We don't have the means to take the kids anywhere this summer. What are some fun in-house field trips we could plan?
I have 4's for the summer and our nap time is slightly shorter than in the school year. We lay down at 1:15, listen to a story with the lights...
For those in an all day program- How long is your nap time? What ages do you have? Do you ever have parents complain that it is too short or too...
7 sounds like an ideal amount of 4's to me. I had 8 4's last school year and currently have 10 for the summer. The ratio here is 1:10. I would...
Last year I did a daily newsletter but it just got to be too much. In the fall I am looking to switch to a weekly newsletter but I'm not sure yet...
For those who do a weekly newsletter- would you mind sharing what you include on it and/or a sample of what they look like?
We just got wired for Internet in my room. What are some of the websites your class likes to visit? Right now we do a lot of games based on...
I have 4's and each time I change our theme, I put out about 10 different coloring pages to go with the new theme. The children know they can...
What are your thoughts on coloring pages in pre-school? For example: putting out several pictures of different types of trucks, with labels, to...
In my 4 year old class, we are going to be making fireworks by dropping a small amount of paint onto a paper, then blowing it with a straw. The...
We keep a copy in the office and we carry a 3 ring binder at all times, which also has the emergency info.
I don't have any research or experience to offer but just wanted to say that if I had twins, I would want them to be together.
off the top of my head- whole child, developmentally appropriate practice, anti-bias curriculum
I use Celine Dion "Miracle" for nap time. It's great!
I don't have any advice but just wanted to say hi and welcome! I am in a very similar position to you. I graduated in Dec. and started working 3...
Thanks for the info. I've never heard of this before but I just ordered 22 items. Nice!
I am in the "older 3's" room; however, by this time of year almost all are 4. My kids stay with me from Sep-Aug, regardless of when they turn 4.
I think I am treated very well at the center I am at. Here are some things I appreciate: 10 paid holidays/year 7 days PTO (sick, personal) 10...
Just a thought- at the school I am at (which is fairly large), we have mostly all full day students but there is still a half day option. We have...
I use plastic tablecloths (they come in a pack of 3) and reuse them as long as possible. Works well.
