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REAL MEN DO PULL-UPS: EMBRACING MASCULINITY AS A EARLY CHILD PROFESSIONAL
by Daniel Miskin Being involved in the early childhood education field for the past 10+ years I am well aware of the very small population that males represent in the field. I am also well aware of the need and … Continue reading
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Tagged childcare, daycare, gender, male, masculinity, men, providers
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International Holidays to Celebrate in Preschool
International Holidays to Celebrate in Preschool January Holidays Genjitsu (Japanese New Year’s Day) February Holidays Gung Hay Fat Choy (Chinese New Year) Vietnamese New Year March Holidays Hina Matsuri (Girl’s Day in Japan) Purim (Jewish) Now Ruz (Persian New Year) … Continue reading
Art Recipes: Make your own supplies!
Here is a fun way to save money and be frugal. Make your own art supplies. These art recipes are fun and easy! Dough Recipes Cold Playdough 1 cup salt 1 cup flour 1/2 cup water *Mix all ingredients together … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Joni
Tagged art, create, homemade. dough, make, paint, playdoh, recipes, save money, supplies
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Arbor Day Activities
Arbor Day Activities National Arbor Day is April 24, 2015-Visit the Arbor Day Foundation Website Tree Songs and Fingerplays The Apple Tree Way up high in the apple tree (raise arms over head) Two little apples smiled at me … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, arbor day, art, fingerplays, songs, tree
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What Pet Should You Get?
You may have heard the big news: A newly discovered Dr. Seuss book, What Pet Should I get? is going to be released this summer. So, what pet should you get for your classroom? Pets in Child Care Having a … Continue reading
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Tagged book, childcare, classroom pet, dr seuss, pet, what pet
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Child Care Lounge Membership Club
Announcing the Child Care Lounge Elite Membership Club! We will continue to have oodles of free resources and ideas on our website. This is a benefit for those who want even more! Plus the convenience of having it all in … Continue reading
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Tagged child care, club, e-magazine, free, magazine, membership, sample
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Grants for Childhood Education
Grants for Early Childhood Education Starting a child care program can be a lot of work, and funding is often a source of stress among business owners and directors. Luckily the U.S. government distributes money through grants each year to … Continue reading
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Tagged awards, child care, education education. teacher, foundation, grants
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Gift Ideas for Child Care Providers
Gift Ideas for Child Care Providers With the holidays quickly approaching, now is the time to consider what to buy for the child care provider in your life. Whether you are a parent or a child care director you will … Continue reading
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Tagged buy, child care, child care providers, director, gift, gift ideas, holidays
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Enroll your staff in Child Care Lounge online classes and get FREE training for yourself!
Directors: Enroll your staff in Child Care Lounge online classes and get FREE training for yourself! The larger your program is, the more choices you have! Enroll 5 or more staff members in any of our classes and choose from … Continue reading
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Tagged classes, discount, enroll, free, online class, trainining
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Suggestions for Clean-Up Time
Suggestions for Clean-Up Time Utilize special songs or cues. Children will learn to associate that song mentally with clean up time. And then there’s the Mary Poppins-thing- music and a positive attitude can make a chore seem more fun. Have … Continue reading
