![]() Picture notes are just one of 20 strategies and activities teachers at Head Start of Lane County use to help children experience less stress and engage in the learning environment. Sometimes she puts the picture note in her cubby other times she holds it in her hand. She also knows that I (and my coteachers) see the note, that she is going to see it all day, and that we are all going to remember. She knows that she wants her mom, she sees the note in her hand, she makes that connection, and her stress goes down instantly. Once the picture note is in her hands, she can let her mom leave. I write, “I want my mom,” and she tells me what I wrote. Usually, Zayna tells me the note should say “I want my mom.” It’s that simple. Then we write the rest of the note together. She says, “I don’t want my mom to leave.” I ask her, “What do you want?” and get her to focus on the note. Then I draw her mom, and that really gets her attention. I say, “This is Zayna,” and she says yes. But instead of writing a note for her, like “Mom will be back this afternoon,” I get down at her level and draw a little stick figure with her face. When Zayna starts screaming, I get a sticky note. In the morning, before Zayna’s mother leaves, we’ve been using a strategy called picture notes to help her calm down-this strategy is by far my favorite from the many we use with children. ![]() In order for Zayna to learn, whether it’s how to wash her hands or how to write her name, we have to get her stress level down. At Head Start, a normal day for Zayna begins with her screaming and crying because she wants her mother to stay, and ends with her being upset when her mother picks her up to leave. ![]() Her parents argue often, and the family had to leave their apartment because of trouble with lice and fleas. We will then display this for all visitors on this page.Zayna is a 3-year-old growing up in a stressful home. If you know of any details that we missed, a new website, hours have changed, etc, please add a comment (below the map on this page), with information. We always need more information on our offices so we can keep up to date on changes. You will be contacted, either by phone or by mail, regarding the status of your application. Head Start of Lane County221 B StreetSpringfield, OR 97477-4522 Once you have completed the application, bring it to: Birth Certificate, hospital documentation, etc.You must provide proof of your child's date of birth with one of the following types of documents: Only a pregnant mother, parent or legal guardian may sign the application. If you move or change your phone number after completing the application, it is your responsibility to notify Head Start. They must be able to reach you in order to enroll your child. Head Start Program Details, hours, photos, information: EARLY HEAD START OF LANE COUNTY Fairfield EHS Head Start Program information along with details, maps, and photos are below. Welcome to the EARLY HEAD START OF LANE COUNTY Fairfield EHS page.
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