Need kids activities for August? The end of summer fun is coming and that sometimes means tired moms and summer burnout. With all the back to school planning, it’s hard to find time to get a calendar of kids activities for August put together. Usually August is our “lost month,” the time when I get […]
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 […]
Tissue Paper Windsock Craft
Let’s make a windsock craft for your patio! Simple crafts like these are some of our favorite summer crafts for kids! They are fun for the kids to make and we can hang them up, making them part of our outdoor environment! The kids love to see their windsock craft flying in the wind as […]
Learning About Maps with Mapping My Day Book
Are your kids interested in learning about maps? Mapping My Day is a great way to begin teaching map skills to younger children. It’s an easy to understand picture book for kids that introduces them to map reading and understanding where things are located in relation to other landmarks. My preschoolers loved the story and have […]
Children’s Book Review: I Am (Not) Scared by Anna Kang
What are you scared of? Spiders? Snakes? Roller coasters? Well now you have two fuzzy friends to help you overcome being scared and see that maybe sometimes being scared can be fun too. I Am (Not) Scared by Anna Kang, Illustrated by Christopher Weyant, is just that- a fun book that helps kids deal with being scared. […]
Interview Questions Daycare Providers Should Ask
Not sure what interview questions daycare providers should ask when interviewing potential new families? Don’t worry! Below you will find a list of questions that all providers should ask families during interviews. Interviews are the first step in getting to know potential daycare clients. As a daycare provider, you want to make sure you are […]
Duck and Hippo in the Rainstorm Review
Are you ready for a super cute new book? Duck and Hippo in the Rainstorm is the newest addition to our library and it’s so adorable! These two little friends (well, one’s not so little) are off on a rainy day walk filled with adventure, teamwork, and a little bit of suspense! What will happen?! You better […]
Backyard Nature Fairy Wand Craft
Need some fun backyard activity ideas? This simple nature fairy wand craft is so easy to make and lots of fun for kids of all ages! My daughter and daycare kids love making them. We spend a lot of time outside in the summer months and the kids get tired of the same old activities […]
Home Daycare Tax Deductions for Child Care Providers
Taxes! Ack! Everyone dislikes this topic but there are some important home daycare tax deductions that all providers in this business should know. Tax deductions are good! They reduce what you owe and isn’t that what everyone wants? You just have to make sure you are saving receipts and aware of all the things you […]