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SOCIAL & RECREATIONAL
How do I keep my child active and entertained?
playgroups, preschool, childcare, ABLE recreation, respite nights for parents at ABF, bowling alley, local parks - tot lot, library, skating rink
Children's Council
www.thechildrenscouncil.org
828-262-5424
Parks & Recreation
www.wataugacounty.org
828-264-9511
BEHAVIORAL & EMOTIONALWhat do I do when I don't know what to do about my child's behavior?
Positive Parenting tools/classes, Love & Logic, dealing with challenging behaviors, grief counseling
Vaya Health
www.vayahealth.com
800-849-6127Daymark
www.daymarkrecovery.org
828-264-8759
PHYSICAL & MEDICAL
What do I do to keep my chiId healthy?
Dental, medical, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, home health
Blue Ridge Pediatrics
www.blueridgepeds.com
828-262-0100
FAMILY ASSISTANCE
Where do I go if I need help with food, shelter, transportation, emergency heat or medical costs/coverage?
Housing, medicaid, insurance, food, & nutrition services, energy assistance
DHHS/Health Department
www.apphealthcare.com
828-264-4995
Children's Council
www.thechildrenscouncil.org
828-262-5424
Hospitality House
www.hosphouse.org828-264-1237
EDUCATIONAL
Who do I contact about preschool or childcare?
Pre-k, preschool, home school
Children's Council
www.thechildrenscouncil.org
828-262-5424
DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES
Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, feel, and move. They develop at their own pace, so developmental milestones give a general idea of expectations. If you have concerns or want more information about milestones contact your child's pediatrician.
AGE 3
PLAY-plays pretend; takes turns during games:does puzzles with 3-4 pieces
LEARN-lean follow 2-3 step instructions: builds towers of more than 6 blocks: understands what "two" means
SPEAK -uses 2-3 sentences to have a conversation: can name most familiar things; speech is understood by strangers most of the time
FEEL-shows a wide range of emotions: shows affection and concern for friends;may be upset by changes in routines
MOVE- can climb and run: turns door handles: uses one foot per step when walking on stairs; pedals a tricycle
Work with your child to solve the problem when they are upset; Read to your child everyday: Talk about emotions. encouraging your child to identify them in themselves and in book characters:Color and draw lines and shapes with your child: Play outside with your child and allow them to play freely without structured activities: Play matching and counting games with your child.
AGE 4
PLAY-plays "mom" and"dad"; increasing creativity with pretend play; plays board and card games
SPEAK-talks about their interests, tells stories;uses words like "he," "she", "you", and "me" correctly in a sentence
MOVE-uses scissors; can stand and hop on one foot; can catch a bounced ball most of the time: cuts, pours,and mashes their
own food with supervision
LEARN-sings some simple songs from memory; can make predictions from simple stories, begins to copy some capital letters, draws people with 2-4 body parts
FEEL-enjoys doing new things, prefers to playing with other children to playing alone
Follow your child's lead in make-believe games; Give your child choices; Let them solve their own problems with their friends,
but be nearby to help if needed; Teach them how to play outdoor games: Answer their "why questions and help them use resources to find the answer when you don't know.
AGE 5
PLAY-enjoys singing, dancing, pretending, and drawing, plays a variety of games and activities
MOVE-can stand on one foot for longer than 10 seconds: hops, skips, swings, and climbs,uses a fork and a
spoon
SPEAK-tells stories using full sentences: speaks very clearly: can talk about things that will happen using the future tense
LEARN-can print some letters and numbers, copies some shapes, draws people with 6 or more body parts, can count 10 or more things
FEEL-wants to please their friends: shows more independence; wants to be Iike their friends;
Have your child "read" to you by telling the story by looking at the pictures; Organize times for your child to play with their friends and give them the freedom to choose activities to play together; Teach your child their address and their phone number,Encourage their interests by using community resources, such as the library: Encourage your child to create art projects using a variety of materials; Go on walks,scavenger hunts,and bike rides with your child
SOCIAL & RECREATIONAL
How do I keep my child active and entertained?
playgroups, preschool, childcare, ABLE recreation, respite nights for parents at ABF, bowling alley, local parks - tot lot, library, skating rink
Children's Council
www.thechildrenscouncil.org
828-262-5424
Parks & Recreation
www.wataugacounty.org
828-264-9511
BEHAVIORAL & EMOTIONALWhat do I do when I don't know what to do about my child's behavior?
Positive Parenting tools/classes, Love & Logic, dealing with challenging behaviors, grief counseling
Vaya Health
www.vayahealth.com
800-849-6127Daymark
www.daymarkrecovery.org
828-264-8759
PHYSICAL & MEDICAL
What do I do to keep my chiId healthy?
Dental, medical, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, home health
Blue Ridge Pediatrics
www.blueridgepeds.com
828-262-0100
FAMILY ASSISTANCE
Where do I go if I need help with food, shelter, transportation, emergency heat or medical costs/coverage?
Housing, medicaid, insurance, food, & nutrition services, energy assistance
DHHS/Health Department
www.apphealthcare.com
828-264-4995
Children's Council
www.thechildrenscouncil.org
828-262-5424
Hospitality House
www.hosphouse.org828-264-1237
EDUCATIONAL
Who do I contact about preschool or childcare?
Pre-k, preschool, home school
Children's Council
www.thechildrenscouncil.org
828-262-5424
DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES
Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, feel, and move. They develop at their own pace, so developmental milestones give a general idea of expectations. If you have concerns or want more information about milestones contact your child's pediatrician.
AGE 3
PLAY-plays pretend; takes turns during games:does puzzles with 3-4 pieces
LEARN-lean follow 2-3 step instructions: builds towers of more than 6 blocks: understands what "two" means
SPEAK -uses 2-3 sentences to have a conversation: can name most familiar things; speech is understood by strangers most of the time
FEEL-shows a wide range of emotions: shows affection and concern for friends;may be upset by changes in routines
MOVE- can climb and run: turns door handles: uses one foot per step when walking on stairs; pedals a tricycle
Work with your child to solve the problem when they are upset; Read to your child everyday: Talk about emotions. encouraging your child to identify them in themselves and in book characters:Color and draw lines and shapes with your child: Play outside with your child and allow them to play freely without structured activities: Play matching and counting games with your child.
AGE 4
PLAY-plays "mom" and"dad"; increasing creativity with pretend play; plays board and card games
SPEAK-talks about their interests, tells stories;uses words like "he," "she", "you", and "me" correctly in a sentence
MOVE-uses scissors; can stand and hop on one foot; can catch a bounced ball most of the time: cuts, pours,and mashes their
own food with supervision
LEARN-sings some simple songs from memory; can make predictions from simple stories, begins to copy some capital letters, draws people with 2-4 body parts
FEEL-enjoys doing new things, prefers to playing with other children to playing alone
Follow your child's lead in make-believe games; Give your child choices; Let them solve their own problems with their friends,
but be nearby to help if needed; Teach them how to play outdoor games: Answer their "why questions and help them use resources to find the answer when you don't know.
AGE 5
PLAY-enjoys singing, dancing, pretending, and drawing, plays a variety of games and activities
MOVE-can stand on one foot for longer than 10 seconds: hops, skips, swings, and climbs,uses a fork and a
spoon
SPEAK-tells stories using full sentences: speaks very clearly: can talk about things that will happen using the future tense
LEARN-can print some letters and numbers, copies some shapes, draws people with 6 or more body parts, can count 10 or more things
FEEL-wants to please their friends: shows more independence; wants to be Iike their friends;
Have your child "read" to you by telling the story by looking at the pictures; Organize times for your child to play with their friends and give them the freedom to choose activities to play together; Teach your child their address and their phone number,Encourage their interests by using community resources, such as the library: Encourage your child to create art projects using a variety of materials; Go on walks,scavenger hunts,and bike rides with your child
