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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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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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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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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
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Tagged activity, anxiety, caregivers, child care, child care lounge, childcare, children, day care, daycare, enrollment, family daycare, preschool, summer
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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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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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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
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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
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Tagged activities, cabin fever, child care, childcare, daycare, kids, preschool, snow, spring, toys, vacation, winter
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