Movement is important for childhood development. In group settings, planning activities that all children can participate in is the goal of educators and families, but these activities are not always the easiest to plan. To ensure activities are inclusive, change your mindset to focus on the process vs the final result – meaning that the key is the children being…
Looking for ideas to celebrate Valentines Day with your little sweethearts? We’ve got 10 fun ways to celebrate Valentines Day as a family, everyone will feel the love! Go on a Family Valentine’s Day date. Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be all about romance. Use this time for the entire family to get dressed up and try a new restaurant or…
Winter is full of fun and adventure, but it can also be dangerous for children. It does not mean that you don’t send your children outside to enjoy the weather, it means that you prepare them for the unexpected weather during this winter season. Experts have said, being outdoors in any season has many physical and mental health benefits for…
The last few months of the year are filled with family celebrations in many cultures. This time of year presents a unique opportunity to teach children about different celebrations and observances such as Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Christmas. In daycare, we focus on ensuring that all children feel welcome and have a true sense of belonging and having the opportunity…
Today is Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day! We recognize the commitment, hard work, and dedication of Early Childhood Educator’s and staff that work with young children. The work you do is challenging, meaningful and important not only to us, but to the Providers that you support and the lives of children that you impact. THANK YOU!…
It’s very normal for parents and children to have some level of separation anxiety when a child enters childcare (or is re-entering after a long time away such as during the pandemic or even just after a summer away). Childcare Providers with a lot of experience have seen it all when it comes to transitions – sometimes they are smooth…
Children learn much through their senses. Outside there are many different and wonderful things for them to see (animals, birds, and green leafy plants), to hear (the wind rustling through the leaves, a robin’s song), to smell (fragrant flowers and the rain-soaked ground), to touch (a fuzzy caterpillar or the bark of a tree), and even to taste (a raindrop…
Let’s get real – parenting can be exhausting! There are days I’m sure we all feel like we have run a marathon but if you look back, we really haven’t moved that much. Summer certainly makes it easier to focus on getting UP, getting OUT and MOVING more! While it is nice to have more free time to spend together…
Summer has arrived; the weather is warmer; the days are longer; school age children will be home… which means parents may be searching for ways to keep them busy and entertained all summer long. Make the most of your summer with a “Summer Bucket List”. We’ve got a HUGE list of fun ideas to share with you to help you and…