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April 20th is Volunteer Recognition Day
Inviting parents and community members into your program as volunteers is a great way to encourage positive relationships and involvement in your community. There are many ways to involve volunteers: You can have a career day and ask family and … Continue reading
Posted in Administration, Janine
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Look for Blog Authors!
We are looking for Blog Authors!….We are looking for contributors to our blog! Blog Submissions $35 when accepted and posted 200-500 words Here are some blogs to check out first: http://www.teachpreschool.org/ http://centersandcircletime.blogspot.com/ http://toddlerlearningactivities.blogspot.com/ http://earlyliteracycounts.blogspot.com/ http://preschool2prek.blogspot.com/ Be sure to abide by … Continue reading
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Cooperative Games in Child Care
Games are first and foremost an outlet for fun. Many active children’s games also help develop motor skills, problem solving and language skills. However, competition is often the focus of young children’s games. When there is an emphasis on winning … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Joni
Tagged child, children, cooperative, game, games, play, preschool
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Choosing a Child Care Curriculum
Before you purchase a curriculum to use in your child care or preschool program, take the time to carefully evaluate what is being offered. There are many pre-packaged curriculums out there, but they are not equal. Here are a few … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Joni
Tagged activities, child care, child development., crafts, curriculum, curriculums, preschool
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Connect with Child Care Lounge; Connect with others
We want to you to see Child Care Lounge as a place to find online classes, resources and opportunities to network with other child care providers. Please check us out on our many different Social Media Platforms. Here you can … Continue reading
Posted in Joni
Tagged child care lounge, connect, facebook, network, social media, twitter
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Anti-bias Approach, Diversity and Multicultural Early Childhood Education
Anti-bias Approach, Diversity and Multicultural Early Childhood Education Have you noticed? There has been an increase in multicultural books and educational materials about diversity that have become available within the last ten or fifteen years. In a short period, the … Continue reading
Resolutions for Child Care Providers
The new year is as good a time as any to resolve to make changes and to plot a course for the future. Making New Year’s Resolutions can be a great way to set goals and assess your progress. Improve … Continue reading
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Tagged changes, child care, improve, new year, New Years, policies, program, resolution, resolutions, setup, start
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Gingerbread Theme and Activities
Gingerbread Theme and Activities by Joni Levine Here are lots of fun crafts, recipes, and activities for gingerbread: a food associated with the holiday season. Gingerbread Songs and Rhymes Gingerbread Man Run, run, as fast as you can, You can’t … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Joni, Uncategorized
Tagged activities, bread, cookie, ginberbread, ginger, gingerbread craft, theme
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Technology & Early Childhood Development
by Terre Britt There is no denying the explosion of technology aimed at teaching and entertaining our children. As we continue to move forward in this technical world, parents and educators need to be aware of the risks and rewards … Continue reading
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Tagged apps, computer, devices, early childhood, electronics, kids, media, preschool, technology
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Thanksgiving and Turkey Theme and Activities
It is a great time of year to be thankful for the children you care for. Celebrate the Thanksgiving season with children by trying out these activities. Thanksgiving and Turkey Songs and Fingerplays I Eat Turkey (Tune: Frere Jacques) I … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Joni, Uncategorized
Tagged art, children activities, fingerplays, painting, preschool activities, thankful, thanksgiving, turkey, turkey songs
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