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For the Birds

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

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 →

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Child Care Provider Appreciation Day is May 10th

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

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 →

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Social Stories and How They Can Help

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

by Janine Social stories are short descriptions of a particular situation, event or activity, which include specific information about what to expect in that situation and why.  These stories are often illustrated to assist visual learners.  Originally designed for children … Continue reading →

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March is Music in our School Month

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

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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Dr. Suess Birthday Ideas

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

by Janine Dr. Seuss’ birthday is March 2nd! Visit your local library and take inspiration from the many books written by Dr. Seuss.  We are sure you can come up with some creative and fun ideas of your own to … Continue reading →

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Tips for Minimizing the Impact of Staff Change

Posted on December 11, 2012 by

by Cathy Abraham What are the main things parents want to know when there is a teacher change at the center? a) That their child will still be well taken care of; and… b) That the management team is capable … Continue reading →

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Go Fishing Day Activities

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

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 →

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