RockIt Times AmuseLetter
Halloween
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Quote Of The Month Your children need your presence
more than your presents. Editorial Hello! Thanks for joining us for another issue of the RockIt Times. Although if asked, I would probably say my favorite season is summer, now that it is fall I might need to rethink my answer. The slightly cooler weather, the beautiful colors, the delectable smells bring back wonderful memories of my own childhood and instill in me the desire to create wonderful memories for my children. There is nothing like a beautiful fall day for a trip to the apple orchard or the pumpkin patch. Baking with your child is never more enjoyable then when a cool autumn breeze is blowing gently through the window while you slice apples that you picked for a pie you can make together and enjoy later. I was a very fortunate child, I admit. I had a wonderful Mother and Father, as well as a bright, feisty and energetic (and very old - she was born in 1890!) Grandmother who lived with us. There were certain things that my Grandmother did better than anyone in the world. She made the best fried chicken ever. She made tallest meringues on the planet. And, whenever she made pies, she always made just the right amount of extra pie crust dough that I could roll out my own to cover with cinnamon and sugar. The smell of my own treat that I made with my own hands baking away on a cool autumn day was wonderful! My Father was always good for a walk or a bike ride. We would go to the park and he would help me identify leaves. He would always let me help rake the leaves in the yard, even though he knew that just meant that I would spread them all out all over again and he would have to work that much harder. And my Mom was always there for great creative input. I know that my Mom loved Autumn. She always encouraged me to find the prettiest leaves that would stay encased in our heaviest books, sandwiched between sheets of waxed paper. Once they were flattened and dried, she would always find something wonderful for us to make with them. I think my Mom had a great time with Halloween. She always made sure that I had a creatively done, homemade costume. And she always let me have Halloween parties at our house for my friends. She would cook all the spaghetti guts, and peel the grape eyeballs for my haunted house in the basement. She would get me the right Halloween music to play that was just spooky enough, but still fun. She would help me hang all the orange and black streamers and get help me pick the perfect apples for bobbing. Of course, not everyone celebrates Halloween, and that's fine. But do take the time to celebrate the season! There are so many wonderful things you can do with your children and so many memories you can create. Encourage your children to look around and point out colors, to identify smells in the air, to count leaves that have fallen in their path. Who knows...it might bring out the child in you, too. Happy
Autumn! Reading Rocks! Recommendations
Kid Rock "Party In The Spotlight" Halloween Fun Why wait for a birthday to have a party? Throw some hot dogs on the grill, grab a bunch of little pumpkins for the kids to paint silly faces on and be sure to invite Kid Rock to supply the rest of the fun! With songs like:
Your guests are sure to have a spooky fun time! Reserve your party date today! Email to parties@rockitkids.com or call us at 847-961-6584. Craft Of The Month 
Pumpkin Windsock Materials:
Directions:
Having a party? Don't forget to invite Kid Rock! If you are in our neighborhood, we happily provide stress-free, interactive children's party entertainment for any function. Or, make it a Kid Rock day no matter where you live, with our perfectly assembled gift bags and party favors! Visit the official Kid Rock website at http://www.rockitkids.com/ Snack Of The Month No-Bake Pumpkin Pudding Ingredients:
Makes 4 servings Directions: Have your child mix all ingredients well. Help them spoon the mixture into 4 small serving bowls and chill. Music Rocks! Recommendations
Motor Activity Of The Month 5 Little Pumpkins Fingerplay Five little Pumpkins sitting on a gate (hold up 5 fingers) The First one said "Oh, my it's getting late!" (put hands on cheeks like you are surprised) The Second one said "There are witches in the air!" (make a triangle shape over your head like a witch's hat) The Third one said "Well, we don't care!" (shake finger back and forth) The Forth one said "We will run and run and run!" (run feet in place quickly) The Fifth one said "We are ready for some fun!" (wave hands above head) Whoooo oooo went the wind (sway back and forth like you are blowing in the wind) And out went the light (clap!) and the five little pumpkins rolled out of sight! (roll hands) Special Guest Article Halloween Safety Tips FOR PARENTS * Prearrange routes with your kids. Know where your kids are going and who your kids are going out with. Agree on a time when your child should be back home. * Make sure all young children are accompanied by at least one, or preferably two adults. If your children are going up to the doors without you, make sure to maintain visual contact with them and keep within hearing distance. * Organize a parents' community walk for the evening - and why not get into the spirit of Halloween by dressing up too? * Make sure you know exactly what your children are wearing when they go out Trick or Treating. If anyone goes missing you need to be able to give a good description of your child and their clothing. * Make sure your kids know the difference between trick or treating and vandalism. They should respect the property of the person they are visiting. * Instruct your kids NOT to eat treats until they get back home. Then you can check the treats. When checking treats, throw away any loose candy, and any wrapped items that appear to have been tampered with. Discard any homemade treats unless they have been made by someone you know. Not everyone out there has your kids' fun in mind. COSTUME SAFETY * Halloween costumes should be made of flame resistant material. * Since your kids will be out after dark, make the costume is bright. Costumes that glow in the dark or glow brightly in dim lighting are excellent choices. * Make sure that underneath that ghost costume your child is warm enough. Kids should dress warmly for the weather. * Avoid using high heeled shoes - your child may trip over and fall down steps. Remember it is dark, and if they are out for a while, they need to stay comfortable. * If your costume includes "weapons" like swords or knives, make sure they are flexible and can do no harm. * If your child is wearing a mask, make sure they understand that they MUST take it off before crossing any roads. * Put a name, phone and address tag somewhere on your kids' costume, in case they get lost. * If Trick or Treaters need lights, make sure they are using flashlights. NOT candles. A flashlight held under the chin pointing upwards will make your child look suitably scary when they ring doorbells, but a candle is dangerous. FOR RESIDENTS BEING VISITED BY KIDS * Indicate your willingness to join in the festivities by displaying pumpkins, jack o' lanterns etc. in your windows or on your porch. * Remove obstacles from your lawns and steps so that kids won't trip over them. Make sure the outside of your house is well lit. * When choosing Halloween treats, consider items other than candy, like stickers, erasers, pens, crayons etc. If you do get candy, make sure it is in sealed bags for safety. * Consider dressing up for Halloween even if you are not going out. It is great fun to answer the door to masked kids if YOU look even more scary! * Be careful how you drive on Halloween. Expect excited kids to be running out from behind parked cars and drive accordingly. * Don't be a killjoy. If you don't celebrate Halloween and you get called on by mistake, there is no need to call the Police, or rain on the kids' parade. Rather than telling those smiling faces "Halloween is the Devil’s work and you will all burn in hell!", try instead: "Sorry kids, but this household does not celebrate Halloween." * Keep your family pets indoors on Halloween. They are likely to be terrified of the masked groups of children (and adults!) rushing about the neighborhood shrieking. FOR KIDS * Don't forget to say thank you for any treats you are given. You may be a witch, a monster, a vampire, a ballet dancer, a pokemon or a cowboy, but be a POLITE one! * Stick together in a group. Make sure you are never alone at any time. Carry plenty of flashlights and be seen! * Be wary of strangers, walking the streets. Remember a stranger is anyone that your parents or teachers have NOT told you is OK. Don't be scared of strangers, just be careful! * Not everyone celebrates Halloween. Neighbors who are celebrating the Halloween festivities indicate this by decorating their windows or doors with Halloween symbols - pumpkins, bats, etc. These people are inviting kids to visit. It's better not to go trick or treating to houses that don't display these signs. If you do you may end up upsetting someone. * Don't stop to chat with strangers driving cars around the neighborhood, don't accept treats from drivers and never get into a stranger's car. * Never go inside someone's house. It's better to wait on the doorstep. * Be aware of basic road safety. Cross streets only at corners, don't rush out from between parked cars, and watch out for cars pulling into driveways. * Respect other people's property - don't trample through their gardens. Colin Gabriel Hatcher may be contacted at http://www.safetyed.org colinhatcher@safetyed.org. Englishman Colin Gabriel Hatcher, a Silicon Valley California attorney and lifelong volunteer youth worker, is the innovative mastermind behind SafetyEd International. With 21 years experience in education, 12 years experience as a Martial Arts Instructor (he holds 5 black belts), 11 years of computer experience, and over 7 years working in internet related safety, child protection and child advocacy, Colin is an accomplished expert researcher and writer in the internet field, as well as being an expert in internet and cyberspace law. Subscriber Talk! Do you have comments or suggestions for us? 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