Tag Archives: child care
Hello, Goodbye
by Kay Mishkin Summer can be a wonderful, carefree time of year. It can also be the season for children to transition in or out of your child care group. It can be a source of some confusion if you … Continue reading
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
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
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
Child Care Provider Appreciation Day is May 9th
by Joni How It Started: National Provider Appreciation Day is a day of recognition celebrated annually on the Friday before Mother’s Day. The day was spearheaded by a group of volunteers in New Jersey in 1996. These individuals saw the … Continue reading
Keeping your “cool” in the winter time
Keeping your “cool” in the winter time (Seven ideas for beating Cabin Fever) by Kay Mishkin For those of you who don’t particularly enjoy the winter sports and activities, here are some things you might do to help you get … Continue reading
February is Heart Health Month
by Janine February is Heart Health Month. Here are a few activities to use to help make this month more than just Valentine’s. Heart Beats Bring in a good quality stethoscope. Show the children how to use the stethoscope to … Continue reading
Tips for Minimizing the Impact of Staff Change
by Cathy Abraham What are the main things parents want to know when there is a teacher change at the center? a) That their child will still be well taken care of; and… b) That the management team is capable … Continue reading




