New to PPP: Parent Workshops
We respect that parents are a child’s first teacher and the idea that each adult has a valuable and unique perspective on children and these perspectives, blended together can aid both parents and professionals in discussing and problem solving connected with the emotional, physical, and intellectual health of children and families. We meet together once a month (same session is offered twice a month) for one hour to discuss early childhood topics. Drop your preschooler off at class and come join us for some discussions on relevant preschool topics.
The following is our schedule for the 2009–10 school year.
Please sign up in the preschool office for each session. Childcare will be available for younger siblings. Class fees are noted.
2010 Schedule
Raising Readers
Wednesday, Jan. 20, or Thursday, Jan. 21, from 9:15-10:15 a.m. (Fellowship Hall, Room 4)
As a parent, you are the best person to help your child get ready to read. By reading aloud often to your child you are building early literacy skills in letter recognition, learning letter sounds (phonological awareness), building vocabulary, and discovering the books your child enjoys (print motivation). In this presentation you will learn about best practices in Early Childhood Education that foster early literacy.
Presented by Sabrina Ball, PPP Director. Class Fee: $5
Music & Brain Development in Young Children
Wednesday, Feb. 17, or Thursday, Feb. 18, from 9:15-10:15 a.m. (Fellowship Hall, Room 4)
Research shows music training has more than a casual relationship to the long-term development of specific parts of the brain. Music brings out our emotion such as joy, happiness, love and tenderness. Music cultivates many skills such as concentration, listening skills, memory, coordination, builds vocabulary, improves motor skills and builds self confidence. When we make music part of our early childhood learning process children thrive.
Presented by Lynda Elliott, PPP Music Teacher. Class Fee: $5
Raising Children With God
Tuesday, March 16, or Wednesday, March 17, from 9:15-10:15 a.m. (Fellowship Hall, Room 4)
Parents are the most important teachers and nurturers of faith, and that can be daunting to a parent. Come learn some basic approaches for talking about God with your children and answering the spontaneous and difficult questions they pose.
Presented by Rev. Kristin Willett, Pinnacle Presbyterian Church. Class Fee: $5
Childhood Nutrition
Thursday, April 22, from 11:00a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Fellowship Hall, Room 4)
Proper nutrition in childhood can reinforce lifelong eating habits that contribute to your children's overall well being and help them to grow up to their full potential and a healthy life.
Dr. Erik Dean attended medical school at Western University of Health Sciences at Pomona, CA and did his family medicine residency at Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, AZ serving as chef resident in 2004. Dr. Dean practices with the Arizona Sports Medicine Center providing sports and family medical services.
Presented by Dr. Erik Dean, DO . Class Fee: $5
2009 Schedule
Learning Environments in the Classrooms
Tuesday, Sept. 15, or Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 9:15-10:15 a.m. (Fellowship Hall, Room 4)
Our classrooms are designed for learning! Learn how developmental milestones are met when children discover, invent, explore materials and share ideas in the classroom.
Presented by Giselle Carpenter, PPP Teacher. Class Fee: $5
CPR for Parents
Thursday, Oct. 1, from 9:15 a.m.-Noon (Fellowship Hall, Room 4)
Every parent should know how and when to administer CPR. When performed correctly, CPR can save a child's life by restoring breathing and circulation until advanced life support can be given by health care providers. CPR may be necessary for children during many different emergencies, including accidents, near-drowning, suffocation, poisoning, smoke inhalation, electrocution injuries, and suspected sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Presented by Heart Savers Inc. Class Fee: $25
Power Struggles with Preschoolers
Tuesday, Oct. 6, or Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 9:15-10:15 a.m. (Fellowship Hall, Room 4)
Turn those tears and tantrums into giggles and grins. Learn techniques to prevent power struggles, empower your preschooler and learn strategies to disengage from a power struggle.
Presented by Dawn Ebbs, certified parenting instructor for Redirecting Children’s Behavior; certified by INCAF (the International Network for Children and Families). Class Fee $5
Simplifying Routines: Smooth Sailing or Daily Struggles?
Tuesday, Nov. 17, or Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 9:15-10:15 a.m. (Fellowship Hall, Room 4)
Join PPP parent Casey Hargett of Miss Organization to discuss how to establish consistent routines at home and take the stress out of difficult transitions.
Presented by Casey Hargett. Class Fee $5
Anticipating Special Events with Children and Choosing Toys that Promote Open–Ended Play
Tuesday, Dec. 1, or Wednesday, Dec. 2, 9:15-10:15 a.m. (Fellowship Hall, Room 4)
Join us for a pre-holiday discussion to help children understand the concept of time and strategies to use to help prepare for upcoming special events. We will also talk about the importance of choosing toys that have many different learning opportunities.
Presented by Mary Ann Biermeier, PPP teacher. Class Fee $5