Forum: Daycare activities

I have had my day home open since July 2011, previously I worked in a daycare, so I am finding the transition of working with strictly one age group,...

Hi, I've mentioned before, but it never hurts to say it again. I'm still pretty new at this. I feel like I've only just got my daycare room set up...

It seems every year, about this time I have such good intentions of getting organized. I create a beautiful budget, pretty menus and have such great...

I just opened my home daycare one month ago. I have a 2 almost 3 year old and a 6 yr old after school who are brothers. I also have 3 2 year olds....

Any suggestions for books and songs that your little love to get up and move to? We just read "Silly Sally Goose" and they loved all the actions!

For those of you who have tried spraying food colouring and water on snow with the kids, I have a question: Does it stain the kids mittens,...

Does your day always allow for a craft or activity of some sort? Are there ever just days when you let the kids have free play time all day? I...

I am still in "fly by the seat of my pants mode" as I am new at this but I would like to start to incorporate some themes to build upon through the...

Hi ladies....I need to know if you all think I'm crazy for thinking of creating a mud pie kitchen for the kiddos. Thoughts? Advice? Perhaps some...

Hi all, Just wanted to check in as too what you have planned for today. We are going to the splash pad this afternoon but I don't have anything...

Hi Just wondering what everyone is doing for father's day. It seems a bit harder to come up with something than Mother's Day. Any suggestions??

Hi! With Spring nearly around the corner, what kind of Spring themed activities do you have planned? :D

What do you do with the crafts that kids make while in your care? Do you keep them and display them or do you send them home with the kids?