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As a daycare provider, one of our primary goals is to engage and stimulate children in a fun and educational way. This mission becomes more exciting and fulfilling when arts and crafts enter the scene. Not only do these activities foster creativity and originality, but they also play an essential role in enhancing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and cognitive development in children. Here are some innovative arts and crafts ideas from a daycare provider's perspective....06-07-2023, 03:54 PM -
What themes are you planning this year?
Any new activities, crafts or curriculum programs?
Letter, shape, number and color... -
I would like to start incorporating a preschool curriculum into my program. What do some of you do?
Themes monthly? Weekly?
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Does anyone have lists of themes they've used they'd like to share?
Do you use the same ones every year or change them out?
Are there some... -
So I used to do a weekly theme for circle time and I found it to be fun and easier to plan activities. I've gotten out of the habit and would like to...
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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... -
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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Do you ladies do a monthly theme and then smaller ones for the weeks within that month?
I'm planning to do a penguin/polar bear theme... -
I'm planning ahead. I'm curious what your themes are for January and Febuary. I pretty much have my plans set through the end of the year, but I'm stuck...
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Ohhhh, I am learning so much from these forums!
I have set my mind on a "niche" center, one that is after hours and overnight.... -
I've been debating this all summer and can't make up my mind. Time is running out. I do not offer a pre-school program. I only have one child old enough-she...
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I have seen some daycares that have themes like cartoon/disney characters, weather, nursery rhymes, shapes, colors, animals, dinosaurs, beach, royalty,...
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As some of you may already know, October is fire prevention safety month. I already have a few things lined up along with a field trip to the fire station,...
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So I want to do a Apple and Fall theme the next two weeks, but I want to do Apple first then Fall to lead into October activities. Do you think it's...
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I'm so excited. You know those pretty little theme boxes that Lakeshore sells for $50 each? Well...I took the idea and ran with it on my limited budget....
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Hello! My name is Daniele and it' nice to meet everyone. I have been working with children for over 10 years. Recently I have taken on the job as a young... -
I need some ideas for my September theme-Harvest Time.
A few craft ideas....I do mostly process art, but a couple crafts could be fun.... -
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i need help with may theme ideas for toddlers, my toddlers are all truning two so they are older toddlers im just... -
What are other HOME childcare preschools doing for a theme/letter this week? April 23-27? I was thinking of the letter K and Kites.....looking to hear... -
Does anyone do "themes" during the summer months or special days of activities? I'm thinking about devoting July and August to summer theme...
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One of my DCM's is an art teacher and she has offered to paint a large mural on the wall in my backyard. I am super, uber excited about this. I am trying... -
Next week we are working on manners
The following, we are working on positions (behind, below, above, first, second, etc)
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So I have been trying to figure out a hands on project for my theme of construction week.
We already have a field trip to Yeager to see... -
So I'm planning a jungle theme for September, to start next Tuesday. I'm having trouble with the ideas online though because many of them seem to misunderstand...
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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... -
Anyone have any ideas? I thought about doing the sponge painting but scared to mess it up since I have never done it before. One of my daycare parents... -
Where are good places to find the basic wall decorations a typical daycare room might have? Here are some of my frugal yet creative ideas:
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For Aug I am doing a back to school/All about me unit (theme). I have really gotten into the sensory tub/bin so have the DCK! Does any one have any... -
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... -
Hello, I'm still pretty new to home child care. Last summer I did a space theme and am wanting to do it again this year. I would love some ideas on...
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OK, i really like to play off of the kids interests when planning my curriculum.
I am stumped.
all they want to do is play... -
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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For people who make their own curriculum--
how long do you spend with one theme? A week? 2 weeks? a month? Even if you're doing a theme... -
I have random themes and daily lesson plans. I am stumped about how to organize all of our daily lesson plans. I have so many papers and themes, etc..I'm...
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I'm looking for some different theme ideas for the months of June - September. Any ideas? -
Does anybody use the Adventures in Learning Curriculum? I'm just looking for some feedback and reviews. Thanks!
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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 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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My husbands kids sleep here only 4 nights per month, and their room is the room I use for nap time. His kids are 13 & 14, soon to be 15. I want to...
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Hi there! I'm planning my curriculum for next year and although I'm doing the run of the mill weekly themes (apples, transportation), I'm trying to come... -
Do any of you have prop boxes on hand that correlate with your theme so you can pull them out for that week? If so, what do you use as your "box"... -
I'm doing a beach theme next week and want some good ideas of activities/crafts to do with them. We are talking about under the sea and beaches next...
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Ok, so I am going to be doing my playroom as a garden theme. I thought about purchasing one of those raised garden beds (I found at Kmart for $50). I...
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What are your playroom themes and where did you buy your things? Do you have any really neat/cute ideas that add a wow to your playroom? I'm getting ready...
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I know someone mentioned Movie Mondays and was wondering if anyone else had set themes for certain days every week.
I'd love to add this... -
Okay, I do themes every week at my daycare. So far, I have found out that
April is National Frog Month (Who knew?!), and Earth Day is April 22....