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Summer Water Play!

Summer Water Play!

June 20, 2023

Every year we are excited to start water play! Children love playing in the water, especially while playing outside. Water play offers children the opportunity to learn so many different skills while enjoying this fun activity.  Children are drawn to playing with water and it is important to provide children with meaningful learning opportunities. How can […]

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Child's Self Portrait

Child’s Self Portrait

October 20, 2022

Dear Dr. Day Care, My child just turned three years old and is drawing a picture of himself with his head bigger than his body and his legs and arms are coming out of his head!  He didn’t draw any details like fingers or toes.  Should I be alarmed at his portrait of himself? Signed, […]

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Teaching Meditation

August 18, 2022

Introducing Meditation to the Classroom Introduce the concept of meditation and mindfulness to Preschool and Pre-K students. The benefits gained from learning concepts of mindfulness at a young age can open the door to understanding strong emotions later on. The goal is a sense of mindfulness and self-awareness to the classroom through exercises like controlled […]

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Child's Self Portrait

Child’s Self Portrait

April 26, 2022

Dear Dr. Day Care, My child just turned three years old and is drawing a picture of himself with his head bigger than his body and his legs and arms are coming out of his head!  He didn’t draw any details like fingers or toes.  Should I be alarmed at his portrait of himself? Signed, […]

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Exploring nature with children

November 22, 2021

Fall and winter weather brings great opportunities to explore nature with your family.  Children can explore and learn more about the world around them.  Extend play time by bringing leaves, snow, or ice inside!   At Dr. Day Care, we believe in playing outside EVERY day.  There are so many benefits to allowing children to […]

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Science isn't scary!

Science isn’t scary!

July 29, 2021

Children are scientists from the moment they are born, using their senses to observe and gain knowledge about the world around them. – RIELDS Many adults feel that they aren’t “good at” science or that it is “too hard.”  Not true!  Children are naturally curious about the world.  Anyone who has spent time with a young […]

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