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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
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
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
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
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
Ways to Find Stress Relief
Ways to Find Stress Relief Go to bed on time. Get up on time so you can start the day un-rushed. Get rid of clutter. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places Live within your budget, … Continue reading
Scarecrow Theme and Activities
Scarecrow Preschool Theme and Activities Scarecrows aren’t scary. Learning about scarecrows is a fun way to introduce the theme content of autumn and harvest time. Scarecrow Songs and Poems I’m A Little Scarecrow I’m A Little Scarecrow Stuffed with hay … Continue reading
What Makes Online Child Care Lounge Classes Special?
Finally! You can participate in child care training when you need it, without leaving the comfort of your own home. Forget expensive conference fees, babysitting arrangements and traffic jams. Now there are quality online child care trainings for your convenience. … Continue reading
Don’t Throw Those Paper Towel Tubes Away!
by Wanda Huntley As a teacher of young children, I try my best to be frugal and creative with all materials. Here are some ideas on how to use those tubes: spyglass binoculars telescope magic wand cocoon/chrysalis kaleidoscope musical instrument … Continue reading




