The first week of the new preschool year has come to a close. We’ve seen the tears as children have been dropped off for their first preschool experience or even being left in a different room within the facility. Emotions also run high as teachers watch the little ones they’ve spent the past year with move [...]
We found this great quote on the wall in a preschool classroom and just had to share:
One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The cirriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for [...]
How many times have you heard someone, as well as yourself, say, “I need a vacation!” It’s funny, but adults don’t see that children need a break from their everyday routine too! Though they may not be able to express that feeling verbally, preschoolers will show it in other ways by being cranky, tired, irritable, [...]
As the weather changes, so does our fashion, including footwear. Now before we begin here, let’s just state that we have nothing against those cute little crocs or flip flops which are fine for the more sedentary activities. However, when it comes to running and climbing out on a playground or walking for any length [...]
We are pleased to have a special guest blogger offering her thoughts on the struggles of working parents. Martha Wylie is the director of Knight Hall School in West Hartford, CT. She has held this position for the last 20 years. She earned a double degree, one in Early Childhood Education and the other in [...]
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Well, here we go talking yet again about cell phone use. Yes, sad to say we must address the fact that they are becoming an issue in daycare. “Sigh!” We’ve been noticing that some parents are now talking on their cells as they drop off and pick up their children. Just a reminder here to [...]
We’re sure many of you have heard of “play dates” – a fancy way of saying let’s get the kids together to play for a while. They can be as simple as a casual short meeting with other children in a park to a scheduled time to go to a neighbor’s home. Whatever you feel [...]
Hi All!
You must be settling into your normal routines after the holidays. The kids are finally settling down too. Whew! It takes a while for them to come down from the holiday highs for sure.
Anyway, it’s a new year and we are looking forward to providing you with all kinds of new tips, stories, and information [...]
Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
And now it’s that time of the year, let the shopping begin! It’s not always easy to find that perfect gift and many parents struggle to figure out an appropriate gift for a teacher. We thought it might help if we gave you a list of some of our [...]
Over the years, we have seen many little “fashionistas” parading their styles through our classrooms. Behind them are parents who are just rolling their eyes and apologizing for their child’s appearance. :>)
We are here to tell you there is no need to apologize. Some children just love to experiment with clothes and it brings a [...]
