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Child Care and Development Research Overview 2015
Here is a research overview of child care and development research stories that we featured in the Child Care Lounge newsletter in 2015. How does type of toy affect quantity, quality of language in infant playtime? Parent … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Joni
Tagged 2015, adhd, autism, care, childcare, development, infant, kindergarten, overview, parents, preschool, research, study, year
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Winter Animal Theme
Winter Animal Theme Polar Bears, Penguins and Winter..oh, my! Teach young children about these two popular winter animals. Winter Animals Songs and Rhymes Royal Penguins One royal penguin . .feeling very blue Called for his brother then there were two … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Joni
Tagged acitivity, activities, animal, penguin, polar bear, theme, winter
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Online Classes Award IACET CEUs
Child Care Lounge is now accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Child Care Lounge complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of … Continue reading
Great Pumpkin Theme and Activities
Great Pumpkin Theme and Activities Have some fun with pumpkins this Halloween! This is the perfect time of year to take a field trip to a local pumpkin patch. Pumpkin Songs and Fingerplays Five Little Pumpkins Five little pumpkins sitting … Continue reading
Columbus Day In-service Training
Do you plan a staff in-service day for Columbus Day? Is this a day that you set aside for professional development? Child Care Lounge online classes are a great resource for you! Call us at 412-885-5172 and ask about Group … Continue reading
Posted in Administration, Joni
Tagged columbus day, in-service, inservice, online, professional development, training
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Fall Book Giveaway
Fall Book Giveaway!! We are giving away some new and gently used books with some of our online class enrollments. Please note that these offers start on Monday, September 28th 2015 12:01 am EDT and end when the books … Continue reading
Celebrate the Color Purple Theme and Activities
Many report purple is their favorite color. Here are some preschool activities and crafts to celebrate this royal hue. Sing About Purple P-u-r-p-l-e (Tune: I’ve Been Working on the Railroad) P-u-r-p-l-e Purple, purple, P-u-r-p-l-e Purple’s what that spells. Purple grapes … Continue reading
August 3rd is Watermelon Day
By Erin Rutter When I think of summer, one of the most memorable sensations that come to my mind is the first juicy bite of a watermelon slice. August 3rd is Watermelon Day. What a perfect day to plan activities … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Erin
Tagged activity, children, craft, recipe, science, watermelon, watermelon day
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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
