The outdoors is such a wonderful classroom for children. Children love playing outside, and there are so many great opportunities for learning! When you take the learning outdoors, children can learn through exploration. These explorations build valuable skills such as observation, experimentation, and sorting, while allowing for both individual experiences and group sharing. Try doing a creative arts project outside with your child! The creative arts provide children with a way to organize and express their ideas and feelings. Music, movement, drama and visual arts help children learn … [Read more...]
2023-2024 RI State Pre-K Lottery is open at Dr. Day Care
RI Pre-K is accepting applications from families with four-year old children living in eligible communities. To be eligible to attend, children must be 4 years old by 9/1/2023 and be residents of one of the identified RI Pre-K communities. Apply to the Lottery Dr. Day Care has two RI State Pre-K classrooms: Dr. Day Care North Providence- 2 Volturno Street (401-723-7784) Dr. Day Care Pawtucket – 25 Thornley Street (401-722-7000) What you need to apply: An active email address Working phone number Child’s legal name Child’s Date of Birth (Must … [Read more...]
Spring is here! – activities to welcome spring with children
Here are some suggestions on how to welcome spring with your children: Plant a garden Children love getting their hands dirty- quite literally. Together, plant flowers together from seed and watch them grow. Discuss the plant's life cycle and stages of development. If you don't have much of a green thumb yourself, try easy flowers that sprout quickly such as alyssum, cosmos, marigold, or zinnias. Don't feel prepared to grow from seed? No problem, buy some small starter plants and document their growth together - chart their height, number of flowers, number of leaves, and … [Read more...]
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