Tag Archives: preschool
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
Child Care Room Arrangement Tips
Create clear visual boundaries, making it apparent to children where learning areas stop and start. Define child care areas with shelving units, equipment with backs, area rugs, etc. Each learning area should be separate, and its own entity and area. … Continue reading
Food Allergies and Young Children
by Beth If that moment hasn’t arrived yet, odds are that it will in your future. You will have a child with food allergies in your classroom or home daycare. According to The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN), one … Continue reading
Gobble! Gobble! Turkey Activities for Child Care
by Janine It’s almost Thanksgiving, and that means it’s time to start making turkeys in your classroom! Here are a few of my favorite Turkey crafts! Name Turkey Have the child trace and cut out their foot on brown construction … Continue reading
Fun Fall Science Activities
By Janine Fall is a great time to bring the outdoors inside and celebrate nature with your class. Here are a few ideas to get you started… Fun with Leaves: Go on a Leaf Hunt Chart or graph information such … Continue reading
Coffee Filters, Clothespins,and Kitchen Scissors
by Diane In my last post I gave you my list of condiments (Ranch dressing,ketchup,and peanut butter) every provider needs for smooth sailing at mealtimes, now I will give you my top 3 day care helpers. Coffee filters, clothespins, and … Continue reading
Welcome Back to School Ideas
by Janine Starting the new school year off on the right foot is very important for both teachers and their students. Some children may be excited and ready to learn while others may be a bit more reserved or even … Continue reading
Christmas in July
Christmas in July by Janine While Christmas only comes once a year, it is something that many children think about year round. Here are a few ideas to celebrate Christmas in July…giving the children in your care a sneak peak … Continue reading
Go Fishing Day Activities
by Janine June 18th is Go Fishing Day. Fishing is a great summer theme for your classroom. Here are a few of my favorite ideas and activities to go along with this topic.Create your own magnet fishing game. Have each … Continue reading
Father’s Day Gifts for Preschool
Simple gift ideas that are easy for small hands to make. Desk Blotter Have children decorate a piece of cardboard or poster board. Cover with clear contact paper. Now dad has something for his desk Pencil Holder Use a clean … Continue reading




