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Springtime Activities with Wind
09/23/2022Springtime Thoughts Spring makes my thoughts wander to nature and kite flying. These websites have activities from building kites and flying them to several STEM activities working with the wind. I hope you find something that will get you and your kids high on kites. Enjoy! Kites Theme ... Springtime Activities with Wind
Virginia Training Requirements
09/23/2022Childcare directors supervise and lead their staff, design program plans, oversee daily activities, and prepare budgets. Managing a childcare facility requires a variety of skills in both early childhood education and business management practices. Administrators who have adequate training in each a... Virginia Training Requirements
Caterpillars and Butterflies Activities
09/23/2022Caterpillars & Butterflies This time of year I always think about my caterpillar buddies popping out of their cocoons as beautiful butterflies. Not only are we graced with their beauty and feather-light grace, but they also present teachable moments that can be paired with arts and crafts and... Caterpillars and Butterflies Activities
May Basket Day
09/23/2022Sunday Is May Basket Day! May Basket Tales A Forgotten Tradition (NPR History Dept.) Through the 19th and 20th centuries, May Basket Day celebrations took place all across the nation: A reporter in the Sterling, Ill., Gazette in 1871 explained the seasonal ritual this way: "A May-basket is &md... May Basket Day
Why Easter Baskets?
09/23/2022The Science Behind Easter Baskets Scientific American - Anthropology in Practice Krystal D'Costa on April 16, 2017 Part of the Easter festivities today may include giving children baskets of goodies, which are left ostensibly by the Easter Bunny. That absolutely is the case in my household. My ... Why Easter Baskets?
What is April 7th?
09/23/2022DID YOU KNOW?... April 7th is National No Housework Day! National No Housework Day directs us to put down the cleaning solution and toss aside the laundry. For one day each year on April 7th, the housework can wait. Take a break from sweeping, dusting, and dishes. Dirty windows? They will wait on... What is April 7th?
Reminder for Mother's Day
09/23/2022Looking Ahead to Mother's Day I know it may be a little early for Mother's Day. But... In our teacher DNA, we are already thinking about activities and lessons for the kiddos to celebrate mom. Check out this cool website! There are 45 projects highlighted for all ages. Some may be oldies but ther... Reminder for Mother's Day
History of Earth Day
09/23/2022History of Earth Day NAT GEO FOR KIDS - Our planet is an amazing place, but it needs our help to thrive! That’s why each year on April 22, more than a billion people celebrate Earth Day to protect the planet from things like pollution and deforestation. By taking part in activities like pic... History of Earth Day
Today Is Earth Day!
09/23/2022Today Is Earth Day! Many communities/cities/towns/counties have an array of activities that appeal to their diverse population. Maybe your family wants work to improve their favorite local park. Maybe there's a river walk to help clean debris. Maybe a bird count is your thing... If you can think ... Today Is Earth Day!
Paper Airplanes
09/23/2022Paper Airplanes Good weather has returned! Everyone loves flying paper airplanes. There are classic methods, origami methods, and drawing methods. Check out this small sampling of websites. Enjoy! Classic folding methods from childhood but done the right way: How to Make the Wor... Paper Airplanes
