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01/17/2012 16:39:00

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2-year anniversary!

01/17/2012 16:38:00

February 2012 marks our two year anniversary!!! Thank you for all of your support! We couldn't be where we are without you!

Seasons Creations by Michelle Avritt

09/27/2011 13:09:00

Seasons Creations by Michelle Avritt

Hello everyone!

The holiday season is here and it’s time to decorate!! Luckily you know an artist! I, Michelle Avritt, daughter of Robert and Cindy Turnage, am a Studio Art major at the University of West Florida. I have started providing hand made holiday decorations for your purchasing pleasure. You will find these lovely items in the centers lobby just as you walk in the front door. I personally made each item so if you have any requests for a personal design or multiples of the same item, just let me know and I will be more than happy to accommodate you. You can call or text me at 251.680.0633 with any comment, question or request you may have.

As always, you're what make us awesome! Have a great holiday season and be on the lookout for new items!!

Thank you,

Michelle Avritt

October Newsletter

09/27/2011 13:02:00

The October Newsletter will be out soon. Be on the look out for it! There are some important things in there that you wont want to miss.

The calendar will be out shortly as well.

Kids Craft for Halloween

09/20/2011 16:03:00

HAND PRINT SPIDER SHIRT

What you will need:

· T-shirt (or tote bag)

· Cute hands

· Tulip® Dimensional Fabric Paint - Slick White

· Tulip® Dimensional Fabric Paint - Slick Black

· Cardboard T-Shirt Board

· Creatology™ Pom Pom - White (optional) (or you can use googlie eyes)

· Foam Paint Dauber

· Paper Towels

· Paper Plate

Age Range: 3-5

Craft Time: 30 to 60 minutes

What to do:

1. Pre-wash the shirt to remove sizing.

2. Place t-shirt board inside the shirt. (This prevents the paint from seeping through to the other side of the shirt.)

3. Place black paint on the paper plate. Use the foam brush to paint black paint onto 4 fingers (not the thumb) and palm of the hand. Refer to photo before stamping. Practice on a scrap piece of paper first to get placement of the hand before printing on the shirt.

4. Overlap the palm portion when stamping to create the spider. Let dry.

5. Use thumbprints to stamp white eyeballs or use pom poms. Let dry and make a black spot in the center of the white eyes. Let dry.

6. Use white paint to draw lines from the top of the the shirt to the spiders. Let dry.

You can put these cute spiders on a tote or backpack too!

Adult supervision is required at all times.

Reminders!

09/15/2011 13:46:00

Just some reminders!

Wiz Kidz is back!

This month is orange and black so wear those colors on Wednesdays!!

We have a suggestion box at the front desk now so feel free to share your thoughts with us! Your comments can be anything from improvements in the classrooms to activities that you know your child will find interesting. We are always open to new ideas!

Tip of the Week- Aug. 15, 2011

08/15/2011 14:23:00

Although basking in the sun’s warm rays is extremely relaxing on a worry free weekend, there is always evil lurking in the distance.

"Eighty percent of sun damage occurs before the age of 18," says Jody Levine, a pediatric dermatologist in New York City. Later in life, it shows up as wrinkles and skin cancer. "Apply sunscreen during your morning routine. It doesn't have to be sunny for people to wear sunscreen, as damaging rays are always shining, even through window glass," she says (Fox).

Skin damage from the sun’s rays show up in a variety of ways. Some of which include: cellular damage, early wrinkling, age spots, actinic keratoses, and skin cancer -- including melanoma, the most serious type.

“Tanned skin may be revered as beautiful, but that golden color you see is the result of injury to the epidermis, the top layer of skin. Exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays accelerates the effects of aging and increases your risk for developing skin cancer. To prevent sun damage, use a sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher when outdoors” (Martin).

Now, living in the south, we are all very familiar with sunburns. But what we may not all know is that there are different degrees of sunburns because a sunburn is just like any other burn in that it is damage to the skin and different layers of the skin. If you have a sunburn and “blisters form, do not break them – they're a source of moisture and protection. Breaking the blisters may lead to infection. Consider seeing a doctor if you have a blistered sunburn” (Martin).

Skin cancer is the most important thing we southerners need to know about. There are many different kinds of skin cancer which are all triggered by the sun’s rays. You may find that it is well worth your time to do a little research for yourself to gain knowledge and perhaps stop cancer before it stops you or someone you love. There is a bibliography included at the bottom of the page for you to do some of your own research but another article worth mentioning which was not directly used in this article is another Web MD. The direct url is:

http://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/slideshow-precancerous-skin-lesions-and-skin-cancer

I hope this article has helped you become more aware of just what the sun is capable of. So buy some good smelling sunscreen because it may be your new fragrance!

-Michelle Avritt-

Love this Weather.

02/15/2011 21:44:00

We here at Tiny Tots Academy love this warm weather! Spring come on, we're waiting.

We hope everyone had a great Valentines Day.

Great Day!

01/17/2011 20:36:00

Wow, what a beautiful day! All of the children loved going outside today. We can't wait for spring to be here. So many things to do when the weather is good.

Everyone have a great night.

There is a virus going around in Daphne East, everyone take precautions for your family. We don't want anyone sick.

Till next time.

Cindy

Baby its cold outside!

01/11/2011 21:25:00

We hope everyone is having agreat week. Winter looks like its here for a while.

Everyone stay warm.