Newsletter Fall 2010

Inside stories :

  • Reading to Your Child
  • Think Summer:
  • Summer Camps
  • Announcements

    • Reading to Your Child
    Reading to your child is very important for their development.  Literature introduces a child to the diversity of their world and teaches them words and languages that they are usually not exposed to at home.

    Reading to your child should not be a task – it should be fun for you and your child.  Pick a time that you can dedicate to your child.  It doesn’t have to be for a long period – it could just be half an hour.

    Pick something that your child will be interested in, use fun and different voices when you read about the different characters to your child.  It doesn’t have to be a long book – it could be a pamphlet, a magazine article, a short story or a little book.  Remember that the younger the child the shorter their attention span.

    Therefore, start with something small, colorful, big words and fun for your child.  If possible go to the library and let your child pick a book that their interested in.  The internet also offers various internet sites that you can use to read to your child.  Examples include:

    Tips:

    Ask your child questions when you read with them.

    Ask questions that will make them think and discuss the book or internet

    Read in the language that you understand and that your child is exposed to (any language)

    If you can’t read – use the pictures in the books and use your imagination and make your own store – it is important to expose your children to books.

    Workshops
    HUNE also offers free bilingual English and Spanish) classes and workshops on the laws which protect children in special education, both federal and state law.  Call now to register for the next batch of training sessions or workshops! The training sessions will begin in March.  For more information on the workshops see attached flyer or please call.
     Refreshments and snacks will be provided! If you’re interested please call us at 215-425-6203 or visit us online at www.huneinc.org

     

    Think Summer

     It is difficult to think summer when your battling with the show and the cold, but this is the precise time that we should start looking at summer programs for our children.  One of the ways to do this is by checking out the websites below

    The City of Philadelphia has information on their summer programs and other programs at: http://www.phila.gov/recreation/

    Summer Camps Programs in Philadelphia: Carousel House:  http://local.yahoo.com/info-12254789-carousel-house-philadelphia, Camp Philly: erinhope1@excite.com, Easter Seals Summer Camp: http://sepa.easterseals.com

    There are other programs available at:

    American Camp Association: www.campparents.org
    Association of Independent Camps: www.aiccamps.org
    Camp Channel:
    www.campchannel.com/
    campers/search
    The CampPage Guide to Summer Camps:
    www.camppage.com
    Kids' Camps
    www.kidscamps.com
    My Summer Camps
    www.mysummercamps.com
    Summer Camp Search: http://summercamps.com/cgi-bin/summercamps/search.cgi

    Camps for people with special needs:
    The National Center on Physical Activity
    Disability's Fun & Leisure section
    on camp resources, available at:
    http://www.ncpad.org/fun/
    Amputees and Those with Limb Differences
    http://www.amputeecoalition.org/fact_sheets
    /Kidscamps.html

     

     


    Chronic, Life-Threatening Illnesses or Disabilities
    www.bravekids.org/camps
    Cancer:
    http://www.acor.org/ped-onc/cfissues/camps.html
    Deaf or Hard of Hearing:
    http://tinyurl.com/yzk3ngx
    Diabetes
    http://www.diabetescamps.org/
    www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/camps
    Easter Seals Directory of Day and Residential Camps:
    http://www.easterseals.com/site/PageServer
    ?pagename=ntl_directory_camprec
    Hemiplegia and Stroke (CHASA):
    http://www.chasa.org/summercamps.htm

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    Computer Classes at HUNE
    HUNE will be offering computer classes to parents of children with disabilities.  The classes will teach parents computer basics and will teach them how to access information via the web

    Computers from IBM for Young children at HUNE

    IBM gave HUNE 2 Young Explorers computers that are designed for young children between the ages of 3-7 years old.  They are equipped with various teaching programs.  If you are interested in bringing your child to use the computers please call HUNE.  The computers are available between 10am-2pm

    HUNE’s 1st graduating class for 2010 graduated on February 17, 2010 at Sheppard School.
    graduation
    Desde la izquierda a la derecha / From left to right: Marla Vega, Lourdes Talbot, Greceally Marcano-Díaz, Sonia González, Julie Hernández, Mrs. Cintron, Claribel Rodríguez, Minitza Rivera, Michele Vásquez, Yovana Bustamante, Carmen Vásquez, Zoraida Cruz, Blanca Borrero y Isabel Armstrong