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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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Tagged activities, bread, cookie, ginberbread, ginger, gingerbread craft, theme
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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
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Tagged activities, activity, caregivers, child care, child care lounge, childcare, children, classroom, craft, day care, daycare, family daycare, ideas, paper towel tube, preschool, project, recycle, toilet paper tube, tube
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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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Tagged activities, child care, childcare, preschool, rain, raindrops, rainy, umbrella
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Cow Appreciation Day Activities
by Ellen July 15 is National Cow Appreciation Day! There are lots of fun activities you can do with young children that involve cows. Some Cow Facts for Kids (source – kiddyhouse.com): Cows are able to see color. Cows can … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, activity, bull, calf, caregivers, child care, child care lounge, childcare, children, classroom, cow, craft, day care, daycare, family daycare, Milk, moo, preschool
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June 23 is National Pink Day
by Janine Celebrate the color pink in your classroom! Here are a few ideas to get you started. And remember, pink doesn’t have to be just for girls! Finger Paint with red and white paints so the children can experiment … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, activity, caregivers, child care, child care lounge, childcare, children, craft, day care, daycare, family daycare, flamingo, pig, pink, preschool
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For the Birds
by Kay Mishkin No matter where you live, you can look around you and see birds. Sometimes we don’t pay any attention, and those feathered friends may seem invisible, but if you are quiet and attentive, you will notice them, … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, activity, beak, birds, birdwatching, build nest, caregivers, child care, child care lounge, childcare, children, classroom, day care, daycare, eggs, feather, fly, glide, hop, nests, peck, perch
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May is “Get Caught Reading Month”
Get Caught Reading Month by Janine May is “Get Caught Reading Month”. Here are some tips and fun ideas to take reading to the next level in your program! Create a cozy spot for reading. Add floor pillows and soft … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, activity, books, care, child care, child care lounge, childcare, children, classroom, family daycare, preschool, reading, story
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