room feels crowded? Empathizing - conveying an under- The ego-centric nature of the five- standing of others' feelings or needs How would people act in a peaceful year-old means that if one is happy program? with the solution then the other will Fostering strong interpersonal skills is Let the children list ways that people agree with it. "We can share the truck.one of seven strategies explained incan change their behavior. Make sure I'll play with it now." At this point the Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self- it is general, not a put down and not two five-year-olds need to come upIndulgent World : Seven Buildingspecific to one person. with something that the other one can Blocks for Developing Capable Young Have each person choose one new do while one is playing with the truck People by H. Stephen Glenn and Janeway of behaving that they will commit so they can both be satisfied. Nelson. It's distributed by St. Martinto working on for a peaceful program440 For older school-agers help themPress and available in paperback at see the other person's point of view and bookstores. 0 1992 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-84 (0Primed on Recycled Paper A 29 DECEMBER 1992 3 rubber band. Use the string to tie the %no Fun without Science Fun ends of the two rubber bands together Snow? by Jamie M. Halbert inside the box. Hang your weight from the string. Replace the top of the box (Physics) Balloon Races and tape it on. Snow activities here and on p. 5 can You will need string, balloons, Turn the box on its side and roll it be used as is or with adaptation. For and tape. away from you. As it rolls, the rubber instance, for Fox and Geese, draw the Tape or tie a string (as taut as youbands inside will twist toward the cen- wheel with chalk on the playground. can) from one wall across the room toter. When the box stops rolling, the the other. Before you secure the secondrubber bands will start to unwind, caus- end of the string, thread it through aing the box to roll back toward you. cilo Fox and Geese straw. This will be your carrier. Put two strips of tape on the straw, blow up the balloon and holding the end of it, se- cure the tape to the balloon. Then let go.Celebrate the The balloon will move the straw downBirthday of Martin the string, pushed forward by the rush of air escaping from the balloon. In new-fallen snow players stamp Luther King Mark the string if you want to deter- * Have a birthday party. out a wheel with spokes. Make it as mine whose balloon went the greatest large as possible. To play, the Fox * Check out a biography. distance. * Put up a poster or bulletin board. chases the Geese and tries to tag one. You may also want to experiment All players must stay on the paths. The * Prepare a puppet show about his life with a shorter piece of straw as the and accomplishments. center where all the spokes comes in iscarrier. a safety zone, but a player can keep it * Look in your newspaper for pictures only until another player comes along. of him. When the Fox tags someone that player Ocean in a Bottle * Locate on a map places such as Bir- mingham, Montgomery, Washing- becomes the Fox. You will need an empty, clear 2-liter ton DC, Atlanta and Memphis. bottle, clear turpentine or paint thinner, * Find out about local observances of water and bluing. the January 18 holiday. Snowflakes Simply fill the 2-liter bottle 1/3 full * Get a copy of his "I have i dream" Start with a square piece of paper. with turpentine, color with bluing, and speech ( Aug 28, 1963) and practice Fold it in half diagonally to make afill the bottle up the rest of the way with reading it aloud. Why do you think it triangle. Fold the triangle in half towater. Place the lid on tightly. Turn the is famous? form a smaller triangle. Fold the tri-bottle on its side and rock it gently back * Find out about Mahatma Gandhi and angle in half to form a smaller triangle. and forth. Neato! This triangle will have two folded edges non-violent resistance. How did Gan- but one edge will have no folds. dhi influence Dr. King? Jamie Halber is doing science activi-* See if you can find out what his ties with an after-school program in middle name was before he changed Jenks Oklahoma. it to Luther. Why do you think he changed it? Bring Back My Oatmeal! * To celebrate similarities and differ- Cut out designs along the three sides You will need ences, try this idea from Friendly of this triangle. Unfold your snow- an oatmeal box (or a coffee can) Classroom for a Small Planet. Give flake. (with a lid) each child an orange. Allow a few two long rubber bands minutes for children to get aquainted a piece of string with their own orange. Pile all the a weight such as a fisherman's oranges in the center of the room. Each child should be able to pick out tti. lead weight, a washer or a nut it r.%40 A their own orange. Discuss how this is Punch two holes in the lid of the box possible. (Instead of oranges, apples and two holes in the bottom of the box. or bananas or potatoes may be Hang your snowflakes as mobiles. Through each set of two holes thread a used.) coo cil) 1992 School-Age NOTES PO Bo* 40205Nashville, TN 37204 0 615-242-8464 4 DECEMBER 1992 30 ®Printed on Recycled Paper Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Make a snow In a circle pass 4 Play Fox and Geese. Make indoor snow Falling Snow. Put sculpture of your snowballs, one with See p. 4. people with cotton 5 t. boric acid school mascot. a button hidden balls. crystals in a 6oz. inside.1 counts to baby food jar. Fill 25; then play stops. to the brim with h has 3 guesses to water. Cover find the button. tightly. Shake.

Read stories about Learn precautions to Read a story about What kinds of Decorative Snow. snow and snow- take in snow and Arctic explorers. animals live in Whip 1 c. liquid stdrms. The Long cold weather. find out how people Arctic regions? soap or soap flakes Winter by Laura live in Alaska or with a little water Ingalls Wilder Learn how to shoVel Siberia near the until stiff like describes prairie snow. Artie Circle. whipped cream. snow survival skills.

Paul Revere, Betsy Ross hand Jakob Grimm Louis Braille George Washington silversmith, made sewed a new flag. collected German opened the doors of Carver made 300 coins for the Make and display folk tales called knowledge for all products from Continental Con- drawings of all the fairy tales. Share who cannot see. peanuts. Make gress. Design both flag designs up to your favorite folk Write a short peanut butter sides for a new the present. tale from other message in braille. crackers for snack. silver dime, quarter, countries or groups. Read about other 500 or dollar coin. uses for peanuts. Limbo. Two Throw a ball within Blow up balloons. c.t) Join hands in a Play Hot Potato in a players hold a soft a circle.Jis Tie one to each circle. Cat chases circle with music. rope 3'-4' long. 0< outside the circle ankle. Players try to Mouse around and 0 Take turns leaning and tries to tag a stomp others' thru. Players help For most of these backward and player in the circle balloons while Mouse but not Cat. games and more see shuffling under. while the player is saving their own. When Mouse is Indoor Action Lower the rope afterholding the ball. No hands! caught choose a Games. (order each round. new Cat and Mouse. information, p. 8)

Decorate an oatmeal Make oatmeal, Make a print roller Toast oatmeal bread FE-4 Bring Back My z box. Cut a slot on raisin cookies. using a dowel stick and put cinnamon Oatmeal!Try the top for a suggestion through an oatmeal on it for snack. idea on p. 4. box. Let a commit- box. Write with < teereview the ballpen on strips of suggestions and Z styrofoam and glue E-make a report. to the roller. 0

Float an egg. How old is that Fold a coffee filter in Try the balloon race Make the Ocean in Dissolve 3T. salt in fish? Place a dried 1/4s and form a cone. on p. 4. &BD= on p. 4. 1 c. water. An egg fish scale on dark Near the bottom put will float in the paper and count the a black or green heavy salt water. growth rings. pentel mark. Set the (Chemistry for (Biology for Every cone in a saucer of Everv,Kid, p. 30, Kid, p. 112) water. Wait for 1:4) colors to separate. 31 1992 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 ® Printed on Recycled Paper DECEMBER 1992 5 We can use our strengths more effec-tion, it is essential to know how to Dealing With tively and efficiently and get supportdelegate, both when and to whom. This Stress and and resources so that our weaknessesis the time we need to know the indi- do not get in our way. In remembering viduals with whom we work, their in- Avoiding Burnout our past successes we can reinforce our terests, their strengths and their weak- By Laura Mason Zeisler positive self-esteem. We can chart ournesses. goals, and use our personal resources Relationships All of us, at one time or another, have effectively to achieve them. One way we can do this is by making A large part of knowing the individu- had to deal with stress. It is such a als is open, clear, meaningful, ongoing popular topic that it is a regular articlelists, using self-assessment forms. Paula Jorde-Bloom's book Avoiding Burn-communication. Regular staff meet- in both professional magazines and ings make a tremendous difference by those found in check-out aisles at theout is outstanding in this area. In addition to our individual strengths,giving opportunities to communicate, supermarkets! as well as offering training, support, Stress is an ongoing part of our lives. it is essential that we develop our man- agement skills and organize our time ,and ongoing assessment. They can de- Stress can be viewed as a positive or a velop a sense of community and team negative force. It can be what stimu-space and relationships with people. We can do this by charting goals, brain-spirit by developing shared goals and lates us to meet new challenges and responsibilities for curriculum and for stretch ourselves to do something westorming, talking to those around us to get input and reminders, and havingproblem solving. Good communica- had never considered att-mpting. In tion is the key to strong, positive rela- contrast, stress can be a drain upon ourgroup discussions at staff meetings to create a list of problem areas and sug- tionships. mental, physical and emotional re- Use your staff's talents and interests sources and may cause a myriad ofgest solutions. We can reduce our frus- tration and increase our productivityto give them a chance to grow and feel ailments. good about themselves, as well as mak- Stress occurs when the time and ef-when out time, space and relationships are made manageable. ing a significant contribution to the fort invested and the expectations of program. We all know that when we the job are greater than the feelings of Time enjoy what we are doing, we find more satisfaction and the actuality of being energy and enthusiasm to devote to rewarded financially and emotionally. Haven't we all at some point felt overwhelmed by everything we need to what we are doing. We need to have realistic expectations of what our job will offer us, and whatdo? A first step is to make a list of what Take Care of Yourself we can offer our job. To take control ofneeds to be done, prioritize and then break the task or tasks into manageable Finally, we need to take good care of our lives we need to find the level of ourselves. Look at what makes us feel stress that feels manageable. size pieces. It is imrortant to be realis- tic about the time frame, and give our-good, what helps us relax. Develop Self Assessment selves a buffer so that we do not feelgood eating, sleeping and exercise hab- its and some good rel axation techniques. Managing stress demands that we getpressured if the task takes longer than anticipated or some "emergency"Think about what you enjoy doing,what to know ourselves: our needs, our goals, makes you feel relaxed, and let your- our strengths, our weaknesses, our pastbreaXs into our time for this task. Buffer self do it. successes and failures. We need to look time is also important as a time to relax, without guilt, between tasks. Do not expect to eliminate all the at our physical, intellectual, social, stress in your life, but find the means to emotional and spiritual resources. An Space manage it. Plan for revitalization at honest and thorough self-assessment is times. You can avoid burnout. roa the first step in the process of develop- Space needs to be clearly and logi- cally organized so that all who use it ing effective coping skills. Self-assess- Laura Mason Zeisler is a child care ment requires that we recognize whatcan feel comfortable and find what is and diversity education consultant with we want to do and how we want to doneeded. Have a specific place for ev- Exploration Unlimited, 771 Plainfield it, and also that we prioritize. We neederything, so that time is not wasted Pike, N. Scituate RI 02857, 401 -647- to recognize our capabilities as well asPlotting for what you need. Inventories, 5502. our limitations. a logical, systematic and comprehen- The result of an effective sel f-assess-sive filing system, and a control on the Avoiding Burnout is available from ment is that we can recognize problemconstant influx of paper are also very areas and then direct our energy andimportant. School-Age NOTES attention to address these problems. For those of us in a managerial posi- © 1992 School-Age NOTES P013044205 Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 6 DECEMBER 1992 32 67) Printed an Recycled Paper Pre-Conference to to keep your learning environment dy- Hotel costs are $75 single; $85 double namic, stimulating and fun! Explore There will be enough room at the NSACCA how the environment, the activities and Radisson. "We do not anticipate run- the relationships define the curriculum ning out of overnight accommoda- Conference of your program. Hands-on techniquestions." A special seminar sponsored by thefor creating interest centers, utilizing Conference costs will be: Full Con- National Cooperative Extension Ser-theme weeks, using hip-pocket activi-ference $95; Friday only $65; vice School-Age Child Care Consor-ties and designing file folder projectsSaturday only $50 (lunches are. in: tium will take place at the National will be shared. An integrated approacheluded) School-Age Child Care Alliance Con-to learning math, science, reading, and Other information: ference in St. Paul, MN. life skills in SACC programs will be The Radisson can be called directly emphasized. now to book rooms. A block of rooms Date:April 28-29, 1992 For registration information contacthave been reserved for April 29 May Time:1-5PM on Wednesday Winnie Morgan, 2720 Buckboard Dr,2. Call 612-292-1900, ask for "reserva- 8:30-11:30AM on Thursday Hillsborough NC 27278, (919) 732-tions." Price:$30.00 (no meals included) 1524. Special low airfares have been ar- Topics: you may select from 3 tracks: ranged by NSACCA through Village Tours & Travel, Needham, MA. Call Conducting Community Yes, Mega Mall Jennifer at 800-370-4888. If 3 ou are not an NSACCA member Assessments for SACC Open Sundays and would like Conference Registra- This training by Dave Riley (WI) "Is the Mega Mall near St. Paul,tion materials, write to: Deb Ukura, will prepare you to use a communityMinnesota where the NSACCA con-NSACCA Registration, 1001 Highway needs assessment for families. It fo-ference will be held open on Sundays?,"7, Rm 211, Hopkins MN 55343 tit. cuses on how to get a community coa-is one of the most frequently asked lition started or how to invigorate anquestions, reports Catherine existing group. Three-fourths of theCuddeback, Conference Co-Chair. NAEYC Moves Answers to other commonly asked communities that have conducted the The National Association for the questions about the April 29 May 1, process have started new SACC pro- Education of Young Children will move 1993 National School-Age Child Care grams. If at all possible, we strongly across town to its new building Decem- Alliance Conference are: advise non-Extension individuals to ber 18th. The office w'll be closed for Registration and program materials attend with a Cooperative Extension about two weeks. Only slight disrup- will be mailed out in early February. colleague. The project is much easier tion in service is expected. All mem- with their assistance. Location is the St. Paul Radisson bers will be notified. eslo Hotel Resources for Training SACC Staff This seminar by Chris Todd (IL) and SEND TO: P.O. 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ISSNO278-3126 ©1993School-Age NOTES A National Resource Organization on School-Age CarePioneering the Field Mice1980 Is the Train Leaving without SAC? by Charles Pekow Professional Development Locomotives honoring quality early The National Association for Family PAGE 1.2 childhood programs and providers areDay Care (NAFDC) sets out specific leaving the school-age community backstandards in its provider recognition Setting Boundaries at the station. Professional recognitionprogram for those with school-agers. PAGES of centers and providers have alwaysNAFDC has even given its seal of ap- focused on preschool care. proval to only about 10 providers who Emergency Policies The original national provider cre-solely serve children before and after PAGE 6 dential, the Child Development Asso- school. ciate (CDA) credential was designed for preschool. "We don't have a cre- On the Other dential for caregivers serving school-"We don't have a credential age children," says Carol Brunson Hand... Phillips, executive director of the Coun-for caregivers servingby Rich Scofield cil on Early Childhood Professionalschool-age children," says ...SAC professional development is Recognition (CECPR), overseer ofCarol Brunson Phillips... making progress. With an estimated 44% CDA. "The council's board has never of all centers having SAC programs , the O formally considered adding a (school- bottom line is that accreditation and credentialing systems cannot ignore school- age) credential until now because up But two private provider groups just starting accreditation and credcntialingage care and any "train" without SAC won't until now our major thrust has been get very far. programs have largely overlooked the stabilizing existing credentials. While the school-age care field may not But Phillips says the board will dis- school-age component, at least to start. have its own accreditation system for pro- cuss the idea at its next board meeting.Both the National Child Care Associa- grams or its own credentialing system for She wonders whether CECPR is thetion (NCCA) and Child Care ofschool-age professionals, several recent de- best organization to take up the task,America, Inc. (CCAI), were founded in velopments demonstrate the rapid advance- since its constituency consists mainlyrecent years by for-profit providers dis-ment of SAC professional development. of preschool programs. illusioned with the NAEYC because of The National School-Age Child Care its support for federal child care stan-Alliance (NSACCA) has established an ad dards. They started the recognition pro- hoc committee on professional develop- Professional recognition ofgrams as part of their effort to compete ment. Co-chaired by Ellen Gannett, SACC with NAEYC. Project, Wellesley and Rich Scofield, centers and providers have "My understanding from NCCA isSchool-Age NOTES, the committee will always focused onthat (its Certified Childcare Profes-sind a survey to NSACCA members about preschool care. sional) credential is geared specifically for the preschool teacher, though some of the quality indicators could apply toWith an estimated 44% of The original center accreditation pro- school-age programs," says Jason Feldall centers having SAC gram operated by the National Asso-of Assessment Technology, Inc.,programs,... any"train" ciation for the Education of YoungNCCA's consultant on the project. "My Children (NAEYC) examines school-guess is that as this evolves, it will bewithout SAC won't get very Oage care though its quality indicatorsmore specific for the older children ... far. initially focused mainly on preschool.Emphasis is on ages 3-5 because these NAEYC says it hasn't counted howmake up the majority of children in many of the programs it has accreditedthose programs." their views on the SAC field and its profes- sional development needs and direction. include school-age care. (continued on page 2) (continued on page 2) 35 Is The Train is school-age care? We think it is a verywork with school-age programs to gain important dimension in the child's life.accreditation but more than 50% of their Leaving... With schools cutting back on activities, children must be eight years old or younger. (continued from page 1) after-school programs become even The U.S. Army is developing stan- more important."olio dards of competencies needed by staff car- The same thing rings true for NCCA's ing for children and youth in Army school- Center Accreditation Project. "It does Charles Pekow is the Editor of "Day Care USA." This report was written age programs to helgwith their compensa- not have a school-age component," tion and promotion systems and to help exclusively for SAN readers. acknowledges Pennsylvania State Uni- with their training and quality improve- wrsity Professor Richard Fiene, project ment programs. consultant. ...Other Hand tt School-age care has a voice at . NAEYC' s National Institute for E fly (continued from page 1) Childhood Professional Development Working papers on SAC issues and profes- through panel member Rich Scofield. At You cannot credential sional development will be developed and the Institute's December meeting, school- people if you don't knowreviewed. [Anyone interested in reviewing age care was one of the guideposts used in what you are credentialing and commenting on those issue papers con-discussions to check how various frame- tact Rich Scofield at 615-242-84641 Aworks might work. them in.I think it is toospecial two-hour session will be held at soon for that. What is ourNSACCA's National Conference. NAEYC's Why doesn't NSACCA develop qual- mission? People don't allity standards and a credentialing sys-Professional agree." - Michelle Seligsontem? Development Tracey Ballas, president of NSACCA responded to that question with these com- Conference CCAI is still developing its Certified ments: Professional in Childcare credential and "NSACCA is responding to the field's June 2-5, 1993 center accreditation. It hasn't devel- needs by establishing the ad hoc committee NAEYC's National Institute for Early oped specific criteria for school-age on professional development and by estab-Childhood Professional Development will centers but probably will consider do- lishing linkages with NAEYC and otherhave its second conference in Minneapolis, ing so, says President Vern Holloman. early childhood and child care organiza-Minn., June 2-5, 1993. Call Julienne John- The plan for its credentialing is to hiretions that are concerned with these issues. son 800-424-2460 to be put on mailing list These are the first steps toward our explo- for more info. ft teachers from local colleges to train ration but by no means our only steps. How providers. But most colleges don' tteach accreditation and credentialing could take school-age care, though preschool edu- place will certainly be explored and mem- SehooleAgeNOTES cation and development curricula are bership views are vital to our decision Subscriptions: $19.95/year standard. making process." Is the school-age field even ready for Ballas likened the process to develop- 12 issues professional recognition? "It doesn't mentally appropriate practice. "The foun- Send To: School-Age NOTES have the experience or research that thedation of our organization and of the field P.O. Box 40205 preschool field has developed overmust move through developmental stages Nashville, TN 37204 time," says Michelle Seligson of thefor proper growth. Although we've experi- 615-242-8464 School-Age Child Care Project at theenced rapid e)ansion since our begin- Office: 2608 Grissom Dr. Wellesley College Center for Research nings in 1987 and will continue to expand Nashville, TN 37204 right along with the momentum of our on Women. "It therefore hasn't devel- Editor/Publisher: Richard T. Scofield field, we want to make sure we don't skip Office Manager: Mary-Helen Marigza oped quality indicators," she adds. "You any developmental stages." cannot credential people if you don't dAs reported in our November issue, Contributing know what you are credentialing them the SACC Project at Wellesley College has Editors: Jim Merrell in. I think it is too soon for that. What isa grant to study "Career Preparation in Nancy Mahar our mission? People don't all agree. School-Age Care." Tracey Ballas Preschool is acknowledged as the early dProject Home Safe has distributed Betsy Shehby Kathy Hermes education experience for the child... over 15,000 free copies of "Quality Crite- School-age children are in school al-ria for SACC Programs." This important Marianne Torbert ready and the idea is school is the place work adapts NAEYC' s accreditation crite- Artist A. Michie Shaw they are to develop and grow. So what ria for ECE programs to school-agepro- Published Moodily in Nashville, Teaneasee grams. NAEYC's National Academy does 2 JANUARY 1993 0 1993 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 3'7204 615-242-8464 36 Printed on Recycled Paper 1. What are the advantages and disad-lines, each child gradually learns which Establishing vantages of narrowing down the,behaviors fit or don't fit the guidelines. Boundaries children's guidelines to just 3? You may also want to generate a list for staff of the many specific behaviors by James A. Therrell, M.S.P. 2. What are the advantages and disad- vantages of general vs. specific guide-which define each of the General Guide- lines? lines. This will promote more effective We expect children to be account- 3. What are the specific words that aimplementation and a clearer under- able. Yet, we give them very fuzzy, child might best understand and re- standing of the guidelines on the part of very inconsistent verbal boundaries. ceive? both staff and kids. One of the most difficult tasks for adults 4. Do these Guidelines really "fit" with- The guidelines should be updated or is to establish clear behavioral guide- out basic purpose and overall objec-refreshed periodically, and, you may lines. th es for the kids? want to empower the kids to help de- When provided with clear bound- velop the guidelines! aries, children are better able to under- Depending upon your ability to fa- stand how far, how fast, how loud, how cilitate a positive learning experience, caring, how safe, how respectful, andAs a leader pm; can now each child starts to learn more precisely how responsible they need to be. deal with most of thewhere the behavioral boundaries are, So how do we make the boundarieshundredsofspecificand what is actually meant by the words clear? in each guideline. If, after a few weeks The first task is to brainstorm andindividual behaviors by pluggingthem back into theor months, you can facilitate the record up to 10 "General Behavioral children's learning of what it means to Guidelines," then evaluate these guide-3 General Guidelines. be safe, listen better, or respect others, lines and prioritize the top 3 guidelines. you've really helped them to take a Next, re-write the top 3 as if they giant step in their personal growth. The 3 guidelines you establish de- were to be posted on a wall where the (But don't worry if you don't see any kids could read them. Put yourself intopend upon the kids and the programprogressmy bet is you'll still be a objectives. The reason for prioritizing the shoes of a child, wording these memorable role-model long after they guidelines so that they are fully re-down to 3 General Guidelines is to leave your place!) .240 ceived by the child, taking into accountkeep it simple, easy to remember, and non-intimidating for the kids. developmental appropriateness. This article is a condensed excerpt As a leader you can now deal with Here are some possible guidelines, from the revised edition of "How To most of the hundreds of specific indi- worded for kids, from which to choose: Play With Kids" (includes a special vidual behaviors by plugging them back section on Establishing Boundaries, into the 3 General Guidelines. Whether A. We are SAFE. Pro-Active Discipline, and Building B. We are HONEST. a child pinches someone, talks back, Staff Consensus). See order informa- C. We are KIND. runs wildly in a crowd, hogs equipment tion below. Therrell is Executive Di- D. We SHARE & COOPERATE whenor leaves it unattended, etc., you can rector of the Professional Play Leaders possible. then reincorporate that behavior back Association, POB 161713, Austin, TX E. We talk with a NORMAL VOICE. into the General Behavioral Guidelines. 78716, providing practical leadership F. We LISTEN FIRST. The words you choose for communi- workshops and keynote presentations G. We PARTICIPATE to HAVE FUN ! cating the guidelines are important. H. We decide TOGETHER, as aUsing "We" in the wording of each(800-359-7331). GROUP. guideline gives the children a "sense of I. We LEARN from EACH OTHER.others." When they read the guidelines J. We take PRIDE & CARE for our-you want them to ask: "Hmmm. SoHow to Play with Kids by Jim Therrell selves, others, and property. what's the big deal about "We"?" is $13.95 for subscribers (14.95 regu- K. We RESPECT ourselves, and the Now you can transform behaviorslarly) plus $3.50 shipping & handling. personal space and property of oth-which fall outside the guidelines into aSend payment with order to School- ers. learning experience for the child. TheAge NOTES, PO Box 40205, Nash- behavioral boundaries become muchville TN 37204. Finally, review your results by estab- clearer to a child, especially when con- lishing a rationale for how and why yousistently reinforced by staff. As each came up with your 3 Guidelines: behavior is plugged back into the guide-

© 1993 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205 Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 ®Printed on Recycled Paper 37 Papier Mliche A Seed Game from Fig (1), column 3. Fold sides AE and BE to fold EF. (2) You will need: Ghanaa game for two players B1-ing points C and D together. Note Liquid starch or paste or fold line H. (3) Force point E inside at wall paper paste and warm water You will need 24 round seeds or nutsfold H. Strips of newspaper (such as garbanzo, hazelnut or walnut) The bird will rock when tapped lightly A form to cover with the strips on its tail. (4) (rolled or wadded newspaper Players face each other, each behind and/or cardboard tubes) their own row of 12 nuts. To begin, a Paint and brushes, yarn, glue and player rolls one of her nuts towards her shellac for decorating opponent's row. If her nut is one of his, she takes it and her turn continues; but Prepare the base, using paper tubesif her nut does not hit one of his, he and/or rolled or wadded newspaper. takes the one she rolled and his turn Thin the paste with warm water untilbegins. Players alternate turns. The thin and creamy. object is to get the most nuts within a Dip paper strips into paste and applypreset number of rounds. to base. Cover base with 3-4 layers of strips. Mold the surface with your hands. A Rocket anda Wipe off any excess paste. Let dry F overnight. Rocket Launcher Paint or decorate. Slapjack You will need: a plastic squeeze bottle like a dish You will need one deck of cards for soap bottle each four players. 2 straws, one able to fit inside the Shuffle the cards and deal out all the other cards to the players. Players place their a dab of modeling clay cards in a pile face down in front of them. To make the launcher, insert the To begin play, the player on the smaller straw into the hole in the top ofdealer's left takes the top card off his the bottle. If there is no hole, you willpile and places it face up on the center need to make one just big enough forof the table. Play moves to uie left Bug the straw. Use glue and/or clay to makearound the circle. Keep the play fast an airtight seal where the straw entersmoving. the bottle. This is a game for 2-6 players. All players watch closely because if You will need 1 dice. Each player To make the rocket, use a piece of thea jack is played onto the pile in the larger straw about 4" long. Make a will need a paper and pencil. nosecenter, the first player to slap his hand on one end with clay. Near the other Each player will attempt to complete over the pile and say "Slapjack" gets end, two paper triangles glued together a Bug which will look like this: the entire pile. He shuffles it into his will make a rocket tail. own pile. The player on his left puts To launch the rocket, slip the largerdown her top card and play continues. straw onto the smaller one and give the If a pl ayer says "SI api ack" when there bottle a sharp squeeze. is no jack, he forfeits his top card to the To get started, a player will need to player who played the card thatwas not roll a 1, which will let him draw theJapanese Rocking a jack. If a player loses all her cards, she body. After that, a 2 is needed for the can still have one chance to get back head, a 3 is needed for one leg, a 4 is for Bird into the game. If she can slap the next one eye, a 5 is for one feeler and a 6 is jack that comes up, she can get back in, for a tail. Cut a square piece of paper. Fold it inbut if she misses it she is out. The first player to complete the Bughalf diagonally to create a center fold. The object of the game is to get all the wins. Unfold it and lay the paper flat again. cards. coo

4 JANUARY 1993 0 1993 School-Age NOTES PO Box 4S12.145Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 38 ® Printed on Recycled Paper Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Provide materials Put 5 big paper Listen to your heart Do something nice Heart Songs. Name E, for making valen- hearts on the floor. through a stetho- for someone who is 20 songs that have Ztines. Remember Walk to music. scope. You can not expecting it. heart in the title. x friends and teachers When it stops all put make one with a Dance or move to E-, and shut-ins. 1 foot on a heart. funnel, a T-tube or heart song music. X Remove hearts 1 by Y-tube and rubber Freeze for 10 w 1. Can all fit on the tubing. seconds when heart last one? is sung.

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c oo -ge NOTES ru Box 40205 as ve, - ® Printed on Recycled Paper 39 JANUARY 1993 5 , Emergency now require first-aid training for staff Scissors (cuticle) members. Some possible contacts for Thermometer (disposable ones are Preparedness/ information on training are the State or available, electronic ones save time, County Health Departments or the lo- forehead strips may be used) Disaster Relief: cal Red Cross. Triangular bandages (36" x 36" or Taking Stock and Training needs to be supporteiby the 24" x 24" to use for slings) availability ofproper supplies and emer- Splints (cardboard) Stocking Up gency information. Safety pins by Katherine Garrison Post by all telephones the phone Syrup of ipecac (to induce vomiting number for the Poison Control Center in case of accidental poisoning) This is the first article in a series thatin your area as well as proper proce- Paper cups will address the various physical anddure for contacting 911. Calamine lotion or vinegar psychological aspects of preparing for Find out if you have' Enhanced 911. Burn ointment and dealing with emergencies and di-This new system automatically knows Mineral oil sasters. the address from which you are calling. Small bulb syringe The beginning of anew year is a good You gain precious minutes by stating Bee sting kit time to examine your existing emer-the nature of the emergency (i.e. "fire", Ice packs - In the freezer compart- gency policies and procedures. "child bleeding", "child has stopped ment of your refrigerator No matter what area of the countrybreathing") as the first piece of infor- Post in each room, along with emer- you may live in, what type of facility mation in the call. While you are givinggency evacuation maps and procedures, your program is housed in, the type ofadditional information, the dispatcheran "emergency health and accident pro- activities planned by the kids, or howwill have already alerted the appropri-cedural policy guideline" that outlines aware and careful both the adult care-ate department fire, police, ambu-the various types of emergency and givers and the kids themselves are, lance. In areas without "enhanced 9:11"non-emergency medical situations and emergencies do occur.It could be ayou are asked to state your location firstthe proper steps to follow in each situ- "minor" emergency such as a scrapedbefore proceeding with the nature ofation. coo knee, splinter in the finger, or bleedingthe emergency. Katherine Garrison is Publisher's gum from a lost tooth, which can quickly You may want to list the name ofAssistant for School-Age NOTES. and easily be attended via a properlyyour program, street address and phone number along with the emergency num- stocked first aid kit; it could be a more Easy it serious injury such as a broken limb orbers by each telephone. Such simple Packs snakebite; or it could be an all-out di-preparations could make a big differ- About one dozen 2" and4" pieces saster such as the riots in Los Angelesence in an emergency of sponge which boo been soaked in or Hurricane Andrew in Florida and Keep at least two well-stocked first-watery vrapped In a e hagfr and Louisiana. aid kits one that always remains onfrozen. The first step in emergency pre-site and another that can travel in the *Frozen vegetahlesssuch aS fr ozen paredness is to identify the potentialvan and on field trips. peas, have also been recommended emergencies and disasters that you The following is a list of suggestedtoreas an Ice patk by Eamon*, may face in your program, taking into items for your first-aid kits from theMeOeine$ They are Inexpensive, consideration your geographic location.Nursery School & Day Care Manage-mold to the injury site, have a large Identify emergencies that could hap- ment Guide: surface area, are reusable until the pen anywhere, and can be dealt with Small bottle of antiseptic soap orpackage ts opened and onto in a appropriately by a properly trained staff hydrogen peroxide (an easy-to-use,relatively- puncture proofing. When who have access to a well-stocked, safe antiseptic) they Melt down you don't gel the first-aid kit. Gauze squares (1", 2", 3", 4") mess of lee cubes." First-aid training In the Nursery Band-aids (spots, patches, oversized, School & Day Care Center Manage- 1/2", 3/4", 1", 2", 4") ment Guide by Clare Cherry, Barbara Adhesive tape (several sizes) A wet tea bag is good for bleeding Harkness and Kay Kuzma (available Absorbent cotton (rolls and of from School-Age NOTES), the very balls) widolhg t iberets *Ow first recommendation in the section on Tweezers (for splinters) Health is to "take a course in first-aid at Needle (for splinters) the earliest possible date." Most states Scissors (small, good quality)

6 JANUARY1993 © 1993 School-Age NOTES INIfir 40205Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 ei) 40 Printed on Recycled Paper nadian Child Care Federation which is com- NAEYC' s 1993 Conference at Disneyland, Is Your State mitted to improving the quality of childAnaheim, California. Proposals must be Interested in care services for Canadian families. Orga-postmarked no later than January 29th. nized in 1987 it has 1500 organizational To have a strong school-age track, work- Hosting NSACCA and individual members. shop proposals have to be submitted. Rich Scofield of School-Age NOTES NAEYC generally accepts a percentage of '94 or '95? will be a workshop presenter Friday, May each subject area based on '11 number of The National School-Age Child Care 28th. presentations it can accept and the total Alliance (NSACCA) is soliciting propos- For information about the conference number submitted. als for sites for its 1994 and 1995 annual and/or membership in the Federation con- For submission information and format conference held in the spring. RFP's (re- tact: Canadian Child Care Federation, 401- criteria check the New Orleans Program, quest for proposal) were sent out the end of 120 Holland, Ottawa, ONT, K1 Y OX6, the November and January issues of Young Deceinber to a leader of each state and local CANADA (613) 729-3159. Children or call the conference department school-age group. In the west... at 800-424-2460. Site selection will be influenced by fac- The annual school-age con c?,rence in Proposal Tips tois such as strength of local school-age Edmonton, Alberta will be May 28-29, Be specific in both your workshop title support and geographic location in relation 1993. Its theme is Out-of-School Care Pro-and your presentation. Example: "Provid- to NAEYC's annual conference. NAEYC's gramming: The Basics Plus. While this ing Quality Care" try instead "10 Ways to conferences are Anaheim CA, Wednes-conference is aimed at local school-age Provide Quality Care" and then in the work- day, November 10 through Saturday, No- providers, it has always attracted school- shop give specific examples for each way vember 13,1993; AtlantaGA, Wednesday, age care professionals from beyond and ask participP.ns for there suggestions. November 30 through Saturday, Decem- Edmonton and beyond Alberta. Avoid cutesy titles that don't explain ber 3, 1994; and Washington DC, the week For more information contact: Margaretwhat the workshop is about. Example: of November 8, 1995. s t w ood 403-462-5615. "Huckleberry Finn meets the 21st Cen- For more information; RFP' s; and pos- tury" try instead "Inexpensive New Tech- sible extension of February 1st deadlineCanadian SAC nology Programming Ideas without aCom- call Kathy Hermes (816) 756-1950 or puter" Tracey Ballas (614) 453-7743. Network Pick one area of school-age care to dis- cuss. Examples: summer program play- These two conferences plus the closeground ideas ... tips for new directors ... Canadians East proximity of this year's NSACCA confer-working with a board of directors in SAC ence in St. Paul MN to some of the SAC ... developing policies for parents ...find- and West have 2 active provinces present a great opportu- ing good staff ... setting fee structures and Conferences Same nity for Canadian out-of-school care pro- enrollment policies and procedures ... in- fessionals to network. service training ... the difficult school-ager As mentioned in the November 1991 ... preparing staff for the unexpected. Week issue of School-Age NOTES, Eva S telzer- Canadians can choose from two differ- Rudick, a SAC instructor at Vanier Col- ent conferences in May. lege, Montreal, is keeping a data base ofCare & Education In the east... people interested in organizing a Canadian The third once-every-two-years NationalSchool-Age Care Network. She also is in- Conference Child Care Conference (3ieme Conference terested in networking with other Canadian March 31-April 2,1993, New York City. nationale sur les services de garde a SAC instructors to discuss course contentThe Child Care Action's Campaign's land- l'enfance) is in Toronto, Ontario May 26- and certification programs. If you want tomark national conference to develop a com- 29, 1993. be included in the data base, CONTACT:prehensive system to care for and educate Over 150 sess;nns are planned. Keynote Eva Stelzer-Rudick, 8 Minden Rd., Mon-America's children. Co-sponsored by the sessions will be simultaneously interpreted treal, Que, H3X 3M4, (514) 744-7627 Council of Chief State School Officers. in English and French. CONTACT: Marilyn Flood or Kristin Four workshops on school-age care will Andersen 212-239-0138. eon be in English and one will be in French. '93 NAEYC Four of the optional seven tours include school-age programs. Anaheim Proposals Other workshops of interest to school- Due January 29th age professionals include the usual early childhood range of subjects including anti- School-age care professionals get your ias, administration, staff issues, advocacy, workshop-proposal-writing hats on and36 Activity Ideas play etc. your Mickey Mouse ears ready for submit- The minimum number of Activity Ideas ting your presentation proposals for The conference is sponsored by the Ca- in this issue is 36. ewo

1993 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 ® Printed on Recycled Paper 41 and learn about the Danish and Swed-training on school-age care) Respuesta Creativa ish systems of school-age care. -see an Adventure Playground Al Conflict° Over the last three decades, with the-enjoy a sightseeing excursion in involvement of municipal and stateCopenhagen La Practica de la Paz en el government, Denmark and Sweden The group will be led by Michelle Aula - Manual del Educador have developed a comprehensive sys-Seligson, who since 1979 has been A Spanish edition of The Friendlytem of school-age care serving children Director of the School-Age Care Classroomfor a Small Planet: A Hand- and youth from age seven, when theyProject, Wellesley College Center for book on Creative Approaches to Living enter school, up to age twenty-one.Research on Women. Arrangements and Problem Solving for ChildrenThese programs are staffed by peda-for the group will be coordinated by which comes from the Children's Cre- gogues who are trained in special train-Angela Ferrario who has brought sev- ative Response to Conflict Program ising colleges. The program is designedera; delegations to visit the schools in available for the same price as the En-on the principle of social pedagogy.Reggio Emilia, Italy and recently led a glish edition. $14.95 (13.95 for sub-Social and economic forces remain attour to Lisbon, Portugal for early child- scribers) plus $3.50 shipping and han-the forefront of the theory and practicehood educators. dling. Order from School-Ageof school-age care in these two coun-Cost: $2,145 includes: NOTES. etio tries, although the economy and other-Air fare from Boston or New York factors are now beginning to influence-Tourist class hotel accommodations and change the system. in shared double rooms with private School-Age Care in Tour includes opportunities to: bath DENMARK and -tour different types of school-age pro--Sightseeing excursion in Copenhagen grams - those outside and inside schools -plus more SWEDEN -participate in seminars on the Danish If interested, call immediately as and Swedish systems of school-age caredeposit deadlines are at the end of May 21-30I 1993 -visit the Fritidshem Seminarium inJanuary. Call Angela Ferrario at 617- A unique opportunity to visit programs Denmark (three-year, post secondary864-5888. die

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ISSN0278-3126 © 1993 School-Age NOTES A National Resource Organization on School-Age CarePioneering the Field Since 1980 Meeting Developmental Needs

by Rich Scofield Licensing Exemptions for Imaginary Play PAGE 2 Social Issues Every Day PAGE 3 Parent Tax Credits PAGE 7

Oops We have Quality Indicators but No Outcome Indicators Seligson Calls for More 'ea Research Solitary and cooperative play; balance and innovation; experimentation and imagination; Michelle Seligson of the School-Age how many skills are being learned and needs being met through play with blocks and other minature manipulatives? Child Care Project, Wellesley, MA was quoted in the January issue of School- Yes, blocks, Lego Materials, Lin-encourages social skills of coopera-Age NOTES as saying that the school- coln Logs, people and animal fig-tion, negotiation and communication. age field does not have quality indica- ures, small cars and trucks, props How can I encourage this play intors. Seligson clarified that comment and accessories, and other play andmy program? building manipulatives can be a Take inventory of what you have. by pointing out that it should have read hassle. They can take up floor space, Ask the kids what they would like added. "outcome" indicators. get lost, be argued over, and mostScrounge garage sales, church flea frustrating of all be left out and not markets for materials. put away at the end of the day. Provide easy access to materials"What is our mission for the Are they worth it? Are they valuable? through "open-shelves" that readily Should we provide continuous oppor-show: what is available, different ma-individual child?" tunities for this type of play? YES!!! terials, and different sizes. These materials and this type of play Make it inviting. More isn't always "There are quality indicators out seem to meet many different develop- better. Sometimes attractively displayed mental needs. It provides opportunitiesmaterials on a shelf will be more invit-there," says Seligson. "In fact, we have for creating or recreating imaginary ing than a huge box of materials junked them in our ASQ [Assessing School- and real-life scenarios. It combines sym- together. Age Child Care Quality (617) 283- bolic play and exploratory play to de- Storage should be convenient. 25471 and Project Home Safe has them velop creativity and master size, bal-Check containers for ease of use. in their materials [Quality Criteria for ance, proportion, and three-dimensional Play areas should be out of the waySACC Programs (800) 252-7233]." space relationships. (How many archi-of traffic. Carpeted surfaces are great The school-age care quality indica- tects and engineers probably got theirfor floor play; they can define bound- tors are based on experience, observa- start with Lego Blocks'?) aries and reduce noise of falling blocks tion, and good early childhood practice Providing these materials and enough but hard surfaces might be needed towhich is based on research. Seligson time and space to explore them also allow small play figures to stand up. (po (continued on page 6) 43 in its latest national survey of child careleft without adult supervision even if it SAC hi Most City use, "Who's Minding the Kids? Childis difficult to get an accurate statistical School Systems Care Arrangements: Fall 1988." Thepicture.] by Charles Pekow survey focused on children of employed mothers. Its figures don't include chil- dren not living with their mothers or Nearly 85% of the 47 major urban Licensing whose mothers didn't maintain jobs. public school systems provide school- CB estimated a population of 14.303 age care. Sounds plentiful, until you Exemptions million employed mothers with 20,804 realize that less than 10% of them offer million children aged 5-14. About 15.7Rampant before- and/or after-school care in all million (75.5%) of the school-agers Forty-six states license school-age their schools. centers anc' three others regulate them. The Council of the Great Cityattended school most of the time their mothers worked. Most of the other chil- But 31 states exempt some of the cen- Schools, which represents the nation's dren lived with mothers working alter-ters from regulation, according to a 47 largest school districts, polled its native shifts. About 1.4 million of themGeneral Accounting Office (GAO) sur- members during the 1990-91 school(give or take 100,000) were leftvey of the licensing departments in all year. It found that only 8.9% of theseunsupervised regularly. But onlystates and District of Columbia. Typi- urban districts [4 of them] offered 478,000 (2.3%) were in self-care mostcal exemptions are for religious and school-age programs at all of their of the time their mothers worked. Apublic school centers. schools, but another 75.6% [35 of them] relative or other caregiver took care of FREE GAO report. "Child Care: offered care in some schools. The re- 11.9% of the children most of the timeStates Face Difficulties Enforcing Stan- maining 15.6% didn't provide the ser- in the child's home, and 4% were careddards and Promoting Quality." Your vice at all. for (usually by a relative) in anotherfirst copy is FREE, additional copies @ The survey didn't ask what percent- home. Organized day care programs$2. GAO/HRD-93-13, order from, ages o f demand any schools were meet- took care of only 526,000 (2.5%), withGAO, PO Box 6015, Gaithersburg MD ing. Nor do the numbers indicate the 1.7% reported in other "school-based20877 (202) 275-6241. coo level of supply or demand for care in activity." Charles Pekow is the Editor of "Day any community. So it's possible that These mothers worked an average ofCare USA." The above reports were some schools with programs maintain 34.7 hrs./wk. Their children spent anwritten exclusively for SAN readers. long waiting lists and students at some average 26.3 hours in school or care. schools without them are adequately Some of the remaining 8.4 hours were served by other community programs. Marian Wright Edelmanon spent in transit, but for much of this [Editor's comment: School-age care strengthening family values: "Support time, children were left on their own. has come a long way. Certainly having programs that protect children's safety, Organized care cost an average of most of the largest urban school sys- such as after-school child care so that tems doing some kind of school-age$3.41/hr. children are not left alone. Does your For a copy of the book, Stock. No. care is an accomplishment forourfield. school or congregation or recreation 803-044-00018-0, send $4.25 to Su- What was not determined was percent- program operate such a progam?" perintendent of Documents, U.S. Govt. age of elementary schools in each sys- Printing Office, Washington, DC tem providing care.] 20402, (202) 783-3238. Visa and MasterCard accepted. 'Editor's Note: This 1.4 million "latch- !j_IJ D ak-V)NOTES One and a Half key" kids number by the Census Bu- reau has consistently remained low Subscriptions: $19.95/year Million Left compared to other estimates over the 12 issues Unsupervised past decade. One explanation is that Send To: School-Age NOTES parents may not want to admit to gov- P.O. Box 40205 by Charles Pekow ernment officials that their children Nashville, TN 37204 are left unsupervised. One of the more 615-242-8464 Almost a million and a half children quoted statistics is 6 million and one of Office: 2608 Grissom Dr. were left unsupervised at some timethe extreme statistics from the early Nashville, TN 37204 while their mothers worked in 1988. 1980's is 15 million. The reality is that Editor/Publisher:Richard T. Scofield That's what the Census Bureau found too many children and youth are being Office Manager: Mary-Helen tvlarigza 1993School-Age NOTES PO BM 40205Nashville, TN 37204 6)5-242-8464 2 FEBRUARY 1993 ® Printed on Recycled Paper ON F LI C TR E SOL U TI O NN.

Year-Round and the impact of passive resistance in the lives of Mahatma Gandhi and Mar- "Favoritism" Reflections tin Luther King, Jr. Activity by Laura M. Zeisler The older children can lead the younger children in projects which are To learn a bit about what it might feel Holidays often get us thinking about more concrete, such as creating a whole- like to experience segregation and dis- issues and themes that affect us yeargroup collage about balance, about crimination, a day can be structured in round. Thanksgiving and December peace, about their dreams and hopes for which brown-eyed children, children Holidays may remind us about beingthe future, or about the diversity of who are wearing green or other physi- grateful and about peace and giving.humankind and the diversity of our cal characteristics would be favored Martin Luther King Day and Februarycontributions to society. It is important over blue-eyed children, children whd as Black History Month help us refocusfor children to recognize the value of are wearing white clothes or a parallel on peace, conflict resolution, socialindividual contributions, and that we characteristic. The afternoon could be- justice, freedom, African-Americanall do not need to be famous in order to gin with asking children to just be ob- history and African-American contri-make a contribution. servant. Activities would continue per butions to our society. In the work by Fry-Miller, Myers- usual, but favoritism would occur. Usually specific holidays and cel-Wall and Domer-Shank the point is Part-way during the afternoon, there ebrations such as Martin Luther Kingmade that "as peacemakers we need to should be a break and a discussion Day remind us of specific issues and `pass on the promise' that an individual about what is happening. (Sometimes themes, it is essential that we remem-life is important enough to make a issues of fair/not Lair erupt before the ber to integrate them into our curriculadifference...(and that we need to) adult structures the discussion. Use this throughout the year. respect the unique contribution each as a natural opening for planned discus- The Hebrew word "Shalom" is often individual brings to the human com- sion.) translated as "peace", "hello", andmunity." Children can be told about segrega- "goodbye". Recentl, I heard another tion and the Civil Rights movement. translation: "balance". Certainly when They can talk about how it felt in this balance is achieved in terms of re-It is important for children situation. Emphasize with the children sources, between fair and unfair, and in to recognize the value ofthat unlike their experience in this ac- terms of relationships between indi- individual contributions, andtivity, true segregation and discrimina- viduals and on a group level it is more that we all do not need to be tion continues to happen. It does not get likely that we shall experience peace. stopped with the end of an activity. There is also the internal peace wefamous in order to make a All children in the program should feel when our life is balanced and wecontribution. have the opportunity to feel both favor have a strong, positive self-esteem. It and disfavor as a part of this activity. is possible to look at how a variety of Children's books are a favorite waysBrainstorm ways of confronting and cultures might explore this concept, to initiate the exploration of a topic.coping with these serious issues. and the interests and composition of There are a number of books that give your group might determine this. For children details about African-Ameri- example, the yin-yan symbol and what activity. With varied selections avail- can contributions to U.S. society, peace, it represents in traditional Chinese cul- able, children can also begin the pro- conflict resolution, and freedom. Two ture could be shared with the children. cess of creating new images of the favorites which examine the issues of With older children, discussions can world, as well as put into perspective peace, conflict resolution, and in the begin with their own definitions the images they already have. (AD latter, social justice, are Secret of the peace, and how they feel it might he Peaceful Warrior: A Story About Cour- achieved. In these discussions we can age and Love by Dan Mi I man and Peace interject our own comments about bal- Begins with You by Katherine Scholes.Laura M. Zeisler is a child care diver- ance, social justice, conflict resolution sity education consultant With Explo- Books can he part of your reading and more generally, problem solving. ration Unlimited, 771 Plainfield Pike, area or quiet area, and not just a group We can let them know the importance N. Scituate RI 02857, 401 -6'17 -5502

0 1993 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, -TN 37204 ' "42-8464 COPrinted on Recycled Paper l'Heitumt 19933 45 2 turners, and 2 jumpers. Who Am I? For instruction manu- Write names of famous women on als and films, contact the American slips of paper. Pin one to each person's Double Dutch League, PO Box 776, back. To guess whose name they have, Bronx NY 10451. players circulate, asking others such questions as, "Am I still alive today" "Did I live in colonial days?" "Was I in Clay and Modeling Feel like making mudpies with good sports?" All questions must be answered around digit 3 to digit 2 and the thread "yes" or "no". Ask only one question at around digit 4 to digit 3. You shouldof mud and water? Here are a couple of alternatives for indoor use. a time before moving on to anothernow have loops of thread over digits 2, player. 3, 7, 8 and 9. Repeat the process, this time using digit 4 to pass through theSalt Dough Clue loops around digits 7 and 8 to hook the thread around digit 9 and pull back 1 c. salt 1 1/2 c. water Send "It" out of the room while the through the loops around 8 and 7. Again 4 c. flour 4 T. cooking oil group hides a paper shamrock. When It pull hands about one foot apart. Adjust- returns the group will give her a clue in ing the tension after each braid keeps This dough is suitable for small sculp- her hunt by clapping. When she gets the-braids a consistent size. A rhythmtures and may be rolled and cut with close to the shamrock the group will should develop: in, in, over, up, up. cookie cutters. Bake products 45 min- clap. The closer she gets the louder they clap. If she moves away, the group When the braids are of the desiredutes at 350 degrees. Varnish or paint claps more softly. When It finds thelength for the item being made, knot thewith acrylic paint. shamrock, choose a new It. threads at the last braid and cut off excess thread. This is a basic explana-Oil Alum Clay tion of how to braid. Encourage the kids to use their creativity to determine 3/4 c. flour 1 1/2 t. cooking oil what item they can make, what materi- 1/2 c. salt 1/2 c. boiling water als would be best for that particular 1 1/2 t. alum food coloring item, and how to tie off and fasten the braids on the completed item. Sug- Combine flour, salt, and alum. Set gested items to be made: bracelets,aside. Boil water and add oil to it. Add Toe Weaving ankle bracelets, necklaces, head bands,oil and water mix to other ingredients. Supplies: several fingers key chains, belts. Mix well. Add food coloring. Knead. a toe This clay will store in a tightly covered material to be braided Jumping Rope container for several months without (DMC thread, yarn, shoe strings, refrigeration; but it also can dry hard leather, nylon cord, etc. in various col- Variations overnight. It can be painted when dry. ors) Speed Rope Jumping And what can you do with indoor Choose five different colors of your clay? Make animals for a model farm. material to be braided. Cut it into 3 foot (1 rope, 2 turners) - Players can haveMake all the animals for a Noah's Ark lengths. Lay the lengths out together or zoo. Make a diorama. Make a relief parallel, then fold in half to form a looptwo tries and count the best one. Count map ... and knot the loose ends together. Placethe number of jumps in a ten-second period. Try to improve each turn. the knot under a toe to form a complete For lots more clay and dough recipes, circle Ind loop one thread each over seeMudworksby Mary Ann F. Kohl. fingers 2, 3, 4, 8 and 9. Place digit 7Double Dutch through the loops of thread on digits 4 and 3, grasp the thread looped over For double dutch singles, 2 ropes are digit 2 with digit 7, pull it back through turned simultaneously in egg beater the loops on digits 3 and 4, pulling your style by 2 turners while a jumper jumps48 Activity Ideas hands about one foot apart to adjust thewithin the moving ropes. The minimum number of Activity Ideas tension of the braid. Move the loop For double dutch double, use 2 ropes, in this issue is 48. 04) .1,9School-Age NOTES POBox .40.105Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 4 FEBRUARY1993 ® Printed on Recycled Paper : 46 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Learn Kermit the Cut a sponge into a Make green jigglers Listen to a story Plan a Treasure Frog's song "It's shamrock shape. or knox blox. about a leprechaun. Hunt with sham- z Not Easy Being Make prints with Before looking at rocks for clues or Green." green tempera pictures, draw what points, a rainbow

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Adopt a tree. Visit it Look for signs of Read aloud "The Start some flower What are the colors daily. Look for leaf spring bulbs Wind" by Robert seeds indoors for of spring? Do a buds and/or flower sprouting, birds Louis Stevenson. later transplant watercolor of spring z buds. returning, and How do the words outside. Marigolds colors you have perennials showing make the sound of a. are a good choice. seen (flowers, 49) new growth. the wind? fashions, birds or eggs ...)

March 2 was the Michaelangelo was Call a friend and To appreciate the March 21 is the first birthday of Dr. born March 6, 1475.play "Happy Birth- first pencil with an day of spring. h is Seuss. Read The CatTape your paper to day" to Alexander eraser, (March 30, also New Year's in the Hat or Green the bottom of the Graham Bell on a 1858) practice Day in Iran. Make Eggs and Ham. table and paint a selftouchtone phone. writing with a dip remembrances for portrait while lying 1 1 21#6 pen or its equivalent.your friends. down. 1 121#3 1 1 ##84 1 # #6421 Read aloud a Quilting is a Look at a quilt to Make a set of Read Little Women biography of woman's art form. discover how it is author's cards using by Louisa May Harriet Tubman. View a video on made of many small the names of women Alcott or a "Little Nicknamed Moses, quilt making or fabric pieces. authors and their House" book by she led over 300 look at quilts in a Design a quilt block poems, stories or Laura Ingalls slaves to freedom catalog. on paper with novels. Wilder. Write your during the Civil crayons. own story about War. growing up now.

Post Office. Restaurant. Gardening. Travel. Kitm ID unopened junk mail,menus, dishes, trowels, peat pots maps, schedules, dowels, stamp pad and silverware, napkins, and seed packets, hats, sunglasses, string, 0rubber stamp, order pad and outdoor tools, carry bags, bro- paste, a. gummed seals, pencil, apron, food stakes, string, chures, camera, newspaper, es mailbag, box for magazines for watering can. tickets, "passports." kitestring, 0. making mailbox, cutting pictures,. cloth strips pretend money. pretend money.

Collect plastic Thread 5-7 warp Cut rectangular Try the toe weaving Try weaving on a_ tomato and berry threads through pieces of plastic on p. 4. grand scale with baskets. Weave plastic straws. needlepoint canvas. the back of the chair, ribbon or heavy Weave the woof Seal edges with a grille, the bleach- giftwrap yarn in and thread around, over tape. Sew yarn from ers, a fence ... out thru the holes. and space to space with under a darning needle. them.

© 1993 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205; Nashville. TN 37204 615-242-8464 ®Printed an Recycled Paper , 47 FRBRUARY 1993 5 Conferences IN SPANISH OR ENGLISH OOPS Child Care Tax Credit posters and (continued from back page) (continued from page 1) flyers like the one on page 7 are avail- believes that we should go further. "It is GEORGIA March 26-27, 1993 able in either Spanish or English. Con- not enough to use early childhood re- Revised Dates Statewide Conference, Atlanta, GA tact: National Women's Law Center search. We need to know more about Contact: Anne Bramlette 404-373-7414 (202) 328-5160 school-age children and youth. What JLLINOIS Match 26-27, 1993 are the outcomes from participating in 7tit Annual Spring School-Age Child Care after school programs? What are they Staff Conference, Chicago, IL CCM Tackles SAC going to get from being there?" Contact: Traci Mehay 312-769-8008 Child Care Information Exchange, Outcomes are the effects or gains that PENNSYLVANIA April 2, 1993 the leading child care directors' maga- a child or youth experiences. Seligson New Listing zine, surveyed members of the Na- feels the school-age field hasn't suffi- Third Annual Western PA SACC Alliance, tional School-Age Child Care Alliance, Sharon PA ciently identified these effects and that Contact: Sandra Jackley 412-367-2212 interviewed directors and reviewed the there has been almost no research on literature on SAC to feature it in the INDIANA April 15, 1993 "iem. IASACC Annual Conference to be paired January 1993 issue. (See back page.) "We are pretty sure of some of the with Midwest AEYC, Indianapolis IN An interview with Cindy Teachy, experiences what we want in our school- Contact: Evelyn Eschenhoff 317-266-9622 Director of the Faith Lutheran Church age program.,: drama, art, sports but we NSACCA April 29-May 1, 1993 Afterschool Program, Lexington, KY don't quite know why," says Seligson. National School-Age Child Care Alliance provided the following insights: "Build- "We don't know from the point of view .5th Annual Conference, ing relationships is the most important St. Paul, MN of the individual child or youth." Contact: Deb Ukura 612-933-9150 thing we do here ... We create a family "What is our mission for the indi- to promote lifetime friendships among TENNESSEE May 17-19, 1993 vidual child?," Seligson asks. "One goal New Listing the children." Teachy says they facili- we might set is that every child will find TN SAC Directors' Forum with Tracey tate this by focusing on: SPACE a hobby and develop the skills to pur- Ballas, Steve Rosen, Liz Joye & Ellen DESIGN, the physical environment Clippinger, Nashville TN tells kids what they can do PRO- sue it." Out of this also will flow inde- Contact: Rich Scofield 615-242-8464 pendence, responsibility and positive GRAM DESIGN, flexibility and choice gariaa May 28-29, 1992 TYPE OF self-esteem as skills are developed and Out-of-School Care Programming: The are the main structure, accomplishments achieved. Basics Plus, Edmonton, Alberta ACTIVITY, geared for different de- Seligson believes outcomes should Contact: Margaret Eastwood 403 -462- velopmental levels and choice of inter- be explored from many points. "What 5615 ests,ATTITUDE, "We like to have kinds of experiences are school-agers DO WE HAVE YOUR SAC CONFERENCE fun." RESPECT FOREACH CHILD, getting? What kinds should they be DATES? alc "Behavior problems are the kids' way getting in the after school setting? Is it of saying that they're not happy with that we want them to do better in math, the program the way it is."CHOICE, reading and school attendance by par-Child ag Dependent the opportunity, to "learn how to plan ticipating in a school-age program? OrCare Tax Credit their own play."CONTINUITY, pro- is it that there's more to life? Is it that viding consistency and stability for we may want to aim higher and helpLike $ in the Bank children and families bridging school develop creative thinking skills, artis- One of the most helpful and impor- and home. ctle tic expression, and social responsibil-tant ways programs can add dollars to ity? their families' pockets is by makingTravels with Rich Seligson poses the final questionsure their families take advantage of about outcomes. "Don't we want to go Rich Scofield, Editor and Publisher of money back child care tax credits which School-Age NOTES will be on the road this beyond quality checklists? Don't wefamilies of all income levels are eli- want to set individual goals as well as spring presenting keynotes and workshops. gible and the Earned Income Credit for If you are at any of these events, make sure group and social goals for the children families earning under $22,370. you say hello. and youth that we we work with?" eik) School-Age NOTES has reprinted on March 20-21 AYCE, Mannheim, Germany page 7 the information provided by the March 26 SACUS, Biloxi MS National Women's Law Center and theApril 3 Hastings NE Children's Defense Fund so programsApril 30-May 1 NSACCA, St. Paul MN can copy it for their families. May 28 CCCF, Toronto, ONT., Canada 44) ©1993 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 6 FEBRI ARY1993 0E1 Printed on Recycled Per 4 8 LOWER YOUR TAXES OR INCREASE YOUR REFUND Claim the Earned Income Credit and Child & Dependent Care Credit

EARNED INCOME CREDIT You are eligible for an Earned Income Credit of up to $2,211 if you have 1992 family earnings under $22,370 and have one or more "qualifying" children. A "qualifying" child is a child who: is your son, daughter, adopted child, grandchild, stepchild, or foster child; and on December 31, 1992, is under age 19, or under age 24 and a full-time student, or any age and permanently and totally disabled; and lived with you for more than six months in 1992 (but if the child is your foster child, he or she must have lived with you for the whole year). Even if you don't owe taxes you may be eligible for a refund check simply by claiming the credit. In general, the lower your income the larger your credit. If you have two or more children, a child born in 1992, or health insurance premium expenses for a policy covering a child, your credit will also be larger. To claim the Earned Income Credit, you must file a separate form, called "Schedule EIC:' with your tax return. If you fill out the front page of Schedule EIC and write "EIC" on the Earned Income Credit line of your tax form, IRS will figure your credit for you.

CHILD AND DEPENDENT CARE CREDIT You are eligible for a Child and Dependent Care Credit of up to $1,440 if you: have child care expenses for one or more children under age 13 who live with you; and pay for the care to enable you to work or look for work (if you are married, both you and your spouse must be working or looking for work, or one spouse may be a full-time student, or unable to care for him or herself). Families of all income levels are eligible. The higher your child care expenses and the lower the amount of your income, the larger your credit. To take the Child and Dependent Care Credit, you must file a separate "schedule" or form with your tax return. With tax form 1040, file Form 2441. With tax form 1040A, file Schedule 2. Include the amount of your credit on the Credit for Child and Dependent Care expenses line of your tax form.

FOR MORE INFORMATION For both the Earned Income Credit and the Child and Dependent Care Credit, special rules may apply in special cases. For more information, call 1-800 TAX -1040 toll free or contact your local Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) clinic for free assistance.

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ISSNO278-3126 © 1993 School-Age NOTES A National Resource Organization on School-AgeCarePioneering the Reid Since 1980 Summer Programs and Year-Round I N S .111.1). E Tips for Working with Older Kids Conflict Resources PAGE 3 S.P.I.R.I.T. Summer Program Influencing Responsibility Initiative and Togetherness April Ideas by Sherry Wicks PAGE 4 & 5 S.P.I.R.I.T.is a Play Centers pilot pro-belong? Do people like me? In trying to National Survey gram for 5th through 8th graders.Last discover the answers to all of these ques- PAGE 7 summer was the first for the program. This tions, the kids could be very cruel to one summer we will build on the experience. another. The children judged each other on Before beginning this program, several their clothes, their language, and even the National SAC of us sat down and tried to anticipate the way they walked. Between breaking up challenges that would arise in caring for fights, we were drying tears. Working with Conference BIG !!! over 75 pre-adolescents during a ten-week this age group takes a lot of energy, creativ- The National School-Age Child Care period. We concluded that most pre-ado- ity and perseverance. lescents are at a stage of development where Alliance Conference April 28-May 2, they will challenge anything that resembles .M1= 1993 is shaping up to be the largest one authority. 1 yet.We've even heard some Austra- Empowerment as a Programming Tool The children judged eachlians are packing their "swags." We decided to hold elections at the two other on their clothes, their Everybody is asking about Registra- centers and selected a president for each language, and even the way tion Forms. They were mailed the week The president sat in on staff meetings and of Feb. 22 third class mail to all gave input regarding the success/failure ofthey walked. Between NSACCA members and those who have activities, trips and projects, made sugges- breaking up fights, we wererequested them. Allow 2-3 weeks. If tions for future plans and was consulted on drying tears. Working withyou don't get one by March 22, call the center's budget. Apart from a few dis- Deb Ukura 612-933-9150. appointed candidates, the kids generally this age group takes a lot of Workshop Titles to Excite You respected and gave feedback to their presi- energy, creativity and dent. The idea to turn the "authority" over Yea But He Hit Me Harder: Conflict to the kids worked for the most part. Ofperseverance. Resolution by Mediation course, it doesn't resolve all the issues. How to Keep that Ugly Dragon, "Staff In the beginning of the program, we had Turnover" from Rearing Its Head each child sign a behavioral contract with Space to Spread Out Marvelous Middle-Agers: Programs the hope of his/her responding with com- A concrete change that I advocated for for 6-8th Graders pliance and respect for his/her agreement. this year is an enlarged space for the pro- Managing Multi-Site Programs gram. Although we were well within the However, one-dimensional ideas on paper Successfully Shared Space Ideas don't always work out with three-dimen- prescribed and legal dimensions, pre-ado- lescents need "elbow room". I noticed last SACC Family Activity Nights sional pre-adolescents. As a result, we had Orientation: Preparing New Staff our share of "behavior problems". Two summer that, unlike preschoolers, pre-ado- Management Issues Facing Large children ran away from the center because lescents don't like others to touch them or of problems at home; one child tried to "sit on top of them. When one of our kids SAC Programs strangle another; one kid purposefully os- got angry or upset, it would have been ideal Older Kids Council Programming tracized another the list goes on. It is my to have an area of the room that was quiet Expanding into a New School Dis- contention that in order to be part of aand allowed them to refocus. Generally, trict program whose main population is 10-14this frustrat, d child stayed frustrated and Awe-Inspiring But Cheap Environ- year olds, one must be ready for anything. got in trouble. ments for School. Age Programs At this age. children are trying to estab- Another challenge was the staggered entrance of the participants. Each week we lish an identity: Who am 1? Where do I see page 6 (continued on pe 6)NSACCA '94 Since your newsletter usually promotes programming ideas that could be used any Readers Find cultural diversity in the activitiessug- time. Even dental health and international AbsenCe of Black gested, I was disheartened by the omission. friendship could be used at another time. I feel that it was something that needed to The second reason for the absence of History Month be brought to your attention. specific Black History Month ideas has been touched on in the articles by Laura "Shocking," Sarah Abhalter Zeisler in the February issue and page 3 of Pre-teen Afterschool Program this issue. These point out that issues re- "Disheartening" Pius XII North Bronx Family Service Cen- lated to multiculturalism, civil rights, peace ter, Bronx, NY and a more global rather than Euro-centric Dear Mr. Scofield, approach to history should be spread across Girls Incorporated of Lynn, Massachu- every month, week, day of the year. I be- setts provides after school programs forPublisher's lieve this is better than isolating and per- girls ages 6-15. We provide both a School - Response haps trivializing them by making them Age Day Care and an After School Pro- diversity-programming benchmarks on a Thank you both for your concern. The gram. calendar to be checked off and not dis- Over the years we have used many sug-absence of Black History Month in the cussed until the next time they come around. January issue does not reflect our commit- gestiOns in School-Age NOTES and find In fact, there has been debate in the Afri- ment to issues related to diversity, nor does the "Curriculum Corner" particularly ben- can-American community as to whether it indicate a view that celebrating Black eficial. It has on many occasions assisted celebrating black history during a specific History Month is unimportant. Instead, it my staff when planning special events for month undermines efforts to study it year was not included for three distinctly differ- a celebration that is held during the month. round. ent reasons. That is why I was shocked, surprised and Third, the curriculum corner was never disappointed that in your January 1993 intended to be an all-inclusive program- issue there was NO mention nor program ming plan.The role of adults in school-age ideas surrounding Black History Month! Itseemsclearthat programs is to provide ideas; to be a spark In the "Curriculum Corner" the monthlyculturally-sensitive holidays not the complete flame; to act as a facilita- celebrations highlighted were: Heart Month, tor of children's interests and needs not as Children's Dental Health Month, and In-and celebrations needthe afternoon entertainer or director of ac- ternational Friendship Month. I do agree recognition and discussiontivities. The Curriculum Corner tries to that these events are worthy of mention, give unusual ideas, a little out of the ordi- however, to the exclusion of a very impor- both on their dates and as nary, less obvious. We try to avoid building tant and meaningful celebration of the Af- we integrate their specific ideas around the commercial-holiday-per- rican-American culturel feel this is negli- issues and themes month idea, and to offer something a little gent. removed from holiday and celebration We will celebrate Black History Monththroughout the year. themes covered during the schoolday and/ along with the celebrations of Heart Month, or heavily emphasized by TV, newspapers, Children's Dental Health Month, and In- magazines and youth media. ternational Friendship Month. I hope that First, this fall we fell behind on our Leaving out Black History Month was a in the future you will realize the importancepublishing schedule, and we cut material to mistake even if we thought we were doing of Black History Month and will includeavoid dated, time-specific activity ideas what was best at that point. It seems clear programs ideas in your publication. which would arrive too late to use. We that culturally-sensitive holidays and cel- advanced the monthly calendar and activi- ebrations need recognition and discussion Lisa M. Willis ties (pages four and five) so that February both on their dates and as we integrate their Center Programs Director ideas were in the January issue and this specific issues and themes throughout the Girls Incorporated of Lynn, MA March issue has April ideas etc. In doing year. so, we dropped an entire set which had Finally I thank both of our readers who Dear Richard Scofield, included among other things both activities felt strongly enough to compose and send I usually look forward to the Curriculumand curriculum corner for Kwanza obser- their letters. Many readers probably felt Corner and the Activity Suggestions in vance. We ran instead in December thesimilarly. It was important that it was your publication. However, I was very dis-January activities related to Martin Luther brought to our attention. It has made a appointed that February's suggestions in King, Jr. Day and other January obser- difference and we will be more sensitive to the January issue did not contain a category vances such as George Washington these programming issues in the future. for Black History Month. Carver's birthday. Concerned that printing The monthly themes that were included paper availability or mailing snags might Rich Scofield seem to be less obvious choices than Black further delay the Januray issue past theEditor/Publisher History for the month of February. beginning of February, we left out Black History Month and added more generic CI 1993 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204.615- 242 -8464 2 MARCH 1993 5 ® Printed on Recycled Paper Myers-Wall. Young PeacemakersGryphon House Resources and Project Book. P.O. Box 275 Ideas for Peace Fry-Miller, Kathleen and Judith Mt. Rainier, MD Myers-Wall, and Janet Domer-Shank. 800-638-0928 Year-Round Peace Works: Young PeacemakersNew Society Publishers by Laura Mason Zeisler Project Book IL 4527 Springfield Avenue Jenkins, Peggy. The Joyful Child: A Philadelphia, PA 19143 In the February issue Laura ZeislerSourcebook of Activities and Ideas for 215-382-6543 reminded us to integrate specific issuesReleasing Children's Natural Joy. and themes into our curriculum Judson, Stephanie, compiled and ed- Savanna Books throughout the year and not just onited by. A Manual on Nonviolence and 858 Massachusetts Ave. specific holidays and celebrations. WeChildren. Cambridge, MA 02139 must focus on peace, conflict resolu- Kreidler, William J. Creative Con- 617-868-3423 tion, social justice, freedom, African-flict Resolution: More Than 200 Activi-Scholastic, Inc. American contributions to society,ties for Keeping Peace in the Class- 730 Broadway Latino culture and history and those ofroom. New York, NY 10003 other cultures not just during the De- Orlick, Terry. The Second Coopera- 800-325-6149 cember holidays, Black History Month, tive Sports and Games Book. Chinese New Year, or Cinco de Mayo The integration of the underlying but throughout the year philosophy of respect for people and One way to initiate year-round inte-it is essential to establish a achieving balance both personally and gration of ideas related to peace issolid foundation upon whichmore globally, in society. is essential. It through children' s books related to these does not need to start with a specific topics. There is a wide selection ofcooperation, peace, self-holiday or as a resolution at the begin- books which offer substantial back-esteem, problem solvingning of the new year or beginning of a ground and support activities for ex-and conflict resolution cannew unit in a class. The ideas discussed ploring the aforementioned themes andbe developed. in the last issue and this one plus the issues. A number of these books are for resources cited can be a starting point, the adult to examine how the environ- or a point along a continuum, to be- ment is structured on three levels The following are a beginning selec- come familiar with these themes and physically, interpersonally, and in termstion of vendors for finding a variety ofissues and build a resourcelibrary which of activities. Some focus more on ac-books for both children and adultscan be used throughout the year. We tivities, and therefore have quicker prac- around issues of peace, conflict resolu-can make a difference in children's tical application. However, it is essen-tion and diversity all have catalogs freelives, as well as in society as a whole, tial to establish a solid foundation uponupon request: by giving children the tools to: which cooperation, peace, self-esteem, resolve conflict peacefully problem solving and conflict resolu-The Children's Small Press Collection challenge and counteract negative 719 N. Fourth Avenue tion can be developed. bias and discrimination Ann Arbor, MI 48104 The following is a selected list of develop strong, positive self-esteem; 800-221-8056 recommended books: and Crary, Elizabeth. Kids Can Cooper- Claudia's Caravan create a balance in their lives both ate: A practical guide to teaching prob- P.O. Box 1582 internally and externally. lem solving. Alameda, CA 94501 Make holidays a beginning to foster Drew, Naomi. Learning the Skills of 510-521-7871 better understanding about ourselves Peacemaking: An Activity Guide for and others. coo Elementary-Age Children on Commu-The Education Center of RI 50 Rounds Ave. nicating, Cooperating, Resolving Con- For more information contact: Laura Providence, RI 02907 flict. Mason Zeisler, Education and School- 401-941-4114 Fluegelman, Andrew. More New Age Care Consultant, Explorations Gamest and Playful Ideas from theGlobal Village, Inc. Unlimited, 771 Plainfield Pike, N. New Games Foundation 2210 Wilshire Blvd. #262 Scituate, RI 02857, (401) 647-5502. Ibid, edited by. The New Games Book. Santa Monica, CA 90403 Fry-Miller, Kathleen and Judith 310-204-4018 1993 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 ®Printed on Recycled Paper MARCH 1993 3 Handprint Lilies Hurricane Tag The statue chosen will be the next This tag is for 4 players. Divide aStatue Maker, and the statue caught will be the next Buyer. Draw around your hand for the blos-larger group into groups of 4. Each som of the lily. Cut out the handprint. group will select an It and an Eye. It will -A variation of this game will be found Roll the handprint as shown to form astand alone but the other 3 players will in Simply Fun! on p. 30. cone-shape. Curl the fingers and thumbjoin hands. The object is for It to tag the with a scissor blade. Cutthe stamen andEye. The other players will try to protect the stem in one piece as shown afterthe Eye by twisting and turning while running away, but without droppingSticky Hands coloring the top for the stamen and the This is a type of tag in which each bottom for the stem. Slip the stemhands. When It tags the Eye, the Eye becomes It. The players choose anotherplayer has three chances. When It tags a through the point of the cone. The sta- Eye and play continues. player, the player must keep a hand on men should be too large to pass through. the spot where she was tagged as she - adapted from How to Play with Kids, p. continues to play. When she is tagged a 83. second time, she puts her other hand on 'he new spot. The third time she is tagged, she will become It because she Ghana Jump Rope cannot cover 3 spots. In Ghana jump rope is played with a bag of small rocks tied to the end of a-adapted from Outrageous Outdoor rope. One player swings the rope in aGames Book, p. 119. circle and the other players jump over it. If a player fails to jump over the rope, the player it out. Kangaroo Relay Outdoor Active The game may be adapted using a You will need 2 playground balls and beanbag on the end of the rope. When a2 teams. Arrange each team in a line. At Games player misses, let him stand out onlya signal, players pass the ball overhead until another player misses. to the rear of the line. The player at the Elbow Tag end of the line places the ball between One player will be chased and one-adapted from Cultural Awareness forhis knees and his hands on his hips and player will chase. The others playersChildren, p.21. hops to the head of the line where he pair off and each pair links elbows in hands the ball back overhead to con- such a way that one partner faces front tinue the relay. and the other faces the opposite direc-Statue Tag tion. Players keep both hands on their One player will be the Statue Maker-adapted from Games We Should Play hips. and one will be the Buyer. The otherIn School, p. 47 The chase takes place among andplayers will be statues. The Statue Maker through these player pairs. To be safe, will take each player in turn by the handAll of the game books cited on this page the one chased links elbows with one ofand swing her around gently. When heare availablefrom School-AgeNOTES. the player pairs. He must link on inlets her go, she will freeze in whatever position she ends up. such a way that he faces the opposite Penpals direction of the one he is linked to. When all the players have become For a penpal list and Helpful Tips for When he links on, the player on the statues, the Buyer will come and look at each statue.. The Statue Maker willname Good Letter Writing to Children in Other other end of the threesome must drop Countries, send a self-addressed off and become the one chased. the statue and press a button on the statue's hand to unfreeze thc ^tatue andstamped envelope to Information Cen- The object of this game is to involve ter on Children's Cultures, US Commit- as many pairs as possible and to changelet her perform. After viewing all the statues, the Buyer selects one and paystee for UNICEF, 331 E 38th St NY NY the runners as often as possible. If the 10016. do group is large, have 2 chasers and 2 $10. The Buyer pantomimes counting chased. the dollars one by one to the Statue Maker. As soon as the buyer starts to40 Activity Ideas - adapted from Great Games to Playcount, the statues can start to run. The with Groups, p. 47. Buyer must catch one but cannot start to The minimum number of Activity Ideas run until the counting is completed. in this issue is 40. at

4 MARCII 1993 B 1993 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204615-2141.-8464 54 ® Printed on Recycled Paper Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Watercolors are Draw a picture with Draw a picture with Wet the paper first Sprinkle salt on a good for pastel crayons & paint pentels and paint before painting with watercolor painting colors & washes. over it with water- over it in watercol- watercolors. This while it is still wet. Paint a rainy day colors. The wax in ors. The water creates soft colors When it dries, the scene with water- the crayons will should soften the and blended edges salt will sparkle. colors. repel the paint. edges of the marker maybe some new lines and create a colors. blended effect.

Cllor a butterfly Create a butterfly Crease paper at Make a butterfly Cut a butterfly from with crayon as thick with crayon shav- center. Lay flat. mosaic with glue colored paper. as you can. Rub the ings ironed between Paint butterfly body and bits of colored Decorate both the back of the paper 2 sheets of waxed on centerfold. Do egg shell. top and bottom. with baby oil. Your paper. one wing. Blot it Suspend with a butterfly will with other half of thread so both sides appear. paper for mirror are seen. design.

From A to Z. On a Make a "Green Earth Day is April After a rain, go Write letters to map or globe, find a Award." Present it 22. Have a birthday outdoors and smell penpals. See p. 4 country that begins to someone who is party for the Earth. the Earth. for a resource on with each letter of teaching everyone Use Earth-friendly how to write good the alphabet. about recycling. supplies. Give a letters and where to present to the Earth. get a list of penpal requests.

Hans Christian April 4-10 is Passover April 7 is World April 28 is Spring Andersen's birthday National Library is April 6. Health Day. Find Gardening Day. In April 2 is Interna- Week. Arrange a Easter is out about the World some states it is a tional Children's visit to your school April 11. Health Org. of the safe day for trans- Book Day. Read a library. Make hand- UN. What can you planting outdoors. story about children print lilies in white do to help? If not, prepare a in another country. or color. plot and plan ahead.

Invite a beekeeper Ask an antique Invite a student fromAttempt a puzzle to explain his craft. collector to show another country to with 500 pieces (or Serve biscuits and several outmoded share games, crafts 1000, depending on Change "Duck, Duck, honey. household gadgets. or songs from his the challenge). Goose" to "Worm, Or Guess what they country. Worm, Snake." Try out a pogo were used for. Crawl, not run, stick. around the circle.

Recall thy. Jun Brainstorm for Have kids make a Let the kids call for What characteristics things we did last summer field trips, list of where family price information do kids recommend summerphotos, projects and activi- members work. Do and help plan a in a summer projects, field trips. ties for this sum- these suggest budget for summer. caregiver? What Arrange a bulletin mer. experiences for this questions would board or slide show summer? they ask in an about the summer interview? program.

0 1993 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204 615 147-8464 ® Prin td on Recycle Paper MARCH 1993 5 ,4 JO "behavior problems" when the kids were Conferences bored or unchallenged. This year, I am not NSACCA 194 to be (continued from back page) looking to exclude the "educational trips", Philadelphia but I am finding trips that stimulate them on NEBRASKA April 3, 1993 New Listing both a cognitive and a physical level. Philadelphia, Penn. has been chosen by Creating Curriculum Choices that Work the Executive Board of the National with both Younger and Older Kids, 1-Day Tips for Successful Trips I believe the kids got a lot of pleasure School-Age Child Care Alliance for next Seminar by Rich Scofield, Hastings NE year's conference site. Tentative dates Contact: Carla Zaroban 402-463-3139 from the summer. Some of the most suc- cessful trips and activities were a car wash are March 10- 12,1994 with March 3-5 as INDIANAApril 15, 1993 which the kids were in charge of; the trip toback-up. By announcing immediately, IASACC Annual Conference to be paired the amusement park (Hershey Park); the NSACCA hopes to prevent state/local with Midwest AEYC, Indianapolis IN SAC date conflicts with its national con- Contact: Evelyn Eschenhoff 317-266-9622 publishing of the "Dragon", the center's magazine; the election; and an Olympics.ference next year. A proposed site and tifikaCAApril 29-May 1, 1993 The trips and activities that were most date for 1995 will be approved in April.chio National Schoc" Age Child Care Alliance successful had certain elements: 5th Annual Conference, St. Paul, MN Contact: Deb Ukura 612-933-9150 g The activity or trip incorporated someSAC !Survey use of physical activity. Be sure to fill out the national survey on TENNESSEE May 17-19, 1993 t The kids enjoyed the trips and activities the SAC profession developed by the TN SAC Directors' Forum with Tracey that were new to them and that they hadn't Ballas, Steve Rosen, Liz Joye & Ellen National School-Age Child Care Alli- done in school. ance. (See p. 7) Share your thoughts on Clippinger, Nashville TN ft It was important to the kids that they Contact: Rich Scofield 615-242-8464 the direction and shape of school-age were doing something that the youngercare. CANADAMay 28-29, 1992 children of Play Centers couldn't do. For Out-of-School Care Programming: The What are the boundaries and definition example, the S.P.I.R.I.T. kids decoratedof our field? With more public school Basics Plus, Edmonton, Alberta for the center-wide beach party and dance, Contact: Margaret Eastwood 403 -462- programs for4-year-olds, what is the low- ran the center-wide carnival by monitoring 5615 est age to be included in the field of SAC? booths and assisting the younger kids, andWith more middle school and youth after WASHINGTON August 6-7, 1993 were allowed to drink sodas and chew school programs, what is the highest age? New Listing gum. This year, I hope to have a Junior WA School-Age Care Alliance Annual Where do after school drop-in programs Helper Day, where the S.P.I.R.I.T. kids go fit in the SAC field? epo Conference, Yakima, WA into other centers and become assistant Contact: Lynn B. Wirta 206-782-2611 counselors. DO WE HAVE YOUR SAC CONFERENCE I feel the program was very successful April Important DATES?*ID for its first year. It provided a service to parents who might have otherwise left their Child Care Month older children home unattended. The kidsWorthy Wage Campaign ...Older Kids enjoyed coming, and many were reluctantThursday, April 22, 1993 (continued from front page) to leave. We knew this because many ofHave staff, children and parents wear them lived in the neighboring areas and buttons, t-shirts, ribbons, child's hand- had new children coming and going. Basi- could walk home after 4:00 but didn't leave cally, the group was constantly reforming until 6:00 p.m. when we closed. prints etc. that are designated by local and establishing new rules and boundaries. It takes a lot of hard work, planning, and coordinators. Call Kate Asbury, Child Even though this dilemma wasn't resolv- patience to implement a program likeCare Employee Project, Oakland, CA able, it helped that my staff and I were able S.P.I.R.I.T. but the rewards are endless.510-653-9889 Pacific Timeto get your to understand the origins of the challenges Regardless of the trials, tribulations andlocal contact's name & number. and difficulties the kids were having intears, S.P.I.R.I.T., Play Centers is fully The Worthy Wage Coalition advocates constantly gaining and losing friends. committed to this program and ready to for improved compensation for all child What Did & Didn't Work take on this summer's challenges. cop care workers including school-age pro- From the feedback I received from the [Editor's Note: For more on planning forviders. kids in an end-of-summer survey, the mu- summer see ITS OUR SUMMER PRO- seum/educational trips were not the great- GRAM on page 5] Week of Young Child est successes. The trips they enjoyed most April 18-24How can your program were an amusement park; an adventure Sherry Wicks is a director for Theparticipate? Check with your local camp; a social club; :swimming, fun-in-the- S.P.I.R.I.T. Program at Play Centers, Inc. AEYC for celebration activities all sun, etc. The kids liked the trips that al- in Baltimore, Maryland. during April. Posters and promotional lowed them to express themselves physi- materials available from NAEYC 800- cally and that allowed them to have "free- 1-2460. (44D form- fun ". Looking back, I had the most 1993 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205 MARCH 1993 Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 6 ®Printed on Recycled raper 5 6 considered by its Board of Directors. 9. Is there any comprehensive training and NSACCA Survey Are you in favor of dropping "child" from professional development plan which in- The Ad Hoc Committee on Professional NSACCA's name? chides school-age care in your state? Development of the National School-Age Please circle: Yes No Undecided Please circle: YesNoDon't know Child Care Alliance wants your comments on SAC professional development issues. 4. Are you in favor of some kind of profes- 10. What training/preparation have you Please take time to complete this survey, sional certification for school-age child found most helpful in fulfilling the respon- and return it to the address given below. Or care providers such as the Child Develop- sibilities of your current job? fax it to (617) 283-3645. ment Associate (CDA) Credential or though This survey was sent recently to the state licensing? 11. What training, support, or networking NSACCA membership. It has been con- Please circle:Yes NoUndecided have you been unable to find? densed here; please use a separate sheet of paper whf:re necessary. B. Your background in SACC 12. Do you plan to stay in SACC? Why or A. The future of school-age child care 5. What is you current title (i.e. Director,why not? Aide, Group Worker)? 1. School-age child care is most frequently Describe your current position: defined as formally organized services for 13. If you do not stay in the field, where will 5- to 13- year olds before and after school Is this your first job? Circle: Yes No you go next? and all day when school is closed and parents are unavailable. Should NSACCA's 6. How long have you worked in school- definition of the field also include (check age child care? 14. What incentives do you have, or would all that apply): you need to stay in the field? four-year olds? 7. What types of academic preparation did 13-15 year olds? you receive before entering the school-age unlicensed drop-in after-school pro- child care field? Check all areas of educa- 15. Which of the following would you grams? tional background that apply: consider a promotion (check all that ap- remedial/tutorial programs? school-age child care ply)? summer camp? early childhood education Stay in same job, but receive more pay recreation/sports programs? elementary teacher education Move to similar job with more responsi- other secondary teacher education bility [:-.1 recreation & leisure studies Move to a new job Comments: social work Other: psychology other 16. To what professional organizations do 2. What do you think school-age child care What is tne highest degree you have ob- you belong? will look like in 10-20 years? Check all that tained? (e.g. high school diploma, BA, NSACCA (National School-Age Child apply: M.Ed.) Care Alliance) (2I Drop-in programs for older kids In what field did you earn this degree? NAEYC (National Association for the Three and four year olds in SAC Education of Young Children) More school-age care in schools NRPA (National Recreation and Park More 10-15 year olds in school-age pro- 8. What training have you received since Association) grams working in school-age child care? ACEI (Association for Childhood Edu- SACC programs will accommodate year training/presentations during staff meet- cation International) round school schedules ings NCEA (National Community Educa- SACC programs will be part of multi workshops (about how many?) tion Association) service family centers in schools or com- local SACC conferences (about how NEA (National Education Association) munity many?) PTA's or PTO's other (please explain): NSACCA Conferences (how many?) NCCA (National Child Care Assoc.) continuing education courses (specify local state organizations - please specify: how many) 3. Several state alliances use the phrase SACC Leadership Institutes (specify other "school-age care" rather that "school-age how many) child care" in their organizational name credit bearing college courses (specify and written material to be inclusive of older how many) title(s)3f courses:Please send to Ellen Gannett, School- school-agers and youth. The issue of chang- Age Child Care Project, Wellesley Col- ing NSACCA's name to NSACA (Na- Cl other lege, Wellesley, MA 02181.8259; or Fax tional School-Age Care Alliance) is being to (617) 283-3645 by March 15, 1993. l1993 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Naghsale, TN 37204 615-242-8464 ® Printed on Recycled Paper 57 MARCH 1993 7 R -rE .0

April - Child Abuse, Guide for Establishing and Operating Consciousness and PersonalStrength; Prevention Month Day Care Centers for Young Children Becoming a Woman: Considerationsin (14.95); Educating Adolescents AboutMenstruation; The catalog of pamphlets and educa- The CWLA Cultural Competence Self- The AA UW Report: HowSchools Short- tional materials for children, parents, and Assessment Instrument (24.95); change Girls; providers/educators from the National CWLA Standards of Excellence for Child Day Care in Alberta, Canada:Overcom Committee for the Prevention of Child Day Care Service (14.50) ing the Barriers for Childrenwith Disabili- Abuse reminds people that April is Child Contact CWLA's book center at Child ties 610 Abuse Prevention Month. Last year 2.7 Welfare League of America. c/o CSSC, PO Oops...1993 Women's million children in the United States were Box 7816, Edison NJ 08818 (908) 225- History CATA- reported as suspected victims of abuse. The 1900 (00 LOG nnot Calendar is FREEcall 707-838- NCPCA is dedicated to stopping abuse 6000 before it happens. Chapters are in all 50Women's Issues states and have some 120,000 volunteers While March is National Women's His School,NOTES working in are- ^s such as public awareness tory Month, there are also current events in and training. women's lives. A catalog of working pa- Subscriptions: $19.95/year For FREE catalog contact the NCPCApers and other publications from the 12 issues Fulfillment Center at 800-835-2671 coo Wellesley College Center for Research on Send To: School-Age NOTES CWLA Books Women, 106 Central St., Wellesley MA P.O. Box 40205 02181-8259 lists many publications of in- Child Welfare League of America lists Nashville, TN 37204 terest to SAC advocates such as: 615-242-8464 some interesting titles: After School Programs for Low-Income Office: 2608 Grissom Dr. Serving Children with HIV Infection in Young Adolescents: Overview and Program Child Day Care: A Guide for Center-Based Profiles; Nashville, TN 37204 and Family Day Care Providers (8.95); The Bottom Line: Impact of Employer Editor/Publisher:Richard T. Scofield Building Early Childhood Systems: A Child Care Subsidies; Office Manager: Mary-Helen Marigza Resource Handbook by Jule Sugarman Black Grandmothers: Sources of Artistic (13.95); Published Monthly in Nashville, Tennessee

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ISSN0278-3126 © 1993 School-Age NOTES A National Resource Organization on Schoo -Age CarePioneering the Field Since 1980 National Study Finally Arrives! N S D g The Where, What, Why & How Many of Before & After School Programs by Rich Scofield Preschool Extended Day Almost 50,000 programs prising is that 67% of public school sites PAGE 2 46% are in the South and 60% of religious institutions use shared 1.7 million kids space with 31% of SAC programs in child Summer Program Profile 83-90% are K-3rd grade care centers sharing space. Disturbing be- PAGE 3 The long awaited study that looked at cause we know space and the environment 1300 school-age care programs from a rep- is one of the key factors in quality care. resentative sampling of 144 counties across Operating in cafeterias, , and banquet Creative Dramatics the country is now available. halls is an almost impossible situation if PAGE 6 Why is this study so important? trying to provide a home-like environment. The huge scope of this study and the Certainly one goal for the future of school- combination of forming a comprehensive age care should be to increase the number of How Hot is the statistical picture of SAC in the I' 1 as well programs that have dedicated space. as painting a life picture of what goes on in How Many Kids? Topic of SAC programs makes this the first and last In 1991 an estimated 1,714,000 children such study for many years. This study will and youth in kindergarten through eighth Professionalism? itself be studied and referenced for years to grade were enrolled on a regular basis in come. Congratulations to Michelle Seligson formal before- and/or after-school programs VERY In one day we received three and the Wellesley SACC Project as well as in the U.S. articles trying decide what is professional- RMC Research Corp., Mathematica Policy What Ages? ism and do we want it, followed by another Research, Inc., and the U.S. Dept. of Educa- Not surprising is that SAC in the U.S. ismagazine with the entire issue devoted to tion. mostly made up of children in K-3rd grade. the same subject. They are as follows: How any Programs? In fact 90% of before school enrollments Cover story on the Professional Teacher An estimated 49,500 programs provided are prekindergarten through grade 3 andincluding "What Do You Mean, `Profes- before- and/or after - school services. Of these 83% of after school enrollments are in this sional'?" inEducational Leadership 71% provided both before and after school age range. A surprising statistic was the the programs. These are only centers and does percentage of prekindergarten in SAC pro- Journal of the Association for Supervision not include family day care or group homes grams. They figured into the statistics at and Curriculum Development, March 1993 in the number of programs or the number of 24% of A.M. programs and 14% of P.M. "Defining Professionalization in a Dif- children and youth served. Programs had to programs. See page 2 "Preschool Extended ferent Voice..." inInteractionpublished operate 4 days a week for at least 2 hours a Day" for more on this. by the Canadian Child Care Federation, day and not be exclusively drop-in. The age Older Kids: Only 17% of after school Winter 1993 range was 5-13 (K-8th grade; enrollments were 4th grade and above. Where Are They? While K was 22%; 1st was 18%; 2nd was "Professionalizing the Field of ECE Of the four areas of the country the South 16% and 3rd 14%, after school enrollment Pros and Cons" inYoung Childrenthe Palhad 46% of all programs, followed by the shows it dr trped off with only 9% in 4th; Journal of the National Association for the West 21%, the Midwest 19%, and the North- 6% in 5th and 2% in 6th with less than 1% Education of Young Children, March 1993 east 14%. Urban and suburban areas ac- in grades 7 and higher. "Wanted: A New Model of Profession- counted for 87% of the programs with the How can I get a copy? alism for SAC" an article submitted by rest categorized as rural. School-Age NOTESwill continue to re- Steve Musson, Vancouver, British Colum- Program Site: The three most common port on this study in future issues and you program locations were child care centers can also get your own copy. The executive bia at 35%; public schools at 28% although summary is recommended as it is only 16 they represented 35% of enrollment be- pages; the full report is 350 pages. Either or Professional Development cause public school sites had larger pro- both can be ordered FREE (for single cop- Conference grams; and religious institutions at 14%. ies) from Barbara Murphy, U.S. Dept. Of The early childhood profession includ- The other 23% were in six different types of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. S.W., Room O locations: community centers, work sites, 3127, Washington DC 20202 or leave a ing school-age care as :,n integral part comes nonreligious private schools, universities,.phone order with message machine at (202) together again for the 1993 Conference of colleges, and municipal buildings. 401-0590. Specify whether executive sum- NAEYC' s National Institute for Early Space: One of the most disturbing but mary, full report or both and give the nameChildhood Professional Development June not unexpected findings is that about half of study which is theNational Study of2-5 in Minneapolis, MN. CONTACT: Juli- the programs are in shared space. Not sur- Before- and After-School Prograr dlo enne Johnson at NAEYC 800-424-2460 coo "' T T E 11 S

funded ones can accommodate workingwork with them whether that be to a car Extended Day parents needs foi full-day supervision and plant, hospital, bank boardroom or a SAC care. coo program. Preschool Girls need to know what their parents do, Recent Request: and what other women around them do. Please send any info on preschooler pro-Summer Programs They need to learn about management and grams for extended day. for Older Kids teamwork and even how most jobs involve State Pre-K, W.T. Sherman School, Chi- menial tasks such as filing and signing Dear SAN, cago IL papers or refilling the copier or fax ma- The Juneau RALLY Program is interested chine with paper. .24) in receiving more information from Sherry Editor's Comment: Wicks regarding her "Summer Program We don't have specific information about and Year-Round Tips for Working with National SAC thisdoes anyone else? This is one of theOlder Kids" article in your March issue. first requests received about preschool ex- Profession Survey tended day programs. However, it comes at R.A.L.L.Y. Program Michelle Seligson from the Wellesley a time when the National B ASP Study Juneau (Alaska) School District SACC Project reports that their offices estimates that 189,123 prekindergarten (R.A.L.L.Y. = Recreation, Arts, Literature, have been taken over by many hundreds of children are in before school programs & Leisure for Youth) responses to the survey sent to NSACCA representing 24% of the before school en- members and which appeared in the March rollment and 218,552 are in after school RALLY - For more on Summer Pro-SAN issue. The first reporting of results programs representing 14% of the aftergrams for Early Adolescents see our July will come at the NSACCA Conference school enrollment. What it doesn't say is 1992 issue which further describes Sherry'sduring the SAC Professional Preparation whether they are there for only part of the program called S.P.I.R.I.T. (Summer Pro- workshop.eflo program or there the same amount of time grams Influencing Responsibility, Initia- as the school-agers. tive, & Togetherness) plus a program for 12-15 year olds. CONTACT INFO: Sherry Other Comments Wicks, Play Centers, PO Box 19042, Balti- Thank you for focusing on school-age Theschool-agecare more, MD 21284 Call after 3:30 ET at 410- children, who, as we know, need caring, 661 -6100 cm supportive programs especially in these profession should state times. Mari Litsky, Berkeley CA emphatically that theGender Bias We "devour" the monthly editions of preschool extended day is SAN! Thanks!! SharonSchweninger, Pitts- burgh PA not a part of school-ageSurvey From a phone conversation from the care. It is a part of preschoolFern Marx from the Wellesley SACC state of Washington. "Rich, thanks to the Project called to let us know that over 200 conversation with you and the materials child care. replies were received from the Survey on you sent, we were able to convince our Gender Equity in School-Age Care that we agency to give us a 12% raise and 3 paid printed in the May 1992 issue. They arc trainings a year." ethE) A good early childhood program shouldcompiling the results now and will let us have an integrated day so that the extended know when they are ready. The survey was day while having fewer children is notprompted by the AAUW report "How suddenly a completely different programSchools Shortchange Girls." ft or a holding place until working parents SchoolAgeNOTES come to pick up their children. The preschooler's full physical, mental, social, April 28 - Take Our Subscsiptions: 519.95/year and emotional development must be con- 12 issues sidered holistically and not as separate pro- Daughters to Work Solid 7o: School-Age NOTES grams just because separate funds are pay- Day P.O. Box 40205 ing for different parts of the day. Nashville, TN 37204 The school-age care profession should This day is a part of nationwide cam- 615-242-8464 paign to build support for girls. It came state emphatically that the preschool ex- 2608 Grissom Dr. about after a I larvard University study found tended day is not a part of school-age care. Nashville, TN 37204 It is a part of preschool child care. Theadolescent girls had a damaging loss of self-esteem that was greater than the one Editor /Publisher. Richard T. Scofield needs of preschoolers and school-ar3are too different. experienced by boys. Office Manager: Mary-Helen Marigza What may be needed is exploration of On April 28, parents, relatives, and friends Published Monthly in Nashville, Tennessee how part-day programs particularly school are encouraged to bring girls ages 9 to 15 to 0 1993 School-Age NOTES PO Box 402bNashville. TN 37204 615-242-8464 2 APRIL 1993 faPrinted on Recycled Paper city and also go swimming on those$2.50. Many different kinds of depen- Kids On Wheels: A days. On Fridays, they work on theirdent care programs, drop-out preven- Unique Summer scrapbooks. Each day they will be trav- tion, drug abuse prevention, and teen eling they make their lunches. Thenpregnancy programs aredescribed. Program they plan the day according to busOrder from: Corporate Child Devel- routes and time schedules in order toopment Fund for Texas, 1611 West6th Kids On Wheels is a unique summermake appointments or show times. AtSt., Austin TX 78703. For more infor- program developed out of necessity bythe end of each day they make notes mation about the yearbook and types of Lobo the Nifios Group, Inc. a for-profit childand record their experiences. programs profiled contact Bibi care company in San Antonio, Texas. It Through interviewing key people,Somyak 512-472-9971. was initiated in 1986 to fill the school-they haye learned about city govern- age summer care needs of employees atment from the mayor, about businessLyme Disease Alert and commerce from a bank president, a hospital where the Nifios Group rail a May is Lyme Disease Awareness and about the electronic media and preschool child care center. Month in Connecticut. The disease is entertainment field from a TV person- Not having a van, or swimming named for Lyme, Connecticut, where it pool for a summer program meant de- ality. was first identified. Spread by tiny ticks veloping creative alternatives. The pro- the size of a freckle in the larva stage gram was designed around the city bus and the size of a mustard seed as an system. Children return year afteradult the disease causes arthritis, How It Works year. The youngerchildrenheart arrhythmias, swelling and stiff- At the beginning of the summer the look fore: ird to the day theyness of joints, facial paralysis and cen- children take a field trip to the central tral nervous system disorders. bus terminal to learn how the systemare old enough to go out on Early diagnosis is the key to treat- works. Then they pin the bus systemthe town! ment and recovery, but early symp- map to a wall at the center and plan their toms resemble flu and are often hard to trips by where they can go by bus. To identify. In some cases there is a rash. do that the children select 12 themes to Bafflers Prevention is the best choice. explore during the summer program. To deal with safety concerns of both To lower risks, avoid tall grass or low They use the yellow pages to find ad-parents and staff i ai being on buses andbrush, and check for ticks after being dresses that are on bus routes. out in the city, twice as many adults areoutdoors. Wear white or light colors Where They Go assigned as required by licensing. Par-outdoors and tuck pants into long socks. The kids spend the summer "onents also volunteer for trips. Since theFor exposed skin use insect repellent wheels" learning about local historicalchildren do the planning and know thatcontaining DEET. The same can be sites, architecture, tourist attractions,they have to be responsible, they aresprayed on clothing, especially trou- the airport and photography. careful about their planning and theirsers and socks. If dogs or cats go out, fit behavior on trips. them with tick collars, check them of- Rewards ten for ticks, keep them off the furni- Not having a van, gym or Children return year after year. Theture, and don't sleep with them. swimming pool for a summeryounger children look forward to the Areas most highly infested are Wis- day they are old enough to go out on the program meant developing consin, Minnesota, Massachusetts, iown! The children have gained self-Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsyl- creative alternatives. esteem from doing their own planningvania. Only 5 mainland states are not and valuable independence and lifeaffected: Montana, Wyoming, Ne- skills by using the transit system. Theybraska, Arizona and New Mexico. What They Do have been on television, in the newspa- Don't be afraid to go out, but take The children make a scrapbook of per, and have had a memorable sum-precautions. di° their trips, using photographs, tape re- mer. (No cordings, and interviews. They also design and make a group tee-shirt that Adapted and reprinted by permis-New Address they wear on all field trips. The weeklysion from BEST OF TEXAS YEAR- NAEYC moved in January. The new schedule is: on Mondays, they plan theBOOK 1992 © Corporate Child Devel- address is 150916th St. NW, Washing- trip. Tuesday through Thursday theyopment Fund The 1993 edition of theton DC 20036-1426. Phones are the go on field trips learning about theiryearbook is now available for $10 plus same. (No

1993 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-RAM APRIL 1993 3 elPrinted on Recycled Paper 61 May & Summer costumes, settings and technical ef- fects in a play or movie on video. Pre-EcoArt Planning pare a choral reading. Tape a "radio play" with sound effects and different For younger school-agers try EcoArt: This month's Curriculum Corner is avoices to differentiate the characters.Earth-Friendly Art and Craft Experi- ences for 3- to 9-year olds by Laurie combination Month-of-May and Plan-Prepare pantomimes. Do a reading or Carlson. This is a neat book for summer ning for Summer. monologue in character. May is the time to plan specific ac- As a group, explore possible com-with lots of things to make with mate- tivities for your summer program on a munity set vice or earth friendly projectsrials found outdoors, as well as new ideas for the standard reusables juice week-to-week basis related to youryou could do. First brainstorm. Then cans, plastic jugs, egg cartons, and so goals and themes. Put together resourcediscuss feasibility of each suggestion. on. packets on each theme with recom-Be a facilitator but let the children take mendations of books and resources forthe lead. Let them feel some ownership adults and for the children, directionsof the project. Help them to carry for craft projects, recipes, songs, skitsthrough. and dramatizations, field trips, and a few words of encouragement. May is also a transition time whenNative American the children may enjoy the security ofIndian Crafts familiar routines and schedules in so far as we are able to provide them. A May is Native American Indian EcoArt is available through School- little understanding of the anxieties mayMonth. We are offering a 3-book set: help too. The end of the school year and Age NOTES for $12.95 ($11.95 for How to Do Beadwork by Mary White,subscribers) plus $2.50 shipping/han- anticipation of new arrangements forBasketry by F.J. Christopher, and Fin- dling. summer can be disarming. ger Weaving: Indian Braiding by Alta R. Turner Summer, Older KidsThese three books are how to books designed to teach specific skills whichBe Sensitive & Projects can be used by older children and youth to make authentic Native American May is Older Americans Month. See Longer days in summer give an op-Indian crafts. p. 5. Be sensitive to family circum- portunity for older school-agers to plan The beadwork book, for instance,stances. Every child might not have and undertake projects of several daysincludes loom weaving or diagonalgrandparents or some may be estranged. or weeks duration. weaving with beads, as well as Think of a combination of projectsbeadwork on canvas. Remember seedResources that beads are very small and not for every-* "Older Americans in Early Child- * develop a new skill one, but the challenge level and authen-hood Programs: Why and How," Young * advance to the next skill level ticity are worth it for older kids. Children March 1993 * give a feeling of personal satisfac- Finger weaving is flat braiding done* Guidelines for the Productive Em- tion and accomplishment without a loom. A dowel and a safetyployment of OlderAdults in Child Care, * give something to the community pin suffice, and threads are interlaced.$3, NAEYC, 1509 16th St NW, Wash- * help persons in need The basketry book has techniques forington DC 20036-1426. Spend some time each day shootingweaving with reed, willow, rushes, raf- baskets or running cross country tofia and Hong Kong grass. Many of compete with your own previous recordthese crafts will take time to complete and spend some time withteam toand may be done over days or weeks.46 Activity Ideas develop team skills. Learn to do some- We recommend looking into these now thing you have never tried before The minimum number of Activity Ideas for possible summer activities. in this issue is 46, die basketry, folding paper, photography, The set of three books is available diving, or whatever your resources andthrough School-Age NOTES for $12.95 capabilities can offer. ($11.95 for subscribers) plus $2.50 ship- Summer affords opportunity for dra- ping/handling. matics. See a play. Critique the acting, 62

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May 1 in Europe is aMay 5 is Chico de May 9-15 is Na- May is Bicycle May 20 -21, 1927, it celebration of Mayo. Find out tional Black Child Month and May 9- Charles Lindberg be 4 spring. Wind a what this means to Development Week. 15 is National Safe was first to fly solo tx 0 maypole or make Latin American What is being done Kids Week. Review across the Atlantic. =May baskets to friends. How is it in your community? the rules of bicycle Where did he leave z-I surprise your parents celebrated? Decide how to safety and make a from? land? Make 0or a friend, or inform or share. poster for your paper airplanes to simply take a walk. school. fly the "ocean."

CA Z May is Older Find out what your What games did Memorial Day is What are the itt Americans Month. grandparents wore (..) your grandparents May 24. What does advantages of being '-' Invite an older adult to school. Have a play at recess? the day mean to older? Get informa- W with an unusual dress-like-your- (Simply Fun! is onlyolder Americans? tion from AARP or .4 story or hobby to grandparent day. one resource. Try How and where will other senior groups. rg share with the Research! This is interviews too.) it be celebrated tz41 children. riot colonial dress. where you live? 1-4 . © 6 3 u School -Age PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 Prin ed on Recycled Paper ApRit. 1993 5 work can be facilitated by devising a Creative dramatics is an art form that CreativeDramatics dramatization of a concept. can help accomplish those aims. It can for School-Agers Short games and exercises can betake many forms, from a simple game or role playing to a giant production by Katc Hacker M.A. used in the course of the teaching day to reduce stress around tests or other po- with all the trimmings. In all its forms tentially stressful situations. creative dramatics is effective therapy We can only marvel at all the devel- Conflict resolution can be enhancedfor all of us. & opmental changes which occur in chil- by role playing and other dramatic ex- dren from birth to three years of age. This article appeared in Volume 6, In those three short years they de-ercises. Students who do not participate be-Number 4, August 1992 of the CSAC velop from a totally dependent being to cause of shyness and insecurity canReview. Reprinted by permission. Kate a person with language, physical dex- often feel comfortable in group exer-Hacker is a veteran SAC professional, terity, and an active imagination. cises which include them but don'tspecializing in drama. She is a consult- In most preschools the changes and single them out. ant on issues of quality in SAC. She may growth in these three areas are care- Both teachers and students gain abe contacted at: Special Project ;or fully noted and nurtured. Quality pre- sense of accomplishment and freedomChildren, 17 Brookmont Cir., San school programs are designed to pro- when the classroom can incorporateAnselmo CA 94960 (415) 453-1084 vide a safe environment for exploration dramatic activities. and encouragement of individual dif- ferences. The children have plenty of opportunity, for active physical play; Resources for for exploration of their physical envi-[in elementary schools] ronment; for books, arts and crafts,physical activity is limitedCreative Dramatics cognitive games and hours of imagina-to short lunches and tive play with their friends. Creative Play for the Developing Child When most children in our culturerecesses and opportunitiesby Clare Cherry A "must have" on the "graduate" from preschool to elemen-for imaginative, dramatic preschool curriculum and environment that tary school their time for physical ex-play are severely limited. can be generalized to form the foundation ploration and imaginative play with of a school-age program. Chapters on "Cre- ative Expression" through many mediums their friends becomes very limited. and "Dramatic Play and Other Forms of Because of their advanced reasoning Children and youth in after school Make-Believe." 272 pages. abilities and language growth, childrencenters often gain the following ad-NEWSPAPER THEATRE: Creative are now developmentally ready forvantages: Play Production for Low Budgets and more intellectual stimulation and for- Increase their ability to cooperate No Budgets Dozens of ideas and direc dons mal learning. In most public schoolswith others. to help you turn piles of newspapers into this means sitting at desks in a class- Use their creativity and natural en- costumes, props, and scenery from Robin room for long periods of time. Physicalergy in a positive framework. Hood hats & Prussian helmets to swords, activity is limited to short lunches and Exercise their imagination. trees and rain curtains. recesses and opportunities for imagi- Enhance their confidence and self-Creative Play Areas by N. Kosanke & native, dramatic play are severely lim- esteem when they are involved in per-N. Warner Over 185 simple inexpensive ited. forming and learning about themselves projects for ages 2-12. Many ideas for outside - great for summer. Lots of cos- Creative dramatics can be an essen-through characterization. tumes, dress-up ideas, play house ideas, tial tool in the elementary school cur- Discover learning can be a playful and puppet activities. riculum and in after school care cen-experience and can allow them to be- Activities for School-Age Child Care ters. Drama is not just limited to a fewcome involved. (NAEYC) NOT an activities book but a extroverts, large "productions" held It is time to let more of the "child" out guide to setting up the curriculum includes once a year, or extra curricular groups in our children to creak: more opportu- several dramatic play areas. for a select few. The positive effects ofnities for the kind of play that will Creative Conflict Resolution: More drama activities are many and varied. enhance their creativity, increase theirthan 200 Activities for Keeping Peace in Some of the advantages for teachersself-esteem and start them moving inthe Classroom by W. J. Kreidler Uses in learning a variety of creative dra-the direction of becoming adults who&made tools such as role playing and matic skills are: care and are involved in their commu- group exercises. There are many times in the class-nities. ORDER from your SAN catalog. Call (615) room where cooperation and group 64 242-8464 for new one. (AD 0 1993 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204.615- 242 -8464 Apita. 1993 6 ePrinted on Recycled Paper The court noted that FSA requires states they key qualities that shaped the decision Washington Notes to guarantee care to all workfare partici-are really relevant to the job. Eft by Charles Pekow pants, not just JOBS ones, and the law As reported in Boardroom Repons Volume 21, Number 22, November 15, 1992. Charles Pekow is the Editor of "Day doesn't allow states to shirk responsibili- ties because of financial woes. The state is Care USA." This report was written exclu- appealing (Miller vs. Healy). etio sively for SAN readers. New Phrases for Clinton Plans To Boost NSACCA on the HillHelp Wanted Ads CCDBG The Public Policy Committee of the What are ways you can attract people President Bill Clinton has shown that he National School-Age Child Care Alliance who have an interest that is beyond the really wants to support child care pro- (NSACCA) met in Washington DC Febru-"just-a-job" attitude? grams. Though he hasn't officially releasedary 28 where they learned that there are no A futon shop owner believing that you a budget for FY 94, he offered a domesticplans to cut the Dependent Care Block spend so much time at work that it's got to agenda that includes large spending in-Grant (DCBG) which funds many statebe a place where you can grow as a person creases for programs such as the Child Care SAC activities. This means the funding uses the following phrase in her ads: "seek- & Development Block Grant, Head Start, level would be 12.9 million because of the ing someone who views work as a vehicle Child & Adult Care Food Program and slight decrease last year. for personal growth and transformation." Chapter 1. It should be remembered that last year She also looks for people who are energetic CCDBG IncreasesAs part of his do- the DCBG funds were targeted for zeroand care about the quality of the job they mestic agenda, Clinton proposed increas- funding by Bush. Only a quick-response do. ing funding for CCDBG by $30 million in lobbying effort by the NSACCA Public To hire help for the older school-agers FY 94, $95 million in FY 95, $145 million Policy Committee and other SAC advo- and to get people with experience beyond in FY 96, $200 million in FY 97 and $250 cates saved the funding. It was pointed outpreschool, one program uses several un- million in FY 98. last year the importance of keeping these common strategies. DCBG - SAC FundsClinton's pro- small, but highly effective funds separate First, they don't identify themselves in posals for other programs, such as the De- from the large CCDBG funds. the ad so as not to be eliminated by poten- pendent Care Block Grant (where the SAC On March 1st the Committee went totial new hires because of preconceived training & improvement funds are) and the "the Hill" to lobby individual Congressideas about "day care." They achieve this yet to be funded Child Care Licensing & members to maintain the DCBG as sepa- anonymity by using a post office box for Improvement Block Grant, will have torate funds as supposedly proposed in people to respond to. await the budget release. (See NSACCA Clinton's budget . Second, they use local weekly newspa- Report on this page.) Maintaining these SAC funds through pers rather than the city paper and they stay the lobbying efforts of NSACCA is one ofaway from the colleges and universities the benefits of having state and national where they have traditionally sought new States Forced to Pay for school-age care organizations. It brings out caregivers. the importance of supporting them by first Third, they phrase the ads to target those Child Care with experience working with older school- States must pay for child care for alljoining and then actively participating in them. coo agers in leisure/recreational settings. One parents on approved welfare reform-re- program that used the word "adolescents" lated education and training programs. got applicants from law enforcement, men- It doesn't matter whether the statesHiring Hints tal health, and drug prevention fields. One budgeted for them or not. Hiring - Involve employees in hiringof the "adolescents" in the program said, Several court decisions have warnednew co-workers rather than have hiring "Of course that's going to happen don't states that the Family Support Act of 1988 decisions made exclusively by the director. you know "adolescent" means troubled, (FSA) says they must take all comers in Reason: Sometimes the co-workers know drug-crazed teenager?" approved training programs, regardless of more about the details of the job than any- What are the ways you can rephrase your the state's fiscal situation. one else, and thus may have valuable opin- "help wanted" ads and flyers to attract GAIN in California In the largest caseions about an applicant's abilities to do the applicants with different experiences, skills, decided, a federal court in California told work. Also, workers who are involved in attitudes and backgrounds? etID the state it couldn't restrict care to only the hiring decision have a stake in helping those on the official Job Opportunities & the new hire succeed. Basic Skills Training (JOBS) program., Discrimination Lawsuits - LawsuitsNew Summer $ called Greater Avenues to Independence charging hiring discrimination are best de- Watch for Chapter 1 to offer new funds (GAIN) in California. If GAIN participants fende.cc against by maintaining complete for summer school-age programs for both received child care ,then it must providepersonnel files. Keep detailed notes on new and existing programs and for staff child care for those on other approved job- each candidate, document why the final development. Latest info will he in May training programs. selection was made, and have evidence that SAN issue. eIle) Nashville, TN 37204 dg-242-8464 1993 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205 APRIL 1993 7 ®Printed on Recycled Paper FREE ERIC Digests Up to 5 digests per order. Order those Stop, Relax and Think is a game to help and the newsletter from: ERIC Clearing- impulsive children think before they act. and Newsletter house on Elementary and Early Child- Used for children with ADD or other The ERIC Clearinghouse on Elemen- hood Education, Univ. of Illinois, 805 impulse control problems, it is the most tary and Early Childhood Education has W. Pennsylvania Ave., Urbana IL 61801- popular game they carry. free concise reports on timely issues plus4897 (Po The Dinosaur's Journey to High Self- an early childhood newsletter with simi- Esteem takes children through the Valley lar information. Kids' Mental Health of Values, the Cave of Acceptance, the You may request up to five of any of Jungle of Conflict, the Lake of Friend- the following. Supplies are limited: Catalog ship and the Land of Courage to acquire Approaches to School-Age Child Care FREE catalog Childswork/and practice these skills and develop a by M. Seligson and L.Coltin Childsplay: Helping Kids Deal with Stress meaningful, positive self-image. Library Latchkey Children carries resources that address the mental The games are about $35 apiece and Child Care Resource & Referral Agen-health needs of children and their fami- sound very promising. If anyone has used cies by D. Bellm lies through play. Since most of thesethem, we would be interested in your Protecting Children from Inappropri- materials are board games or other games experience. The catalog itself is worth ate Practices by S.Bredekamp and L. involving rules, they are geared to el-looking at since each product has in- Shepard ementary-aged children - perfect fordepth explanations and offers informa- Integrated Curriculum in the Middle school-age programs. Examples: tion providers may not have thought about Grades The Angry Monster Machine to helpsuch as children with impulse control Montessori Programs in Public Schools kids appropriately express their anger problems have complex learning styles Implementing Anti-Bias Curriculum in The Good Behavior Game is the bestetc. Early Childhood Classrooms example of how a therapeutic game For FREE Childswork/Childsplay cata- Teaching with a Multicultural Perspec-should work. Designed for ages 4-12 and log contact: Center for Applied Psychol- tive for use by parents, teachers etc. ogy, PO Box 1586, King of Prussia PA 19406 800-962-1141. d4E)

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SSN0278-3126 ©1993 School-Age NOTES A National Resource Organization on School-Age CarePioneering the Field Since 1980 A Montessori School-Age Program by Maureen Dardis American SAC In Europe The Milwaukee Montessori School'sboard games, housekeeping, science, PAGE 2 school-age program is fourteen yearsoffice (with computer and typewriter), old. It serves children ages 6-12. and The Quiet Area. The Quiet Area is SAC Legislation half of the "coatroom" that has been PAGE 6 remodeled. The room now has carpet- Our emphasis is on "learninging, a desk, pillows, cushions, and a New Action Manual lamp. A lace curtain hangs in the door- PAGE 8 through play"; stressingway, giving the children privacy yet social interaction skills. enables easy teacher supervision. One to three children sign-up for thirtyNSACCA '94 minute time slots. We have a child-centered philoso- Revises Dates- phy; activities are set up to provide3. Supervised Hallways many choices. Children can freely par- Our program shares space with ourApri114-16, 1994 ticipate in group projects or create theirelementary school. Because of our space With an overflow attendance of 900 own activity. The majority of the cur-limitations, we use the hallway outsideSAC professionals from all over the riculum is hands-on, child-initiatedof the "The Loud Room" for jumpU.S. and also from Canada and Austra- activities (i.e., cooking projects forroping, chin-up bar, ping pong, andlia at this year's National School-Age snack). Our emphasis is on "learningcatch (with soft balls). Any "hard"Child Care Conference in St. Paul in- through play"; stressing social interac-equipment is saved for the gym. Using quiries about 1994 have already come tion skills. the hallway as supervised "spillover in. Five key components of meeting the space" keeps the room from being too Hotel rescheduling and state date unique needs of school-agers in ourcrowded and provides exercise andconflicts have changed the dates twice program are: energy release at times when the gym is and the NSACCA newsletter went out 1. Daily Stations not open. Editor's Note: In some stateswith old dates before the contract was licensing or the fire marshall may have We offer two rooms with different signed. It is now set for Philadelphia concerns about officially designating activities. We rotate the choice of art, April 14-16, 1994. gym, games, computers, music,hallways as play areas. It may be best to keep this use to "spontaneous" ac- 1995 manipulatives and outside play. Some- tivities even if they do occur every day.] times the teachers choose stations, The 1995 NSACCA Conference will be in San Francisco and hosted by the sometimes the children vote for their choices. California School-Age Consortium The daily stations concept offers aActivities are set up to (CSAC). wide variety of experiences and pre- provide many choices.1996??? vents many discipline problems that Children can freely Requests are being solicited for a co- occur when children become bored. participate In group projectssponsor for the 1996 NSACCA confer- Children that do become restless have ence. If your group is interested contact the option of moving to another station. or create their own activity. Kathy Hermes 816-756-1950 or Tracey 2. Two Main Day Care Rooms Ballas 614-453-7743. The Loud Room is equipped for art, snack, manipulatives (blocks, race4. Planned Special Interest track, Construx), woodworking, andAreas (3-4 weeks) $500 Million for fort building. Pizza Parlor items include round The Quiet Room is equipped with (continued.on page 2)Summer Caresee page 6 67 R S P D A'

grams. Please send information aboutGermany. Its membership is from the Montessori your other publications. U.S. Department of Defense Depen- (continued from front page) dent Schools and military child care cardboard pizza crusts, felt for cheese,Maxine Charter, Director and youth programs. Membership sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms andGTB Benodjehn Child Care Center stretches from Iceland to Turkey and empty carry-out boxes. The childrenSuttons Bay, MI Spain to Sweden. Many teachers and make a sign, take orders and deliver. caregivers live off the bases in an ar- No anchovies please! Dear SAN, rangement called "living on the Post Office supplies include enve- Kii Doo Baa Day Care Program iseconomy" (of the country they are in). lopes, paper, typewriter and stamps administered by the Navajo Tribe, serv-Some I met have been doing this for (Easter Seals, Amnesty International ing 80 children, ages 1 to 5. almost 20 years. Countries with a high and American Heart Association put We are expanding our services bycost of living produce an additional out stamps that work very well). Aimplementing an after school program.financial burden to those professionals cardboard box painted blue makes aCurrently there are no after school pro-and their families. great mailbox. Special interest areasgrams available on our reservation. We give new activities to old rooms. are in need of resources and informa- tion. It struck me that adversity 5. Planned Field Trips Lenora Wilson can be one more thing to Being located in the heart of a largeChinle AZ city offers many opportunities foi trips. complain about or a can be We have weekly, biweekly, andEditor's Note: These queries remindedused to create a spirit of monthly planned excursions. We rollerme that we need to continue to push foradventure and teamwork. skate, swim, visit the library and ourschool-age care to be an integral part neighborhood park. Some trips areof all written information on child care voted upon, some are not; regardlessand that we need to work on making Besides the financial issues of "liv- even the complainers have fun whenreadily available to providers informa-ing on the economy," they have some we reach our destination. tion about SAC. Keep reminding theother unique issues such as the military These five elements combined al-following sources in your state of thedraw down which has closed bases and low for diversity in activity choices andneed for information: resource & re-shrunk enrollments. One elementary allow forcontinued optimum use of theferral agencies, state departments such school went from over 1000 students available space. Using these five ele-as human services and education, com-down to just 200. This has put tremen- ments as a framework allows the pro-munity education, local early child-dous stress on teachers and caregivers gram to adapt and grow to continuallyhood conferences and workshops, andin relation to job security and the ques- meet the changing needs of school-agelocal college early childhood depart-tion of whether they will still be in children.efio ments and their libraries. Europe a year from now never mind the These particular queries also re-stress of being understaffed as the cut- Maureen Dardis is a co-teacher at theminded me of how much I don't know,backs take place. Milwaukee Montessori School-Agehow important it is to be open to new (continued on page 3) Program, Milwaukee WI ideas, and to remember that school- age care takes place in many different places from rural to inner city from SchoolsAgeNOTES Queries Native American r servations to other Subscriptions: $19.95/year Dear School-Age NOTES, countries. (See below) & 12 issues Benodjehn is a Native American Send To: School-Age NOTES Child Care Center that has a Head Start American SAC P.O. Box 40205 Program. afternoon latchkey, and Nashville, TN 37204 evening and weekend latchkey pro-Programs in 615-242-8464 grams. Europe 2608 Grissom Dr. I recently had an opportunity to re- Nashville, TN 37204 view your publication and was im- I spoke in March to the over 1000 Dittor/Pubilsher Richard T. ScoHd pressed with what I saw. It has beenconferees at the semi-annual confer- Office Manager: Mary-Helen Marigza very difficult to find information ap-ence of the Association for Young Chil- propriate and helpful for latchkey pro- dren Europe (AYCE) in Mannheim, Published Monthly in Nashville, Tennessee

1993 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 2 MAY 1993 ® Pruned on Recycled Paper American SAC Lyme Disease Staff Development (continued from page 3) Update & Teaching Adults One principal forged a unique alli- Growing Teachers: Partnerships in. ance with the school custodian to deal t Our April issue stated Nebraska Staff Development edited by Eliza- with the issue of being understaffedwas one of the states not affected by Lyme Disease spread by ticks. We ap-beth Jones published by NAEYC 1993. They cover for each other on the mun- dane but necessary jobs such as making preciate the call from Chad Stevens (149 pages) sure someone is doing bus duty and alerting us that last year one of the state Growing Teachers is not a step-by- someone answers the phone duringparks in Nebraska was closed due tostep approach nor a how-to-do-a-work- lunch period. It struck me that adver-ticks and Lyme Disease concerns. shop book. It is about the "long haul" t An April report aired on CNN said sity can be one more thing to complain on staff development. It is about mentoring, partnerships and staff sup- about or it can be used to create a spiritlab tests for the disease are at issue. port groups told from nine different of adventure and teamwork. There are no standards for defining lab Stress is also experienced by the chil-tests as positive or negative. Many Lyme settings and experiences. Disease cases are found to be misdiag- At the core is the belief that adults dren through the anxieties at home about where they will be posted and the evernosed. When re-tested cases were foundwho work with children "construct present possibility and often reality ofto be chronic fatigue syndrome, arthri- knowledge" about how to work with parents being sent to world hot spotstis, or even a brain tumor. Advice: Getthem. "Adults learn complex tasks and such as the Persian Gulf, Somalia, and a second test from a different lab. coo concepts by doing them and reflecting and dialoguing about them." It means now Bosnia. that there is no one right formula that One of the things I learned in talking can be taught. "There are tasks that with conferees is the isolation experi-Day of the African enced and the frustration of feeling as require continual on-the-spot decision making. [These tasks] cannot be engi- though many of their professional peersChildJune 16th stateside are not aware of their efforts. neered [for the purpose of training/ AYCE has some of the best policies 1 On June 16, 1993 the U. S. Commit-teaching] because the variables are too have seen related to articulating to con-tee for UNICEF will help lead the na-complex and the actors keep making ference presenters and exhibitors its tion in commemorating the Day of theunpredicted choices." Working with mission and its position on develop-African Child for the third year. Thischildren does not fit into the male logi- mentally appropriate practice. worldwide celebration pays tribute tocal-technical work world of stead-fast At my school-age workshop manythe children massacred during the 1976rules and formulas. issues facing these school-age profes-uprising in Soweto, South Africa. sionals sounded familiar: lack of space; All over the world a variety of cul- dealing with programs in cafeterias andtural, educational and political activi-"Adult learners, like children, gyms; over controlling and too muchties will take place on behalf of Africanneed to playthat is, they need adult-directed activities leading to be-and African American children. to take initiative, make choices havior problems and complaints from Hugh Downs, chairperson of the U.S.among possibilities, act and the older kids. Committee for UNICEF said, "It is ourinteract." Betty Jones What I learned is that children, youthhope that all Americans, regardless of and the professionals that work withrace or economic background, will unite them live in many varied situations that in this celebration." Elizabeth Jones says, "Adult learn- I have not even begun to think about. It This day provides a perfect forum forers, like children, need to playthat is, is important to keep listening and learn-introducing Africa's culture to students. they need to take initiative, make ing. On the other hand, it is continually In fact, UNICEF can assist by supply-choices among possibilities, act and reinforced to me as Itravel thating educational videos with discussioninteract. And as adults, they need to children's development doesn't change. worksheets. They can also distributeengage in reflection and dialogue about The more we understand it, the betterother background materials as needed.their experience." we can meet their needs and enhanceContact the U.S. Committee for Growing Children is $6 (prepayment the quality of care we provide. UNICEF, 333 E. 38th St., 6th floor, required but free shipping is included). New York, NY 10016; 212 -686- Also try Teaching Adults: An Act ive Learn- Rich Scofield 5522. etb ing Approach by Elizabeth Jones for $6. SAN Editor/Publisher coo Order from: NAEYC, 1509 16th St. N.W., Washington DC 20036-1426. ett

0 1993 School -Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-84V MAY 1993 3 e Printed on ReL cted Paper What Do You Make Design a calendar. Think about which cultural holidays Of It? you will include. It might be a calendar with a picture for each month of the year. We received a nice letter from St. It might be a giant wall calendar with Peter's Lutheran Church Latchkey in blocks big enough to make note of spe- Pennsylvania sharing a game inventedItem: large, soft balls cial days (birthdays, holidays, field trips, by two of the school-agers in the pro- kickball, , hot potato, a re-themes for the week) with illustrations gram. This is the game they made up. lay, a globe, a model of the solar system, right on the calendar. a puppet head, a float, over-and-under It could be a pocket calendar, indi- Hand Pong(Fuzz Ballis anotherrelay, ante-over... vidualized by each person with special days to look forward to and blank spaces n a me.) by Matthew Weaver and Robert Item: a sandbox Edwards to make a diary of the days as they pass. castles, roads, a village, sand candles, sand paintings, molded designs, relief You will need large, colorful Pompoms map ... New Resources [yarn balls]. Get a different color marker Hands Around the World: 365 Cre- and draw a face on the Pompom (hair ative Ways to Build Cultural Aware- too, if desired, by drawing it on). ness & Global Respect Hold the decorated Pompom in your by Susan Milord hand and bounce it up and down. Count bounces until a miss. The player with the Hands Around the World is a new and most successful bounces wins! very diverse book of crafts, activities, and observances from cultures around Thank you. We always appreciate craft the world. It has a different activity for and activity suggestions. Item: old clothes each day of the year for intercultural dress up, drama, paint smocks, rags,awareness. Get your creative juices flowing andstrips of cloth, a tent, dollclothes, see what you could make from some ofdollhouse linens, Cloilhouse upholstery, Hands Around the World is available these: fashion show... from School-Age NOTES for $12.95 Item: a board or plank Item: strips of cloth ($11.95 for subscribers) plus $2.50 ship- a balance beam, a seesaw, a bridge, an weaving, a 3-legged race, braiding, aping/handling.

inclined plane, a bench, a ramp... blindfold, a rag rug... Adventures in Art: Art and Craft Item: old tires item: spray bottles Experiences for 7 to 14-Year-Oldsby a row of them side by side, a pile of wash the plants, carwash, use as water Susan Milord them, a swing, a jungle gym, an obstaclepistols, spray water on pieces of colored course ... crepe paper placed on white paper (re- Adventures in Art is a book of projects move crepe paper after spraying), spray for those who like to draw, paint, cut and waterbase paint on poster or newsprint. paste paper, sculpt, construct and create. Item: baby food jars There's printing, folding paper like tu- notion board, salt jar, paint pots, bug lips and pop-up cards, embossing, sten- jars (specimen jars) ciling, coiled cloth trivets, spool knit- ting and much more. Notion Board Nail the lids onto a board so the jars can be screwed onto them. Adventures in Art is available from Use the jars to hold nuts, bolts and screwsSchool-Age NOTES for $12.95 ($11.95 Item: tubes or for sequins, beads and buttons. for subscribers) plus $2.50 shipping/ a track for marbles or small cars, peri- handling. Shipping/handling for both scope, kaleidoscope, rhythm instru-Salt Jar - Rub colored chalk on the saltbooks together is $3.50. cit ments, tunnels, tooters, gift wrap, pup-to make each color of salt. Alternate pets, castles, model spaceships, tele-colors in filling the jar. Fill up the jar70 Activity Ideas scope, binoculars, stethoscope, paper tight to the top so the salt cannot shift. The minimum number of Activity Ideas animals... in this issue is 70. et

4 MAY 1993 1993 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 70 ® Printed on Recycled Paper Mon4ay Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday June 9 is Donald Produce animation Take turns imitating June is Zoo and June is National Duck's birthday. by means of a series the voices of Aquarium Month. Rose Month. Hike Make Donald Duck of drawings on cartoon characters. Visit, or make your through a park, masks. cards to flip. Let the group guess. own with paper or plant a rosebush or costumes. tour a gardening magazine!

June 14 Flag Day. Prepare a ceremony Make replicas of How many flags canCreate a flag for Make posters of the to honor the flag flags of other you find with union your summer chronological when raising or nations. What color jacks on them? with program or for your development of the lowering it. is used on more the crescent moon? team. What do the US flag. flags than any with a star or stars? colors and emblems fold it. other? P1) mean? Make your own Put whipping cream Have a cheese- Have a purple cow How many different yogurt or make a in a jar with a lid. tasting event. Find contest. Draw them, things can you make frozen yogurt Pass it around a out all you can aboutcut them out of with milk? Are all of dessert. circle taking turns the various cheeses paper, or make them them things to eat? shaking it until it country of origin, with ice-cream and turns to butter. recipes to use them, grape soda. cost.

June 8 is Build a tower with Design a building Look at pictures of Construct a weight- Architect's Day. toothpicks and with Lego materials,famous buildings in bearing bridge. How many archi- marshmallows. Or, blocks, or boxes. different parts of the tects can you name? soak dried peas and country. Notice How many could use them with regional differences you find out about. toothpicks. Let in architecture. Now how many do them dry after use. you know?

Stay indoors and Play in puddles Make your own rain Get your paper Blow bubbles. A zdesign your . after a rain. Create agauge. Compare rained on. Sprinkle humid day is dreamhouse. Draw miniature landscape your results with on powdered perfect for bubbles. the floor plan. Cut with a puddle as a those of the weather tempera from a furniture and lake. bureau (TV news, shaker. Run through appliances from ads newspaper). How is the rain one more or catalogs. wind velocity time to blend colors. 000 measured? O

June 5 - World June 16, 1963. The June 17, 1871. June 18National June 30 - Half way Environment Day. first woman in Birthday of James Picnic Day. through the year. Look for signs of space Weldon Johnson. Bring half a sand- erosion or its parachuted Listen to "The wich or half a piece prevention. Make a to safety Creation" or "Lift of fruit. Read half a terrarium. Find out after Every Voice and story. Play half a about air quality in re-entry. Sing." game ... your area.

1993 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 13) Printed on Recycled Paper MAY 1993 5 4 71 Conference of State Legislatures pro-tor of GSA's Office of Child Care & Washington Notes duces the roundup every year. FiguresDevelopment Programs. Most of the by Charles Pekow don't include states that enacted gen-centers with school-age programs were eral childcare bills that affected school-located in Internal Revenue Service or Charles Pekow is the Editor of "Dayage care, too. Social Security Administration subur- Care USA." This report was written Most of the legislation not exempt-ban field offices, Kinney says. exclusively for SAN readers. ing programs from licensing dealt with With on-site care not a practical solu- amending procedures to ease creationtion, Kinney says all her office can do of programs in public schools. Georgiato help local federal workforces with California Mandates SAC voted to allow local school boards toschool-age needs is help direct parents Space in New Schools establish school-age programs. to local resources. "Usually, I don't get Maybe A few states changed proceduresthat kind of question because people schools must go through to start pro-know we deal with on-site care prima- rily," she adds. et/e What may be the most exciting stategrams. South Carolina removed the legislation in several years is still wait-requirement that only non-profits could ing clarification. California Statuteoperate school-age programs in publicNew $500 Million Chapter 809 passed in the '91-'92 ses- schools, while Utah mandated that when sion requires that the construction or possible, public schools give prefer-for Summer Care modernization of elementary schoolence to private, non-profit or for-profit Good News-Bad News. $500 million for buildings include space for before andproviders rather than start government-summer programs (including equipment, after school child care programs. SAN run programs. supplies and staff development) for chil- dren that would qualify under Chapter 1 has not been able to get clarification as Indiana, Wisconsin and Virginia, meanwhile, passed laws clarifying or economic, geographic requirements has to the definition of "include space." been included in President Clinton's eco- Seattle, Washington passed both simi- creating regulations. None of the states created new school-age specific spend-nomic stimulus package. The bad news is lar legislation and funding. It now pro- that the Republican filibuster in the Senate vides dedicated space in new buildingsing programs. For a copy of the report, send $20 may kill Clinton's bill. and funds to promote quality programs. What to do? If bill passes and you have About a half dozen of these programsplus $3 s&h to NCLS Marketing Dept, children who would qualify, contact your 1560 Broadway, Ste 700, Denver CO are now in place. state Department of Education Chapter 1 The loop hole for California may be80202, 303-830-2200. office for information on how to apply. ale that "include space" means providing a cafeteria, gymnasium or other sharedSchool-Age Care In A Few Conferences... space for a program as opposed to its (continued from back page) own dedicated space. Federal Buildings MAMA October 2, 1993 New Listing SAN will update readers on this story. Fall SACC Training Conference sponsored by California as the most populated state Of the first 91 child care centers for the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis, has almost 10% of the country's SACfederal civilian employees, 13% of- Indianapolis, IN programs. Mandating dedicated spacefered before-and after-school care. But Contact: Evelyn Eschenhoff 317-266-9622 would be major progress in promoting 30% offered summer camp for school- OREGON October 2, 1993 New Listing quality care. agers. The U.S. General Services Ad- OR SACC Alliance Conference, Albany, OR ministration, the federal government's Contact: Colleen Dyrud 505-378-5585 landlord agency, profiled its child careALASKA October 21-23, 1993 New Listing Eight Other States Pass centers as of last November. Figures AAEYC Conference will have school-age School-Age Laws don't include programs for military track, Anchorage, AK employees. School-age enrollment av- Contact: Marc Robinson 907-345-3772 Nine state legislatures enacted lawseraged 21. KENTUCKY March 4-5, 1994 New Listing specifically relating to school-age care "Most of our centers are in inner 5th Annual KY Coalition for SACC cities. A lot of parents live in the sub- Conference, Hyatt Regency, Louisville, KY i n their last legislative session. 0 f these, Contact: Norma Meek 606-739-5344 three voted to exempt some or all pro-urbs," and while parents can bring pre- grams from regulation (California, Iowaschoolers to woik with them, school NSACCA '94 April 14-16, 1994 New and Kansas), according to the 1992children can't realistically commute, Listing State Legislative Summary: Children,explains Patricia Kinney, acting direc- DO WE HAVE YOUR SAC CONFERENCE Youth & Family Issues. 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4411Mise' SSN0278-3126 © 1993 School-Age NOTES - A National Resource Organization on School-Age Care- Pioneering the Field Since 1980 Last Minute Ideas for Summer ,N .D E. by Rich Scofield Most programs about now are either In Allentown, PA one of the seminar NSACCA Survey Results PAGE 2 just starting or just about to start theirparticipants mentioned that museums of- summer programs. The best intentions forten make up their own scavenger hunts having a well-planned summer programthat they give out to groups. Hostile Children sometimes get pushed aside for the other So next time you plan a trip to a mu- PAGE 3 101 crises we in school-age care oftenseum call ahead to see if they have scav- find ourselves. Here are some last minuteenger hunt lists. Recycled Resources ideas to help. Inexpensive Resources PAGE 7 Use Kids to Help Plan The Cub Scout and Girl Scout books are Children and youth always respond inexpensive and have tons of ideas espe- better to their own ideas. Set up kid com-cially ones for summer. mittees to help with this. This becomes an Ready Made Themes 1057 Join In at activity itself. The Girl Scout badge system is a ready NSACCA Event Bring the Community In made set of themes for you. What professionals among your fami-Theme Ideas The 5th Annual National School-Age lies could come in and explaia what they Wedding themes seem to be popular inChild Care Conference in St. Paul, MN do? Could you take a field trip to theirseveral parts of the country. Programsat the end of April attracted 1057 at- work place? report that the boys actually enjoy partici- tendeestwo and a hal f times as many Job Opportunities pating contrary to stereotypical views. participants as the last conference in Jobs can be wonderful experiences for A real estate theme was used by onenenver. school-agers. Start with application andprogram in Pennsylvania. The kids de- Exceeds Expectations - In fact, at- interviews. Use schedules and time cards. cided on type of house to buy, talked withtendance was 50% more than what con- Provide compensation, if not money then a real estate agent, went through the realference planners expected. rewards such as extra time at the park or estate ads, learned about how much money Minnesotians Make It - Much of pool, or front seat in the van for long field a family would have to earn to afford the this was due to the success of attracting trips. Ideas for jobs: cooking, cleaning,house, and the kids were really excitedMinnesota school-age professionals office chores, answering the program'swhen by coincidence on a field trip theyover 600. phone, yardwork, putting away supplies,drove by the house they had selected. International - This year there was caring for a younger child. Unique Activity Idea an international flavor as participants Use Scavenger Hunts to Keep A program in Oregon goes treasurehad traveled from seven countries. Museum Trips Interesting hunting by buying small polished stones More Men - Many commented there The March issue reported on the sum-by the pound at rock shows and then were more men at this event than they mer program for older kids in Baltimore, putting them in the sand pile or dirt pile to MD that found museum and educational be "found." The beauty of it is that the kids had ever seen before. A tally of the trips were not the greatest successes ofkeep finding the "gems" for months and attendance list showed 16% were men. various trips planned. even the next summer. Usually only 5-10% of participants are When discussing such issues in Easy Planning for Next Year male. Hastings, NE, one SAC progam explained All summer take photos and videos of1994 Workshop Proposals that inc. Nrating a scavenger hunt intotrips and activities plus save crafts,an For a copy of the guidelines for sub- the museum field trip was enough to keep work and any daily journals and kid news-mitting a workshop or seminar pro- children interested. For the scavenger hunt letters. Next spring each week put a couple posal for the 1994 NSACCA Confer- the kids had to find which exhibits had the photos, crafts etc. out to spark theence in Philadelphia April 14-16 write items mentioned on the scavenger list. children's ideas about what they want toto: Ellen Clippinger, At-Your-School Maybe for your program the first trip to ado and where they want to go and beforeServices, 4720 North Park, Indiaapo- museum could be one in which the kids you know it your planning for summer islis, IN 46205. Proposal deadline is July could decide which items should be in- off and running. ett. 31, 1993. cab cluded in a scavenger hunt. 75 more 10-15 year-olds in SAC programs.rent job? NSACCA Survey 24% saw three and four year-olds in For more information contact: Ellen Yields Gold Mine of SAC. Gannett, SACC Project, Center for Re- search on Women, Wellesley College, Information about Certification Wellesley, MA 02181 (617) 283-2547 To the question are you in favor of the Field some kind of professional certification Subscribers to School-Age NOTESfor SAC providers such as the ChildAccreditation & and members of the National School-Development Associate (CDA) Creden-Standards and Age Child Care Alliance did a great jobtial or through state licensing, 79% said of responding to a survey by NSACCA's yes, 10% said no and 11% were unde-Certification & Ad Hoc Committee on Professionalcided. See other discussion on this page Development which was tallied and ana- about certification. Credentialing lyzed by the Wellesley SACC Project. These four words were hot topics at Over 400 people responded. the NSACCA Conference. At the ses- A whopping 89% said theysion on SAC and professional prepara- Reid Changing tion when someone pointed out accredi- This survey was about professionalwere planning on staying intation was not one of the discussion development and it certainly indicatedSAC. groups, an impromptu group of twenty that school-age care has very much be- discussed issues around accreditation come a professional field. People are and standards of quality (for programs) planning on staying in the field as a and certification and credentialing (of career choice and are staying in it longer. Drop the "Child" from individuals). The sense was that people The respondents were almost all at aSACC are ready for and want these types of director or coordinator level. The NSACCA Board of Directors has professional measurements right now! A whopping 89% said they were plan- been considering dropping the "child" ning on staying in SAC. out of SACC to make it school-age careA Collaborative 69% said they stayed because theywhich would be more inclusive of olderAccreditation System enjoy the work. school-agers and youth and is some-Among States Only 5% said they were planning onthing several state alliances have al- One idea that came out of the discus- leaving the field because of poor pay butready done. 53% were in favor of drop- sion was for states that are using CCDBG 69% said better pay would be a neededping it; 31% said no; and 15% were money exploring accreditation and qual- incentive to stay in the field. undecided. A straw poll at the Board ity standards to pool their interests by If they left the field, 33% would move meeting showed more than 20 Board to teaching and 11% to upper manage-Members agreed "child" should becalling their efforts a "collaborative ac- ment. creditation system among states." This dropped and only one felt it should bewould allow them to communicate Almost one out of every five had been kept. But the Board was evenly split as among states and avoid re-inventing the in SAC for 10 or more years. to whether it should become "school- wheel. age care" or something else more rep- (continu, -! on page 6) Future of Field resentative of the children and youth Participants responded to what thethat are served in a variety of settings SAC field should include and in whatfor a variety of purposes. Sell001410NOTES direction it might go. 51% felt the SAC definition shouldTraining & Preparation Subscriptions: $19.95 /year include summer camps; 37% favored What training and preparation have 12 issues including 13-15 year olds; 29% includ you found most helpful in fulfilling the Send To: School-Age NOTES ing recreation and sports; 28% includ- responsibilities of your current job? 35% P.O. Box 40205 ing unlicensed, drop-in after school pro-said workshops, seminars, institutes; Nashville, TN 37204 grams; and 19% felt four-year-olds 32% said inservice, on-the-job training; 615-242-8464 should be included when defming SAC. and 22% said conferences; 17% formal Office: 2608 Grissom Dr. Nine out of ten felt in 10-20 yearscourse work. A question that was not Nashville, TN 37204 there would be more SAC in schools andasked and might have been more reveal- Editor /Publisher:Richard T. Scofield more year-round schoclschcdules. 75% ing is: Do you feel as though you were Office Manager: Mary-Helen Marigza saw SAC as apart of school/community adequately trained or prepared for ful- Published Monthly in Nashville, Tennessee multi-service family centers. 63% sawfilling your responsibilities in your cur- e 1993 School-Age NOTES POBox 40205 2 JUNES 1993 Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 e Printed on Recycled Paper BEST COPY AVAILABLE 7 6 Working with dren; with sarcastic, sassy children;deliberately ignoring provocations. You with noisy, overactive children; andneed to communicate in such ways that Hostile Children with children who are sullen and mo-these children can learn more socially rose. It works most of the time but takes acceptable ways of responding and in- Clare Cheri), left the early childhoodpersistence and a trial and error ap-teracting. field a legacy offield-tested practical,proach to find what will work best. 3) Get to know the children's family. information packed books. In herPlease There are four steps for beginning toEstablish lines of communication with Don't Sit on the Kids: Alternatives towork with such children: the parents and other adults responsible Punitive Discipline she talks about1) Give them an accepting, consis-for them. [Have you made a home "Working with hostile children." Hertent, caring environment. If they arevisit? Often this shows to a child that knowledge is the kind gained by havinghaving these problems in your pro-you are really interested in them as well been bitten, sworn at, slapped, robbedgram, they probably are having them atas providing unexpected insights into but never knowingly rejecting a childhome too. They may feel unloved andthe child's behavior.] or never deliberately punishing a child. unwanted. They may arrive at your4) Begin problem solving. With or We all can learn from her. The follow-program dragging with them experi-without the family's help, initiate a ing is adapted from that book which is ences at home and maybe even at school program of systematic problem solv- available from SAN. of a "belligerent pattern of interaction." ing. Everyone acts because they want It is the constant put downs and beingsomething. Begin problem solving what Poor Models and Poor Self- yelled at and told how they can't doit is the child really wants and then find Image anything right that destroys the possi-ways of supplying those wants if they Uncooperative children and hostile, bility of coming to your program full ofare appropriate or changing them if belligerent children (who usually arepositive, high self-esteem. they are inappropriate. also uncooperative) often have known much coercion, threats, reprisals, pun- Dealing with Children Who are Out-of-Control ishments, and impatience and haveChildren don't need to be learned how to behave similarly to oth- Some children have faced so much ers. These children develop poor self-around adults who think, "Irejection that there are times when they images with no appropriate role mod- hope I can get through thisbecome so emotionally overwrought els. They are literally starved for affec- day," but rather, "I wonderthat one needs to take drastic action to tion but won't let anyone close. They help them regain control of themselves. are lonely and full of despair. They feel how I can help this childHere are some methods: so hated that they spend much of theirhave a good day." 1) Put your arms around the child from time retaliating with hate toward oth- the rear and hug tight until the child ers. calms down. If the child is flailing When you greet them, remember thearound, pin the arms to the body and Acceptance and Changing kind of morning or day they might have spread your legs to avoid being kicked. Behaviors already had. Let them know you areThis should be done firmly but gently The challenge is to introduce these glad they have come to the program.without any hint of punishment. Ex- children into a world of acceptance.Tell them something you are lookingplain that you know they are upset and Acceptance of them as people but not forward to that day in the program thatyou don't want them to hurt themselves acceptance of their behaviors. Those in the two of you could do or talk togetheror others. such a child's life must express new about. Each day should be special. Ev-2) Look directly into a child's eyes and expectations for the child and practice ery moment, every hour in a child's lifesay "It's all right. I know you're very new ways of interrelating positively. experiences is important. Children don'tangry. You can tell me about it. First I Problem solving to change the behav-need to be around adults who think, "I need you to sit down so we can talk," or ior of belligerent children requires care-hope I can get through this day," butsomething else appropriate to the situ- ful planning, cooperation, persistence,rather, "I wonder how I can help thisation. Talking to the child while look- and patience. You must develop a con-child have a good day." ing directly into the eyes usually estab- sistent plan for helping the child learn2) Use alternatives to punitive disci-lishes a communication that enables new ways of behaving and you mustpline such as anticipating trouble, dis-you to use a restorative approach such change the way you react to child. tracting and redirecting, offeringas discussion, helping the child to ex- A New Approach choices, pointing out natural or logicalpress feelings in a legitimate manner, A humane, nor-punitive approachconsequences, arranging discussion humor, or whatevra you feel meets the can work with hostile, belligerent chil- among children or with an adult, andchild's immediate needs. do 0 1993 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-846d ® Printed on Recycled Paper JUNE 1993 3 77 Summer Reading Have a storybook dayand dress by Pat L. Willard, director of extended up as a character from a book you havecare atSt. John's School in Bartlesville, Last year USA Today reported kidsread this summer. OK. She says they can usually play only 0 who do not read during the summer 3 games before everyone is tired. "drop back at least six months, " quot-Try out dialects.Read aloud a story in which at least one character (if ing Bernice Cullinan, author of Read to The Long and Short Me: Raising Kids Who Love to Read.not the storyteller) speaks in a dialect. Also quoted is Elizabeth Segal, ForLet everyone try out the dialect. Whatof It Reading Out Loud!, that kids who read does the dialect tell you about the char- You will need: rulers, yardsticks or as little as 15 minutes a day can ad- acter? Decide whether the dialect adds metersticks, a tape measure, a ball of vance their reading level by up to 5to the character and to the story and string, and as many different kinds of months. makes it more like drama or just makes The key is to make good readingit hard to read. Be sensitive to people'sscales as you can find. Get a balance materials available and to make feelings about their dialects and helptoo, if you can. reading fun. Recreational reading needchildren avoid using dialects to make What is the smallest thing you can not be at the highest level the child hasfun of people. weigh? What is the biggest thing that achieved in order to be of value. Be- you can weigh? What is the heaviest sides good books on the shelf and op-Two Minute Keep- thing you can weigh? portunities to read them, try some of away Add up the weights of all the adults these. and the weights of all the kids. Com- This is a game suggested by the "item:pare. Read aloud a chapter a day.large, soft balls" in the May issue of When you stop for the day, ask, "What School-Age NOTES .We always appre- What is your collective height? do you think will happen next?" "We'll ciate craft and activity suggestions. With a ball of string, measure the first find out tomorrow." Or whet interest in one and mark the height on the string. a book by reading just one chapter and for ages 7-12 Measure the next beginning from the then putting the book back on the free 4-12 players, in 2 teams, indoors first mark. Mark the next point on the reading shelf. string. Keep on until you have all the This is a great game for using pent-up heights end to end on the same string. Make a book into a drama.energy and works with mixed ages of Read for clues to describe each charac- Arrange yourselves in a line in order older and younger (ages 7-12). It is aof height. ter. Decide which scenes to include and very spirited game that encourages lots Measure each of your heights and read for descriptions of costumes andof team spirit among members. settings. Make a list of hand props you make a graph of them. The game is played on a smooth, hard will need. Write a script based on dia- surface, using a bright-colored soft rub- Find the average height and the logue in the book. Break up these as-ber or plastic ball. A team has 2 minutes signments so each committee is read- average weight of your group. Try to to pass the ball every 10 seconds among ing for something different. draw a lifesize "average person". only theirown members orhave a point Tape newsprint along the wall. Draw called against their team. The otheraround each kid standing up -- or draw Share a book with outstand-team tries to steal the ball for pass ing Illustrations.Then read a book it flat on the ground and then tape it up. among only its own members. A ref-Ask your parents for your length and with no illustrations or with only a feweree-caller keeps time by minutes and plates. Decide which scenes in the book weight at birth.Draw your birth length counts holding seconds. inside the drawing of your present you would like to illustrate. Read for Balls must bounce on the floor or descriptions of characters and settings. height. Weigh things on the scale until wall to pass. Balls directly passed with-you find something the same weight as Make your illustrations as true to theout an in-between bounce go to the text as you can, but allow for imagina- your birth weight. other team. A jump ball is called if two tion. are holding onto the ball at once for five Make a poster of a book seconds. Players may run with the ball youor dribble like basketball. 65 Activity Ideas have read that would make someone The minimum number of Activity else want to read it. Two-Minute Keep-away was shared Ideas in this issue is 65.

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School -Age S PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 ®Printed on Recycled Paper 4 k your back up lotion is to be used. Full-Service Schools Act Sunburn, Cancer, * Involve families and help them raise Another possible source of federal help Children: SAC's this issue with school systems regardinghas been conceived. Rep. Harry Johnston lunch recess outside and outdoor field(D-FL) introduced the Full-Service Responsibility trips and picnics. This is particularly im-Schools Act (H.R. 1677), which would authorize $72 million in FYs 94-96 in The following article has been updatedportant in the summer for year-round grants to states to coordinate services in from one originally appearing in our July/systems or for schools in tropical cli- public schools. States would give grants August 1990 issue. mates. Prevention of sunburn should be an* Have staff model good sun protectionof up to $200,000 per site to school dis- tricts in high-poverty areas for a variety active responsibility of school-age pro- techniques. eflo of purposes, including supervision of chil- grams. Why? We have responsibility for children and youth during many of the dren before and after school, and on holi- Washington Notes days and summers, and help with home- hours and days when they may be most by Charles Pekow work. The U.S. Dept. of Education would susceptible to the injurious effects of sun Charles Pekow is the Editor of "Day administer the grants and set up a Federal exposure. Also, the evidence is mounting Care USA." This report was written ex-Interagency Work Group to help states. that sunburns during childhood and youth clusively for SAN readers. The bill was referred to the Education & are related to skin cancer in adulthood. Labor Committee. eme The more skin is severely burned and theWhat's Happening: more often it is burned, the greater theSAC Programs Protected in chance it will later become the site of skin Budget cancer. Skin cancer is the most common The Clinton administration's first bud-Accreditation & cancer in America, twice as common as get protects school-age funding and in-Standards other cancers and can be life-threatening. creases spending for some of the pro- .. (continued from page 2) Remember all skin colors, from fair to grams. The proposed FY 94 federal bud- dark, are susceptible to sunburn and skin get would keep the Dependent Care Bock Missouri already has a voluntary ac- cancer. Grant funded at its FY 93 level of $12.939 creditation system for school-age pro- SAC staff have a responsibility to mini- million. The Child Care & Development grams and offered to share their efforts mize children's exposure to sunburn andBlock Grant would get $933 million un-with other states. State planners should fast tanning (a tan is the skin's response to der the proposal, up $40 million from thecontact: Alison Copeland, Supervisor, injury from sun exposure). How to help: FY 93 level. Welfare reform-related care Community Education, Dept. of Elemen- Inform staff, families and children of would also get an increase because thetary and Secondary Education, PO Box your efforts to help prevent overexposure Dept. of Health & Human Services fore-480, Jefferson City, MO 65102 (314) to the sun. sees increased usage. So Job Opportuni-526-3961. * Remember ultraviolet rays from sun-ties & Basic Skills Training care would light which cause cancer can reach the NSACCA's Professional Develop- increase from $395 million to $450 mil-ment Committee is to look at these is- skin on cloudy days and even underwater. lion, while Transitional Child Care would Minimize the time children are on the sues. Tracey Ballas, NSACCA Presi- rise from $84 million to $95 million. playground between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. dent, stressed that "looking at" accredi- Other programs supporting school-age which is the most intense period of ultra- tation did not mean any commitment on care would remain at their authorizedNSACCA's part. Some have hoped violet rays. maximums, including $';..8 billion for the Require children to wear hats, protec- NSACCA would take the leadership in Social Services Block Grant and $300an accreditation system for school-age tive clothing and sunscreen or sunblockmillion for At-Risk Child Care. But the lotions when on the playground or on programs. administration proposes to continue theEditor's Note: The reality is that field trips, particularly when around pools previous policy of not funding the Child NSACCA as a young organization, with or beaches. Care Licensing & Improvement Block * Remember baseball caps don't protect no staff, no office, and dependent com- Grant, on the grounds that states can usepletely upon volunteered time has the tops of ears or backs of necks. money from other funding streams for achieved an impressive record in a short * Use a sunscreen with a sun protection training and monitoring. factor (SPF) of at least 15 regardless of amount of time but establishing a na- New Summer $ Killed skin tone. Reapply every two hours while tional accreditation system without any Don't count on any special help this playing outside, more often if water play money behind it would be many years summer. A Republican filibuster in the or swimming is involved. Latest govern- away. B alias is concerned about raising Senate killed the administration's pro- ment report proposes rules limiting prod- the hopes of its members and the SAC posed stimulus package, which included uct claims of SPF's to an SPF of 30. $500 million for chapter 1 summer pro-professional field for something that it Be aware of who is allergic to which grams. can't deliver at this point. at sun lotions in case they forget theirs and © 1993 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 6 JUNE 1993 tS)Printed on Recycled Paper 80 Conferences... parks. The kids were each given a re- work, and hobbies. Then, think of what (continued from back page) cycled lunch bag in which to collecteach company may discard. A seam- items. The first day was man-madestress mom brings us the cardboard WELLESLEY SACC PROJECT day. Any non-natural item could be LEADERSHIP INSTITUTES insert from fabric rolls. A dad with a (continued) collected to create their collage whenphotography hobby brings us all his Philadelphia PA July 25-27, 1993 we got back. This activity helped cleandiscarded pictures. Lots of parents save Jacksonville FL July 25-30, 1993 up the neighborhood and createdtheir used greeting cards. If you know Decatur GA August 1-4, 1993 healthy competition to see who could Storrs CT August 1-5, 1993 what you want, post a list. Parents often Winterpark CO August 1-6, 1993 find the neatest items. The second dayhave connections of which you are un- Grandville OH August 8-13, 1993 was nature day. Kids looked at theaware. Boca Raton FL August 9-13, 1993 world around them in a totally new Pawling NY October 17-22, 1993 way. [Editor's note: Remind childrenSchools as Sources Contact: Ellen Gannett 617-283-2544 that are collecting natural items for a Recruit the kids, too. They are proud MISSOURIFebruary 11-13, 1994 collage or other activity to only takeof their finds and glow when they get New Listing items they will use because school-credit for bringing something in. Where Annual School-Age Care Conference and how do you get them interested? sponsored by Missouri SAC Coalition, Lake agers often like to collect quantities or Ozark, MO compe.. for collecting "the most."Describe a neat project for which you Contact: Bonnie Vento 314-225-4494 Make sure items have been discardedneed recyclable supplies. Have them by nature and are not still living orbring them in. Send a note to their KENTUCKYMarch 4-5, 1994 New Listing attached to something living. And fi- teacher at school, requesting items they 5th Annual KY Coalition for SACC Confer- nally, check the regulations about re-are discarding, such as butcher paper ence, Hyatt Regency, Louisville, KY moving items. Some parks prohibit dis-from bulletin boards and old teaching Contact: Norma Meek 606-739-5344 turbing the natural environment or re-aides. When appropriate, suggest that a NSACCA '94April 14-16, 1994 moving any of nature's items.] child from your program could help by New Listing taking down the bulletin board or as- Philadelphia, PA sisting in another way. This can de- DO WE HAVE YOUR SAC CONFERENCE 30% of the activities at ourvelop a two-way support relationship DATES? eflo and develop self-esteem for the child. center cost us nothing. We We have an invention center that is are working towards 50%. up year round and always changing. It is stocked primarily by recyclables and Cutting Costs and donations. At the invention center there Increasing Interest What about games? Team scaven-are always three dimensional creations ger-hunts for things in their environ-emerging daily. through Recycled ment, natural or man-made, can be done inside or out. The only requirementsStaff as Sources Resources are enthusiasm and creativity. The kids Let's not forget your workers. Once by Katherine Branigan can provide both if you're running short. the recycle idea is ignited, the fever Many of the games that require a smallspreads. Encourage your employees by Cut costs, increase enrollment andball can be played with a pine cone or arewarding their efforts. A short thank- offer an interesting program: the threesmall rock, if there is no throwing in-you note or a bunch of flowers can go a r,.in goals of owners and directors.volved. In addition to nature, we reuselong way. Little thank-yous like that This is not an easy challenge; but itdiscarded items. To play pirates trea-are well worth the three pairs of roller doesn't need to be a painful one. sure, we use an old spice can withskates from their neighbor and the 60 Many of us already frequent thriftbroken rings, badges without pins, oldfeet of corrugated paper which looks shops and yard sales in an effort to game pieces and anything that the kidslike a brick wall. reduce expenses. 30% of the activitiesdeem valuable. Making it their center keeps the burn- at our center cost us nothing. We areParents as Sources out at bay; that alone is worth quite a bit working towards 50%. and this system offers it to you free. eflo Both businesses and schools throw We recently had two no cost art ac- away lots of perfectly good materials. tivities that the kids are begging to do Katherine Branigan is the owner/di- So how do you get it? If you don't know again. On two different days we took rector of Highsights School-Age Pro- exactly what you want, get a list of your Long hikes around the neighborhood gram in Seattle, WA. parents' place of employment, type of © 1993 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205 (0 Nashville., TN 37208 15-242-8 Printed on Recycled Paper JUNE1993 7 t" Special Needs Human Race Club Curiosity "its In the May issue we mentioned the Provider Guide and Draw Squad deck card advertising the catalog (by 0 Questions and Answers: WorkingVideos Health Edco) which included curiosity with Parents of Children with Spe- kits developed by the Austin (TX) cial Needs is a provider guide pam- We have not reviewed these but thought they sounded interesting. TheChildren's Museum. We received the phlet available from Community Coor- catalog and while the kits such as the dinated Child Care of Union CountyHuman Race Club series is based on the books by Joy Berry. The six in thevision one at $495.00 are probably only (N.J.) for $2 to cover printing and mail- affordable to large systems of programs ing. Contact: CCCC of Union Co., 225 series are about: making friends; preju- dice & discrimination; fights betweenwe were intrigued by the list of con- Long Ave., Hillside, NJ 07205 (201) tents and the idea of making curiosity 923-1433. etID brothers & sisters; handling emotions; earning money; and self-esteem. Theykits. The kit included: kaleidoscopes; run about 25 minutes and cost $14.95.telescope; magnifying glass; prism; Funding Info The Draw Squad is three videos withglasses; goggles; sunglasses; 3-D model Children and Youth Funding Re-titles such as "Escape of the Twinkies"of `.31.e eye; games for eye-hand coordi- port is a newsletter which in its promo- with Capt. Mark Kistler of Nationalnation; sleep masks; puzzles to be tional material claims to bring you 14- Public TV's "The Secret City" teach-worked on when blindfolded; Braille 18 pages, twice every month, of theing children how to draw 3-D with justkit; flashlight; and eye-color chart as latest funding opportunities from foun-a pencil. Each runs 40 minutes andwell as teacher's resource notebook. dation, federal and private sources plus costs $14.95. The catalog also contained many information on how to write grant ap- For more info or to order any of thesemore affordable resources related to plications. We have not reviewed orvideos contact Century Select Educa-health, drug and alcohol education for seen this ne,vsletter. Regular price istional Media 800-523-0988. coo children and youth. For catalog call $229 with a special offer of $199. Con- 800-299-3366 ext 160. coo tact CD Publications 800-666-6380 eo

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SSN0278-3126 ©1993 School-Age NOTES - A National Resource Organization on School-Age Care- Pioneering the Field Since 1980 Are Your Video Afternoons Legal? S I -D E by Charles Pekow Are You Licensed For: Canadian SAC While you may not think you are PAGE 3 It rained unexpectedly, so you hastily hurting anyone playing the tape you replaced the planned kickball game inbought, the industry that created it will the yard with musical chairs in theremind you that you are stealing a prod- Separate SAC Standards PAGE 6 classroom? uct by using it in any commercial or It's the weekly video hour and you'reprofessional enterprise without permis- showing your attendees the newest re-sion or license. When you buy a record- Self-Care Research lease from the Disney studios that youing or a movie, the manufacturer pre- PAGE 6 picked up at a local video store? sumes you'll use it at home for private, It's music time, and you're teachingnon-commercial use only, unless oth- children to sing and play old Broadwayerwise agreed to. [Read the "FBI Warn- NSACCA standards on the xylophone? ing" that we all fast forward through on1994 Proposals What's wrong with the above situa-a video.] Even playing background DEADLINE JULY 31,1993for submit- tions, all routine in school-age care?music and piping in Henry Mancini on ting a workshop or seminar proposal for the Nothing, as long you've gotten per-your telephone while you put callers on 1994 National School-Age Child Care Al- mission by buying a license or paying ahold requires permission. liance Conference in Philadelphia April fee for the right to use the material. 14-16, 1994. For a copy of the proposal Many school-age programs do. But guidelines write to: Ellen Clippinger, At- many others don't obey music and filmTypicnI [of reports of movie Your- School Services, 4720 North Park. copyright laws. Many people don't Indianapolis, IN 46205. ft know that they apply to all public per-copyright violations] is the formances, including those in child care one from a parent whoSAC Preparation centers and family child care homes. thinks the provider is Twodifferent excellent models of how Others figure no one will enforce theputting children in front ofthe professional preparation field is law, so why pay a fee? making SAC courses a part of the "main- Welcome to the World of the picture tube for too stream" are: Entertainment Copyright many hours, The School-Age Child Care Certifi- "I'd venture to say 85% are unaware cate of St. Lawrence Collegc, Ontario, of it, 13% ignore it, [and] 2% probably Canada, which is a distance learning pro- follow it," estimates June Goss, chairPublic School Programs, Tool gram of nine courses. Contact: Marilynn of the copyright committee of the As- The law applies to all child care pro-Yeates, Early Childhood Education Pro- sociation for Informational Media &grams, whether for-profitnon-profit. grams, St. Lawrence College, King & Ports- mouth, Kingston, ONT. K7L 5A6 Canada Equipment (AIME). "This is just a wild Copyright law grants exemptions only to public and private, non-profit schools (613) 544-5400 ext. 1127 guess, but my experience is that most The Child Development Career Cur- for use in direct teaching. This doesn't people are not aware of it." riculum of the Minnesota Technical Col- include recreational activities or school- If you are caught, you can be fined lege System involves child care and educa- anywhere from $250 to $10,000 per age care on the premises even if run tion preparation programs at 34 campuses violation. But don' t panic. Though they by the schools themselves or non-prof- across Minnesota. School-age is one of the are not required to by law, most copy- its. Fawn y child care providers also aresix unique areas of emphasis. Each pro- right holders and associations createdlegally bwnd to acquire permission.gram and course was assessed against the to enforce their copyrights will merelyAnd it doesn't matter whether youNAEYC Model of Professional Develop- give you a warning and help you com- charge a separate fee for the music orment. Contact: Richard Tvedten, Minne- ply with the law if they catch you break- movie or even if you charge tuition! sota Technical College System, 350 Capi- tol Square Bldg., 550 Cedar St., St. Paul, ing a copyright for the first time. (continued on page 2) MN 55101 (612) 297-7315 ettD BMI and ASCAP both maintain dis-right holder directly, says AIME Coun- Legal Video... trict offices across the country you cansel Ivan Bender. A film company may (continued from page I ) contact for information. You can alsobe willing to sell you blanket permis- Music Requires a License call BMI at 800-669-4264 or ASCAPsion to use any of their material, he Two companies control the musical at 212-595-3050. If you want to double-adds. Ask your public library about copyright market. Broadcast Music, Inc. check what they tell you, contact yourperformance rights arrangements when (BMI) and the American Society ofown legal counsel or local Better Busi- you borrow a film there. Composers, Authors & Publishers ness Bureau. AIME operates a copyright hotline (ASCAP) each control the rights toMovies Require Public you can call with questions: 800 -444- about half of copyrighted music in thePerformance Rights 4203. It also sells a video called Copy- country. If you play any considerable How you get permission differsright Law: What Every School, College amount of music, you'll almost cer- slightly in the music and film industry.& Public Library Should Know for tainly be using the material of both. (If The motion picture industry grants$29.95 plus $3 shipping, and a packet you plan a one-time performance of arights in a somewhat different mannerof copyright law material for $14.95 few songs, you can check with onethan the music industry. The Motionplus $3 shipping. company to see if it controls all ofPicture Licensing Corporation (MPLC) But How Will They Find Me? them.) grants umbrella licenses for some of While the copyright enforcers ac- the major studios. Annual fees for childknowledge they can't catch everyone, care programs run between $75 andthey try.BMIemploys licensing ex- The [BMI music] fee $175, depending on the number of chil-ecutives across the country that check depends on physical size ofdren served. An MPLC license grantsbusinesses out that might be using you permission to use material from music, BMI Spokesperson Greg Boggs your indoor facility many of the major studios, includingsays. They read ads to see if places that [anywhere from] $60...toDisney, Warner Brothers and Hanna-aren't licensed may be playing music, $480 for larger centers.Barbera. For information, contacthe adds. [Obviously, if you advertise a Annual [Motion PictureMPLC at 800-462-8855. special movie afternoon each week, you should have your MPLC licensed Licensing] fees for child 11111/111M-, And then, the disgruntled employee, care programs run $75-175....thedisgruntled em-ex-employee, or parent turns in many a ployee, ex-employee, orcopyright violator. AIME gets two to 10 such calls a day, Goss says. Typical BMI charges child care programs anparent turns in many a is the one from a parent who thinks the annual fee for the rights to use its music copyright violator. AIME provider is putting children in front of as often as they wish. The fee depends gets two to 10 such calls a the picture tube for too many hours. etk. on the physical size of your indoor Charles Pekow is the Editor of "Day facility: $60 for up to 1,500 sq. ft., $120day... Care USA." This report was written for 1,501-2,500 sq. ft., $240 for 2,501 exclusively for SAN readers. to 5,000 sq. ft. and $480 for larger centers. You may have to pay more for But other studios grant permission dance classes. You only pay for theon a per film or per showing basis. area you lease a before- or after- When you buy or rent a video, check to School-AgeNOTES see if public performing rights come school program that leases one or two Subscriptions: $19.95/year with the purchase. Normally, when you classrooms doesn't have to pay based 12 issues on the size of the whole school build-buy a video, you'll pay $10 more for Send To: School-Age NOTES ing. the right to show it at your place of P.O. Box 40205 ASCAP is in the process of finalizingbusiness. It is up to you to ask about public performance rights. Vendors just Nashville, TN 37204 its first rate structure for child care 615-242-8464 centers. It could release it this summer, want to make sales. They aren't re- sponsible to notify you of the law, even Office: 2608 Grissom Dr. says Bob Light, director of general Nashville, TN 37204 licensing. By law, you have the right toif they know what you want the mate- Editor/Publisher:Richard T. Scofield go to court to get a review of your raterial for. Many vendors are authorized Wks Petansgsr: fee if you think ASCAP is charging youto sell you rights. If they aren't, they Mary-Helen Marigza too much. should be able to refer you to the copy- Published Monthly in Nashville, Tennessee

0 1993 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205 2 JULY 1993 Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-84e4 Printed on Recycled Paper 483 this has produced increased parental inter- will probably cause many nightmares in SAC in Canada est in school-age care and increased inter- young children. I saw many kids in the 4-8 There certainly was considerable inter- est from the child care field, too. deo year-old range who were crawling onto est in school-age care at the Canadian Child parents' laps. It starts scary and continues Care Federation Conference in Toronto in with ominous music , body parts etc. There May. SECA Passes SAC were several preschooler exclamations of Similarities Resolution "Wat dat mama?," which I'm sure were Many of the SAC issues sounded similar difficult to explain. to those faced by programs in the U.S. The Southern Early Childhood Associa- There's something wrong with a system shared space in the schools and being tion (formerly SACUS) adopted its firstthat stresses how inappropriate a movie squeezed out of existing dedicated space: resolution on school-age care. Last year the might be for young children but then mar- licensing that demands a fence around 18,000 member organization voted to kets to kids under 13 through merchandise school property for the before and afterchange its name which had included the and fast food outlet "tie-ins." school program but not during the school phrase "Children Under Six." The new School-age programs might brainstorm day; how drop-in programs and recre-name allows for more formal support ofways they can help parents deal with these ation programs fit in the big picture; de-school-age issues. issues. Po veloping SAC networks and associations; The resolution pointed out that by popu- the quality of programs; and wide range of lation the South represents less than 33% of differences among provinces similar tothe nation BUT 46% of all school-age programs are in the South. This makesConferences... our differences among states. (continued from back page) Differences SAC an important issue for any early child- hood group that focuses on the South. AlsoMICHIGANOctober 19, 1993 New Listing - Fundingthere is more subsidized care. MI SACC Conference, Southfield, MI In Ontario 50% of child mit is subsidized. while the recommended adult-child ratio is 1:10, there are some Southern states with Contact: Sue Javid 313-228-3480 The provincial government said child care ALASKAOctober 21-23, 1993 is part of the economic renewal and recov- minimum requirements as high as 1:25 and 1:26. This means that quality of care will be AAEYC Conference will have school-age ery and is therefore very supportive. Pri- track, an issue that needs to be addressed. It also vate versus non-profit seemed to be a more Anchorage, AK divisive issue than in the U.S. pointed out 86% of parents pay full fees Contact: Marc Robinson 907-345-3772 meaning that the SAC system is stratified Curriculum - the importance of play MISSOURIOctober 29-31, 1993 opportunities and a play-based curriculum by family income. And finally that SAC ist Annual Community Education Conference seemed to be more widely recognized. programs typically pay low wages and have (SAC Workshops), Lake Ozark, MO Ontario high staff turnover. Contact: Alison Copeland 314-526-3961 The resolution dealt with three areas: In 1987 the New Schools Initiative, which WELLESLEY SACC PROJECT SECA supports a sliding scale fee based was province-wide, mandated that all new LEADERSHIP INSTITUTES on family income for those families who Boston MA July 18-23, 1993 schools provide child care and that the cannot afford SACC. Philadelphia PA July 25-27, 1993 province would pay for it. This was a way SECA supports legislation and policies Jacksonville FL July 25-30, 1993 that child care could be put into all neigh- aimed at developing an incentive career Decatur GA August 1-4, 1993 borhoods. Storrs CT August 1-5, 1993 ladder program that will increase wages for For SAC it was a mixed blessing. In five Winterpark CO August 1-6, 1993 child care workers and will in turn decrease years there was a 600% increase in SAC in Grandville 01-1 August 8-13, 1993 staff turnover. Boca Raton FL August 9-13, 1993 Ontario. But much of the designated space SECA supports SAC programs that pro- Pawling NY October 17-22, 1993 went to programs for 2-5 year-olds and the vide a safe and developmentally appropri- Contact: Ellen Gannett 617-283-2544 school-agers were put in shared space. ate program. MISSOURIFebruary 11-13, 1994 For large school boards like the North Copies of the resolution are available Annual School-Age Care Conference York Board (Toronto), building coor 'na- from SECA, PO Box 56130, Little Rock, sponsored by tion among the half-clay kindergartens and Missouri SAC Coalition, Lake Ozark, MO AR 72215 (501) 663-0353. the child care programs is a monumental Contact: Bonnie 'Vent° 314-225-4494 If you have not seen the SECA/SACUS task. There has been tots of discussion March 4-5, 1994 resources and materials for working with KENTUCKY about providing a "seamless day" for chil- 5th Annual KY Coalition for S ACC Confer- young children, ask for a brochure. db dren to minimize the room, program, and ence, adult contact changes that a child might go Hyatt Regency, Louisville, KY through each day. Jurassic Park Contact: Norma Meek 606-739-5344 Home Alone Illegal NSACCA 14April 14-16, 1994 Nightmares National School-Age Child Care Alliance, The province of Manitoba, Canada has 6th Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA passed legislation making it illegal to leave Editorial Comm^nt: The PG-13 rating Contact: Diane Barbcr 215-643-0569 children age 12 and under home alone.on the movie Jurassic Park was well de- DO WE HAVE YOUR SAC CONFERENCE According to our Canadian SAC sources, served but unfortunately often ignored. It DATES? cop

1993 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 Printed on Recycled Paper C' 4 Jun, 1993 3 4 4. sr; . t.(.* Sharing With recall this summer and get excited aboutRole Playing Parents What Goesnext summer's program. Without causing undue anxiety to any child, it may be feasible to think up On In The Program some role play situations which could Creepy,CrawlyThingsthen be dramatized. By letting the group Parents who pick up late never see think up the situations, you will be able what goes on earlier in the day. When Cut egg cartons into two long strips.to help evaluate each one. For example, they arrive, everything is put away andUse one to six sections as needed. Pro-if you got off the bus at home but your the children are in a "holding pattern"vide colored paper, yam, glue, mark-mother wasn't there yet, would you call using only easy-to-put-away materialsers, and chenille strips, and a few911 or would it be better to call an adult and waiting to be picked up. During thesamples to get started. relative or friend of the family? Call school year, some programs use a VCR 911 only when you need a policeman, to record the peak hours. They may let fireman or ambulance to come right a VCR run from 3:00 to 4:30 for in- now. stance, and then play back from 4:30 to 6:00. Parents catch a glimpse of activ- ity they wouldn't otherwise, and kids Summer Reading may have an opportunity to share a good time or an accomplishment with a Remember the Berenstain Bears? parent. Stan and Jan Berenstain are branching For the summer program, try a out into books fog 7-10 year olds. Their "This Is What We Did Today" or many preschool fans requested books "The Day In Review" bulletin board. for "grown-up" readers so they could Let a committee of older kids take continue to enjoy the Bears' antics and polaroid pictures and collect samples adventures. of art and crafts projects for each day's Look for these new titles: The bulletin board. For the polaroid pic- Berenstain Bears and the Nerdy tures control costs and help the com- Nephew, The Berenstain Bears and the mittee plan and budget the use of the911 NewGirlinTown,TheBerenstainBears film -- 2 shots for this activity, 3 shots Gotta Dance! and The Berenstain Bears for that one...and limit to one roll of Faced with a medical emergency,and the Drug Free Zone. film a day. reports USA Today, 46% of adults can- There's nothing like a good, new book To replenish the "film fund", trynot identify 911 and some confuse itto practice those reading skills before this idea from the Child Care Center atwith 411 directory assistance. Whenschool starts. Baptist Hospital in Memphis. Parents every minute counts, knowing the num- who want photos on the bulletin boardber can make a difference. because their children are in them may Informing children may prove ben- put their name on the back. Then wheneficial to their families now, and sooner"Straws" Credit the bulletin board is replaced, the par- orlater may help the child in a self-care ent can buy the photo for 50¢ or $1,situation. In teaching children about The activity suggestions using straws enough to cover the costs. 911, there are two objectives: (1) toon page 5 are from an article "Straws Have the kids make a scrapbook orhelp them recall uie number, and (2) toMake Learning Fun" by Carolyn Ross journal of activities and field tripshelp them know when to use it andTomlin, which appeared in The they might like to repeat. Besideswhen not to (i.e. is it really an emer-Brownsville States-Graphic on Thurs- pictures and samples, include tips ongency?). day, April 15, 1993. how to make next year's outing more Thank you, Carolyn, for sharing these enjoyable. "Allow time for reststops;Singing with School-Age NOTES readers. Bring a hat or sunvisor; inquire ahead To review and reinforce the 911 num- if a certain day of the week is lessber recall, try singing to the tune of Hot crowded." Make a note of what things Cross Buns: 9-1- I,9-1-1, policeman, 40 Activity Ideas cost -- besides admissions. fireman, ambulance, 9-1-1. Sing it over The minimum number of Activity Save some photos, crafts and art- and over as a round, or march to it and Ideas in this issue is 40. work for use next spring to help kids clap or use rhythm instruments. 4 Inv 1993 01993 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 ® Printed on Recycled Paper 86 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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_ 1993 School -Age PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 JULY 1993 5 ® Prin ed on Recycled Paper 87 Washington Notes in mixing the grant with other funding that mothers may not always choose streams? badly when they elect self-care for by Charles Pekow 2) What types of care are being pro-school-agers. The paper's statistical Charles Pekow is the Editor of "Dayvided with CCDBG funds? analysis of a high school class of 1972 Care USA." This report was written3) At what point does the cost of careshows that mothers choosing self-care exclusively for SAN readers. affect poor women's decisions to work?tended to "have an older first child, 4) Are changes needed in the child carehave a larger gap between the eldest Most States Separate infrastructure to improve quality ofand the youngest, have all their chil- School-Age Standards cam' (If parents prefer unregulated,dren older than 10, have more assets, Most states maintain separate regu-informal care, can government policyand work more." Many supposedly latory standards for school-age careimprove it and make the arrangementsunsupervised children are actually in and preschool programs. While 31 keepmore stable?) the care of an older sibling, other rela- separate regs, 21 lump most of the regsWelfare & SAC tive or neighbor, suggests author Peter with preschool standards, according to * What types of school-age care ar-Brandon. the 1993 Child Day Care Center Li-rangements best help parents get off For a copy of Self-Care Arrange- censing Study by the Children's Foun- welfare? A program to explore ques-ments among School-Age Children: A dation. (Figures include the District oftions like that may get revived. TheChild Care Device or Children Left to Columbia and Puerto Rico.) [The 1993Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Billtheir Own Devices? DP-989-92, send Family Day Care Licensing Study isof 1993 passed by the House (H.R.$3.50 to the Institute, 1180 Observa- also available.] 2264) includes authorization of $3 mil-tory Drive, 3412 Social Science Bldg, States that keep only one book oflion a year through FY 98 for demon-U of I, Madison, WI 53706, 608 -262- rules typically include some separatestration projects to explore and evalu-6358, FAX 608-265-3119. standards for school-age programs, typi- ate child care projects' effects on fami- cally different staff:child ratios. And alies receiving Aid to Families withEditor's Comment:It's true that few change a requirement or two forDependent Children. The Family Sup-self-care statistics might paint a grim- school-age programs. Iowa, for in-port act of 1988 authorized these grantsmer picture than what is really hap- stance, maintains different programbut Congress hasif t funded them sincepening. Patchworks of after school director qualifications, while OklahomaFY 89. sports, instrument lessons, and dis- requires school-age programs to keepNational Service & More SAC tal supervision by neighbors or rela- different equipment. Several of the* If Clinton gets the national commu-tives particularly for older children states with different regs only enactednity service plan he wants, it may in-may be developmentally appropri- them within the last year or two. And aclude paying for care for every school-ate. Caution should be raised though few of the states with only one book ofage child whose parents participate.about sibling care and the possible rules; Missouri, New Jersey and SouthThe House Education & Labor Com-abuses that may occur. Also it can be Dakota; were reported to be consider-mittee is considering the National Ser-debated as to whether such large ing or planning separate regulatoryvice Trust Act of 1993 (H.R. 2010).blocks of time of daily responsibility codes for school-age care. The bill would authorize $389 millionis in the best developmental interests For a copy of the state-by-state center in educational grants for volunteers whoof the older sibling. eRo licensing summary, send $22 plus 15% complete terms of community service. s/h to the Children's Foundation, 725Any organization getting a grant wouldD.C. Conferences 15th St NW, Suite 505, Washingtonhave to meet the child care needs of The National Forum on State and DC 20005-2109, (202) 347-3300. participants, either by providing theCommunity Planning in Early Educa- care themselves or giving the parentstion and Care September 21-23, 1993 in Congressional Briefs an allowance. Washington, D.C. co-sponsored by Fami- CCDBG to be Reviewed lies and Work Institute and NAEYC. Con- * The General Accounting Office isIs Self-Care Necessarily tact: Families and Work Institute 212 -465- planning to undertake several new in-Bad? 2044 or NAEYC. NCCA Legislative Conference Septem- vestigations of federally-funded care Does lack of a regular arrangement ber 26-28, 1993 in Washington, D.C. The this year. It hopes that separate probesnecessarily mean childrenare will answer the questions, primarily Natio.al Child Care Association invites unsupervised when their mothers work? concerning the Child Care & Develop- the nation's private early childhood care A Discussion Paper from the Institute ment Block Grant: and education community to its first Legis- for Research on Poverty at the Univer-lative Conference. Contact: NCCA 800- 1) What are the problems encountered sity of Wisconsin-MgdiSon suggests 543 -7161.eft

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SSN0278-3126 ©1993 School-Age NOTES- A National Resource Organization on School-Age Care - Pioneering the Field Silica 1980 Principals Set Quality Standards Principal's Standards for School-Age Care Staff:Child Ratios by Rich Scofield Making Up Games 3 $-T Multicultural Art 4

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EDITORIAL Staff:Child Ratios the Next Challenge in Quality SAC by Rich Scofield a O What is your staff-to-child ratio? 1:10? 1:12? 1:15? 1:20? 1:26? more? What Do the Doctors Say? The "A good school-age child care program probably provides the most relaxed part of a 1992 400-page national health and safety child's day." One standard of excellence is that "childrenare free to choose activities and friends and to develop and explore theirown interests." performance standards for out-of-home child care programs titled Caring for Our (NI "The key to developing a vital about for more than a decade. School-Children by the American Public Health and exciting school-age childage care doesn't have to be difficult ifAssociation and the American Academy care program is to simply find the adults are flexible, adaptable, listenof Pediatrics has set stringent standards. out what the children like to doto the kids talk, and are comfortable and what they want to [explore].letting children make their own choices. Ask them about their interests, This is also part of the core of educa- "Those who question whether observe their activity, listen totion reform. We are moving away fromthese ratios are affordable their ideas. Thon mold programthe idea of teacher-directed activitiesoverlook the basic needs of choices around what you haveand looking at the child's developmen- learned." young children in order to limit tal and learning needs. (Learning notcosts, which clearly reflects a This quote is indicative of a turningjust in the cognitive/academic sense lower priority for children than is point that has been reached in school- but learning including the areas ofphysi- based school-age care programs. Thecal and social-emotional skills and theacceptable." Caring for Our National Association of Elementaryopportunities to practice these in a so-Children School Principe is (NAESP) in collabo-cially and emotionally safe setting.) ration with the Wellesley College Standards for Quality School-Age School-Age Child Care Project has To conform to these performance stan- Child Care is being distributed free to dards centers should maintain the follow- published Standards for Quality the 3000 members of NAESP. It is alsoing ratios. For five-year-olds: 1:8; for 6- School-Age Child Care which rolledavailable from School-Age NOTES for8-year-olds: 1:10; and for 9-12-year olds: off the presses in July. $19.95 (17.95 for subscribers) see end1:12. Mixed age groups in the same room Within the quote above is the core ofof page 4 for reduced shippingshould keep the ratio consistent with the SAC that many of us have been talkingcharges. coo 9 1 (continued on page 2) Staff:Child mula was derived. The staff hours wereConferences... divided into child hours which doesn't(continued from back page) address peak ratio points. Also, remem- Ratios... ONTARIO October 22, 1993 New Listing ber the study reported that there were (continued from front page) Association for Early Childhood Educators, large numbers or pre-k kids involved in Ontario, Hamilton Branch, Half Day Session on both morning (24%) and afternoon (14%) School-Age Care with Rich Scofield, Hamilton, age of the majority of children in the ONT. Contact: Tammy Ferguson 416-357-5491 group. programs. Having pre-k in your group ONTARIO October 23, 1993 New Listing The guidelines state, "These standards would drastically change your ratios. AECE, Ontario, Niagara Branch, Half Day This is what was reported: Public Pro- Session on School-Age Care with Rich Scofield, are based on what children need in order Niagara Falls, ONT. to have a reasonable amount of qualitygrams slightly over 1 :1 1; Private Contact: Tammy Ferguson 416-357-5491 nurturant care. Those who question Nonprofits 1:9; For-Profits just under 1:7. NEW YORK October 17-22, 1993 whether these ratios are affordable over- Decide for yourself how those match up Pawling NY, Wellesley SACC Project with the reality in your community. Leadership Institute look the basic needs of young children in Contact: Ellen Gannett 617-283-2544 What Do the Principals Say? The order to limit costs, which clearly reflects MICHIGAN October 19, 1993 a lower priority for children than is ac- new Standards for Quality School-Age MI SACC Conference, Southfield, MI ceptable." Child Care by NAESP sets an expectation Contact: Sue Javid 313-228-3480 of high standards for staff-child ratios. ALASKA October 21-23, 1993 What Do the States Say? State AAEYC Conference will have school-age track, minimum standards for school-age pro-"Standard of Excellence: Staff-child ra- Anchorage, AK grams have varied from as low as 1:8 to as tios and group sizes are small enough to Contact: Marc Robinson 907-345-3772 high as 1:26. Certainly state requirements enable staff to meet the needs' of all the MANITOBA October 29-30, 1993 New Listing children. Suggested staff-child ratios are Manitoba Child Care Association school-age are the first place to look to start improv- conference "School-Age Care: We Know You're ing quality. It should be remembered that 1:10 for children through age 6, and Out There!!!" Winnipeg MB state standards are minimum standards1:12 for children over 6." Contact: Debra Mayer 204-586-8587 not standards reflecting quality. They are While Caring for Our Children takes a MISSOURI October 29-31, 1993 strident tone in defense of low ratios, the 1st Annual Community Education Conference 10,- minimum wage. It is the lowest start- (SAC Workshops), Lake Ozark, MO ing point. principals' guidelines, even with similar Contact: Alison Copeland 314-526-3961 low ratios, are more sympathetic to the MISSOURI February 11-13, 1994 realities of running programs and the cost Annual School-Age Care Conference sponsored of care. "Some programs will find it hard by Missouri SAC Coalition, Lake Ozark, MO "Some programs will find it hard Contact: Bonnie Vento 314-225-4494 to afford the suggested ratio, but this ratio KENTUCKY March 4-5, 1994 to afford the suggested ratio,enables staff to spend time with indi- 5th Annual KY Coalition for SACC Conference, but this ratio enables staff tovidual children and offer them many Louisville, KY Contact: Norma Meek 606-739-5344 choices. These are key elements in pro- spend time with individual TENNESSEE March 11-12, 1994 New Listing children and offer them many grams. Without efforts to reach this stan- 5th Annual Tenn. School-Age Care Conference, Nashville TN choices...Without efforts todard, the quality of the program could be compromised." Contact: Cathy Henris 615-741-3312 reach this standard, the quality NSACCA '94 April 14-16, 1994 BOTTOMLINE National School-Age Child Care Alliance, of the program could be 1) The fact that there are programs out 6th Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA compromised." NAESP there making it with ratios of 1:8,1:10 and Contact: Diane Bather 215-643-0569 1:12 says that such standards can be bench- DO WE HAVE YOUR SAC CONFERENCE DATES? cat, marks of performance. State minimum It is not fair to providers and to parents standards need to be realistic since they (relative to fees) to mandate implement- only deal with minimums but also to come SC110014g0NOTES ing the very highest quality to meet the in line with what's do able and not set high Subscriptions: $19.95/year minimum. On the other hand it is not fairratios that allow for poor quality and non- to children for states to allow very high relaxing, un-fun places for kids to be. 12 issues ratios when we know lower ratios are very 2) We need to take the principals' stan- Send To: School-Age NOTES do able and improve program quality. dards and show them to principals, com- P.O. Box 40205 What Does the National Study Say munity leaders, school-age programs and Nashville, TN 37204 I believe the ratios in the National Study ofparents and say, "These are the ratios that 615-242-8464 Before & After School Programs are not the national principals' group feel are Office: 2608 Grissom Dr. usable for gauging what the real ratios areneeded to have a quality program. When Nashville, TN 37204 out in the field. The study admitted thatare you going to set your sights on this Editor/Publisher:Richard T. Scofield while ratios seemed to be straight for- standard?" That is the next challenge for Office Manager: Mary-Helen Marigza ward, defining them and surveying to getthe professional field. of school-age care Published Monthly in Nashville, Tennessee them became complex. Therefore a for- setting our sights on quality ratios.eflo

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Making Up Games Let kids develop combinations ofkids will choose the title of the game games that don't seem at all similar. and the materials. Maybe they will de- With Kids: How To For example, how would kids combinecide the environment and combine two basketball and baseball? games. This can be a tricky stage Get Started it Name for a game. Start with fa-move at the kids' speed or they may by David Whitaker miliar sources such as movies, TVbecome frustrated! shows, and video games to create the Two developmental points abouttheme of a new game. This allows theDavid Whitaker is the SACC site coor-. school-agers are that they love to playkids to start from a familiar base. dinator at Gracemor Elementary, North games, and they love to invent new Materials. You can provideKansas City School District of Mis- things. Games are a natural activity for(maybe a ball and a hula hoop and asouri. the creative process of combining thesejump rope) or let the kids pick materi- two points. There are many aspects ofals. They may need you to limit their games that kids can revamp to developchoices of materials at first. Maybe fiveThe Season-of Love something new and different. As adults,children each get an object and then the we should not tell them what games togroup chooses two of them to use inby Valerie Crosswhite play, but facilitate the kids deciding fortheir game. themselves. At the time of her writing this story, In the beginning they will need the Val Crosswhite was a 12-year-old stu- adult to give them some guidelines.As adults, we should notdent entering the 7th grad. Last sum- mer Val and her fellow school-agers at Eventually, however, the kids shouldtell them what games to be able to make up games from scratch. S.P.LR.LT (Play Centers, Baltimore, The suggestions offered here give theplay, but facillta.e the kids AID see SAN Vol XIII #7 March 1993) adult an idea of a place to start. Somedeciding for themselves. decided to publish a magazine, The will be harder to do than others, but all .=1.Dragon. This story is Val's contribu- achieve the goal of giving the kids tion to the first issue of this impressive control over their own games. Environment.This may be thepublication. By sharing this piece we Start with a familiar game. Kidstoughest for children and youth. Thehope to give you insight into younger should choose a familiar game likeidea is that any room or area you play a school-agers' social thinking and the kickball and discuss the rules before-game in will dictate the kind of gamemindset, talent and potential of our hand. Make sure everyone agrees onyou play. Obviously an outside gameolder school-agers. Sections have been these rules and understands them. It ison a large playground is going to take aedited due to limited space. also a good idea to write these rulesmuch different course than a game in- down, although it is sometimes best toside at a table. "Who am I going to marry?" I said. I work through the game before setting Manipulate these environments to get turned on my side and draped my leg down the rules in writing. kids to break out of stereotypes. Tellover my bed, shielding my eyes from Once everyone is comfortable withthem they're going to adapt an outsidethe Sunday afternoon sunlight stream- these rule, change them! Ask the kidsgame to a table game! This gets kidsing in through my ground-floor apart- one rule they would like to add, takethinking about the general elements ofment window. I turned the black magic away, or change. Maybe they'll decidea game such as baseball that they wouldeight ball, smudged with fingerprints, in a game of kickball that the runnerwant to carry over in a table top game. upside down and waited for the answer. gets to go to first even if he gets out.On the flip side, take a board game andI was seven years old. I always remem- Maybe the kicker gets to choose whoturn it into a life-sized game. Find dif- ber asking my little "fortuneteller" in a his pitcher will be. There are hundredsferent areas to play games that the kids whisper, in case my mother might over- of ways to create variations within amight not ordinarily think of as a game hear. In the second grade, you get the game that seems set in stone. area. At our school we have a ramp impression that your parents would kill Combine two familiar games.indoors that lends itself to an interest- you or something if they knew you had Games like baseball or kickball haveing Human Bowling game. Don't feel a crush on someone. very similar rules, but if fuse,U togetherlike you can only play a game outside, "Am I going to marry Felix?" I asked. could create an entirely new game.in the gym, or in a circle! Felix was the cutest boy on earth at that Maybe the kids can choose to hit or Combination. At this stage kids time. He was a real catch; he could spit kick the ball. Maybe they'll use a regu-should be able to combine several ofand everything. lar kickball with their arms as bats. the above elements at once. Maybe (continued on page 7) © 1993 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 ® Printed on Recycled Paper Aaiun- 19933 9 3 Invisible Paint Moonlight Scene You will need a sheet of white paper, Draw an outdoor scene like a garden a paint brush, a cotton swab, four table-or jungle. Put some nice birds and ani- spoons of water, four tablespoons ofmals in it and some plants. Use baking soda, and purple grape juice forflourescent or pastel-colored crayons. paint. When the picture is done, paint the First mix the soda and water togetherbackground black. You can paint right and use the cotton swab to draw a secretover the crayon and the wax of the picture or write an invisible messagecrayons will resists the paint. The pic- with the soda/water mixture. Let thisture will stand out against the black likeLayered Picture dry completely before going on to theobjects in the moonlight. Use sky-blue paper. From other next step. This idea is taken from Adventures in appropriate colors cut out mountains, To disclose the hidden message, useArt, p. 111. (Available from School-clouds, tree trunks, tree leaves, grass the grape juice for paint and paint theAge NOTES for $12.95 [$11.95 forand so on. Paste the picture together paper. The page will turn purple but thesubscribers] plus shipping/handling.) layer by layer. message will turn blue-green! This craft idea is from No-Fail Art This idea is from Science Arts: Peoples of the WorldProjects by Arliss Burchard. The book Discovering Science Through Art contains patterns for 100 crafts to make Paint a mural of the world's people. with paper, tape, glue and scissors. It Experiences by Mary Ann Kohl andUse a continuous roll of paper such as Jean Potter. (Available from School- includes folded paper, torn paper, table paper. Sketch your people firstmosaics, mobiles, cones, shapes, Age NOTES for $15.95 [$14.95 forand dress them in different styles of subscribers] plus shipping /handling.) needlepoint cards and layered pictures. clothing from around the world. One No-FailArtProjects is available from way o get the shapes of persons is to School-Age NOTES for $14.95 ($9.95 draw around each other.) Draw in for subscribers) plus shipping/handling. pencil first and then enter the outlines with markers. Use paints or crayons to "Transportation" Credit O fill in the costumes and the persons. The transportation Activities on p. 5 Peanut People This idea is from Hands Around the were suggested by an activity entitled World by Susan Milord. (AvailableVehicleffransportation Day and sent You will need peanuts in the shell,from School-Age NOTES for $12.95 fine-tipped markers, glue, scissors, in by Gary A. Fortney of Phoenix, AZ. [$11.95 for subscribers] plus shipping/Their participant list of vehicles is very yarn, felt or fabric scraps, twigs orhandling.) toothpicks. comprehensive. Prior to the event types Draw faces on the peanuts. Give them of transportation were discussed and hair, hats and clothing. Make a familyThe lads' Multiculturalquestions were prepared for interview- and glue them to a stone or a piece ofArt Book: Art & Crafting the driver or guest who came with bark. Experiences from each vehicle. After the event each child Break a peanut shell in half through wrote a letter to one of the participants the middle. Eat the peanut. Slip theAround theWorldthanking them for coming. shell over the end of your finger for aby Alexandra M. Terzian We appreciate Mr. Fortney's sharing thimble puppet. This book has more than 100 craft this activity with us. Some peanuts may look like animals. projects with background information Give them legs, ears and other features.and instructions. Origins are African,Shipping/handling This idea is from EcoArt, p. 101. Native American, Eskimo, Asian and For books available from School- (Available from School-Age NOTES Hispanic cultures. The emphasis is onAge NOTES, shipping/handling for 1 for$12.95 [$11.95 for subscribers] plusauthentic designs but the materials are book is $2.50, for 2 books, $3.50, 3 shipping/handling.) paints, paper, glue, yarn, salt dough books, $4.50, and 4 books, $5.50. (recipe provided) and other standard Respect for the Aged craft materials. The Kids' Multicultural September 15 is "Respect for the Art Book is available from School-Age63 Activity Ideas NOTES for $12.95 ($11.95 for sub- Aged Day" in Japan. How could we The minimum number of Activity scribers) plus shipping/handling. observe such a day? Ideas in this issue is 63.

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Use pairs of shells Press flowers or Make a photo albumWrite a story or Share one new craft to make butterflies. 4-leaf clovers. or scrapbook. diary about an or game you Glue small rocks or Make stationery or experience you wantlearned this sum- shells on a notion book marks. to remember. mer. Show an art box. project, tell a story or share a new idea. Did you learn any new jokes?

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Sept 1, 1939 -- Sept 2, 1838 -- Sept 17, 1787 -- TheSept 24 -- Native Sept 26, 1774 -- The WWII began. Ask a Queen Liluokalani's US Constitution wasAmerican Day -- a birthday of Johnny VA Hospital or birthday. Hawaii's signed. Find the 13 day to learn more. Appleseed (Jonathan American Legion last monarch, she states on a map. How many Native Chapman). Try to Post how children wrote Aloha Oe andLook up statehood American place bite an apple on a can thank veterans- - Farewell to Thee. dates and number names can you find string. Eat your apple such as cards or tray How many ethnic the other states in favors for the groups call Hawaii that order on your on a map? for snack. hospital. home? map. How many different Could you actually Could you visit a Could you ride on a How many kinds of kinds of transporta- try out the sleeper museum of antique trolley, shuttle bus transportation work tion can you name --in a truck cab, or cars? Would the or doubledecker by foot power -- not just people see inside the owner of an antique bus? or try a ancient, modem, carriers but product satellite news van? car bring it for you to horsedrawn vehicle? domestic and carriers, too. see? Compare a more What does horse- foreign? modem engine. power mean?

1993 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TN 37204 615-242-8464 Auourr 1993 5 6)hinted on Recycled Paper 95 Washington Notes ents get off welfare is left up to a conference committee. The SenatePlanning Your by Charles Pekow passed a Budget Reconciliation Bill (S.School-Age Charles Pekow is the Editor of "Day1134) without the $3 million per year Care USA." This report was writtenfor child care/welfare reform demon-Technical exclusively for SAN readers. stration models the House passed in its version. Assistance For The House Protects but Upcoming Year? Doesn't Add to SAC Family Day Care Regs Programs Lumped Together School-Age NOTES would like to help you. Funding for school-age programs'was Most states don't separate regula- protected by the House of Representa-tions for school-age care from preschoolilk We will send free catalogs and mini- tives but not added to. The House passed care in family day care. The 1993 Fam-samples for your next school-age work- an appropriations bill for Fiscal Yearily Day Care Licensing Studypro- shop. 1994 (H.R. 2518) that would fund pro-duced by the Family Day Care Advo-I We will list your conference in our grams at the same level as in FY '93.cacy Project of the Children's Founda-monthly School-Age NOTES newslet- The House declined the Clintontion, found that almost all states con- ter. administration's request to increase bytain only one set of regs, though in$ We will provide free catalogs and $30 million funding for the Child Caresome cases they make specific changesmini-samples for you to place in your & Development Block Grant, sayingor exemptions for part-time older chil-conference packets. the budget won't allow it. dren. This stands in marked contrast toI School-Age NOTES offers DIS- So here are the funding figures ap-CF's finding that 31 states maintainCOUNTS for GROUP SUBSCRIP- proved for the coming year, which be-separate regs for SAC for center-basedTIONS 20% off for 5-19 subscriptions; gins Oct. 1: CCDBG, $892.711 mil-care (see SAN, July 1993). 25% for 20-49; 30% for 50-99; and a lion; Dependent Care Block Grant, The review of the states and District40% discount off for100+ subscrip- $12.939 million; Job Opportunities & of Columbia found that only 13 pro-tions a great gift ongoing monthly Basic Skills Training Child Care, $450vided for increased child-staff ratiostraining for your conference partici- million; Transitional Child Care, $95 for a few hours a day for providers who pants or for working with multiple cen- million; At-Risk Child Care, $300 mil-take school-agers and younger chil- ters. lion; Social Services Block Grant, $2.8dren (though one of the states allowsI Rich Scofield is available as a key- billion. the increase only in group homes). Sixnote speaker or workshop leader for The House also declined to put any states allow higher staff -child ratios foryour conference call today as his money into the Child Care Licensing & school-age children and five exemptschedule fills up quickly. Improvement Block Grant, which Con-some or all programs for licensing, gress has never funded. The JOBS pro- mainly because they don't operate full-School-Age NOTES the network gram would get a $55 million dollar time. Only four states keep completelyof professionals interested in quality boost and TCC $11 million more than separateregs for school-age family dayschool-age care! eilo FY '93 because of anticipated increased care. program usage. These programs are For a copy of the state-by-state sum- entitlements, so anyone qualifying must mary of regs, send $22 plus 15% s&h to 3onus to SAN get care. The other programs are dis-Children's Foundation, 725 15th St. cretionary programs, subject to what-NW, Suite 505, Washington, DCReaders ever funding Congress chooses. 20005-2109, (202) 347-3300. ego For those subscribers who read every The Senate takes up the bill next, word each issue this is your opportu- providing one last chance to add to nity to save money. You can renew CCDBG. now (before August 31, 1993) for one, two or three years at the current rate of SAC Welfare on Hold $19.95 for each year before the new rate of $22.95 takes effect Septemher 1, 1993. Just make sure you give us your Any attempts to see how well various address as it appears on your address school-age care arrangements help par- 96 label. elk

6 AUGUST 1993 . '01993 School-Age NOTES PO Box 40205Nashville, TNtrp22,4te;001L-c2;:112td-814.p6e4, Canadian Notes Manitoba to Hold First him, discreetly, but I think everyone SAC Conference knew. In a couple of minutes we all plodded The Manitoba Child Care Associa- Ontario School-Age across the hall to the cafeteria. We lost Association Formed tion is holding its first eves SAC con-our classroom last year, due to over- ference titled "School-Age Care: Wecrowding in the school, so we stay in During the past several years a core Know You're Out There!! !" It is set for group of school-age care professionals the caf. October29-30, 1993 atSaint.-Boniface After a healthy snack of vanilla wa- in Ontario have been meeting to orga- College, Winnipeg, Manitoba. For more nize and network SAC workers. Their fers and "prune" juice, which was re- info. contact: Debra Mayer, Manitoba ally canned grape juice, but certainly odyssey will sound familiar to thoseChild Care Association, 364 McGregor SAC groups and alliances already didn't taste like it, we got ready to go St., Winnipeg, Manitoba R2W 4X3,outside. Everybody got in line very formed and offers inspiration to thoseCANADA (204) 586-8587 me thinking about organizing. noisily; bouncing balls, and yelling They started as a committee through things at the top of their lungs to be the Ontario Coalition for Better Child heard such as; "God, that juice sucks! ", Care. They have had three retreats atSeason of Love... "It's too hot to go outside! ", "Bring Bark Lake, a conference centre in the(continued from page 3) your flute out", and "I think she likes woods, with over 100 attending and the I didn't like the first four answers. Iteither Chase or Kyle." fourth annual Ontario School-AgeChildtook five trys until the little black ball Everybody started moving out the Care Conference (in a different loca-said "My signs point to yes." chipped and faded orange painted doors, tion) is tentatively planned for the be- Good. That had to be it. After all, itheld open by a scuffed up block stamped ginning of October. took five shakes to get the answer I"Play Centers" in black ink. Kerry, Through a small grant they have pub- wanted. Kristin and I stayed in a little longer, lished three issues of a wonderful news- At the age of sevcn, there was nosaying we were going to the bathroom, letter called Exploring Environmentsdating or anything, you just said "Ijust to have a little fun. "A Newsletter About School-Age Childreally like you." If the person said "I We sat down at a table and started Care in Ontario." They described thereally like you too," then youtalking. Far ahead, we could hear a editorial team as "an eclectic mix oftimetraveled through a couple of yearsdistant voice, yelling to "Stop at the front line staff, centre supervisors, `till you're both 20 or so, and you tie thecorner! r programme advisors, and college fac- knot and fly off for your honeymoon in The three of us were laughing about ulty." Hawaii. That sounds easy enough. something or another, when Felix Last fall the committee decided to walked into the room. formally organize. They struggled with "Felix! Valerie likes you!" Kerry chanted, laughing with Kristin. what to call the group. One consensus By sharing this piece we hope to was that the name should not include "I do not, you jerk, " I laughed. "Dorf t give you insight into youngerlisten to her." the words network or child care but thatschool-agers' socail thinking and school-age should be included in the He walked up next to us. the mindset, talent and potential name. As of their March 1993 ideeting "Do you?" he asked me. the preferred name for the provincialof our older school-agers. "Yes," I said after a minute of si- organization put forth by the steering lence, and ran out the door. committee is "Ontario School-Age Association" (OSAA). The next day was Monday. Ugh. AfterThe Dragon contains games, poems, For information about OSAA, theirschool, I trudged down the hall, filledrecipes, artwork and a survey of the with the real little kids, and the older newsletter, or their conference contact: school-agers' favorite and least favor- 5th graders who we always looked up Noel Young, George Brown College, ite activities over the summerit is a PO Box 1015 Station B, Toronto,to, but feared in a way; with Britta, myvery positive reflection of the school- Ontario, M5T 2T9, CANADA (416)classmate and good friend since kin-agers themselves and of S.P.L.R.1.T. 867-2342 or Jennifer Murphy-Hupe,dergarten.Once we got to the gym, thePersonal note: Val, you have a great Canadian Child Care Federation, 120meeting headquarters for Play Centers,gift keep developing your writing Holland, Ste401, Ottawa, Ontario, Kl Ywe signed the notebook, "Val and Brittatalent. ego the Great", and dropped our bookbags. 0X6, CANADA (613) 729-5289 ene Just another day. Felix always was late and I always tried to wait around for

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