Extracurricular Activities

I know we cant control what the parents do outside our care. But with covid is it really a good idea to be doing dance classes and sports?
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[tenderhearts]

What kinds of activities do you promote for understanding of cultures in your program?

[imalp]

Does anyone have any good ideas as to what my pre -k kids (4's and 5's) can do to stay quiet on thei rmats while the rest of the class naps

[mamamanda]

So... independent activities that can be taken out one at a time, used on a mat, & put away when done... I'm thinking of a nature box, a music box,...

[Lil_Diddle]

https://wehavekids.com/education/Cho...arly-Education

I’ve went to enough...

[BrightBeginnings2014]

What do you all do for drop off/pick up activities? I have table projects out for my kiddos at both times which make everything go smoother..Looking for...

I have a full day (paid) trial at a Grow NJ Kids daycare center, and honestly, I'm a little worried about it.

My mom is employed at another...

[Josiegirl]

Maybe some of you can help me think this through. :confused:
Facts: I'm getting older and have a hard time keeping up with dcks. I'd like to downsize...

[Catalina]

Happy Friday!! 🙌🏻

My babies are all around one year, oldest is 14 months old. I love planning and doing activities with...

[Justjoy]

I have a 10 yr old boy & his 12 yr old sister starting with me next week. In all the years I've been doing this, age 5 is as high as I've gone. My...

[mamamanda]

How much time do you spend doing planned activities/crafts each day versus encouraging free play? I always end up with kids that prefer adult led activities...

[fitsoflaughter]

do you have mixed age groups? how do you get them to all play nicely? What toys do you provide? Activities? This is the first year I have had such a big...

[mamamanda]

Does anyone have some good ideas for table activities? What about for the younger group that still mouths things? Thanks!

[Hunni Bee]

For those of you who use these, how do they work?

I am "supposed" to offer "quiet" activities to children who don't...

[Indoorvoice]

I have ages 13 months to 4 years in my care. I'm having trouble fitting in fun activities in our routine. They are awesome at playing and could keep...