Birth to Five Program 410-677-5250

Wicomico County Board of Education
Birth to Five Program
410-677-5250
Volume 4, Issue 8
March 2015
Our program provides early intervention and special
education services for children age birth to five years.
We believe that early intervention is the key.
Playgroup
We offer a free playgroup for
children ages birth through five
who live in Wicomico County.
Please join us on Wednesday,
March 4th, 10:00 am
at Crown Sports Center. We ask
that you RSVP to Kelly at
410-677-5250.
Dates to Remember
March 4th– Playgroup at Crown Sports Center
March 21st– 9:00am-10:30 am Sensory Easter Bunny
visit at Centre of Salisbury
*Remember if there are school closings or delays we
are also closed or delayed.
Activities to Encourage Speech and Language
Development 2 to 4 Years
*Use good speech that is clear and simple for your child to model.
*Repeat what your child says indicating that you understand. Build and
expand on what was said. "Want juice? I have juice.
*Use baby talk only if needed to convey the message and when
accompanied by the adult word. "It is time for din-din. We will have
dinner now."
*Make a scrapbook of favorite or familiar things by cutting out pictures.
Group them into categories, such as things to ride on, things to eat,
things for dessert, fruits, things to play with.
The next transition
*Count items pictured in the book. Help your child understand and ask
questions.
planning meeting for
children turning 3 or 4 will be April *Play the yes-no game. Ask questions such as "Are you a boy?" "Can a pig
fly?" Encourage your child to make up questions
15th at 5:00 pm at our office2009 Northwood Drive. The State and try to fool you.
requires every child turning 3 and *Name body parts, and identify what you do with
4 have these meetings. If it is time them. "This is my nose.”
for your child to
complete one *Sing simple songs and recite nursery rhymes to
of these meetings you will receive show the rhythm and pattern of speech.
*Place familiar objects in a container. Have your
a letter. Please contact our office
child remove the object and tell you what it is
or your Service Coordinator if you
called and how to use it.
have any questions.