No matter how long you’ve been an in-home child care provider, it’s normal to hit a point where your program feels a little…stale. Maybe the toys aren’t holding children’s interest like they used to, your daily routine has become repetitive, or you’re simply feeling burned out after months of giving your all. The good news? […]
Easy Pony Bead Butterfly Craft for Preschoolers
This colorful pony bead butterfly craft is a simple spring activity that gives preschoolers plenty of fine motor practice. Children can choose their favorite colors, create patterns, thread the beads, and help shape their finished butterfly. With only pony beads and pipe cleaners needed, it’s an easy craft to add to a butterfly theme, insect […]
Easter Color and Count Printable for Preschoolers
Free Easter Color and Count Printable for Preschoolers Looking for a fun, screen-free Easter activity that sneaks in some learning? This free Easter-themed Color and Count printable is perfect for preschoolers and pre-K kids, and it doubles as a coloring page they’ll love! What’s Included in This Free Printable This single-page printable is packed […]
School Bus Small World For Imaginative Play
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: A Fair PTO Policy + Sample Wording
Should home daycare providers receive paid vacation days, holidays, and sick time? Yes! Home daycare providers can include paid closures in their tuition policies. The key is explaining those closures clearly, putting them in your daycare contract, and discussing them with families before enrollment. After more than 15 years of running a home daycare, I […]
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 […]