To register for these Better Kid Care satellites and other programs go to PA Keys web site www.pakeys.org

The programs listed below are provided by Warren County Extension and held at the Ag Learning Center, 609 Rouse Ave., Youngsville, PA 16371 Cost is $5

October 26, 2006
Fighting Children's Obesity Through Active Play
K2C2 - Topic Code 15
CDA Subject Area 2 - Steps to advance children's physical and intellectual development

The percentage of children in this country who are overweight has doubled in the last ten years. Keeping children active is one way to help fight childhood obesity. How much active play time do children need each day? Learn great active plays ideas for keeping children moving indoors and out.

December 7, 2006
Obese Kids: they are what they eat
K7C2 - Topic Code 79
CDA Subject Area 1 - Planning a safe, healthy learning environment

Childhood obesity is a national problem. What children eat is critically important. It doesn't matter if you care for children in a center or a home, every adult that works with young children needs to be aware of what children are eating. This workshop will have lots of ideas to get children to eat healthy snacks and lunches and tips to share with parents.

March 29, 2007
Your #1 Priority: keeping children healthy and safe
K7C1 - Topic Code 77
CDA Subject Area 1 - Planning a safe, healthy learning environment

Keeping children healthy and safe should be the top priority for all child care providers. No one wants to see children get sick or hurt. How do you know that the germs are gone or that play equipment is safe? You'll learn the latest and best ways to keep the children in your care healthy and safe.

April 26, 2007
How to Turn Good Play into GREAT Play
K2C2 - Topic Code 15
CDA Subject Area 2 - Steps to advance children's physical and intellectual development

Learn the secrets of how to help children expand their play: when to step in, when to step out, what questions to ask, how to get them to think. AND find out how great play reduces discipline problems.