In Today’s fast paced society where everyone is connected at all times we expect immediate answers and solutions. These demands can cause a great deal of stress for adults as well as for children. Teaching children to take the time and steps necessary to become problem solvers can alleviate stress and inappropriate responses to challenges. Here [...]
It is a good time of year to look at the goals we want to accomplish in the upcoming year! Most of us make goals, the trick is accomplishing them. Here are three easy steps: First and foremost write your goals down. Secondly, as you decide on your goals create a timeline documenting the mini steps you [...]
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 [...]
Kangaroo Kids Child Care and Learning Center teachers attended a statewide conference on Early Childhood Education to learn the latest curriculum, research based knowledge on child development and classroom management tools. The return back to school with new ideas and techniques to enhance children’s learning opportunities. The focus of this year’s conference was on STEM, [...]
Common mistakes we make when guiding children’s behavior:1. Not setting clear expectations in advanceExample: “We are going shopping. Remember, we are only buying food for breakfast, and you can help me make some healthy choices.” It also helps to review healthy choices. 2. Not setting boundariesThink of how you would feel driving in the right [...]
Did You Know…· When children identify and recognize shapes they are practicing simple geometry, an important early math skill!· When children squeeze playdough they are developing the fine motor skills they will need for writing!· When you read nursery rhymes to your child you are helping him or her with their ability to sound out [...]
Kindergarten registration has begun! In most school districts, children must be 5 years old by October 1, 2012 to enroll in Kindergarten. Many parents are faced with the dilemma of determining when his or her child should begin school. Today, parents are becoming more aggressive in determining what is in the best interest of their [...]
1. Babble back to your infants2. Encourage conversation3. Teach site words – McDonalds, Lucky Charms, Barney4. Speak another language5. Encourage drawing and inventive spelling6. Script what children say about their drawings – write their story, make it into a book7. Fall in love with language, rhymes, songs and role model reading8. Label your child’s environment9. [...]
Yes, Kangaroo Kids get Messy! The best learning experiences for children are hands on opportunities where they are truly engaged! Look at the light in their eyes during this hands on experience! They are learning about science and nature as well as expanding their vocabulary and learning social skills like taking turns and kindness to [...]
A nature stroll to collect leaves can end with a math, science or literacy lesson! Have your children collect leaves then discuss how the transformation of leaves occur from green to the many beautiful colors of autumn as a science lesson. If you need a little help explaining photosynthesis and the entire leaf changing process [...]
