January is National Oatmeal Month! Besides being good for your family here is an oatmeal clay recipe you can make to inspire your little artists on these cold and snowy days! 1/2 cup of rolled oats 1/3 cup of flour 1/4 cup of lukewarm waterMix all ingredients together. Form into a ball and now you [...]
The grand finale of the caterpillar project was a haircut! It was great fun plus a wonderful fine motor activity to enhance writing skills!
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 [...]
How to Choose Good Books For Your Child“One approach is to look for award-winning books. There are two famous awards for children's literature made each year by the American Library Association that are good indicators of quality work: the Caldecott Medal for illustration and the Newbery Medal for writing. But these are given to only [...]
Don't miss our conference, "Partner's In Education," April 2nd at RVCC!! The keynote will be presented by nationally renowned, Gigi Schweikert. The topic will be “The Power of One Positive Person,” Have you ever thought about the incredible power you have to make a positive difference in the lives of those around you? The positive [...]
CurriculumWhat is important in a Preschool Curriculum? At Kangaroo Kids Child Care & Learning Center we believe that if children enjoy the process of learning it has lifelong benefits! The preschool age is such an important window of opportunity in the learning process so make sure your child is in a program that values education [...]
This is the 3rd in a 5 part series on Choosing a Preschool or Child Care Program for your child. The most important aspect to consider when selecting a school is the staff. See the blog, Choosing A Preschool – “Who is Teaching My Child? Making A Decision: What is Best of My Child?” for [...]
Making a Decision: What is Best for My Child?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 [...]
