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1998-99 Early Childhood Activities Calendar - September

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September 1998September 1998
1
Rhyme 'N Play
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3
Show your child how to spell his or her full name, street address, town, city, and phone number. Repeat this information often so that he or she can memorize it.
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Create a 'Me Book'
6
Go for a walk and collect flowers. Ask your child to think of words, other than "flowers," that start with the letter "F."
7
Labor Day
8
Let your child use your keys to open the door to your house or car. Talk about other things or places that use keys (treasure chest, diary, padlock, jewelry box, bike lock, safe, stores, and offices).
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10
Story Time
11
Take a reading picnic under the stars. Take a blanket, some popcorn or other treat, a flashlight, and a favorite storybook. When you finish your story, find pictures stars make in the sky.
12
Library Outing
13
Grandparent's Day
14
Plan a "TV Blackout" night. Instead of watching TV, read aloud or play games, do a puzzle, or sing songs with your child. 
15
Story Time
16
Play music and dance with your child. Let your child use pots, pans, and spoons to create sounds.
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18
Create a 'Me Book'
19
Play "Peek-a-Boo" with your child, using a favorite book to hide behind.
20
Rosh Hashanah
begins at sundown
21
Rosh Hashanah
22
Rhyme 'N Play
 
23
First Day of Autumn

Visit a bakery. Read the signs in the store. Share the smells and tastes of a special treat.

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Make up a story with your child as the main character. Let your child retell the story to you. 
26
Library Outing
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Talk with your child about the difference between hot and cold, big and small, open and closed, and other opposites. Help your child find or think of examples for each word.
29
Yom Kippur
begins at sundown
30
Create a 'Me Book'
September 1997
 
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