Every 6th day of December, we celebrate St. Nicholas Day. Saint Nicholas was once a priest who later on became a bishop. He had always loved children and the poor. Saint Nicholas Day is a great opportunity to teach the child about Santa Claus’ origin. Surely, with these preschool activities, children will enjoy the celebration of Saint Nicholas Day.
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First day in a daycare center can be frightening and exciting at the same time. It can be a breeze for some but most parents experience hell convincing their children that they will be back to fetch them later in the afternoon. Let me share to you some of my helpful tips to prep you and your child in making that first day separation a walk in the park.
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Every March daycare teachers and day-care providers have a chance to teach the children in their class a little bit about the culture and history of Ireland and the United States, by celebrating Irish-American History Month. Perhaps the most effective way to do this is by exposing the children to a simple and well-known aspect of Irish-American History; and what better topic to discuss than St. Patrick’s Day.
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What better time to encourage the creativity and imagination of young children than mother’s day? A child’s love for his or her mother can be best expressed with a craft they’ve made with their own two hands. Also, these types of projects will allow preschool children enhance their motor skills, create visual awareness, and learn simple artistic processes. The ideas below will help the preschoolers in your class to make one-of-a-kind gifts for their moms
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It is always scary and challenging both for parents and providers to look at the first day in daycare. It is always a big day for everyone concerned – the mom, child and the care provider. First times and first days are always both exciting and terrifying experiences so it is always best to be prepared for the big day and make the transition a smooth one.
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You probably have several reasons for choosing to hire the services of a family daycare other than other types of daycare available. This is due to the fact that ther ar countless experiences when it comes to the various risks and dangers children face at childcare facilities.
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In the recent years, many child care centers had started their attempts at being “green” as possible. Some owners and provider have long started making trips to recycling centers with their meticulously divided waste. This feeble attempts at preserving the environment is the least they can do to help and serve as role models to the kids in their center.
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The first day is always the big day!

Seeing your kid go to his daycare center for the first time can be your big source of happiness and stress. The experience is both terrifying and exciting. On the other hand, the first day is also one of the most anticipated moments of any daycare provider but aside from the excitement, there is the feeling of tension. For both the parents and the providers to deal with the process competently here are some considerations :
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As a daycare provider, one should take advantage of every opportunity to involve the parents in the activities and provide input for their children. Seeing parents participate in child care provides a very positive experience to everyone especially to the children. There is much information that can be shared among parents and also provide a lot of information about their children and the best way to handle them.
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Valentine’s Day is not just a day for lovers, it’s the opportunity to offer flowers and chocolates to someone you adore so much or for kids, an activity to be creative and enjoy valentines card making activity. Make the children in your home daycare or daycare business hand out a heart with some one special.. This valentine’s themed art project only needs paper, crayon and a happy heart…
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