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Creative Connections for February

2021-02-06T11:02:05-05:00

February offers month-long celebrations filled with delicious treats, smiles, books, history and more. Read on to find out more about this month of love, Presidents and the coming of Spring (sooner or later). When George Washington told his father he could not tell a lie and he had chopped down the family’s cherry tree, it [...]

Creative Connections for February2021-02-06T11:02:05-05:00

Making a Decision: Who is Teaching My Child? A Five Part Series on Choosing a Preschool

2020-11-30T20:01:05-05:00

Research indicates preschool education has many benefits for children.  In addition to exposure to curriculum including literacy experiences, mathematical concepts, and science activities, a high quality preschool gives children the opportunity to learn how to socialize, to share and to contribute to society.  Making a sound decision about early childhood education is a crucial for [...]

Making a Decision: Who is Teaching My Child? A Five Part Series on Choosing a Preschool2020-11-30T20:01:05-05:00

Summer Sensory Play

2020-11-30T20:01:05-05:00

If your child comes home  from preschool looking picture perfect everyday, it is time to delve into the kinds of activities the class is doing during the day!  Young children learn with all their senses and should have a variety of opportunities for exploration.  There will be times when children may get a little paint on their clothes or [...]

Summer Sensory Play2020-11-30T20:01:05-05:00

Winter Wonderland at Kangaroo Kids

2020-11-30T20:01:05-05:00

Celebrate the season with Kangaroo Kids!  Get in the holiday spirit! Bring the family to Kangaroo Kids Child Care and Learning Center’s Winter Wonderland on Friday December 12th from 6:30-8 at 1047 Route 28 in Branchburg.Come hear a professional singer, Mr. Ray  perform songs from the season, make some holiday crafts,  take your photo with [...]

Winter Wonderland at Kangaroo Kids2020-11-30T20:01:05-05:00

Encouraging Creativity

2020-11-30T20:01:05-05:00

Why is getting messy and creating those lovely works of art that you can't quite give a name to important?  One of the strengths of our country has always been being creative and resourceful.  As we move more and more towards testing and product based projects and worksheet education in young children's programs we are [...]

Encouraging Creativity2020-11-30T20:01:05-05:00

Staff is Key In A High Quality Child Care Program

2020-11-30T20:01:05-05:00

Making a decision about which child care or preschool program is best for your child is a crucial decision in your child’s first step in the life long learning process.  Staff is Key! Visit the prospective school and Observe the teachers interactions with children.  How are teachers interacting with children? You should see teachers in [...]

Staff is Key In A High Quality Child Care Program2020-11-30T20:01:05-05:00

Minimizing Holiday Stress!

2020-11-30T20:01:06-05:00

Dos and Don’ts of Minimizing Children’s Holiday StressBy Barbara ThorntonDuring this holiday period, there are lots of fun activities and events going on both at home and at school, and while this is a good thing, holiday stress does cause varying degrees of anxiety in children. Routines are important! Loss of sleep, change in diet [...]

Minimizing Holiday Stress!2020-11-30T20:01:06-05:00

5 Things to Look for When Choosing a School for your Child

2020-11-30T20:01:07-05:00

Staff is key!  Look for attentive and caring teachers.  You should see lots of smiles and warm, patient interactions.  Ask about the longevity of teachers as consistency provides a secure base for children.Is the facility safe?   Are outlets appropriately covered, is there a procedure for security at drop off and pick up times, is the [...]

5 Things to Look for When Choosing a School for your Child2020-11-30T20:01:07-05:00

Most Popular Baby Names

2012-03-21T13:01:00-04:00

According to the Social Security Administration, Jacob is the most popular boy’s name of the 21st century (so far), followed by:• Michael• Joshua• Matthew• Daniel• Christopher• Andrew• Ethan• Joseph• WilliamThe Favorite girl’s name is Emily, trailed by:• Madison• Emma• Olivia• Hannah• Abigail• Isabella• Samantha• Elizabeth• AshleyGo to http://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/decades/names2000s.html for year by year popularity of names!

Most Popular Baby Names2012-03-21T13:01:00-04:00
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