Parent Resources

Resources for BNS Parents 

BNS Required Forms

• Emergency Form
• Health Inventory Form
• Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Immunization Certificate
• Blood Lead Testing Certificate
• BNS Parent Agreement Form (Spring Session)
• BNS Family COVID-19 Acknowledgement and Disclosure Statement
• Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19

Places to Go and See in Bethesda

• Glen Echo Park (http://glenechopark.org/)
• Glen Echo Park Aquarium (http://glenechopark.org/aquarium)
• The Puppet Co at Glen Echo Park (http://www.thepuppetco.org/)
• Imagination Stage (http://www.imaginationstage.org/)
• Cabin John Local Park (http://www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/cabin-john-local-park/)
• Cabin John Regional Park and Train (http://www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/cabin-john-regional-park/miniature-train/)
• KID Museum (http://kid-museum.org/)
• National Zoological Park (https://nationalzoo.si.edu/)

Things to Do in Our Area

• Montgomery County Department of Recreation (http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/Rec/)
• KidFriendly DC (http://kidfriendlydc.com/)
• RedTricycle (http://redtri.com/dc-kids/)
• Our Kids (https://www.our-kids.com/)
• Washington Parent (https://www.washingtonparent.com/)
• Bannockburn Nursery School on Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/bns1950/)

Helpful Links

• BNS Library
• Parent Encouragement Program (http://pepparent.org/)
• Montgomery County Public Schools (http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/)
• Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program (http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/special-education/programs-services/infants-and-toddlers.aspx)
• CDC Developmental Checklists:

Your Child at 1 Year

Your Child at 18 Months

Your Child at 2 Years

Your Child at 3 Years

Your Child at 4 Years

Your Child at 5 Years

Informational Links about Childhood and Parenting

Doctor's Orders: Let Children Just Play

Playdough Recipe:

• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
• 2 cups flour
• Food coloring

1. Combine all ingredients in sauce pan over medium high heat.
2. Stir until dry and mixture pulls away from the sides of the sauce pan. (and is not sticky)
3. Remove from heat and knead the dough. (Be careful it is hot)
4. Cool completely and store in airtight container.