Tag Archives: day care
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
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
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
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
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
March is Music in our School Month
by Janine Including music in your program and helping to cultivate a love of music in the children you teach can have lifelong benefits. Preschool music and movement plays an important role in child development. Children who play or sing … Continue reading