Boo-boos will for sure happen at daycare and at school. Here’s a simple list of supplies you should keep in your daycare first aid kit for those inevitable boo-boos. Plus, download a free send-home Boo-Boo Report! Free Boo-Boo Report Sheet for Daycares and Teachers How to Make a First Aid Kit So, I’ll be upfront here…
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6 Reasons This Community Helpers Pack is the Best
Do you do a Community Helpers theme in your classroom? This Community Helpers Pack not only meets social studies learning standards, but literacy standards too! Here’s 6 Reasons This Community Helpers Pack is the Best. 6 Reasons This Preschool Community Helpers Pack is the Best 1. This Community Helpers Unit Is Easy to Use Every printable…
How A Christian Teacher Can Be A Missionary in the Classroom
In today’s world, evolution is accepted as a fact and gender is not. And because of regulations, a Christian teacher usually finds herself severely limited in her (or his) abilities to minister to her students the way she wants. So how can a Christian teacher be a missionary in the public school classroom these days? Read on to discover some…
This is Why Sensory Play Actually Matters in the Preschool Classroom
The Benefits of Sensory Play Sensory Play is Related to Trying New Foods How cool is that? Children who are encouraged to play with fruit and vegetables are more likely and willing to taste the food. The play experience gives them a chance to explore the food without pressure to taste. Since the majority of kids…
Professional Development Books for Daycare Providers
Professional Development? I am a perfectionist and am constantly trying to do just a little better at everything. Though I’ve had to learn to tune this down a bit and let some things go, I think that trying to improve at your job is always a good thing! Research on child development is always bringing…
Letter Game for Fun Phonics Practice! [FREE Download]
You probably already know that kids who can tell the beginning sounds each letter makes are better prepared for school and go on to be more efficient readers. So I made this game so we can have easy and fun phonics practice in my own preschool program! Your Preschool Needs This Fun Letter Game [FREE Download] Letter Matching…
Why Your Kids Need to Nap – And How to Get Them To Do It
Naps are a fundamental part of most child care programs. A nap is actually necessary for most children for a number of reasons! But, we all know a child that constantly fights to stay awake all day long. Read on for my tried-and-true tips for a successful nap time. This post contains affiliate links. You…
How to Avoid Conflict with Daycare Parents
Business relationships have to include clear communication and mutual respect. But eventually, some issues are going to come up. There will also be day to day things you’ll want to mention. Here’s some ways I’ve learned that help to avoid conflict with daycare parents. Put It In Writing Create a Handbook for Your Daycare Parents In this…
Policies You Need In Your Parent Handbook
Have you ever been the daycare parent running one kid to preschool, one kid to daycare, commuting to work, and rushing back to get kids before your 9 hours were up? I have, and it’s not easy. So I empathize with my daycare parents. BUT, I still need daycare policies in and parent handbook and so do you….
How to Easily Teach Kitchen Safety in Preschool
How to Easily Teach Kitchen Safety in Preschool One of our daily topics this week was Kitchen Safety. Since I always try to create my plans around my state’s learning standards, I started searching for a relevant standard to tie in to our lesson. Fortunately, kitchen safety fits right in to PA’s Early Learning Standards. By…