According to the CDC website: Diet and Academic Performance Eating a healthy breakfast is associated with improved cognitive function (especially memory), reduced absenteeism, and improved mood Adequate hydration may also improve cognitive function in children and adolescents, which is important for learning This month we are focusing on the Vegetable section of “My Plate” Any […]
Young children need the same variety of nutrient-rich foods as older kids and adults, just in smaller quantities. As portions have gotten bigger, some parents and caregivers have developed a distorted view of the amount of food toddlers and preschoolers need. Feeding children becomes less frustrating and less complicated when adults know what kids need […]
15 Simple Winter Safety Tips for Kids How to keep kids warm, healthy and safe Winter can bring lots of family fun – whether this involves sledding and romping around in the snow or just hanging around together at home. Here are a few ideas I give to parents to keep their kids warm, healthy and […]
Encourage a LOVE of Physical Activity in Youngsters Written by Katie Stelle-Mardis July issue of Pastelle According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, children and adolescents should engage in physical activity for 60 minutes or more each day. While fulfilling those requirements might not have been a problem for kids who […]
The children are now running and playing in the water feature. Please make sure your child has the appropriate items: Swimsuit/swim trunks / water shirt Water shoes (similar to the picture shown on right) Water swimmers (if needed) Towel Your own Sunscreen or fill out this form for Sunscreen Application
Water Feature will be opening soon!!! We ask that your child has the following items: swimsuit/swim trunks/ water shirt water shoes – similar to the picture shown water swimmers if needed Change of Clothes Please check your child’s cubbie for appropriate change of clothes for warm weather Mud Kitchen This summer we will be adding […]
Benefits of Early Childhood Education Socialization: Socialization with people other than the child’s family in a safe environment is an essential foundation element to the below areas… Concept of Cooperation: Learning how to share, cooperate, take turns and persevere within a safe learning environment, guided by professionals who have the children’s best interests at heart… […]
Notes of Interest New Chef: We have hired a new chef named Dee! She has been working with us for a few weeks now and is enjoying learning all about the kids. Please give her a warm welcome when you see her. With that, we have started our meal to go program again. So exciting! […]
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