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Friday, October 12, 2012
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Creating a fire evacuation plan for your family.
Death by smoke inhalation is the number once cause of death during a fire. This could so easily be prevented if families have a plan that is practiced every six months, and family members know ahead of time what to do and where to go.
The link below is a template for creating a fire safety plan for your family.
http://www.firesafetycouncil.com/english/home_escape_plan.pdf
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
This Week's Gymnast Spotlights.....
This week our coaches picked three students who stood out and wanted to recognize them as being exceptional.
Laynee Hall
Age:7
Favorite Food: Rolos
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Movie: Tinkerbell
Thank you Laynee for being a good
example in class, and always being nice.
Sadie Stucki
Age: 4
Favorite Food: Casadillas
Favorite Color: Pink and Purple
Favorite Movie: Megamind
Thank you Sadie for being
such a hard worker and for being
kind to everyone!
Gabriel Garcia
Age: 6
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Movie: Avengers
Thank you Gabriel for being such a
GREAT listener and student!
Monday, October 8, 2012
FIRE SAFETY!!!!
FIRE FACTS THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!
The relative risk of children under age 15 dying in a fire is lower than the general population. However, when dividing the young into subgroups, 52 percent of all child fire deaths occur to those 4 and younger.
When dividing the young into subgroups, fire injuries are highest in the 4 and under age group, decline in the middle years, but rise again in the 10 to 14 age group. This is a different pattern than deaths, which decrease as children age.
Boys are at higher risk of death from fire than girls.
KSL NEWS June 12, 2012
"Officials were on-scene Tuesday working to determine the cause of the fire and the child's cause of death. It is believed an overloaded power strip may have been the cause of the fire and that smoke inhalation killed the boy (2yrs)."
KLS NEWS July 22, 2012
...."Scharman said the boy tried unsuccessfully to extinguish the blaze before heading upstairs through the smoke to help his grandmother, who used home oxygen, and one of the family's dogs to safety.
"The 15-year-old attempted to put the fire out by beating on it with a shoe and then some towels," Scharman said. "Unfortunately, in this case, it probably made it worse."
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At FLIP's this week, we are teaching our students the importance of knowing all about fire safety. From calling 911, to getting out safely. Our reactions to smoke and fire is mostly likely to panic. But if we have 'practiced' the situation over and over again with our families, we have a much better chance of getting out safely. In a recent study, it was shown that an entire couch was completely engulfed in flames, and the room black with smoke before the fire alarm even sounded. By that time, you have minutes before it becomes too late.
Practice stop, drop and roll with your children. Make a plan and show them how to escape from every room in the house.
Because this week is National Fire Safety week, you can go visit the nearest fire station and let the kids learn from the best. Prevention is always best.!!!
KSL NEWS June 12, 2012
"Officials were on-scene Tuesday working to determine the cause of the fire and the child's cause of death. It is believed an overloaded power strip may have been the cause of the fire and that smoke inhalation killed the boy (2yrs)."
KLS NEWS July 22, 2012
...."Scharman said the boy tried unsuccessfully to extinguish the blaze before heading upstairs through the smoke to help his grandmother, who used home oxygen, and one of the family's dogs to safety.
"The 15-year-old attempted to put the fire out by beating on it with a shoe and then some towels," Scharman said. "Unfortunately, in this case, it probably made it worse."
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At FLIP's this week, we are teaching our students the importance of knowing all about fire safety. From calling 911, to getting out safely. Our reactions to smoke and fire is mostly likely to panic. But if we have 'practiced' the situation over and over again with our families, we have a much better chance of getting out safely. In a recent study, it was shown that an entire couch was completely engulfed in flames, and the room black with smoke before the fire alarm even sounded. By that time, you have minutes before it becomes too late.
Practice stop, drop and roll with your children. Make a plan and show them how to escape from every room in the house.
Because this week is National Fire Safety week, you can go visit the nearest fire station and let the kids learn from the best. Prevention is always best.!!!
Monday, September 10, 2012
Western Week!
This week's theme is all about pretend play and learning what it means to get in touch with nature. When we help our children to dream and let them pretend that they are whatever they dream of being, we give them the opportunity to feel that they are amazing. Whether it's a superhero or a fire fighter, they pretend that they are the most important person in the world.
This last week while eating lunch in our backyard, my three year old was too busy playing to eat.. so I reminded him to sit and finish his chicken nuggets. His reply, while perched on a rock, "I'm saving the world ya know!."
Being a cowboy this week during pretend play is all about getting back to nature, and learning to make things with whats handy. Cowboys are known for their lasso techniques, their gun shooting abilities and being able to live in the desert in a tent they made themselves. Make a fort with your kids, make something that resembles a hand gun, and gallop your horses around the house. While your busy taking out the bandits and bank robbers, your kids will be delighted to have you be a part of their make-believe world.
This last week while eating lunch in our backyard, my three year old was too busy playing to eat.. so I reminded him to sit and finish his chicken nuggets. His reply, while perched on a rock, "I'm saving the world ya know!."
Being a cowboy this week during pretend play is all about getting back to nature, and learning to make things with whats handy. Cowboys are known for their lasso techniques, their gun shooting abilities and being able to live in the desert in a tent they made themselves. Make a fort with your kids, make something that resembles a hand gun, and gallop your horses around the house. While your busy taking out the bandits and bank robbers, your kids will be delighted to have you be a part of their make-believe world.
Monday, August 27, 2012
This Weeks Theme: Pencil Week
As everyone starts their school year, kids are excited to see their best buds on a daily basis, take some new classes, and wear their new school clothes and backpack. Parents on the other hand, are looking forward to having some 'time off', while the kids are busy learning. But this week's theme, is all about staying involved with your kids extracurricular activites. The more you are involved, the more you know about your child's life, outside of your home. As busy as our lives are as parents, try to stay as involved as you can... join the PTA, become a room mother, or a team coach. Staying involved sends an unspoken message to your children, "I'm here. What matters to you, matters to me, and I want to be a part of your life."
Monday, August 13, 2012
Sidways Week
Theme: Sideways - Teaching Toddlers about changing direction.
Concept: Forward, Backward, and Sideways
DID YOU KNOW that moving sideways stimulates the brain? When you move sideways left, the right side is stimulated and vice versa. Why stimulate the brain? It is like turning the power switch on, learning is enhanced and expanded. It is easy to see how moving the body increases academic learning.
The equipment (toys) are set up to offer varied opportunities to move forward, backward and sideways. Remember to start by being the leader. Your child loves to mimic you! Once your child is actively engaged in play, your role should switch from leader to follow/safety net. Try to help your child as little as possible. Let them try everything they want to. You just catch of necessary.
Concept: Forward, Backward, and Sideways
DID YOU KNOW that moving sideways stimulates the brain? When you move sideways left, the right side is stimulated and vice versa. Why stimulate the brain? It is like turning the power switch on, learning is enhanced and expanded. It is easy to see how moving the body increases academic learning.
The equipment (toys) are set up to offer varied opportunities to move forward, backward and sideways. Remember to start by being the leader. Your child loves to mimic you! Once your child is actively engaged in play, your role should switch from leader to follow/safety net. Try to help your child as little as possible. Let them try everything they want to. You just catch of necessary.
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