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First
Teacher
A resource for parents of
birth to school-age children |
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A United Way of Clallam County Partner Agency
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Port
Angeles
School District
First Teacher Program
PO Box 3323, Sequim, WA 98382
(360) 681-2250 or (360) 582-3428
info@firstteacher.org
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Monthly Newsletter
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| The primary way First Teacher keeps in touch with
parents of children who have not yet entered kindergarten is through our newsletter. First Teacher discusses
issues of parenting including discipline, raising self-esteem, taking care of your
relationship with your partner, the importance of reading, preparing your child for a new
sibling, health issues, children's activities, preparing your child for kindergarten and
ongoing information about programs available to parents in our area. These monthly
newsletters inform parents of school district parent meetings and other local programs
available to families of young children.
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| Developmental Cards
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| First Teacher sends developmental
cards to parents when their child is 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54 & 60
months. These cards let parents know what they can expect from their child at each
developmental stage and give hints on how to help the child at each stage. Besides helping
parents know what to expect, the cards also inform parents of sources of help if they are
concerned about the child's progress. The developmental cards can be used to record the
child's development for the parents to keep for future reference.
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| General Meetings & Age Level Meetings -
See our Calendar
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Port Angeles parents are welcome to attend First
Teacher meetings in Sequim. First Teacher has regular general meetings for new
moms, pregnant parents, school readiness, and child safety. Other meetings may be about
subjects such as Talking with Your Baby, Discipline, Discovering Your Child's Emerging
Personality, Stress Management (for you and your child), and Helping Your Relationship
with Your Partner.
Age-level meetings (infants-2 years & 3-5 year-olds) get together
to hear speakers on various topics (nutrition, activities, eye care, dental care, safety)
or just talk with one another.
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| Parent Library
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| First Teacher has a parent library of over 700 books and audiovisual
materials available on parenting and special issues of interest to parents. In addition,
current parenting magazines and magazines for children are available.
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| Resource Sheet
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First Teacher has developed a list of important phone numbers for parents of
children in Clallam County.
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| Sign Up
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Click Here to Sign up for First Teacher
To sign up for this free program (mailing list is confidential), please e-mail your
name, mailing address, phone number, child's name and date of birth (so we
know when to send the developmental cards) to:
Shaine Schramling
First Teacher Program
PO Box 3323
Sequim, WA 98382-5021
shaines@nwinet.com
or call toll free 1-866-943-KIDS (5437)
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Here's how to reach us:
Toll free: 1-866-943-KIDS (5437)
(206) 855-9189 or (360) 681-2250
Fax - (206) 866-1252
For more information e-mail:
info@firstteacher.org |
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