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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Theme Activities
Songs The Fuzzy Caterpillar (Tune: Itsy Bitsy Spider)The fuzzy caterpillarCurled up on a leaf,Spun her little chrysalisAnd then fell fast asleep.While she was sleepingShe dreamed that she could fly,And later when she woke upShe was a butterfly! Butterfly Song (Tune: Up on the Housetop)First … Continue reading
Christmas Tree! Theme and Activities
The Christmas tree is a well known symbol of the holiday. Learn more about the wonderful tradition and find great ways to celebrate. Christmas Tree Facts Learn More About the Christmas Tree: 2-3 seedlings are planted for every harvested Christmas … Continue reading
Frogs Theme and Activities
Frogs Theme and Activities Here are some basic theme ideas for helping preschool aged children learn about frogs. Frog Songs and Fingerplays I’m A Little Frog I’m a little frog Just a pollywog I live in the brook Underneath the … Continue reading
Super Bowl and Football Theme
Super Bowl/Football Theme Though the Super Bowl is typically on a Sunday, you can use the week leading up to the Super Bowl to have a football theme. On the Friday before the Super Bowl, ask children to wear the … Continue reading
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
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
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
Contribute Ideas to Child Care Lounge
Do you have a great tip that could help other teachers, providers or directors? Have you found a way to save money, save time, or just make things easier? Do you have a great form, template or handbook to share? … Continue reading
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
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