August 31, 2010

Picture Day!!!

My friend Felicia from My Tickled Pink Photography will be coming on Wednesday September 8th to take pictures of the children at the daycare. Please have your children come dressed in something you would love to see them in photos. If you want them to change clothing afterwards just let me know.

If you haven't seen her work already it's on my wall check it out!

Tuesday's Menu 8-31-10

Breakfast
Cereal and Bananas
Lunch
Egg Salad Sandwiches
Carrots and Apples
Snack
Animal Crackers

August 30, 2010

Monday's Menu 8-30-10

Breakfast
Cinnamon Bread & Apple Cider (the kids call it Apple soda!)
Bananas
Lunch
Mac and Cheese with Turkey Slices
Carrots
Snack
Goldfish

Learning our Colors

August 27, 2010

Friday's Menu 8-27-10

Breakfast
Cereal and Bananas
Lunch
Grilled Cheese with Chicken Soup
Oranges
Snack
Graham Crackers

August 26, 2010

Thursday's Menu 8-26-10

Breakfast
Waffles and bananas
Lunch
Turkey Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes
Applesauce
Snack
Graham Crackers

August 25, 2010

Wednesday's Menu 8-25-10

Breakfast
Toast and Oranges
Lunch
Mashed Potatoes, Chicken Nuggets
Carrots
Snack
Berry Banana Smoothie

August 24, 2010

Tuesday's Menu 8-24-10

Breakfast
Cornbread and Bananas
Lunch
Chicken Nuggets, Potato Salad
Apples
Snack
Animal Crackers

August 23, 2010

Monday's Menu 8-23-10

Breakfast
Waffles and Bananas
Lunch
Meatballs with Mozzarella Cheese
on Hot dog Bun and Grapes
Snack
Strawberry, Banana, Blueberry Smoothie

WELCOME BACK!!!

Wow it's been a busy week for the Lopez family but now it's back to the groove with our oldest two going back to school Wednesday. Andrew, our second youngest of the group will now be full time which makes us completely full. Here are a couple of things to take note of:

  • We will be starting our school curriculum again after Labor Day.
  • September 6th the daycare is closed for the Labor Day holiday
  • Please bring in juice and wipes next Wednesday August 1st
  • We will be going on a field trip to Beardsley Zoo for a program called Zoo tots on September 14th @10:30am. It's a 45 minute program for children 18-3 years that includes stories, activities, crafts and live animals. This session is entitled "Day & Night". The cost per child is $15 and pre-registration is required so I ask that the money be handed in by September 10th.
  • Our book drive will be ending August 31st..If you have any gently used or new books you would like to donate please bring in.
I'm working on some more field trips later in the year and some interesting events. Now that the fall is coming we should be having events every month i.e. October--Halloween party, November-Thankgiving Feast, December Christmas Present Exchange.

August 13, 2010

Friday's Menu 8-13-10

Breakfast
Pancakes and Bananas
Lunch
Grilled Cheese on Wheat
Corn on the Cob
Mandarin Oranges
Snack
Cheese and Crackers

August 12, 2010

Teaching Children about Good/Bad Touch

I have recently have been discussing good and bad touches with the children. I have always thought it was important at this age and have also brought these conversations with my own children. Here is a dialog of which we have discussed:

-Our bodies belong to us and no one should touch you unless you say it's ok (but of course mommy/daddy/grandma etc does without asking because they love us)
-We have private parts that belong to us (I use the correct term: penis in these discussions).
-No one is supposed to touch our private parts except for mommy and my doctor.
-It someone other than our mommy or doctor ask to touch our private parts we say loudly NO! And then tell mommy or daddy about it even if they tell you not to tell. They will not get upset if you tell them.
-If someone touches us without asking you tell mommy or daddy.
-We shouldn't hit anyone.
-If we want to hug or kiss someone we should ask first.

If you have any questions about these conversation please feel free to ask. For more information about talking to your children about touch check out: http://www.goodtouchbadtouch.com/child-safety-at-home/talking-to-a-child-about-abuse

Reminders

Those who make payments on Monday your payment for next week is due this Friday because the daycare is closed on vacation. Thank you for your cooperation!

Book drive is going on this month. If you have any gently used or new books you would like to donate there is a red bin by the shoes where they can be donated...Thanks!

Scholastic book orders are due Friday. Please let me know if you have placed an order has I have to submit it when complete.




Thursday's Menu 8-12-10

Breakfast
Eggs and Cheese with Toast
Lunch
Home Made Pizza on wheat crust
prune plums
Snack
Granola Bar

August 11, 2010

Wednesday's Menu 8-11-10

Breakfast
Cereal and Bananas
Lunch
Beef Ravioli and Peaches
Snack
Cookies

Tuesday's Menu 8-10-10

Breakfast
Cereal and Pineapples
Lunch
Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Turkey and Cheese Sandwich
Applesauce
Snack
Cupcakes

August 9, 2010

Our Tomatoes are Finally Ready!




Monday's Menu 8-9-10

Breakfast
Waffles and Bananas
Lunch
Empanadas
(Turkey and Mozzarella Cheese Patties)
Mandarin Oranges
Snack
Cupcakes

August 6, 2010

Friday's Menu 8-6-10

Breakfast
Cereal and Bananas
Lunch
Arroz con gandules (Spanish Yellow Rice with Chick Peas)
Pork Chops or Beef Hot Dogs
Snack
Crackers and Cheese