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Children Learn Through Play

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

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 [...]

Children Learn Through Play2020-11-30T20:01:07-05:00

Be A Kangaroo Kid for A Day

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

If you have never tried Kangaroo Kids April is your opportunity to experience their outstanding curriculum, caring professional teachers and family friendly environment! April is nationally acclaimed as Week of the Young Child and as a part of the celebration Kangaroo Kids Child Care and Learning Center is offering new students a free day of [...]

Be A Kangaroo Kid for A Day2020-11-30T20:01:07-05:00

Children Thrive on Structure

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

Many times as parents or teachers we want to give our children a great deal of freedom in decision making. Although freedom of choice can have benefits, it is important to remember, "Children thrive on structure," according to school psychologist Laura Marchese, at a workshop at Kangaroo Kids Child Care and Learning Center. Structure makes [...]

Children Thrive on Structure2020-11-30T20:01:07-05:00

Read Across America

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

Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss.Now in its fifteenth year, Read Across America focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources. Reading [...]

Read Across America2020-11-30T20:01:07-05:00

Kangaroo Kids Celebrates 100 Days of School!

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

Kangaroo Kids Prekindergarten under the direction of award winning teacher Misse Turner celebrated 100 days of learning with a very special day! Children in her Prekindergarten class came to school in PJ’s and very original hair do’s! Each family created a poster filled with 100 random objects. Director Kathy Feigley said, “ It was the [...]

Kangaroo Kids Celebrates 100 Days of School!2020-11-30T20:01:07-05:00

Avoid the 3 S’s!

2012-02-11T16:53:00-05:00

Read the food labels and avoid products with high levels of the three-S's according to WebMD:• Sugar• Saturated fat (and trans fat)• Sodium

Avoid the 3 S’s!2012-02-11T16:53:00-05:00

Child Nutrition and Shopping Tips for Busy Moms

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

Web Md helps busy Moms with these shopping tips:Moms today are busy, whether they work in or outside the home (or both). But that doesn't mean that they don't care about feeding their families in the healthiest way possible.The simplest tip to help your family get more of the nutrients they need -- and fewer [...]

Child Nutrition and Shopping Tips for Busy Moms2020-11-30T20:01:07-05:00

Monkey See, Monkey Do!

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

Want your child to accept baked potatoes instead of fries, and to prefer milk to sugary soft drinks? Then you must, too, stated to Elizabeth M. Ward, MS, RD"Studies show that children adopt their parents' eating habits starting early in life," says Melinda Johnson, MS, RD, a pediatric nutrition expert and spokesperson for the American [...]

Monkey See, Monkey Do!2020-11-30T20:01:07-05:00

What’s On The Menu?

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

Preschoolers are active, spirited tykes. And while they're generally adorable and fun, it's perfectly normal for 3, 4, and 5-year-olds to be opinionated -- especially about eating, according to Elizabeth M. Ward, MS, RDHere's some advice from the she presents from the experts on how to avoid preschool food fights.What's On the Menu?"Preschoolers can eat [...]

What’s On The Menu?2020-11-30T20:01:07-05:00

Healthy Eating For Young Children

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

February is good nutrition month at Kangaroo Kids. Children are learning about healthy foods! They will have an opportunity to taste different fruits and vegetables, to graph their favorite healthy foods, and to create their very own healthy necklace. The necklace is a great project to do at home! The only materials you will need [...]

Healthy Eating For Young Children2020-11-30T20:01:07-05:00
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