Kids love to play pretend, and today we have a fun school bus small world prompt to inspire your kids to dream up a school environment of their own. Whether your kids are just starting school, adjusting to a new grade, or just love seeing school buses, they will love this fun small world activity. […]
The Best Read Aloud Chapter Books for Kindergarten
These read aloud chapter books for kindergartners are some of my favorite chapter books for young children. While kindergarten-aged still love reading awesome picture books they are also the perfect age to introduce simple read-aloud chapter books. These early chapter books do contain some images but are not image heavy like picture books. They are […]
Candy Jar Counting Printable Worksheet for Preschoolers
If you’re looking for a fun, low-prep activity that gets little ones excited about math, this Candy Jar Counting printable worksheet is exactly what you need. With a colorful jar full of sweet treats to count — and color! — even the most wiggly preschooler will want to sit down and get to work. Candy […]
Valentine’s Day Songs, Poems, and Rhymes for Kids
Here are some fun and simple Valentine’s Day songs, rhymes, and poems for kids. These simple songs and rhymes are perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners. Easy to learn but super fun! We love to sing songs and learn fun rhymes in my home daycare! For every holiday my kids are eager for new songs, […]
Paid Time Off for Home Daycare Providers: How to Create a Fair Vacation Policy
Running a home daycare is incredibly rewarding, but it can also be physically and emotionally demanding. Unlike many other careers, there isn’t a substitute who can step in when you need a break. If you close your daycare, your income often stops, unless you’ve established a paid time off (PTO) policy. One of the biggest […]
Mason Jar Christmas Tree Luminaries
This mason jar Christmas tree luminaries craft was a real experiment for us! We love our fall-themed mason jar luminaries and making these Christmas tree luminaries was our attempt to recreate our favorite fall craft with a fun Christmas theme. They were another total experiment, the kids and I decided on a whim to make them, […]
Is Your House Right for Running a Home Daycare?
Is your house right for running a home daycare? When starting a daycare in your home it’s important to survey your house and make sure that the setup of your home is conducive to running an in-home daycare. Not every house will work, but not every home needs to have a separate and defined daycare […]
Christmas Songs & Fingerplays for Kids
Christmas songs and fingerplays are some of our favorite things to include in circle time this time of year! My daycare kids love Christmas rhymes and Christmas action songs, they just can’t get enough! I’m always amazed at how much of each of these songs and rhymes my daycare kids remember each year. If you […]
Fun Halloween Songs and Rhymes for Preschoolers
Halloween songs and rhymes are an easy way to add music, movement, and seasonal fun to your preschool circle time. This collection includes simple pumpkin songs, counting rhymes, fingerplays, and action songs that are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. As a longtime home daycare provider, I’ve used these Halloween songs during October circle time for […]