Holiday Toolkit

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Director Kitelet December 20, 2016

Dear GCS Families,

Happy December fun… and oh what joy we are having here at GCS! Where there are children, there is excitement… and that is exactly what the sentiment is here.  There are top secret gifts being created and wrapped, music and singing coming from classrooms, and the sight of festive clothing and “head gear” all bring about laughter and smiles to our faces. There is just not a better place to enjoy and embrace the festivities around this time of year.  Whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah, or have other special customs to celebrate as a family, we hope you are able to embrace the many tiny moments of joy with your children. And if you can squeeze it in, families are invited to join us for a school wide Holiday Sing-Along this Friday at 11:15 AM and 1:15 PM.

While December might seem “magical” for children, it can also be a burden of stress, hectic schedules, loss of sleep, extra company, and over-loaded stimulation at times.  Attached please find some guidelines (Holiday Tool Kit) that our Occupational Therapy Consultant, Sue Lizotte, shared with staff during a recent training.  Take a few moments to read, as the tips might help you through the crunch time.  Remember that children react to adult stress and to their environment, too.  Awareness, the understanding of their needs, and helping them to cope during hectic times can prevent everyone from having difficult moments.

Holiday Toolkit

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