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Fun and Learning Idea #9
Chart the weather!
Track the changes in weather each day. Draw a chart with 6 columns and 10 rows. Draw pictures to represent weather (a sun for a sunny day, a cloud for cloudy day, etc.) Fill in the sun box for a mostly sunny day, the rain box for a mostly rainy day, and so on. Talk about how the pictures represent the idea for weather. See if your child can predict what the weather will be like at the beginning of the day. Track how many days total were rainy, sunny, windy, etc. Point out how the graph represents the total. Have fun with this science activity
Your child is practicing these learning goals:
- Children demonstrate knowledge of numbers and counting
- Children use symbols to represent objects
- Children find multiple solutions to questions, tasks, problems, and challenges
- Children demonstrate knowledge of the relationships between people, places, and regions
Learning goals are connected to Washington State's Early Learning and Development Benchmarks that link early learning with grade school goals.
Through its innovative and dynamic partnerships, Child Care and Family Services (CCFS) provides referrals, education and support to families, caregivers and child care professionals living in Clark, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Skamania and Klickitat counties. We invite you to learn more about how each of our programs can support you in your important role in a child’s life.
Community News Newsletter
Spring 2010 Newsletter
Inside:
- It’s a Win-Win Situation:
When Parents and Providers Work Together
- Kindergarten here I come!
- Schedule
Spring 2010 Insert
Inside: Marketing Your Business in Tough Economic Times
Kindergarten Readiness Brochure
View our locally developed kindergarten readiness brochure based on the Washington State Early Learning and Development Benchmarks
- How will I know my child is ready for kindergarten? (English)
- Как я узнаю, готов ли мой ребенок к обучению в подготовительном классе (Киндергартене)? (Russian)
- ¿Como sabré si mi estudiante esta listo para entrar a Kindergarten? (Spanish)
Find Child Care
We help you find the best child care to meet your child's needs. Our phone representatives provide one-on-one, free customized referrals to licensed caregivers that meet your specific criteria. Whether looking for a preschool in a child care center, a licensed family child care provider, or after-school care, we narrow the search to save valuable time.
This referral service is funded for 25 hours per week. Calls and emails are returned within 24 business hours. Our hours of operation are:
Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 2 PM
Clark County: 360-750-9735
Cowlitz County: 360-636-9735
Toll Free: 1-800-282-0874
Online Child Care Search
Address:
Child Care and Family Services
ESD 112
2500 NE 65th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98661
This is a referral service only and we do not license, endorse or recommend any particular provider. Only you can determine whether the quality of care is appropriate for your child.