ELF Blog
Is It a Masterpiece or a Scribble?
Share this interesting article from Zero to Three with your families, A Scribble or a Masterpiece? How Your Child's Writing and Art Change Over Time at http://www.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_key_language_writingart In a very concise manner, this article presents the stages of drawing and writing that most children experience and the purpose of each stage. In addition, it describes the development that occurs, as well as the importance of creativity and the role each parent can play in allowing their child the freedom to explore, have fun and learn without instructions.
Focus on Fathering Curriculum
The Parents as Teachers National Center has developed a new resource for use in creating programming for fathers called Focus on Fathering. This free curriculum was funded through the Missouri Office of Head Start. It's available at http://www.parentsasteachers.org/site/pp.aspx?c=ekIRLcMZJxE&b=4134049&tr=y&auid=3788730 . Some of the topics addressed are child development, reading with your child, connecting with your child, parenting when you are apart, discipline and more. Each unit provides parent materials, guideines for the faciltator, activities and information on the topic.
