This is Celebrity Chef Week at Kangaroo Kids so here are some healthy snack tips! In our house, we always cut juice with about ½ amount of water, which cuts down on the sugar… and the best juices are the 100% variety, without sugar (not the diet kind). Of course, you can also freeze these [...]
New Jersey is a coastal state and it is important for us to take care of one our most valuable natural resources, the ocean! The world’s oceans not only provide spectacular views as you watch the rhythmic tranquil waves of a calm day or the fierce crashing waves of a stormy day but it also [...]
The grand finale of the caterpillar project was a haircut! It was great fun plus a wonderful fine motor activity to enhance writing skills!
Set the stage now with your children for a lifetime of fitness! With the rising rates of obesity, heart disease and depression, now is the time to role model a healthy lifestyle for our children. Sports and fitness activities not only increase fitness levels and keep weight down, but can also provide a hobby for [...]
It is important to take care of our Earth everyday! Last week the Pre-K classroom at Kangaroo Kids collected and saved all of their garbage. “Sounds disgusting I know, however, the reason for this was so the children can visualize how much “stuff” we throw away and waste,” said Pre—K lead teacher Miss Misse. They [...]
Celebrate the Week of the Young Child April 10th to 16th with your children! Take a moment to read a special book or work on a cooperative craft or art project. Children love helping in the kitchen and will be thrilled to help prepare dinner or dessert for the family. If you are going to [...]
Here are a few ideas of other things to do during Turn Off Your TV: 1. Volunteer in a school to teach reading, math, computer skills. 2. Learn to play the guitar or other musical instrument. 3. Attend community concerts. 4. Organize a community clean-up. 5. Put together a puzzle. 6. Visit the library. Borrow [...]
Literacy is the growing ability of children to construct meaning from print. The ability to read and write begins at birth as parents talk and read to infants and toddlers. Literacy skills, which are the ability to listen, speak, read, and write are all interdependent. These skills open to door to academic achievement and provide [...]
Drill Sergeants may work in the Army but not when it comes to raising children! Give children choices. If we want children to make good choices when the stakes are high, we must give them opportunities to make decisions when they are toddlers. · Choice is a great way to redirect a child. For example, [...]
Kangaroo Kids hosted an outstanding Parent Workshop last week by certified school psychologist Laura Marchese, entitled “Preparing Your Child For Success,” Here are a few highlights from the workshop:1. Attitude - Encourage a positive attitude. Listen to your child’s comments to understand how they feel about themselves.2. Ability – Pay attention to what your child [...]
