“Destany serves Sumter and Clarendon Counties. Destany has been with About Play for 2 years and we are so happy for her to be a part of our team! She goes above and beyond to advocate for her families and always makes sure they are happy. Thank you so much for all of your hard work Destany!”

-EIS Allison

“Eilana is 4 years old and has been receiving services with About Play since January 2020. Eilana is sweet, enthusiastic, and pays great attention to detail. Her vocabulary has increased significantly and she loves to ask you questions. One thing that I love about Eilana is that she always looks forward to seeing me and is prepared once you walk through the door :).”

-EI. Marjetta

“Parker has transitioned easily from an About Play Intern to an About Play EI! She creates fun activities to do with her families each week and goes above and beyond to get them the services and resources they need. Thank you for all you do, Parker!”

-EIS Monica

This activity focuses on: hand-eye coordination, fine motor development

Materials:

• Brown, green, red and yellow construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Fruit Loops

First, draw and cut three rectangles out of the brown construction paper for the tree trunks. Next, draw and cut a large circle out of the red, green, and yellow construction paper for the tree tops. The children will glue the circles onto the rectangles to create the trees. After the glue dries, put the trees in a row in front of the children and fill a small bowl with Fruit Loops. Instead of cereal, you can also use pom poms, paper circles, or bingo chips.

Social and Emotional

• Expresses affection • Shows jealousy at attention given to others
• Uses name to refer to self

Language/Communication

• Uses 10-15 words spontaneously
• Obeys two- part commands
• Identifies three body parts

Cognitive (learning, thinking, problem solving)

• Solve simple problems using tools
• Rights familiar picture

Gross/Fine Motor

• Kicks ball forward
• Paints within the lines

Self-Help/Adaptive

• Removes shoes when laces are undone
• Sits on potty