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JJL2- Gather ‘Round for Circle Time (1 clock hours -$5.5) Description This is an online class that will help providers improve their curriculum. You will learn how to plan for a developmentally appropriate circle time that has value and … Continue reading
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Preschool Graduation
Does your preschool graduation program look like the Ziegfried Follies or maybe a production from Cecil B. Demille? After years of planning and staging elaborate graduation shows and preschool pageants, I have learned some valuable lessons I would like to … Continue reading
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Insects and Bugs Theme and Activities
Insects and Bugs Songs and Fingerplays The Insects Outside (Tune: The Wheels on the Bus) The fireflies at night go blink, blink, blink Blink, blink, blink, blink, blink, blink The fireflies at night go blink, blink, blink Out in the … 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
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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
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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
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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
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Tagged art, children activities, fingerplays, painting, preschool activities, thankful, thanksgiving, turkey, turkey songs
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Getting To Know You
by Janine The start of the school year is quickly approaching. Here are a few ideas for helping the children in your class get to know one another, as well as encourage positive relationships and cooperation throughout your classroom! Click … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, activity, back to school, caregivers, child care, child care lounge, childcare, children, classroom, daycare, ideas, preschool, teachers, welcome
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Fun with Bottles
by Janine Here are a few ideas for recycling 20 ounce water or soda bottles into classroom activities! 1. Mini Ocean Bottles – Fill the bottle halfway up with vegetable oil. Then finish filling the bottle with water. We suggest … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, autism, bottles, care, caregivers, child care, childcare, children, classroom, craft, day care, daycare, family daycare, plastic, preschool, recycle, sensory
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13 Rainy Day Activities
by Ellen If you are having a rainy summer, it can be tough to find ways to keep your child care children entertained and occupied. Here are some unique ideas to try the next time you find yourself inside on … Continue reading
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