Welcome to the archive page for Lehigh Valley Children's Centers' monthly e-newsletter, CRIB NOTES.  We hope you find the information to be interesting and helpful.    We want our newsletter to be a source of information and inspiration, so please don't hesitate to send us feedback.  You can contact our Marketing Department at info@LVCConline.org or 610-820-5333.  Crib Notes September 2016 This edition includes articles about the Spring Garden Children's Center merger with LVCC, the 2016 United Way Day of Caring, photos from LVCC's Professional Development Days, and the Fall Children's Festival. Crib Notes July 2016 Read more about our centers that achieved a STAR 4 quality rating. Farewell to a beloved teacher on her retirement. We participated in the World's Largest Swim Lesson, a preschool artist residency with Bill Christine, and the Kiwanis Club held a field day and picnic for LVCC preschoolers. Crib Notes April 2016 We recognized the needs of young children through the Month of the Young Child celebration. Crib Notes February 2016 LVCC unveiled our Discover Early Learning Success video. Vote for LVCC in the United Way Valentine's Day contest. CribNotes January 2016 Pre-K Counts and Kindergarten registration has begun! CribNotes December 2015 Happy holidays from your friends at Lehigh Valley Children's Centers! Watch our "Support Early Learning" video and read about the Kiwanis Club holiday party thrown for the preschoolers. CribNotes November 2015 Happy Thanksgiving! Save the date for #GivingTuesday. LVCC promoted literacy with a Family Reading Night with Author Pat Brisson. October 2015 - Upcoming Events at LVCC October is PA's Promise for Children Month. Meet children's author Pat Brisson at our Family Reading Night. Attend our annual Fall Children's Festival in Bethlehem. LVCC dedicated an organic, sustainable children's garden to the late Helen M. Ojeda. September 2015 - What's New at LVCC? We opened six new locations. In this issue, we take a look at how field trips benefit childhood learning and the value of interactive experiences. September is Attendance Awareness Month. Both International Literacy Day and the United Way Day of Caring fall within the month. August 2015 Exciting and active summer fun in this issue, including street hockey with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and swim lessons. May 2015 LVCC partnered with the Allentown Art Museum in a community-based project where weaving becomes art. Also in this issue, the subject of bullying is tackled using martial arts. April 2015 In April's issue: Week of the Young Child activities, Sippin' Social Wine & Networking event, and new LVCC sites slated to open in Easton. February 2015 - The Latest News from LVCC LVCC made an appearance on The Peak TV; spending Valentine's Day with our families; kindergarten registration information; and more in this month's newsletter. December 2014 - How to Teach Time Concepts to Children Waiting for the holidays can be difficult for impatient young children with no sense of time. How do you teach time concepts to someone that has all the time in the world? October 2014 - October is Pennsylvania's Promise for Children Month Celebrate your child's successes during Pennsylvania's Promise for Children Month. September 2014 - Ready to Take on Kindergarten During a free 10-day Kindergarten Readiness Program, the sounds of learning continued throughout the summer. February 2014 - Time to Say Adiós to the Pacifier It eased transitions to new places. It prevented crying jags at bedtime. It kept your sanity. But now, it's time to let go of the binky. January 2014 - 6 Things You Should Know About Your Infant's Sleep Precautions parents can take to promote a safe sleep environment for your infant. October 2013 - The Value of STARS How do you know the provider you selected is going above and beyond their minimum licensing requirements to deliver first-rate learning experiences? Look to Pennsylvania's quality early-learning initiative, Keystone STARS. July 2013 - We {Heart} Curious Kids! Curiosity may have killed the cat, as the saying goes, but it makes a great motivational tool. Great teachers nurture natural curiosity, helping inquisitive children become avid learners. April 2013 - Spring into Education The creative teachers of LVCC came up with a list of ideas to keep your children active and learning. March 2013 - Everybody Sing!: 7 Ways Music Promotes Child Development Musical activities encourage learning. February 2013 - Exploring Art with Young Children In early learning, the process in which a child creates art is more important than the end result. January 2013 - 3 Ways to Assess Child Development Assessment is an important tool in understanding a child's development and way of learning. December 2012 - Season's Greetings View photos and videos of holiday happenings. Nutritious cooking demonstrations for children and parents. October 2012 - Fighting the Good Fight... Against Germs With fall comes the colds and germs. Find out what measures to take to limit the spread of germs. September 2012 - Nutrition Education for Healthy Minds & Bodies LVCC educators share activities from their classroom to promote the health and wellness of children. July 2012 - Routines Build Better Behavior Establishing daily routines can begin at an early age. April 2012 - Week of the Young Child Kick Off Teachers give examples of activities in their classrooms that can be done at home to show children how special they are. February 2012 - When to Teach Sharing It's never too early. View advice from the LVCC experts on how to start this valuable lesson. January 2012 - Make Writing Fun Jump-start your child's emerging language and literacy skills. December 2011 - 4 Stages to Expanding Your Child's Listening Skills Tips on how to keep your child engaged and eager to listen. Lehigh Valley Children's Centers, Inc. 1501 Lehigh Street Allentown, Pennsylvania 18103 610-820-5333 www.LVCConline.org Join our Mailing List!