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March 12, 2012

PLAY: Understanding and Reinforcing the Motor Development of Infants and Toddlers

·         Gross and fine motor development

·         Reflexes

·         Factors that influence motor development

·         The importance of play and movement

·         Age appropriate toys and activities

·         How to incorporate movement and play into your child’s life

April 16, 2012

Look Who’s Talking: Language and Literacy Development of Infants and Toddlers

·         How children acquire language

·         Stages of language development

·         How to choose books for young children

·         How parents and caregivers can encourage language and learning

The workshops will be held at the Indiana Area Head Start Center, 155 North Clymer Avenue, Indiana, PA  15701.  Registration starts at 4:45 p.m. and sessions will start at 5:00 p.m. and last for 1½ hours.  Free child care and refreshments will be available.  Registration is limited to the first 15 parents. For more information or to register for the workshops, please contact Amanda Newcomer at (724) 832-8272, ext. 1021.  The parent workshop series is made possible through the United Way of Indiana County.