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 [...]
Benefits of reading! • It’s rewarding. Reading to your child can be one of the most rewarding activities you share. There’s an emotional closeness and connection that comes from a shared interest. That connection will change through the years, but the times spent together reading will have helped to establish it and ensure that it [...]
What you can do to help your child be successful at reading:1. Babble back to your infants2. Use “parentese” with your infant (high pitched voice)3. Encourage conversation4. Teach site words. e.g., McDonalds, Lucky Charms, Barney5. Dramatic play and using props such as puppets can be great opportunities for conversation6. Speak another language you are wiring [...]
Schools all over the world will celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday on March 2nd. It is also the start of “Read Across America”, the National Education Association’s 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. Reading [...]
Check out our flyer for this conference on April 2nd, 2011.
Parental InvolvementIt is important, regardless of the age of your child, to stay involved! When you’re involved, you send the message that your child is valued and that his/her activities are worthy of your time. It also helps to keep the avenues of communication open and builds lasting bonds. Parent partnerships are crucial to a [...]
Winter Fun! There is nothing like the family gathering to build a snowman or to go sledding down the local hill. When it is time to come inside for some warm cocoa and indoor activities, here is a recipe that will keep those young explorers busy. Make some homemade playdough!Playdough3 cups flour1 cup salt3 Tablespoons [...]
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 [...]
First and foremost, is the facility you are considering safe? Here are some of the aspects you should consider regarding safety:1. The facility should be clean, bright and safe! Look for or ask about these areas of safety:• Is the facility secure from strangers?• Are the doors secured, yet parents have free access?2. Are Emergency [...]
