Ready for Kindergarten? We truly want them ready for their first ‘Rite of Passage’ Kindergarten. I’m a retired teacher and speech therapist, and just maybe you’ll find these 7 ‘Most Essential’ Pre-Kindergarten Skills ideas helpful. 1. An eagerness to learn (explore, discover, take initiative and persist). Change things in the baby’s room every 6 weeks. Hang older children’s crafts/artwork on the wall/ceiling closest to the cot. Rotate toys – put away some and bring them back out weeks later. Preschoolers emulate and imitate their parents. If they see their parents eager to learn new things then the preschooler will copy that. So parents; take on challenges (learn a musical instrument, learn a new craft, etc.) 2. Very switched-on listening, attention, concentration and memory. Sing a repertoire of nursery songs, and have toys that make sounds (noises, animal sounds, etc.). With preschoolers shopping, cooking and family trips offer opportunities to enhance these skills. Before shopping and cooking, tell your preschooler 4 items and have him/her recall the items several minutes later. On family trips, ask: “What did the GPS say?” 3. Playing well with others (compromising, turn-taking and problem-solving). Establish opportunities for interaction with peers right from babyhood. Have
a ‘Share Box’ – place six individual toys in it. Praise: “I love to see you sharing.” If they fight-over a toy, remove it. “When you show sharing that goes back into the box.” With the preschooler, crafts done in a small group builds sharing and teamwork. 4. A desire to be independent leads to self-confidence. Let Bub reach for toys, drink, etc. Let the toddler select daily clothes, help put toys away and choose preferred foods/drinks. Let the preschooler select/prepare meal items. Include the preschooler’s ideas whenever you re-arrange his/her bedroom. Stop doing things for the preschooler. A preschooler can select what to wear, make a bed, clean a bedroom, put soiled clothing into a hamper and do 3 chores every day. 5. Solid oral and language skills. Mimic Bub’s sounds so they will copy others’ speech. ‘Self-talk’ as you do things - “Wash dishes, mop floor, open door...”. Name bub/ toddler’s body parts. Encourage the toddler to name versuss merely point to things. Let the preschooler tell his/her order at restaurants. Make a point of asking questions that evoke lengthy phrases/sentences - use question-words such as, Why, How and What. Be all ears as your preschooler explains things. During TV ads, ask about the show you’re watching using Why, How and What questions. 6. Well ‘exercised’ processing
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‘Match-Up’ – “Where’s the other ‘A’... ‘1’... ‘Red’ ‘Circle’...?” Do ‘Cement-Painting’. Put a drop of food coloring into individual plastic containers. Use an old paint brush to make letters, number and shapes on cement. Play ‘Find the Shape or Color’ – “Quick! Find all the squares in your bedroom”, etc. Print or type captions, in the ‘Family Photo Albums’ using simple words. My daughter started ‘reading’ at 3-years-old because she could read the captions in her ‘BabyToddler’ photo album. That’s an excellent ego-booster for the preschooler. Read stories religiously. “What could happen next?” “What has happened so far?” While shopping, play ‘Find the Number/Letter’ as you go up and down the aisles. At http://talltree61.blogspot. com you’ll find a comprehensive ‘Checklist of Pre-Kindergarten
Skills’. And, at that blogspot, you can submit any questions you may have. On the right side of this blogspot, click ‘Archives 2013’ and find ‘Great Beginnings for Bubs & Preschool Kids’. Re: your questions – click ‘comment’, type in the box, click ‘publish’ once. Scroll up & you’ll see your ‘comment’ as it was published/ sent to me. ‘Great Beginnings’ is what we want for our children! Joanne E. Galliher
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RAW, Rural Alive & Well, in Screen, giant raffle to be drawn This film is Proudly Sponsored by RAW. association with The Orford on the night! Odeon presents an awareness & fundraising community event: THE MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER on Tuesday February 12th from 7.00pm. The quintessentially Aussie film stars Tom Burlinson, Sigrid Thornton, Jack Thompson, Terrance Donovan, and Kirk Douglas. The President of RAW, Ian McMichael says, “RAW focuses on delivering timely and effective early intervention programs to individuals, families and communities experiencing mental health and welfare issues. "We are greatly appreciative of the continuing and strengthening public confidence in RAW and its work. Community support and trust enhances RAW as it continues to assist those people in crisis in Rural Tasmania. I sincerely thank everyone for their support.” The Orford Odeon is located at the Orford Primary School - (off Charles St. at rear of school) with doors open from 6.30pm. The session finishes approx. 9.30pm. Organisers tell us that tickets are only $5.00 each and guests are welcome to wear their Akubras. Licensed Bar, Snack Packs, Popcorn, Chocolates, 4 Metre
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skills (auditory, visual and spatial). For bub refer back to ‘Skill 2’. Have lots of jigsaw puzzles for the toddler. Make ‘special listening shakers’ using empty baby food jars covered in dark tape. Pair the jars – i.e. 3 buttons in one and 3 in one other jar, 1 nail in one and 1 in another jar, etc. Toddler shakes and matches the pairs. With your preschooler, include prepositional words as you talk – ‘beneath’, ‘behind’, ‘over’, ‘above’, etc. For visual memory, while watching TV ads, ask questions like “What color was the man’s/woman’s eyes/shirt/car/house...” Play a ‘Whisper Game’. “We’re having a BBQ. Tell the person next to you something to bring.” Each person must repeat the whole ‘list’ before adding something new. Skill 7 (recognition of letters, numbers, colors and shapes). Have letters, numbers and colors near the cot. With toddler, play
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POOR EXCUSE FOR A HIGHWAY Government responsibility? Keep First and foremost this time it’s my best wishes for all of you that have suffered losses in the recent Forcett bushfire(s). For those who lost pets, precious photographs and treasured things, I hope that you see them in your dreams. For those who lost everything, I wish you a strong and speedy recovery. Better days ahead and all that. What could we do for the Forestier and Tasman Peninsulas? How about a decent road? That thing called the Arthur Highway is a highway in name only and a bloody disgrace to all concerned. OK, there are some good sections but in parts the road is narrow with dangerous corners and a poor surface, and other bits (think turn out lanes) are positively dangerous. Whose responsibility is it to maintain and improve this road? Is it a Council, State or Federal
in mind that the road leads to one of the most visited Tasmanian tourist sites (Port Arthur Historic Site) and the condition of the road takes on increased importance. What are our fearless leaders doing about the problem? I urge you to write to the responsible Tasmanian Minister (David O’Byrne) and our Federal Member for Lyons, Dick Adams. Now I have a confession, I don’t like Dick. Recently Dick was here (in the invisible part of his electorate) for the opening of the first stage of the Three Capes Track. Eventually that will mean an extra 10,000 walkers (in cars) visiting the Peninsula each year. He (Dick) helicoptered into the gig. Not for him travelling the highway, even in a limo’. While I’m at it how about funding for the Sorell bypass and fixing the daily peak hour traffic maul
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from the Tasmanian Golf Course to Midway Point. Looks like the temporary fix at Midway Point has reached capacity. Turn the roundabout into a controlled traffic light intersection that affords priority to the ‘highway’. But what really makes me go orf is all youse (sic) drivers that can’t get within a bull’s roar of the ‘highway’ speed limit during daylight and in dry conditions (and on the good bits of road). I mean travelling at 65 - 70 kph when the limit is 100 kph is at best inconsiderate and at worst dangerous. When I’m stuck behind you travelling at 60kph down the hill onto Iron Creek bridge and you’re riding your brakes the whole way then that tells me that you don’t have the confidence, skill or awareness to be in traffic, or perhaps you haven’t discovered the delights of fourth and fifth gear. If you can’t do close to the speed limit (or keep up with the traffic flow) when appropriate then do yourself and everyone behind you a favour and pull over when it’s safe to do so, or catch a bus, please.
Dodges Ferry Riding Club Bred Show event has been postponed due to the Bushfires to Saturday the 10th and Sunday the 11th January. The Dodges Ferry Riding Club grounds in Montagu Street became the stockfeed distribution point for areas affected by the 4th January Bushfires. Many of the members who had their horses in the affected areas had evacuate their horses to alternative agistment over this time. You can still put in your entry; contact Vice president, Darlene Batchelor via email pondsjake@live.com.au or phone 0407979421 for the schedule. The Show will be held at the Clubs' Pembroke Park Equestrian Centre off Montagu Street, Sorell.
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“At AudioClinic Tasmania, we don't keep secrets,” says Nick Modrovich from AudioClinic Tasmania. “In fact, we pride ourselves on our ability to create realistic expectations about the benefits and limitations of hearing aids.” “We want our clients to understand exactly how hearing aids can improve their quality of hearing and their lifestyle – as well as what East Coast Friends of the Australian Red Cross they cannot do,” says Nick. Morning teaIn aid of fire relief, Tasman Peninsula February 9th 10:30am.At Grindstone Bay 8 km north of Triabunna Bridge - turn right and continue 4 kms This is the reason why AudioClinic Tasmania has been awarded finalist status in two Telstra small business awards and continues to be to 2nd house. Trade table, Raffle and Lucky Door prize. Cost $5. supported by the community with strong client referrals. HEALTHY EATING TIPS TO LOOK AND FEEL YOUR BEST “It's vitally important that you consult with a qualified audiologist who will outline both the benefits and limitations of modern hearing with Shaned Gaffney instruments,” says Nick, “A good clinician is one that will not just If you have started the New because I am bored/stressed/lonely?’ Year feeling frumpy and low in 3. Drink plenty of water – it keeps your skin and promise you the earth, but let you know those more difficult situations energy, it might be time to take body hydrated and reduces your chance of over where the hearing aid simply cannot deliver next to normal hearing.” Eligible pensioners in Tasmania are entitled to the latest digital a closer look at your eating eating. hearings aids free of charge. These hearing aids are small and habits. Try some of these ideas 4. Eat slowly discreet and are suitable for most day-to-day listening situations that to help drop a few kilos, feel 5. Limit coffee, ‘fizzy’ drink and alcohol intake better and live longer. 6. Planning and preparation are the keys to people encounter. 1. Choose nutrient rich success – develop weekly recipe plans, shop “Of course, you are also entitled to make a choice for "top-up" hearing unprocessed food to nourish regularly, go to growers’ markets, pack healthy aids if you choose. Top-up hearing aids give the listener more flexibility in more complex situations such as noisy meetings, restaurants and your body. Include protein, snacks. unprocessed complex carbohydrates, vegetables 7. Keep a food diary to help you form consistent crowded places,” says Nick. AudioClinic Tasmania is an accredited provider of the latest free and good fats in every meal. Include a variety of eating patterns foods – make it colourful. Written by Shaned Gaffney, Exercise Physiologist digital hearing aids and services to eligible pensioners under the 2. Decrease portion sizes, use a smaller plate, use (ESSA Accredited) and Health Coach at Healthy Commonwealth Government Hearing Services Program. If you think a teaspoon for dessert – find out what standard Horizons in Dodges Ferry. Contact Shaned on you are unsure about your hearing, see Nick at one of his regular visits to Sorell Family Practice at 31 Gordon Street, or call 6244 5506 for serve size is if you don’t know. Avoid over eating 0418 146 973 or shanedomond@bigpond.com. your nearest clinic. – ask yourself ‘Am I really hungry?’ or ‘Am I eating
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