Learning how to count and recognize numbers is a skill that requires a lot of exposure and practice. First, children learn how to count orally in a sequence (1,2,3,4,5). Then they learn one-to-one correspondence (seeing two crackers in my hand and hearing the word, “two”. Children make the mental link that number words represent the amount…
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Make A Math Match-Up Tray Game
August 10, 2015 by
Art in the Park- Painting Like Eric Carle
August 3, 2015 by
It’s summer time and I love to take my daycare group to the park. We pack a lunch and enjoy the beautiful weather. Today we met up with some friends and did a group art lesson. We have been reading Eric Carle’s books so we decided to try out his painting style used in many…
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DIY Felt Birthday Crowns
June 30, 2014 by
I have two children in my home daycare, a brother and a sister, whose birthdays are only two days apart. It’s very important to the two-year old that he gets exactly what his big sister receives, therefore I needed a good gift idea that would work for both ages. I wanted to give them a handmade…
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Chalk Stencil Letter Practice
June 16, 2014 by
Letter stencils are a fun way to practice letters, names and simple words outside. I used the cut-outs from my lace-up card kit. They are not real stencils but they work well enough. You could make your own out of thin cardboard (cereal boxes) or purchase a durable multi purpose set that will last. The children chose a…
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Star Wars Theme Day
May 12, 2014 by
We had a recent birthday here and it was very close to May the 4th, as in ‘May the Fourth (Force) Be With You’ so we decided to host a Star Wars themed party. I spent some time putting together a few simple games for the children. Here are the games and printable links in…
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K5 Learning- Online Reading & Math Program Review
April 29, 2014 by
Many childcare providers offer a preschool learning program for their daycare children. Parents love it when their children enter school already familiar with some letters and numbers. A child who enters school knowing how to print his/her own name has been set up for success. Offering an academic program in your home daycare is a…
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DIY Super Hero Mask
April 22, 2014 by
This post includes affiliate links. I love making handmade birthday gifts for my daycare children. Do you have a super hero fan at your home daycare? I have one that loves to run as fast as he can! Here is how I made a simple felt mask that could be adapted to transform a child…
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How to Adjust Activities for Multi- Aged Groups
March 26, 2014 by
The majority of home daycare providers have a group of children of mixed ages and abilities. The wider the span between the ages of your daycare children the more challenging it can be at times to find activities that suit everyone. It can be overwhelming to try to prepare and teach several different learning activities…
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Home Daycares and Pets
January 23, 2014 by
I’ve had several questions lately from readers who are interested in opening up their own home daycares but they currently own a pet. Is the pet going to seriously reduce their chances of finding daycare clients? The answer is yes and no because it really depends on the pet. Many people are not comfortable with…
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3 Snowman Crafts
January 15, 2014 by
Since we are up to our chins in snow and ice around here I decided to give you some snowman craft ideas. All three crafts are geared for young children and don’t take long to prepare or clean up. White Glue Snowman Do you have children in your home daycare who love to squeeze out…
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