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Fun With The Very Hungry Caterpillar

by Janine The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a wonderful book to read to preschoolers.  It has an easy to follow plot with bright and beautiful illustrations.  I would like to share some ideas I have for enhancing story time with … Continue reading

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Caring for Mixed Age Groups

Karina is not unlike many other family child care providers. She opens her home to care for four other children in addition to her own four year old son. She cares for a young infant and his two year sister … Continue reading

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Penguin Theme for Preschool

by Ellen I have been collecting penguins ever since I was about 12 years old.  So, when I taught preschool, I made sure to share my love of penguins with a penguin-themed week every winter.  Penguins are a lot more … Continue reading

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Tips from a TSS (Therapeutic Staff Support) Working with Children on the Autism Spectrum

~Carly Some of you may be asking what is Therapeutic Staff Support? A TSS provides one- on-one interventions to children of all ages in their home, school, or community setting. The TSS works on specific goals outlined within his or … Continue reading

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All Dressed Up

Why Dress Up Is Important by Janine When a child plays dress up, they are doing so much more than putting on a costume. Dress up is a great way to encourage many social and emotional skills that children need … Continue reading

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