Page 2 - Preschool Newsletter October 2018
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Important Dates Teacher’s Corner
Monday, October 8–Friday, October 12 Children and Sleep
Fall Break, no school Sleep is a vital need that is essential to a child’s
Monday, October 15 health and growth. Sleep promotes alertness, memory
November tuition due and performance. Children who get enough sleep are
more likely to function better and are less prone to
Tuesday, October 30 & Wednesday, October 31 behavioral problems and moodiness. That is why it is
Fall Festival important for parents to start early and help their
Friday, November 2 children develop good sleep habits.
Picture Day for ALL students
How much sleep should my child get? Each child is
Weekly Themes different and has different sleep needs. This chart
presents recommended hours of sleep that includes
naps for children up to five years of age.
October 1-5
Numbers How Much Sleep Should My Child Get?
Letter of the week: A. a Age Hours of Sleep
October 8-12 0-2 months 10.5-18
Fall Break, no school 2-12 months 14-15
October 15-19 1-3 years 12-14
Falling into Colors 3-5 years 11-13
Letter of the week: B, b 5-12 years 10-11
October 22-26
Days of the Week, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” Children Need and Thrive on a Routine
Letter of the week: C, c The #1 tip for good sleeping habits in children is to
October 29-November 2 follow a nightly routine. A bedtime ritual makes it
easier for your child to relax, fall asleep and sleep
Shape, Shape, Shapes through the night.
Letter of the week: D, d
Spirit / Show & Tell Typical Bedtime Routine
1. Have a light snack.
2. Take a bath.
October 3 and 4 3. Put on pajamas.
Student’s Choice
October 10 and 11 4. Brush teeth.
Fall Break, no school 5. Read a story.
October 17 and 18 6. Make sure the room is quiet and
No Show & Tell at a comfortable temperature.
October 24 and 25 7. Put your child to bed.
Bring in something interesting from nature, like a 8. Say goodnight and leave.
shell, pine cone, leaf, flower, rock, or fossil.
October 31 and November 1 Helpful Tips
No Show & Tell Make bedtime the same time every night.
Contact Information Make bedtime a positive and relaxing experience
without TV or videos. According to one recent
study, TV viewing prior to bed can lead to difficulty
Ms. Seye White falling and staying asleep. Save your child’s
Litchfield Park Preschool favorite relaxing, non-stimulating activities until
100 S Old Litchfield Rd. last and have them occur in the child’s bedroom.
Litchfield Park Arizona Keep the bedtime environment (e.g. light,
623-935-9040 temperature) the same all night long.
swhite@litchfield-park.org Source: National Sleep Foundation, sleepforkids.org
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