3.5k
Daycare and childcare providers in Winnipeg, Toronto, Vancouver, Ontario etc. in CanadaGarderies à Montréal ou au QuébecFind daycare or childcare providers in the USA
Forum control
+ Reply to Thread
Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 11

Thread: Curriculum

  1. #1
    Shy
    Join Date
    Aug 2015
    Location
    Manitoba
    Posts
    43
    Thanked
    5 Times in 5 Posts

    Curriculum

    Does anyone buy a monthly prepackaged curriculum? I've been doing my own for about two years now. I look on Pinterest for ideas and themes. I do have a lot of made up themes. I haven't figured out the cost for all the printing and sometimes laminating that I have done. Being from a small town I find sometimes it's a lot of work to find what I need for crafts or things for sensory bins and my centers. Sometimes I can't find what I want or need at all. The ideas of having a monthly curriculum send to me with everything sounds wonderful! Funshine Express was one I was looking at. Mother Goose Time was another but seems costly. Any feedback would be great!

  2. #2
    Outgoing
    Join Date
    Sep 2016
    Posts
    381
    Thanked
    78 Times in 74 Posts
    Try hipporay my friends like it, it is about $50 to 60 a month depending on the number of children you have. I would absolutely use it if, I wasn't a montessori follower. But also if it is pricey you can order for a year and have the themes to repeat every year.

  3. #3
    Expansive...
    Join Date
    Nov 2013
    Location
    Vancouver
    Posts
    712
    Thanked
    182 Times in 161 Posts
    I think it is better to keep all the themes you did for the last 2 years and also keep a copy of the art and work sheet for the next year to copy as $60 a month is still a lot of money. if you haven't kept a copy then just start now and less work and money next year.

  4. The Following User Says Thank You to Van For This Useful Post:


  5. #4
    Starting to feel at home...
    Join Date
    May 2016
    Posts
    149
    Thanked
    57 Times in 42 Posts
    I agree with Van. Where you've already done the work of thinking up the crafts, activities etc so far, all you need is an organization system to file it away til you repeat it next. The agency I'm with provides Hipporay to a couple homes, and it seems overpriced, plus the themes might not suit the interests of your group.

    I do a Montessori program, and have a dresser and closet filled with materials not currently needed (for instance, I have no kids aged 2-3.5, so I have basic materials for 1yos, and more advanced ones for the 4yos, and the middle things packed away). It's easily seen in the drawers, so I just pull out what I need when someone is ready for it.

  6. The Following User Says Thank You to kindredspirit For This Useful Post:


  7. #5
    Shy Emma and Eva's Mum's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2017
    Location
    Colorado
    Posts
    16
    Thanked
    2 Times in 2 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by Van View Post
    I think it is better to keep all the themes you did for the last 2 years and also keep a copy of the art and work sheet for the next year to copy as $60 a month is still a lot of money. if you haven't kept a copy then just start now and less work and money next year.
    I agree.. $60 is quite something. This is an absolutely brilliant approach to it! So many brains in this forum. I love it!

  8. #6
    Outgoing
    Join Date
    Mar 2014
    Posts
    358
    Thanked
    64 Times in 52 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by Van View Post
    I think it is better to keep all the themes you did for the last 2 years and also keep a copy of the art and work sheet for the next year to copy as $60 a month is still a lot of money. if you haven't kept a copy then just start now and less work and money next year.
    How do you organize keeping copies of everything? File folders ? I thought about taking a photo of each craft / art and having album or an online file folder.. What does everyone do? TX!

  9. #7
    Outgoing
    Join Date
    Sep 2016
    Posts
    381
    Thanked
    78 Times in 74 Posts
    Hi. I have done a lot of crafts and arts and themes, I did create a file but, did not work. The children's interest constantly change "emergent curriculum" was easier to follow the children's interest and not my out dated crafts, and discharged my crafts and arts folder. I do a planing every week based in the interests and skills to develop. Children love novelty, it keeps them engaged. I use mostly natural elements rather than dollar store bough ones.

    I buy just the basic , paper, paints, glue, sparkles, and the rest is just loose parts to spark exploration, creativity and engagement.

    I use a lot my camera to show to parents that some skills that their children are developing can not just be shown through an art or craft (which anyways the caregiver ends up doing it). I try to develop as much as I can creativity; kind of grab an empty card box and paint or glue thing. Or ask what would they do with it. And you'll be amazed with their answers. And my babies do what they are able to do, ex. Finger paint pudding art or anything they can spread or squish etc. The parents of my group absolutely love the uniqueness of each piece of art. Rather than cut out ducks or flowers, or store bought stuff.

    If you search online you'll be amazed with the organization systems many teachers have but, you also have to think how many more hours it will take from your free time to keep it up. Also the funny part is that I have found many great ideas and created an online folder with nice pictures and haven't even looked at it, because i've done it and I want to do new things. I've been keeping yearly journals and I described my art/craft projects in few words and the outcomes (if I ever want to revisit) i found it works best in my case when I need to remember. It doesn't take extra time I write when the children are napping.
    Last edited by Peacefulbird; 07-15-2017 at 07:13 AM.

  10. The Following User Says Thank You to Peacefulbird For This Useful Post:


  11. #8
    Expansive...
    Join Date
    Nov 2013
    Location
    Vancouver
    Posts
    712
    Thanked
    182 Times in 161 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by ebhappydc View Post
    How do you organize keeping copies of everything? File folders ? I thought about taking a photo of each craft / art and having album or an online file folder.. What does everyone do? TX!
    I have 5 boxes stored in my nap room on shelves hidden away from the kids with my themes for the whole year and I just take out the one I am working on and I have copies of my art for each item to do with the theme like right now we are doing Ocean life and lots of art ideas , sharks, whales etc sometimes I change them sometimes I don't , and all the books I keep separate this each theme too, and I have lots as I have ordered from Scholastic over the last 20 years so lots of books - it really helps keeping these themes so i am have lots of ideas right away

  12. The Following User Says Thank You to Van For This Useful Post:


  13. #9
    Starting to feel at home...
    Join Date
    Dec 2012
    Posts
    58
    Thanked
    105 Times in 84 Posts
    I have five baskets on shelves in our family room with seasonal books, craft ideas and supplies, etc. (spring, summer, autumn, winter, Advent/ Christmas) Since I only divide things roughly into seasons I can pick and choose according to ages and interests

  14. #10
    Outgoing
    Join Date
    Nov 2013
    Posts
    334
    Thanked
    76 Times in 57 Posts
    What are some of the best arts and craft sites for toddlers, help?

Similar Threads

  1. Toddler curriculum
    By alexia12 in forum Daycare activities
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 08-13-2013, 09:34 AM
  2. Summer curriculum
    By godsgirl in forum Daycare activities
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 04-30-2013, 11:23 AM
  3. Emergent curriculum
    By Vtorrance in forum Opening a daycare
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 04-23-2013, 09:10 AM
  4. Ordering curriculum's
    By momof2cuties in forum Daycare activities
    Replies: 22
    Last Post: 08-24-2012, 12:47 PM
  5. Curriculum
    By boobop in forum Daycare activities
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 12-01-2011, 12:41 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts

A few tips...

If you visited or if you're using a childcare provider found on DaycareBear, do not hesitate to leave a review. This will most certainly help other parents!
Did you know?
DaycareBear receives more than 155 700 unique pageviews each month; that's nearly 1.9 million pages per year!
Partner in your
search for a daycare provider