Here is an activity that will give you a sense of accomplishment while your child is having a fun sensory experience. Get a big bucket of water and the doggie shampoo and wash the dog together! You can teach your child about the fascinating chemistry of how the bubbles form (if you need a little [...]
Remember “Silly Putty” and “Slime?” If you enjoyed playing with either of these as a child here is a homemade version called "Goop" that you can make with your child. You may be encouraging a future scientist! Goop1. Two cups white glue 2. One cup liquid laundry starch Mix together to an even consistency and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
In the Waddler Room children enjoyed water adventures! Water play is good for children’s physical, cognitive, & social-emotional growth. When children pour water, they improve their physical dexterity & eye-hand coordination. By playing with others they develop social skills. They explore why certain objects sink in water and others float. Children learn concepts such as [...]
‘STRANGER DANGER’Summer is a time of adventure and outdoor activities and it is a good time to teach your child safety tips around strangers. It is important to realize that children who have been shown pictures of grandmotherly, or pretty women, or kindly looking men, do not often consider these people strangers. Children only thought [...]
Did you know that bilinguals may have an advantage beyond just communicating with more diversity? Research shows that it may be better for your brain. Some preliminary evidence shows that being bilingual may actually physically remodel parts of the brain. Knowing two or more languages truly gives kids so many advantages in life. Bilingual kids [...]
Summer is a good time to encourage healthy eating! Delicious fruits and veggies are everywhere! The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revamped their tradition food pyramid to account for the different dietary needs of individuals. You can find out more information at http://www.choosemyplate.gov/ According to the Child Care Education Institute, “Veggies should account for [...]
Happy Father’s Day!! Did you know…. The idea of Father's Day was conceived slightly more than a century ago by Sonora Dodd! There are an estimated 70.1 million Dad’s across the nation, 16,010 hardware stores, and 22,116 sporting goods stores! Wishing all Dad’s a wonderful day!
Today is Flag Day! Do you know why our flag is red, white and blue? To the original members of the Continental Congress, red stood for hardiness and courage, white for purity and innocence, and blue for vigilance and justice. To learn more about our flag go to http://www.usflag.org/history/flagday.html
