I am trying to find a curriculum site that will work for me. Child Care village appeals to me, but I can not find any reviews for it.
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Educational Research Institute of America (ERIA), in partnership with Curriculum Associates, is seeking daycare centers and providers in regions across...05-24-2021, 09:59 AM -
Has anyone run a successful after school program for school age kids? And actually enjoyed it?
I've heard several people mention school age kids,...
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Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum but I've been following for about a year now. First I just want to say thank you to all of you that post on here! It...
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What themes are you planning this year?
Any new activities, crafts or curriculum programs?
Letter, shape, number and color... -
It seems that anytime I really appreciate someone they disappoint me and it hurts! One day I’m so grateful for a family in my care and then the next...
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I have a 3 year old DCG who is has been wearing pull ups since July, but is not potty training. Mom says she wants DCG in pull ups so she doesn't feel...
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I've never really "played school" with my littles. I usually wait until about 4. Since I only have the two 2 1/2yos, I thought I would like...
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I came across a Facebook Ad for Wonderschool which seems to just be a network on in-home day care programs.
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What is it? I've seen teachers/providers comment about it on fb groups and was curious what it is.
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My in-home daycare is currently just kids playing all day. I'm considering starting to focus more on preschool type of material to get that figured out...
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Does anyone have a SPECIFIC website or company they use for teaching introduction to Spanish (everyone here speaks ONLY English) and introduction to sign...
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How do you do it? I never wanted to take little ones in the first place, but that's all I was ever getting calls for.
Anyway, I'm tired... -
How do you all store your ciriculium? I am tired of random bins, boxes, and tubs. I found plastic file storage tubs that look pretty cool. You can put...
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Hello,
I was wondering if anyone uses any phone apps or websites for planning. I was speaking with some other care providers about ways to plan... -
If you plan your own curriculum, when and how do you go about it.
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Do you create lesson plans and follow a curriculum or do you take the summer off? Do you continue activities like morning circle/crafts or just do free... -
With all this talk about preschool and I now have 1 dcm whose child is 4 yo(Just turned 4 this week), I had a quick chat with dcm yesterday at p/u, asking...
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In previous posts, we've discussed how academics should be presented in order to prepare children for kindergarten entry exams and how to reconcile that...
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What are some good preschool children's books to base a curriculum off of? I am thinking one book a week. Any ideas?
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Hi friends,
I hope it's okay to post this here!
I have a month of MGT curriculum for 6 children. It's the Small World (I...12-09-2015, 11:59 AM -
I currently us Star-Brite and LOVE it, BUT it is going to be download and printable only in January. I'm not liking that idea! Any ideas for a great curriculum...
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So me and my spouse are on a search for a house so i can get my family childcare started! we just moved back to Florida to be closer to my mother inlaw.... -
Have any of you used the creative curriculum if so what are your views on it??? Thanks in advance !
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There have been a lot of tours in my center for my class (infants) and over half of the parents ask if I'm teaching the DCKs the alphabet, numbers, shapes,colors,...
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I'm excited to be here! I've just launched my business to support independent centers across the US by providing relevant curriculum, support, training,... -
I have a very small fam daycare: I care for a 3 yo and a 1 yo + my own kids are 3 yo and 6 mo. I am really wanting to get into more learning activities,...
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I know this has been talked to death, but I'm too lazy to look for it right now.
After several years of mostly free play all day, I've... -
I recently decided that I would like to use a curriculum instead of putting everything together myself. I ordered a sample from the learning box and... -
If you create your own weekly themes for a curriculum instead of a purchased kit, what do you try to fit in each theme? Arts/Crafts/Math/Books are really...
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Good morning!
Would anyone care to share with me you yearly Math Scope and Sequence for your kiddos ages 3-5? I have my state standards...01-01-2015, 08:40 AM -
I know I have been posting a lot lately, but I can't help it. Please forgive me.
How many of you are strictly play based vs having... -
So in a previous post, I mentioned that I am struggling with understanding why a parent needs to pull their child out of my awesome program for a preschool...
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Do any of you purchase monthly preschool curriculum kits for your daycare? If so what ones and why do you like them or dislike them. Im looking for one...
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I was wondering what you all did during circle time.
We usually do the day of the week, weather, a few songs, and go over the letter/number/theme... -
and have moved on to other modules/kits.... I am interested in purchasing materials to use to shape my own curriculum.... If anyone has anything I would...01-23-2014, 11:34 AM -
I use a pre-packaged because my life is a bit over tasked for the next few years. At first the boxes were a huge relief and time saver...
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Oh my heart is so sad and I truly am praying for his family, friends, and millions of others who loved him. At my daycare I have quotes of his and a... -
Does this sound ok to you? I have a part about curriculum in my handbook and have been reading it and changing it and I'm to the point where I'm not...
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I have recently started using the funshine express curriculum and already my office is over run with books, boxes and materials!
I would... -
I want to know if anyone use Preschool Palace curriculum if so could you please share with me. I can not get in touch with the person that's over the...
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Hey everyone. My name is Kathy and I've been a Kindergarten teacher in South Jersey for 10 years. I had my son last year and chose to stay home with... -
None of my preschoolers know who Barney is! How can that be??? I suppose I'm going to have to update my curriculum for purple this week.
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I am looking for a new cirruculum as I am dissatisfied with what we are using currently. My budget is very tight right now as I have lost 3 of my 5 children...
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I was asked to be an adjunct instructor at our local Technical college!
I'll be teaching two family child care classes, beginning next... -
I am interested in either using MGT or FunShine Express this coming school year for the kids in my in home daycare. The ages of the kids in my care this...
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I have been doing child care for over 10 years and I have used Funshine Express in the past and have enjoyed it. The past few years I have made up my...
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I'm working on putting my curriculum together for the next fall. I'm currently working on a unit with animals. I'm trying to get different themes put...
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What do you use to organize all of your curriculum things? The only thing I can think of is a bunch of tubs ... but I don't know where I would store all...
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Anyone use this website? The price doesn't concern me so much, as it's for my daughter (who is my only preschooler). She's 3.5 and knows her basic's but... -
How do you choose what you are doing day to day? I normally have something scheduled for every day but lately I have not been on a schedule like I usually... -
Currently my curriculum is done by having monthly themes which are broken down into smaller and more focused sub themes.
So far I do... -
Someone choose a preschool curriculum for me. Secular, not too expensive, I don't know if there's anything else I care about, but making my own just.isn't.working....
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So there is a mom who homeschools and she puts on the web all of the things she teaches them and how she does it. Well she made a complete curriculum...
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Im looking into doing preschool curriculum next fall.
I will need to have an assistant here to care for the babies while I work with the preschoolers.... -
I've been considering Mother Goose Time curriculum, but I'm wondering if I could save more doing it myself. For those of you who have done both, did... -
I'm trying to get my curriculum planned for next year. I'm currently working on a garden theme. ABC's of the garden. A is for Apple, B is for beans, C...
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I read frequently in this forum home daycare Providers saying they have a "Preschool Program " or they offer a "Preschool Curriculum "......
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Good Morning All!
Do you show off your daycare kids work? How do you do it?
I'm thinking about something I can send home... -
Day 8- Lemons.
POUNDING THINGS to see what color comes out!? I had DS (7) try this at nap. HORRIBLE failure. We tried with a paper thin... -
Can anyone tell me how often the progress reports come with it? Thanks in advance!
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I run a small in home daycare/preschool for 3 children whose parents prefer a christian based curriculum. I am looking for a great website for free ideas...
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Hello Educators -I'm planning the curriculum for a center and I would like to know how you design the cooking area for the creative curriculum. Considering...
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I am trying to decide on a prepackaged curriculum for the upcoming school year. I have looked at the popular ones: funshine, MGT, and am also looking... -
Hi there! I have been doing daycare for 8 months and I am basically only a babysitter. This frustrates me because the kids are going nuts and so am I....
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I am just curious as to whether any of you provide childcare but do not provide a pre-school program?
I provide Unlicensed In Home childcare... -
This is more of a question for home childcare providers who do NOT purchase a curriculum. I have a group of kids ages 2-3 and one 4 year old. I do not...
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I've been creating my own curriculum but lately I feel like all my spare time is being spent on planning and prepping. I'm spending money on ink, paper,...
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How long do you spend with lesson plans, organizing, and working out all the details each week, if you make up your own curriculum? Counting time spent... -
I am new to home child care and from the research I have done it looks like a preschool program is a big selling point in my area. I mostly plan on using... -
Hi I run my own home daycare in Nebraska. I am new to daycare.com, am glad to have found it! I have some many things I'd like to improve on! My issue...
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I have 2-3 year olds and so I'm trying to stick more with themes than to focus as much on letters at this point. They are more interested in playing...
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Does anyone use it? Heard it's good but is it worth the money!
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I will have three kids starting between the ages of 18 months and 24 months over the next two weeks. I have a block of time in my schedule I'm going...
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Hello All,
I will be opening my daycare in Feb. I am a bit worried about what should I start teaching the children? Should I start with... -
My program is just getting started and I had planned to use a Reggio-Emilia inspired curriculum, as I did when I was teaching preschool years ago. Now...
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Hey everyone! thinking about making my own curriculum. Got any tips?
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Just wanted to share this. I just purchased this curriculum....I just picked the items I wanted. Very hands on with manipulatives. You need to go to...
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If so, is it a canned one, or do you make on up? Does anyone have one mostly appropriate for toddlers? I used to use High Reach Kids years ago, and...
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I came across this program called preschoolfirst and was thinking about trying it but wanted to know of anyone's reviews...
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I run a preschool and I'm struggling with how much to 'help' them in terms of curriculum. I have mostly 3's (mostly young-mid 3's). I've struggled with...
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I just feel unorganized and like I'm stuck in a rut. I just became registered August 1st but I feel like there is so much missing from my program. Last... -
If you use a pre-packaged curriculum do you make kids participate in the crafts, etc.?
Most of my dcks love the crafts but I have one 3... -
I am a daycare provider and i would like to start building my own curriculum. I have tons of stuff but do not know how to put it all together. I understand... -
If you use a purchased curriculum, do the parents pay for it? For example, I'm looking into Funshine and for my 4 kids it would cost 83.00 per quarter.... -
If you buy packaged curriculum do you pay for part time children too?
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Someone mentioned Reach For the stars in the curriculum section however when you go to the Reach for the Stars site it leads you into a collection of...07-28-2011, 12:35 PM
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I am a parent looking at enrolling my 9-month-old daughter in a home daycare. She started out in a home daycare but due to concerns we moved her to a...
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Or whatever you want to call them (domains, etc).
Which ones do you make sure to work into your curriculum, and with what frequency--do... -
I will have 2 18 month olds and 2 3 year olds this fall and I would like to try a purchased curriculum for them. I was debating between this or two steps....
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Both look really good but I am wondering if you have used these which you would pick? Also how much planing and prep has to go into the lesson plans?...
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Does anyone use a yearly "theme" to tie in all of your curriculum plans for your dc?
I write my own curriculum for my dc, and... -
Where can I buy a nice calendar for the kids to use? I purchased a set of calendar numbers and a calendar at a dollar store and laminated all the numbers....
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Anyone used Little Acorn Learning Curriculum? I am thinking about trying it out during the summer months and if we like it purchasing the full year in...
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I'm still deciding on whether or not I want to purchase or make my own curriculum. This post is not about which I should do. I was looking at some of...
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I came across this article today and I really enjoyed it and wanted to share.
Why Preschool Shouldn't Be Like School
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How do you go about making your own curriculum? I noticed that at least one member did that. I am guessing you use the state standards, and some reading...
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Do you make or buy your summer curriculum? I need to have one for 1st-5th grade english including set up vocab and books to read.
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If you have used this book can you please post the link from Amazon
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I was on there trying to find it and there are a multitude of different... -
I will be opening in May. I am just getting my contract together and all of the other paperwork that I need.
Anyway... the more I think about... -
I will have a bit of extra money to spend on a curriculum book of some sort. I was looking at mother goose, but holy cow, do you guys really pay 50 a...
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I'm going to be changing my work hours soon so I can focus more on child care and developing my future program. I'll soon be starting with creating weekly...
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Thanks for this section, Michael!! Can we get a sticky of websites or blogs that people go to for curriculum ideas.
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I know there are a ton of threads on here about curriculums but im hoping for a little more info please.
I have used a bunch of pre boxed... -
I have ran a home daycare for 5 years and have struggled to find a good curriculum. I have tried several curriculums in which I have purchased and have...
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so anyways, I'm wondering which method do you use. I think of offering the montessori method more than cirriculum, I'm finding that even thou the kids...
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I am wondering since we have had several threads and posts about teaching and doing curriculum. Of those providers who buy or plan a curriculum that...
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I think I'd like to purchase curriculum rather than spending so much time figuring it out myself.
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Does anyone know where to find the core competencies for preschool or kindergarten in MN? I have tried searching but I cannot anything for preschool...
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Question: 2010 was my first year in buisness. I spent around 250$ in curriculum to use throught out the year. For the most part, in my care, was 4 dc...
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For those that do preschool or use a curriculum, here's a great article that highlights the importance of a play-based preschool program, one that includes...
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What all do you do during circle time if you don't use a "formal" (as in, professionally designed) curriculum?
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Looking for ideas for great preschool curriculums. I'm going to be opening a nature-based preschool but the curriculum doesn't have to be strictly nature-based... -
Has anyone tried Disney Preschool Time online? It's a service you have to pay for ($6 monthly) but it seems like it would be worth it. I let my dck's... -
Here is my problem:
I am just about to open in a few weeks. I currently have enrolled to start 3 children under 3, 1 being my own. I have 2 families... -
http://preschoolpalace.org/default.aspx
I ran across this on craiglist and it is SO wonderful. Themes, worksheets, activities...all fr... -
So, right now I am a licensed in home daycare provider. I am full capacity and I do enjoy what I do. I have an assistant who meets all licensing requirements... -
Does anybody use the Adventures in Learning Curriculum? I'm just looking for some feedback and reviews. Thanks!
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I am trying to figure out a way to incorporate some sort of curriculum into my daycare. My problem is that the kids are all 2 and under. I pull out...
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does anyone have a curriculum they would recommend? i want one that includes all supplies. i have 2-3 year olds in care -
I only have had time to glance in the box but I'm excited to explore it. I got two teacher packs though. I ordered one not thinking one would come with...
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I'm just curious for those who already do weekly themes, are they scheduled or randomly picked for the week?
I've seen one where they have... -
I feel like I am the only one here! I am not a preschool teacher, or a teacher of any kind! We do things like crafts, read tons of books, I print worksheets...
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Does anyone know of a site that has children's books according to theme? I have searched and googled, but have not found exactly what I'm looking for....
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Hi..I was wondering if any of you incorporate songs into your daily curriculum? Songs like learning the days of the week and months of the year. I have... -
I am interested in buying cirriculum for my in home daycare. i tried doing it on my own but its so time consuming, so i though i might try to buy one....
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I want to create a curriculum from scratch and maybe you want to also. I would just start creating themes and google to find related activities to these...
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Has anyone ever used the Funsteps curriculum? If you have, what was your experience with them? Did the preschoolers get a good grasp on the basic skills...
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I have always written my own "curriculums". But this year as I was going over new plans I decided I wanted to do something different--a literature... -
I just started the Funshine curriculum. How do those of you that use it organize it? Also has anyone used the Mother Goose curriculum? Do you like it...
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I noticed on one of the recent threads that a lot of people don't teach preschool and just learn as you go.
I'm not a teacher and I think... -
What does your day look like if you either don't use a curriculum at all or just don't use one in the summer?
I'm debating about doing... -
Hi all,
I'm very new to the forum. Has anyone used or are using Mother Goose Time? What are your thoughts overall about the program? I noticed... -
I just ordered some samples of this and was just curious.. Does anyone here use this curriculum? I'll be ordering a curriculum for 4-5 year olds and am... -
I'm going to start using a curriculum in August (I think Funshine Express but not for sure). Do you pay for the curriculum yourself or do you have each...
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do you do with the dck's? What I am asking for is educationally/art projects, stuff like that. I have kids from 4 months to 6 years old (these are the...
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I am thinking about my plans for summer. I want a little break from daily circle time and lesson plans. I also send home a daily sheet telling the parents... -
I had a dream when I opened my daycare a month ago that I would do all sorts of cool crafts. I have a 9 month old that is too young for any of them,... -
I'm also in that group looking for a curriculum to implement (I've been trying to do things on my own but there are just so many resources out there it's...
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I am looking at adding a curriculum into my home based daycare and I am looking for any recommendations I can get! I am looking for one that obviously...
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I am just starting out.
These are the ages of my dck right now...
21 months, 15 months, and 3 - 3 year olds.
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Alright....I just jot down a few random questions that have come to mind - I'm sure I will add more as time goes on Any input would be greatly appreciated!...
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What are some of your favorite websites for crafts, curriculum, etc.? Thanks! -
Hi all, I have been doing at-home daycare for almost 7 months now but I have been a nanny/babysitter for almost 15 years. I have to say it's MUCH different...
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Well , I finally have the ok to open my center. I am having a big grand opening tomorrow. I just need some ideas for the bulletin boards that are hanging... -
I saw a post for funshine express but they seem a bit expensive for me right now. Does anyone use another program that might be cheaper but have the same...
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Are there any websites that give a free curriculum for kids any ages.
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Star-Brite Learning Program is a monthly preschool curriculum for children ages 3-5.
For about $10 a child, Star-Brite delivers a complete...12-18-2009, 11:13 AM -
Although I have built my curriculum over the many years of my doing daycare I am always looking for fun projects. I have 3 years of curriculum that I...
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hi, all =)
as I've mentioned before, I am relatively new to the day care biz, and was wondering if anyone had any tips for developing a... -
Hi, A friend and I are currently working on starting a daycare facility here in Florida, we have idea's on what we want to implement for our 3 and 4 year... -
If anyone is interested in a preschool curriculum program check out www.Star-Brite.com I have been using them for quite a while and they have an excellent...07-15-2008, 12:20 PM -
A comprehensive, creative and inviting developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum designed to build skills and facilitate optimum learning experiences,...12-11-2007, 04:43 PM