Category Archives: Uncategorized

Applying for a library card and getting the kids excited about reading

go-by-car-to-library-1431042-s

Arlington county (www. library.arlingtonva.us)and Falls Church (www.fallschurchva.gov/424/Library) libraries offer story time on a weekly basis.Don’t miss out on them and locate a branch that is close to you.

They also host additional events such as Nanny club,Paws to read and the American Girl program.

Visit your local branch or check the website to find one that offers a program best suited to your child.

You can also check out other options at Barnes and Noble in Clarendon (store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2068),Bartons Child’s Play on Lee Highway(www.bartonschildsplay.com) or Kinder Haus Toys on North Fillmore Street(www.kinderhaus.com)

Au pairs, don’t forget to apply for a free library card-both Arlington and Falls Church cards can be used at any libraries in our cluster.

To apply ,go to any local library,fill out an application and provide a valid proof of address.

Valid proof of address includes (but is not limited to) a driver’s license, bill or delivered mail.

HAPPY READING!

FUN IN THE SUN

banner_kalinova_gayYoung babies should be kept out of direct sunlight. Keep the baby in the shade or under a tree, umbrella or stroller canopy.

Dress babies in lightweight clothing and use brimmed hats.

Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going outside.

Try to keep children out of the sun in the middle of the day when the sun is strongest.

PLAYGROUND SAFETY

The basic rule of playground safety: watch the children at all times, particularly near swings.
Some playgrounds are on school grounds and should be avoided if the school children are outside playing.
Whenever you go out in warm weather, remember to bring along drinks.
It is important to apply sunscreen, even if it is hazy.
Safety around water is particularly important. A child can drown in just a few inches of water. Whenever you are near water you must never leave a child alone – if the phone rings, take them with you or let it ring! Always stay within arm’s reach when the children are in water.

JOIN US AT THE CULTURAL FAIR SATURDAY APRIL 5th FROM 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Print

Au Pair in America is hosting a DC Regional Cultural Fair

Au pairs representing over 35 different countries will provide: children’s activities, performances, visual displays, face painting and a cultural parade. This event is open to the public. Anyone interested in learning about other cultures and the Au Pair in America program are invited.

SBW03BruceDouglas

Saturday, April 5, 2014
1:00-3:00 PM
Spanish Ballroom
Glen Echo Park
7300 MacArthur Boulevard
Glen Echo, Maryland 20812


March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day

Check us out on Pinterest

St. Patrick is said to have given a sermon from a hilltop that drove all the snakes from Ireland.  St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated in the US since 1737.  Traditional icons of the day are the shamrock, leprechaun, the color green and the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. In Chicago, they city celebrates with a parade and the Chicago River is dyed green.

Fun activities to do with children:

Torn Paper Shamrocks
Draw a shamrock shape on a piece of paper. Have the children tear pieces of green construction paper, and glue them inside the lines for the shamrock shape.

Creating The Color Green
Ask the children what colors you need to make green.  Then supply them with blue and yellow paint and white paper.  You should start with your yellow and add a little amount of blue. Ask the children to mix the colors to get their favorite shade of green.  Discuss  how all the colors of green are a little different.

Shamrock Search
Cut out many shamrock shapes and hide them around the room. Have the children search for them like an Easter Egg hunt.

Shamrock Sequencing
Cut out many different sizes of shamrocks. Four or five will be fine. Have your child arrange the shamrocks in order of size, largest to smallest, or smallest to largest.

Treasure Hunt 1
Draw a simple map of your house. Hide a “treasure” somewhere in your house, something like a snack, or maybe a treasured toy. Explain the map to your child. Tell them where each room is. Next say there is a hidden treasure in the house, and the map is going to help them find it. Draw an X on the map where you have hidden the treasure. Help your child look for the treasure

Don’t miss the St Patrick’s Day Parade in DC: http://dc.about.com/cs/familyactivities/a/StPatsParade.htm

Happy St Patrick’s Day!

A Holiday must-see!

Au Pair In America is going to the Warner Theater today!

Nutcracker2013_headerwebapp

Septime Webre’s The Nutcracker transports you back in time to historic Washington with George Washington as the heroic Nutcracker. Glorious music, swirling snowflakes, magnificent sets and costumes have made this Nutcracker a DC tradition with raves from critics and sold-out crowds.