Monday
ARBOR DAY POEM
Language-Read the poem to the children
Fine Motor-Glue the tree trunk onto the paper. Add tissue paper to create a tree.
Library-"Arbor Day" by Kelly Bennett
Tuesday
PURPLE GRAPES
Fine Motor-Glue the purple grapes onto the vine to create a "bunch of grapes" Color the stem with a crayon or colored pencil
Math-Count how many grapes each child glued onto his or her vine. Compare the different shades of purple.
Cooking/Snack-You may want to enhance this activity by serving purple grapes at snack time.
Library-"Harold and the Purple Crayon" by Crockett Johnson & "Grandma's Purple Flowers" by Adjoa J. Burrowes
Wednesday
PURPLE PLUM
Fine Motor-Let the children color or paint the plum purple. Let the children color the work "purple" in a different shade of purple
Circle Time-"Find Something Purple" Have the children find something in the room that is purple and have each child bring it to the circle time. Have each child tell the other children what they have found.
Thursday
PURPLE BUTTERFLY
Fine Motor-Glue the purple lace onto the butterfly. Glue the butterfly onto the purple construction paper.
Gross Motor-Let the children pretend to fly around the room like a butterfly
Texture-What does the purple lace feel like? Have the children ever held a butterfly.
Friday
MAY DAY BASKET WITH FLOWERS
Fine Motor-Fold the paper plate in half. Glue the paper handle onto the open side of the paper plate. Poke the pipe cleaner into the bottom of the cupcake paper to form a flower. Place the flower into the May basket.
Gross Motor-Let the children pretend to pick flowers to put in their baskets
Library-"Little Gray Rabbit's May Day" by Margaret Tempest & "May Day/Lei Day" By Jeffery Kent
April 27, 2009
Monday's Menu 4-27-09
Breakfast
French Toast Sticks
Bananas
Lunch
Chicken Nuggets
Rice
Broccoli
Apples
Snack
Applesauce
Friday's Menu 4-24-09
Breakfast
Cinnamon Toast
Bananas
Lunch
Spaghetti and Meatsauce
Apples
Snack
Graham Crackers
April 23, 2009
Thursday's Menu 4-23-09
Breakfast
Cheerios
Bananas
Lunch
Mac & Cheese
Hot Dogs
Broccoli
Fruit Cocktail
Snack
Animal Crackers
Scholastics!
Please let me know if you are interested in ordering from the June catalogs. Payment is due by May 1st...THANKS!
April 22, 2009
Wednesday's Menu 4-22-09
Breakfast
French Toast Sticks
Bananas
Lunch
Egg Salad Sandwiches
Apples
Snack
Crackers and Chedder Cheese
April 21, 2009
Tuesday's Menu 4-21-09
Breakfast
Waffles
Bananas
Lunch
Chicken Nuggets
wheat Bread
Mixed Veggies
Peaches
Snack
Applesauce
April 20, 2009
This Week's Projects...
Monday
7 Stickers
Fine Motor-Color the number 7. Stick 7 Stickers around the number 7
Math-Count the number of stickers each child stuck onto their paper
Tuesday
7 Easter Eggs
Fine Motor-Color the Easter Eggs
Math-Count the number of Easter eggs on the paper
Wednesday
Recycle Material
Language-Sing the recycle song with the children. What song has a similar turn? (Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star) Where do you think the recycle materials came from? How does recycling clean our earth?
Fine Motor-Glue the recycled material around the song. Let the children explore the different textures with their fingers
Library-"My Earth Day" by Mercer Mayer and "Earth Day-Horray!" by Stuart J. Murphy
Thursday
Earth Day Globe
Fine Motor-Color the earth blue and green. Have the children trace the round earth with their fingers.
Language-Read the definition of Earth Day to the children. You can discuss the importance of keeping the earth clean.
Drama/Role Play-Have the children clean up some papers around the home. They may want to pretend to be garbage men/women
Friday
Fruit Tree
Fine Motor-Have the children glue the apples and peaches on the tree. Color the tree
Language-Talk with the children about the importance of Arbor Day. Has anyone ever planted a tree? Do you have a favorite kind of tree? What grows on trees? Why do we need to take care of our trees?
Science-Take the children outside and measure the tree trunk. compare the different sizes of trees. Talk about the different color of trees.
7 Stickers
Fine Motor-Color the number 7. Stick 7 Stickers around the number 7
Math-Count the number of stickers each child stuck onto their paper
Tuesday
7 Easter Eggs
Fine Motor-Color the Easter Eggs
Math-Count the number of Easter eggs on the paper
Wednesday
Recycle Material
Language-Sing the recycle song with the children. What song has a similar turn? (Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star) Where do you think the recycle materials came from? How does recycling clean our earth?
Fine Motor-Glue the recycled material around the song. Let the children explore the different textures with their fingers
Library-"My Earth Day" by Mercer Mayer and "Earth Day-Horray!" by Stuart J. Murphy
Thursday
Earth Day Globe
Fine Motor-Color the earth blue and green. Have the children trace the round earth with their fingers.
Language-Read the definition of Earth Day to the children. You can discuss the importance of keeping the earth clean.
Drama/Role Play-Have the children clean up some papers around the home. They may want to pretend to be garbage men/women
Friday
Fruit Tree
Fine Motor-Have the children glue the apples and peaches on the tree. Color the tree
Language-Talk with the children about the importance of Arbor Day. Has anyone ever planted a tree? Do you have a favorite kind of tree? What grows on trees? Why do we need to take care of our trees?
Science-Take the children outside and measure the tree trunk. compare the different sizes of trees. Talk about the different color of trees.
April 16, 2009
Thursday's Menu 4-16-09
Breakfast
Waffles
Bananas
Lunch
Speghetti and Meatballs
Apples
Snack
Crackers and Cheese
April 15, 2009
House Keeping
Just to make things easier to remember I will ask that everyone (full-timers 3-5 days in care)bring in 2 bottles of juice and 3 packs of wipes on the 1st on each month.
$10 is due this Friday for the May projects. This will now be due at the end of the second week of the month to ensure timely arrival. I hope you are enjoying your child's work as much as they enjoy doing them.
Recently the boys have discovered climbing on anything and everything. Please discuss with your child that furniture is not for jumping or climbing. I also ask that you do not have your child climb the stool by the window to watch you leave as they have become accustomed to spitting on the windows.
If your child has a runny nose please bring in a box of tissue. Reminder: If your child is sick with a fever, diarrhea, uncontrolled coughing, inexplicable or persistent crying, difficulty breathing, wheezing, any other unusual signs for the child or plain miserable please do not send your child to daycare. I will contact you if any of these signs do happen so that you may pick up your child immediately.
I've recently had to stop all trips because my husband's schedule has been changing frequently. Please be aware that some trips may now be schedule on short notice.
It has become apparent that many of the children will rarely eat breakfast lately and much of the food has gone to waste. Please let me know if your child has eaten in the morning.
$10 is due this Friday for the May projects. This will now be due at the end of the second week of the month to ensure timely arrival. I hope you are enjoying your child's work as much as they enjoy doing them.
Recently the boys have discovered climbing on anything and everything. Please discuss with your child that furniture is not for jumping or climbing. I also ask that you do not have your child climb the stool by the window to watch you leave as they have become accustomed to spitting on the windows.
If your child has a runny nose please bring in a box of tissue. Reminder: If your child is sick with a fever, diarrhea, uncontrolled coughing, inexplicable or persistent crying, difficulty breathing, wheezing, any other unusual signs for the child or plain miserable please do not send your child to daycare. I will contact you if any of these signs do happen so that you may pick up your child immediately.
I've recently had to stop all trips because my husband's schedule has been changing frequently. Please be aware that some trips may now be schedule on short notice.
It has become apparent that many of the children will rarely eat breakfast lately and much of the food has gone to waste. Please let me know if your child has eaten in the morning.
Wednesday's Menu 4-15-09
Breakfast
French Toast Sticks
Apples
Lunch
Cheese Ravoli w. Sauce
Green Beans
Banana Slices
Snack
Graham Crackers
April 13, 2009
Monday's Menu 4-13-09
Breakfast
Toast
Bananas
Lunch
Fishsticks w/cheese
Wheat Bread
Corn
Peaches
Snack
Applesauce
Projects for the week...
Monday
BUNNY EARS
Fine Motor-Glue two bunny ears onto the headband to create a bunny headband.
Gross Motor-Let the children pretend to be the Easter Bunny and hop around the room
Tuesday
BUNNY
Fine Motor-color the bunny
Library-"The Bunny who Found Easter" by Charlotte Zolotow and "Baby Touch and Feel Easter Bunny" by Rodger Priddy
Wednesday
POPSICLE
Fine Motor-Have the children glue the colored confetti onto the Popsicle. Blue the Popsicle, upper case P and lower case p onto the construction paper. Let the children outline the letters with their fingers
Science-Talk about the Popsicle. If it is hot or cold? What will make the Popsicle melt? What does the Popsicle feel like when it melts onto their hands? Why does the Popsicle freeze?
Cooking/Snack-Give the children a Popsicle at snack time. You may want to make Popsicles with the children
Library-"Popsicle Pony" by Jill Stover
Thursday
POLAR BEAR
Fine Motor-Glue the polar bear, upper case P and lowercase p onto the construction paper. Draw a face on the polar bear and blue snow around the polar bear
Language-Ask the children "why are polar bears white?"
Texture-Let the children feel the snow. What does real snow feel like.
Library- "Polar Bear Journey" By Debbie's S. Miller
Friday
LETTER P
Fine Motor-Let the children color or paint the letter P. Talk about the color of the letter. let the children outline the letter with their fingers so they can get the feel of the letter. You maybe wait to cute out the letter P.
BUNNY EARS
Fine Motor-Glue two bunny ears onto the headband to create a bunny headband.
Gross Motor-Let the children pretend to be the Easter Bunny and hop around the room
Tuesday
BUNNY
Fine Motor-color the bunny
Library-"The Bunny who Found Easter" by Charlotte Zolotow and "Baby Touch and Feel Easter Bunny" by Rodger Priddy
Wednesday
POPSICLE
Fine Motor-Have the children glue the colored confetti onto the Popsicle. Blue the Popsicle, upper case P and lower case p onto the construction paper. Let the children outline the letters with their fingers
Science-Talk about the Popsicle. If it is hot or cold? What will make the Popsicle melt? What does the Popsicle feel like when it melts onto their hands? Why does the Popsicle freeze?
Cooking/Snack-Give the children a Popsicle at snack time. You may want to make Popsicles with the children
Library-"Popsicle Pony" by Jill Stover
Thursday
POLAR BEAR
Fine Motor-Glue the polar bear, upper case P and lowercase p onto the construction paper. Draw a face on the polar bear and blue snow around the polar bear
Language-Ask the children "why are polar bears white?"
Texture-Let the children feel the snow. What does real snow feel like.
Library- "Polar Bear Journey" By Debbie's S. Miller
Friday
LETTER P
Fine Motor-Let the children color or paint the letter P. Talk about the color of the letter. let the children outline the letter with their fingers so they can get the feel of the letter. You maybe wait to cute out the letter P.
April 10, 2009
Status of our plants
Unfortunately most of the plants did not grow, not for the lack of trying. I believe it had something to do with the cardboard egg cartons sucking all the water up because the only one that really grew were in the plastic carton. If anyone has any experience with this let me know. I did grow some extras in a pot and they are great. So I will evenly distribute the ones we have in May.
Friday's Menu 4-10-09
Breakfast
Waffles
Bananas
Lunch
Grilled Cheese with Turkey
Peaches
Peas and Carrots
Snack
Cheerios
April 9, 2009
April 8, 2009
Reminders
-Yes we are open Friday. If you will not be bringing your child in please let me know in advance.
-The warmer weather is coming. Each parent should take home their child's clothing bag, go through it and put appropriate weather clothing. Please include a sweater and sunscreen.
-I have changed the egg coloring for tomorrow. It should be a full day with Tre's birthday and the egg hunt.
-The warmer weather is coming. Each parent should take home their child's clothing bag, go through it and put appropriate weather clothing. Please include a sweater and sunscreen.
-I have changed the egg coloring for tomorrow. It should be a full day with Tre's birthday and the egg hunt.
Wednesday's Menu 4-8-09
Breakfast
Pancakes
Bananas
Lunch
Meatloaf
Pasta
Mixed
Peaches
Snack
Crackers and Cheese
Tuesday's Menu 4-7-09
Breakfast
Raisin Bread
Bananas
Lunch
Scrambled Eggs w/Cheese
Wheat Bread
Apples
Snack
Goldfish
April 6, 2009
Monday's Menu 4-6-09
Breakfast
French Toast Sticks
Bananas
Lunch
Fishsticks & Cheese
Bread
Green Beans
Peaches
Snack
Applesauce
This Week Activities and Reminders
On Thursday April 9th we will be celebrating Tre's 2nd birthday! His mom will be bringing in cupcakes! Hopefully the weather will also cooperate on that day as I would like to have an Easter Egg Hunt in the backyard for the children. It should be an extra fun day!
Friday we will be coloring eggs for Easter.
The next payment for the May preschool project is due on April 17th of $10. The children seem to enjoy the projects and love showing them off to mommy and daddy.
Friday we will be coloring eggs for Easter.
The next payment for the May preschool project is due on April 17th of $10. The children seem to enjoy the projects and love showing them off to mommy and daddy.
Projects for the week...
Monday
OCTOPUS
-Fine Motor-Color the octopus. Glue some tentacles (black shoe laces) onto the octopus
-Math-have the children count the legs on the octopus
-Library- "An Octopus Followed me Home" By Dan Yaccarino "Good Thing You're Not an Octopus!" by pat Huntchins
Tuesday
LETTER O
-Fine Motor-Let the children color or paint the letter O. Talk about the color of the letter. Let the children outline the letter with their finger so they can get the feel of the letter. Cut out the letter and hang it on the wall
Wednesday
PASSOVER MEAL
-Fine Motor-Color the Passover meal
-Cognitive-Describe the different foods at the Passover meal and what each food means
-Library-It's Seder Time" By Latifa Berry Kropf and "Rebecca's Passover" By Adele Geras
Thursday
BURNING BUSH
-Fine Motor-Color the burning bush. Glue the tissue paper on the bush to pretend it is burning
-Texture-Let the children explore the feel of the tissue paper
-Library-"All About Passover" By Kinny Kreiswirth
Friday
EASTER EGG
-Fine Motor-Glue the colored ribbon on the East egg. Glue the egg onto the construction paper. Have the children color "Happy Easter".
-Texture-What does the ribbon feel like? What does a real egg feel like?
-Science-What happens if you hold an egg tightly in your hand?
OCTOPUS
-Fine Motor-Color the octopus. Glue some tentacles (black shoe laces) onto the octopus
-Math-have the children count the legs on the octopus
-Library- "An Octopus Followed me Home" By Dan Yaccarino "Good Thing You're Not an Octopus!" by pat Huntchins
Tuesday
LETTER O
-Fine Motor-Let the children color or paint the letter O. Talk about the color of the letter. Let the children outline the letter with their finger so they can get the feel of the letter. Cut out the letter and hang it on the wall
Wednesday
PASSOVER MEAL
-Fine Motor-Color the Passover meal
-Cognitive-Describe the different foods at the Passover meal and what each food means
-Library-It's Seder Time" By Latifa Berry Kropf and "Rebecca's Passover" By Adele Geras
Thursday
BURNING BUSH
-Fine Motor-Color the burning bush. Glue the tissue paper on the bush to pretend it is burning
-Texture-Let the children explore the feel of the tissue paper
-Library-"All About Passover" By Kinny Kreiswirth
Friday
EASTER EGG
-Fine Motor-Glue the colored ribbon on the East egg. Glue the egg onto the construction paper. Have the children color "Happy Easter".
-Texture-What does the ribbon feel like? What does a real egg feel like?
-Science-What happens if you hold an egg tightly in your hand?
April 2, 2009
Thursday's Menu 4-2-09
Breakfast
Waffles
Bananas
Lunch
Mac & Cheese
Hot Dogs
Mixed Veggies
Peaches
Snack
Graham Crackers
Projects for the week...
Now that we have our preschool projects I wanted to go over want each of the project represent and how you can continue these simple activities at home. Some projects give you a book you can find at the library with your child. Yesterday's project dealt with the following:
APRIL SHOWERS POEM
Language-Read the poem with the child
Fine Motor-Have the children glue the flowers and umbrellas around the poem
Science-Ask the children "Why do April showers bring us May flower?"
Library-"April Showers" by George Shannon
Today's Project:
COTTON BALL
Science-Pour some water into a plastic life. Give each child one cottom ball, have them dip the cotton ball into the water and then squeeze the water out of the cotton ball.
Cognitive-Explain how the cotton is like a cloud full of water and when it has too much water it is squeezed out and that produces rain
Texture-What did the cotton feel like dry verses wet?
Friday's Project: Letter O
OWL
Fine Motor-Have the children glue the feathers onto the owl. Glue the owl, upper case O and lower case o on to the construction paper.
Science-Let the children feel the feathers. What color did the children glue onto their owl? Were the feather soft or hard?
Drama/Role Play-Have the children pretend to fly like an owl. What would it feel like to fly in the sky? Where would you want to fly to if you were an owl?
Library-"Owl Moon" By Jane Yolen & "Good-Night Owl!" By Pat Hutchins.
APRIL SHOWERS POEM
Language-Read the poem with the child
Fine Motor-Have the children glue the flowers and umbrellas around the poem
Science-Ask the children "Why do April showers bring us May flower?"
Library-"April Showers" by George Shannon
Today's Project:
COTTON BALL
Science-Pour some water into a plastic life. Give each child one cottom ball, have them dip the cotton ball into the water and then squeeze the water out of the cotton ball.
Cognitive-Explain how the cotton is like a cloud full of water and when it has too much water it is squeezed out and that produces rain
Texture-What did the cotton feel like dry verses wet?
Friday's Project: Letter O
OWL
Fine Motor-Have the children glue the feathers onto the owl. Glue the owl, upper case O and lower case o on to the construction paper.
Science-Let the children feel the feathers. What color did the children glue onto their owl? Were the feather soft or hard?
Drama/Role Play-Have the children pretend to fly like an owl. What would it feel like to fly in the sky? Where would you want to fly to if you were an owl?
Library-"Owl Moon" By Jane Yolen & "Good-Night Owl!" By Pat Hutchins.
April 1, 2009
Wednesday's Menu 4-1-09
Breakfast
French Toast Sticks
Bananas
Lunch
Cheese Ravoli in tomato sauce
Apples
Snacks
Goldfish
It's in!
Out 1-2-3 Preschool Projects just arrived and they made a mistake and sent the April package so we will be starting today! Each parent that has signed up will received a newsletter on what we will be going over for the month. Each day on the month your child will be engaged in an activity that they will be able to take home.
March 31, 2009
Tuesday's Menu 3-31-09
Breakfast
Cinnamon Toast
Bananas
Lunch
Cheeseburgers
French Fries
Fruit Cocktail
Snack
Crackers & Cheese
March 30, 2009
Monday's Menu 3-30-09
Breakfast
Pancakes
Bananas
Lunch
Chicken Nuggets
Rice
Broccoli
Pears
Snack
Cheese and Crackers
Friday's Menu 3-27-09
Breakfast
Oatmeal
Applesauce
Lunch
Turkey and Cheese Sandwich
Mixed Veggies
Grapes
Snack
Graham Crackers
March 26, 2009
Thursday's Menu 3-19-09
Breakfast
Bagels
Grapes
Lunch
French Fries
Chicken
Peas and Carrots
Peaches
Snacks
Crackers and Cheese
I'm having some issues with MSN and email so please call me if you need me. Also I have to run out at 3:30 to my doctor's for a test. Nelson will be here but I should be back quickly.
March 25, 2009
Wednesday's Menu 3-25-09
Breakfast
Pancakes
Bananas
Lunch
Mashed Potatoes
Chicken
Green Beans
Bread
Snack
Graham Crackers
March 24, 2009
Happy Birthday Aiden!!
We celebrated Aiden's birthday at Jungle Jims in Orange and our friends from the mom's group. Unfortunately with all the hussle with getting 6 kids ready, cupcakes, lunch bags, coats etc I forgot to bring my camera to take photos :-(
But all the kids had a great time and sadly didn't want to leave. We got home slightly later than expected at 1pm and all the children had fallen asleep in the car during the ride back. I'm sure it will be a quiet afternoon. It's a great place to take your kids on a rainy or cold weather day!
But all the kids had a great time and sadly didn't want to leave. We got home slightly later than expected at 1pm and all the children had fallen asleep in the car during the ride back. I'm sure it will be a quiet afternoon. It's a great place to take your kids on a rainy or cold weather day!
March 23, 2009
Monday's Menu 3-23-09
Breakfast
Waffles
Bananas
Lunch
Mac & Cheese
Hot Dogs Bits
Green Beans
Apples
Snack
Goldfish
Reminder for tomorrow's Field Trip
We will be celebrating Aiden 2nd birthday on March 24th by going to Jungle Jims in Orange. We will be leaving by 10:30am. They have a 10,000 square foot indoor playground with swingsets, slides, swings and Step2 plastic ride on toys set up indoors. I will be bringing cupcakes.
Please have your child bring a bag lunch with juice. $3.00 Per Child
Please have your child bring a bag lunch with juice. $3.00 Per Child
March 22, 2009
Announcements..
This week Zohar's brother Asher will offically start with us. He is one year's old and our youngest member.
Lucas will be leaving us and his last day will be Friday. I'm sure all his friend's will miss him.
Lucas will be leaving us and his last day will be Friday. I'm sure all his friend's will miss him.
March 20, 2009
Friday's Menu 3-20-09
Breakfast
Pancakes
Bananas
Lunch
A medley of cheese, crackers, fruit, soup and yogurt :-)
Snack
Goldfish
March 19, 2009
Thursday's Menu 3-19-09
Breakfast
Waffles
Bananas
Lunch
Meatballs
French Fries
Grapes
Snack
Pretzels Crackers
March 18, 2009
New work...
1-2-3 preschool project has sent a couple of free activities so I could see an example of their curriculum. I have to say the kids enjoyed them, they were easy to do and finish and there was much prep time to give it to them. Here are so pictures of the kids doing on of them today..
Wednesday's Menu 3-18-09
Breakfast
English Muffins
Bananas
Lunch
Hot Dogs
Rice
Green beans
Apples
Snack
Applesauce
March 17, 2009
Reminders
Juice was due this week.
Next week please remember your egg cartons and flower seeds. Please also bring in two packs of wipes.
Next week please remember your egg cartons and flower seeds. Please also bring in two packs of wipes.
Tuesday's Menu 3-17-09
Breakfast
Rice Krispies
Bananas
Lunch
Grilled Cheese
Carrots
Clementines
Snack
Crackers
March 16, 2009
Monday's Menu 3-16-09
Breakfast
Waffles
Bananas
Lunch
Fishsticks and Cheese
Wheat Bread
Mixed Veggies
Apples
Snack
Graham Crackers
March 13, 2009
Friday's Menu 3-13-09
Breakfast
Pancakes
Bananas
Lunch
Spegetti and Meatballs
Apples
Snacks
Animal Crackers
Thursday's Menu 3-12-09
Breakfast
Cheerios
Bananas
Lunch
Scramble Eggs w/Cheese
Wheat Toast
Pears
Snack
Crackers
March 11, 2009
Events and Field Trips
-We will be having a St. Patricks Day Arts and Crafts on Tuesday March 17th. Please have your child wear green for the occasion.
-We will be celebrating Aiden 2nd birthday on March 24th by going to Jungle Jims in Orange. We will be leaving by 10:30am. They have a 10,000 square foot indoor playground with swingsets, slides, swings and Step2 plastic ride on toys set up indoors. I will be bringing cupcakes. Please have your child bring a bag lunch with juice. $3.00 Per Child
-We will be going to Trumbull mall playground on March 31st.
-We will be celebrating Aiden 2nd birthday on March 24th by going to Jungle Jims in Orange. We will be leaving by 10:30am. They have a 10,000 square foot indoor playground with swingsets, slides, swings and Step2 plastic ride on toys set up indoors. I will be bringing cupcakes. Please have your child bring a bag lunch with juice. $3.00 Per Child
-We will be going to Trumbull mall playground on March 31st.
Pre-K Curriculum Found...
I've decided on a preschool curriculum that I think the children will find fun and it gives them something to do everyday. The monthly packets are from 1-2-3 preschool projects and are full of theme based activities that encourage learning in the areas of the fine motor, gross motor, cognitive, language, math, drama, science and textures for children ages 18months to 5 years old. All the materials are pre-cut, pre-measured and pre-sorted. The cost would be $10 per child per month. I think the best time to start would be in May and work through the summer if the children enjoy the curriculum. If you wish your child to take part please send $10 by April 6 ensure we get the kit on time to start in May.
You can check out the website here:
http://www.preschoolprojects.net/index.php
You can check out the website here:
http://www.preschoolprojects.net/index.php
Wednesday's Menu 3-11-09
Breakfast
Cinnamon Toast
Bananas
Lunch
Grilled Cheese
Hard Boiled Eggs
Mixed Veggies
Snack
Yogurt
March 10, 2009
Tuesday's Menu 3-10-09
Breakfast
Waffles
Bananas
Lunch
Hot Dogs
French Fries
Broccoli
Snack
Animal Crackers
March 9, 2009
Welcome back EVERYONE!
A week went by really quickly but I'm sure everyone was ready to get back into their schedules. It was a beautiful weekend and hopefully a sign of good things to come.
The children will be working on a new project in the next couple of weeks. We will be planting flowers! Please take your child to a garden nursery, home depot or store to purchase a small package of flower seeds of there choice. Also we need everyone to save there egg cartons to plant there seeds. I will be providing the dirt. We will watch the plants grow indoors for a couple of weeks before they are strong enough to take home and put outside. Please send in these items by March 23rd.
This week Dominic will be returning on Friday and the daycare will be almost back to full capacity.
Tomorrow trip may be postponed or instead be in the later afternoon as I have to have the tires replaced on my car that morning. I will know by tomorrow.
We will need a bottle of juice by next week.
The children will be working on a new project in the next couple of weeks. We will be planting flowers! Please take your child to a garden nursery, home depot or store to purchase a small package of flower seeds of there choice. Also we need everyone to save there egg cartons to plant there seeds. I will be providing the dirt. We will watch the plants grow indoors for a couple of weeks before they are strong enough to take home and put outside. Please send in these items by March 23rd.
This week Dominic will be returning on Friday and the daycare will be almost back to full capacity.
Tomorrow trip may be postponed or instead be in the later afternoon as I have to have the tires replaced on my car that morning. I will know by tomorrow.
We will need a bottle of juice by next week.
February 27, 2009
News
Upon everyone's return we will continue to work on the color YELLOW as it's a big word and we want to make sure we all got it right.
On Tuesday March 10rd we will be going on a field trip to Trumbull mall. I will let you know sometime this week what other trips will be planned.
As far as the Pre-K Curriculum I'm still looking over the materials but I believe I'm leaning towards a sample kit from the Funshine Express catalog. This way we can try out the materials at a discounted price and see if it's a right fit for the group.
On Tuesday March 10rd we will be going on a field trip to Trumbull mall. I will let you know sometime this week what other trips will be planned.
As far as the Pre-K Curriculum I'm still looking over the materials but I believe I'm leaning towards a sample kit from the Funshine Express catalog. This way we can try out the materials at a discounted price and see if it's a right fit for the group.
Friday's Menu 2-27-09
Breakfast
Corn Bread
Pears
Lunch
Mashed Potatoes
Chicken Nuggets
Corn
Bread
Snack
Applesauce
February 26, 2009
Thursday's Menu 2-26-09
Breakfast
Pancakes and Bananas
Lunch
Scrambled Eggs with Cheese
Toast
Pancakes and Bananas
Lunch
Scrambled Eggs with Cheese
Toast
Pears
Snack
Crackers and Cheese
Snack
Crackers and Cheese
February 25, 2009
Pre-K Curriculums
I'm doing some research on some Pre-K Curriculums that I thought would be interesting for the children. Wanted to get your feedback and if you would be interested in having your child participate. I've check out the following three programs and have the information and example package here if anyone would like to take home for one evening and check them out.
Scholastic Clifford the Big Red Dog
Your subscription to this includes:
Learn Along magazine
The Fireflies Curriculum is paced with daily activity ideas that address every area of development. Adaptable for ages 2-5. Once a month there is included a starter pack materials, monthly teacher pack and monthly children's resources i.e. 12 prepackaged art activities, the parent express monthly newsletter, weekly family notes, 3 letter practice sheet, 2-3 number practice sheets, 4 enrichment activity sheets and online extras.
Currently they are offering a sample kit for $19.99 (4 weeks of supplies for 4 children, not month specific). That would come to about $8 per child (including shipping and handling).
Scholastic Clifford the Big Red Dog
Your subscription to this includes:
Learn Along magazine
- Each child gets 2 issues a month to practice early reading skills
- Repetitive, predictable text increases fluency and sight word recognition
- Numbered and colored boxes make it easy for children to follow along with Big Issues
- Writing features let you model how to write as children dictate sentences
- Skill building activities teach counting, matching, rhyming and more
- Complete lesson plans
- Extension activities that expand on each issue's theme
- Creative ways to meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act
The cost of this would be $4.95 per child a month. The first month is Free.
FunShine Express Early Leaning CurriculumsThe Fireflies Curriculum is paced with daily activity ideas that address every area of development. Adaptable for ages 2-5. Once a month there is included a starter pack materials, monthly teacher pack and monthly children's resources i.e. 12 prepackaged art activities, the parent express monthly newsletter, weekly family notes, 3 letter practice sheet, 2-3 number practice sheets, 4 enrichment activity sheets and online extras.
Currently they are offering a sample kit for $19.99 (4 weeks of supplies for 4 children, not month specific). That would come to about $8 per child (including shipping and handling).
After that a monthly kit for the whole group would be approximately $10 a month. Big discounts if we order several months in advance
High Reach Learning Curriculum
Has age appropriate monthly materials broken down into the following Curriculums
Toddlers, Twos, Threes, and Pre-K and Passports: Experiences for Pre-K Success
There is much to this program it's best to check out the catalog. Pricing is based on your child's curriculum and may be more expensive than Funshine if everyone chooses different kits.
Wednesday's Menu 2-25-09
Breakfast
Cheerios
Bananas
Lunch
Speghetti and Meatballs
Peaches
Snack
Graham Crackers
February 24, 2009
Who doesn't love Pancakes?!?!?
Got MILK?!? I'm gonna need a forklift to get me out of this highchair
I thought we were going on a better trip? Pancakes I got these at home before we came!
This is my third helping because Ms. Stacey NEVER feeds me...
If I have to wait another minute for these pancakes someone is gonna get it!
February 23, 2009
News & Reminders
The color of the week is YELLOW. Please go over with your child this week it's spelling and have him search for things in the house that are yellow. On Friday have your child wear something yellow.
Tomorrow we will be going to IHOP in Orange we should be back before 12. I haven't had time to run out so if anyone would like to donate some double A batteries so that I can take pictures that would be awesome!
Parents are asked to see that their children do not bring toys, food, drinks or any other items from home when they arrive. It would be best to leave it in the car before coming in as little ones have a difficult time sharing with others, and it is even harder with their own special items.
The daycare is closed for vacation next week. Payment for the week will be due by Friday.
Scholastic orders are due the Monday following vacation March 30th.
Potty training will resume after the vacation.
Tomorrow we will be going to IHOP in Orange we should be back before 12. I haven't had time to run out so if anyone would like to donate some double A batteries so that I can take pictures that would be awesome!
Parents are asked to see that their children do not bring toys, food, drinks or any other items from home when they arrive. It would be best to leave it in the car before coming in as little ones have a difficult time sharing with others, and it is even harder with their own special items.
The daycare is closed for vacation next week. Payment for the week will be due by Friday.
Scholastic orders are due the Monday following vacation March 30th.
Potty training will resume after the vacation.
Monday's Menu 2-23-09
Breakfast
Cinnamon Toast
Bananas
Lunch
English Muffins Pizzas
Pears
Snack
Yogurt
Graham Crackers
February 20, 2009
New Daycare Policies
This June Stacey's Incredible Kids, LLC will be in operation for 1 year. As you know with every business the first year is very important with working out any problems, implementing new ideas and figuring out what works best. Here is a list of new policies please note that most won't effect those of you who have been here since the beginning. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.
- Stacey’s Incredible Kids, LLC new primary business hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Even though we are open 9 hours a day, your child may only be in care during the time agreed to on your contract with us. We do have extended hours before and after our customary business hours. New customers will pay a premium for hours before or after customary hours. If there are any days that you must drop off your child earlier than your agreed upon time you must let me know in advance.
- Your provider Stacey Lopez will receive three paid sick days a year after that a rate credit will be given. Rate credit will only be done if daycare is closed due to illness, medical appointments and any other personal situations that may arise.
- President's Day will be added to the list of paid holidays for the year.
- Toilet training policy for new customers: Although I wish I could offer each of my clients the service of potty-training their children for them, I simply cannot do that while also providing quality care to the other children in my group. For this reason, I also cannot on a regular basis deal with cleaning up potty accidents while your child is learning to use the potty independently. Your child must go through toilet training at home, under your instruction and guidance. Your child must be successfully potty-trained before I can allow him or her to stop wearing pull-ups at daycare. I will, however have a potty-chair and an adapter for the toilet available for independent use, but I simply do not have the resources to ensure your child is completely trained otherwise.
Friday's Menu 2-20-09
Breakfast
Cinnamon Bread
Bananas
Lunch
Hot Dogs
Wheat Bread
French Fries
Pears
Snack
Cheese Crackers
February 19, 2009
Our Trip--Garbage Museum
We had a great time at the Garbage Museum and the kids loved watching the trucks dump garbage at the facilities. They watched a movie and was totally exhausted by the time we got back. You wouldn't believe how fast they ate their pizza. I totally loved the cages....Stacey's new daycare facilities LOL!
Small Change of Plans
The Garbage Museum is open today early so we are leaving now. We will be getting pizza for the kids on the way back. I estimate our return around 1pm
February 18, 2009
News
Your children have learned to following color RED, BLUE, GREEN and PINK. Please continue to go over these at home.
Dominic will be offically returning to the daycare on March 13th on Fridays.
Asher (Zohar's little brother) will offically start full time on March 24th. So the daycare will be full again with the exception of an open spot on Mondays. Yes we are still the boy's club!
I thought I'd help a couple of the parents with any opportunities they may have, if you have anything you would like me to post please let me know just to get the word out.
PUPPIES FOR SALES
Tre's mom Millie is selling these beautiful Boxer/Pit mix puppies. They are all male and currently 5 weeks old. If anyone is interested or may know someone that is I will give you her contact information.
AVON ANYONE?
Lucas's mom Christi Martinez is selling Avon and has left catalogs in each bin. If you need extra catalogs you can let her know via her website where you can also order: http://shop.avon.com/shop/default.asp?newdept=&s=Campaign_AE_C0509_EN_HTML_020209_NonBeauty&c=EmailREP&otc=ShopHomePage&bnd
NEED AN ATTORNEY?
If you are looking for an attorney please feel free to contact Zohar's dad Max L. Rosenberg. A trail lawyer with years of experience: Auto accidents, wrongful death, defective products, slip and fall, dog bites, pedestrian accidents, insurance coverage litigation, foreclosures, bankruptcy, consumer law, real estate, DWI & DUI, Auto fraud and more.
Rosenberg and Press, LLC
3333 Main Street, Suite 203
Stratford CT 06614
203.870.6700 phone
203.870.6701 fax
Dominic will be offically returning to the daycare on March 13th on Fridays.
Asher (Zohar's little brother) will offically start full time on March 24th. So the daycare will be full again with the exception of an open spot on Mondays. Yes we are still the boy's club!
I thought I'd help a couple of the parents with any opportunities they may have, if you have anything you would like me to post please let me know just to get the word out.
PUPPIES FOR SALES
Tre's mom Millie is selling these beautiful Boxer/Pit mix puppies. They are all male and currently 5 weeks old. If anyone is interested or may know someone that is I will give you her contact information.
AVON ANYONE?
Lucas's mom Christi Martinez is selling Avon and has left catalogs in each bin. If you need extra catalogs you can let her know via her website where you can also order: http://shop.avon.com/shop/default.asp?newdept=&s=Campaign_AE_C0509_EN_HTML_020209_NonBeauty&c=EmailREP&otc=ShopHomePage&bnd
NEED AN ATTORNEY?
If you are looking for an attorney please feel free to contact Zohar's dad Max L. Rosenberg. A trail lawyer with years of experience: Auto accidents, wrongful death, defective products, slip and fall, dog bites, pedestrian accidents, insurance coverage litigation, foreclosures, bankruptcy, consumer law, real estate, DWI & DUI, Auto fraud and more.
Rosenberg and Press, LLC
3333 Main Street, Suite 203
Stratford CT 06614
203.870.6700 phone
203.870.6701 fax
Reminders for Next Week
-Please bring in wipes and juice
-Those who get homework will need new notebooks
-February 24th Tuesday-Join Ihop for National Pancake Day from 7am-10pm they are giving a free stack of their famous buttermilk pancakes all that they ask is that you give a small donation to support support local children's hospitals through Children's Miracle Network or other charities. We will be leaving at 9am sharp. We ask that each child bring $2.
-Those who get homework will need new notebooks
-February 24th Tuesday-Join Ihop for National Pancake Day from 7am-10pm they are giving a free stack of their famous buttermilk pancakes all that they ask is that you give a small donation to support support local children's hospitals through Children's Miracle Network or other charities. We will be leaving at 9am sharp. We ask that each child bring $2.
Eric Teaching the Violin!
My boys are home from school this week for winter break and they have been so helpful with helping with the kids at the daycare. Today Eric sat and played the violin for the group and then afterwards allowed each to try there hand at holding and playing it! It was really cute to watch.
Wednesday's Menu 2-18-09
Breakfast
Corn Muffins
Bananas
Lunch
Turkey and Cheese on Wheat
Carrots & Celery Sticks
Grapes
Snack
Graham Crackers
Yogurt
February 17, 2009
February 16, 2009
Reminder
February 19th Thursday-Garbage Museum in Startford @ 12:30pm. It's a great little museum, but its at risk for losing its funding and closing. If you haven't been there before, it is truely better than it sounds - and is even good for the little ones. Admission $2. Please send your child a juice box and snack for the trip. I foresee we should be back by before 3:00pm and the children will be napping away in the car since it will be past their naptime.
Monday's Menu 2-16-09
Breakfast
Waffles
Bananas
Lunch
Mac & Cheese
Hot Dogs
Mixed Veggies
Pears
Snacks
Graham Crackers
February 13, 2009
February 12, 2009
Thursday's Menu 2-12-09
Breakfast
Cheerios
Bananas
Lunch
Grilled Cheese
Boiled Eggs
Pears
Snack
Smores Crackers
Tomorrow!
Is our Valentine's Day celebration. Please have your child dress in Red or Pink (Pink is the color of the week!). Remember to bring in your little special card for each child or as some have brought in already a small gift. We will be making brownies and making cards. It should be a great day for the kids!
February 11, 2009
Outside play and mess.......
What a beautiful day to go outside and play but little did I know how muddy it was out there! Be prepared to see muddy shoes. I did wash all their pants. But it was a great time! Then to make matters worst check out the lunch menu LOL!
Wednesday's Menu 2-11-09
Breakfast
Waffles
Bananas
Lunch
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Peaches
Snack
Graham Crackers
February 10, 2009
Tuesday's Menu 2-10-09
Breakfast
Pancakes (Because they can't seem to get enough!)
Bananas
Lunch
Cheese Burger on Wheat Bread
French Fries
Clementines
Snack
Vanilla Wafers
February 9, 2009
Potty Training
It seems that potty training as come to a halt and the children are not as enthusiastic as they once were about it. Because of this I will no longer be actively training for the next couple of weeks. If a child announces he must use the bathroom he will be allowed to use his potty seat and still receive praise and stickers for his accomplishment.
Please keep in mind that the activity level here can distract your child from responding to an urge to us the potty, more so than at your home. Therefore, I ask that you continue your efforts at home.
Please keep in mind that the activity level here can distract your child from responding to an urge to us the potty, more so than at your home. Therefore, I ask that you continue your efforts at home.
Monday's Menu 2-9-09
Breakfast
Pancakes
Bananas
Lunch
Pasta with tomato sauce
Meatballs
Pears
Snack
Cheese Crackers
February 6, 2009
Friday's Menu 2-6-09
Breakfast
Cinnamon Toast
Bananas
Lunch
Ravioli with Meat Sauce
Peaches
Green Beans
Snack
Cheese Crackers
February 5, 2009
Thursday's Menu 2-5-09
Breakfast
Eggs and Cheese
Eggs and Cheese
Toast
Lunch
Lunch
Chicken Nuggets
Rice
Corn
Pears
Snack
Cinnamon Bread
Snack
Cinnamon Bread
February 4, 2009
Wednesday's Menu 2-4-09
Breakfast
Waffles
Pancakes
Lunch
Mac & Cheese
Hot Dogs
String Beans
Peaches
Snack
Cheese Crackers
February 3, 2009
News & Reminders
-Orders for Scholastics in March are due on Feb 16th
-Payment are due on the Monday before the week commences or on the first day the child is dropped off for the week. I've been letting late payments go but will be implementing the daily late fee of $10 per day. In the case of my vacation I ask that all payments for the week of March 2-6 be paid on February 27th.
-The color of the week is GREEN. Please have the children wear green this Friday. Ask your child how to spell it at home and to look for objects that are green. Review RED & BLUE.
-A child at the daycare has become sick with the virus I posted yesterday. We are making every effort to make sure the daycare is sanitized daily and little hands are washed. This is a highly contagious virus contracted by hand to mouth and lasts for about 48 hours. Those children who contract this virus cannot come to the daycare until all symtoms are gone for 24 hours.
-Payment are due on the Monday before the week commences or on the first day the child is dropped off for the week. I've been letting late payments go but will be implementing the daily late fee of $10 per day. In the case of my vacation I ask that all payments for the week of March 2-6 be paid on February 27th.
-The color of the week is GREEN. Please have the children wear green this Friday. Ask your child how to spell it at home and to look for objects that are green. Review RED & BLUE.
-A child at the daycare has become sick with the virus I posted yesterday. We are making every effort to make sure the daycare is sanitized daily and little hands are washed. This is a highly contagious virus contracted by hand to mouth and lasts for about 48 hours. Those children who contract this virus cannot come to the daycare until all symtoms are gone for 24 hours.
Trip Cancelled
Sorry but today's trip was cancelled due to the weather and because 3/5 of my family has been sick. Warning there is a stomach virus going around with some or all of the following symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pains, fever. Please make sure your child continuely washes their hands and disinfect common items and areas they may come in contact with i.e. door knobs, chairs, toys etc.
February 2, 2009
Febraury Trip Calendar
Here are the February trips we plan to go on weather permitting. I'm working on taking the children out once a week. Some trips have fees and can be given to me in full or the day of the trip.
February 3rd Tuesday-Trumbull mall playground @ 10am
February 13th Friday-Valentine's Day Cards. Please have your child dress in red and have a small card for each child in the group. Names: Aiden, Tre, Hayden, Lucas, Zohar (Dominic may be returning on that Friday).
February 19th Thursday-Garbage Museum in Startford @ 12:00pm. It's a great little museum, but its at risk for losing its funding and closing. If you haven't been there before, it is truely better than it sounds - and is even good for the little ones. Admission $2. Please send your child a juice box and snack for the trip.
February 24th Tuesday-Join Ihop for National Pancake Day from 7am-10pm they are giving a free stack of their famous buttermilk pancakes all that they ask is that you give a small donation to support support local children's hospitals through Children's Miracle Network or other charities. We will be leaving at 9am sharp. We ask that each child bring $2.
February 3rd Tuesday-Trumbull mall playground @ 10am
February 13th Friday-Valentine's Day Cards. Please have your child dress in red and have a small card for each child in the group. Names: Aiden, Tre, Hayden, Lucas, Zohar (Dominic may be returning on that Friday).
February 19th Thursday-Garbage Museum in Startford @ 12:00pm. It's a great little museum, but its at risk for losing its funding and closing. If you haven't been there before, it is truely better than it sounds - and is even good for the little ones. Admission $2. Please send your child a juice box and snack for the trip.
February 24th Tuesday-Join Ihop for National Pancake Day from 7am-10pm they are giving a free stack of their famous buttermilk pancakes all that they ask is that you give a small donation to support support local children's hospitals through Children's Miracle Network or other charities. We will be leaving at 9am sharp. We ask that each child bring $2.
Happy GroundHog Day!
Groundhog Day is an annual holiday celebrated on February 2 in the United States and Canada on which if a groundhog emerges from its burrow and fails to see its shadow because the weather is cloudy, winter will soon end. If on the other hand, it is sunny and the groundhog sees its shadow, the groundhog will supposedly retreat into its burrow, and winter will continue for six more weeks.
GUESS WHAT HE PREDICTED ON THIS BEAUTIFUL DAY!!! GRRRRR!
GUESS WHAT HE PREDICTED ON THIS BEAUTIFUL DAY!!! GRRRRR!
Monday's Menu 2-2-09
Breakfast
Oatmeal
Applesauce
Lunch
Beef Empanadas with Cheese
Corn
Peaches
Snack
Hot chocolate
Crackers
Outside Finally...
The temperature was almost 40 today and we figured we would get some of that cabin fever out of our system. The kids had a great time for about 20 minutes checking out the snow. Then back inside for some hot chocolate!
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