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It’s Hot Out There!

It’s getting really hot.And licensing requires you to spend time outside every day. Let’s make the most of it by setting up some fun activities outside on the playground! To get you started, here’s some fun outdoor activities to think about… Rock painting – with either tempera paint or water Paint with water – sidewalks, walls, fences, each […]

Summer Learning Loss

Summer Learning Loss

Summer learning loss is a well-documented phenomenon, with students losing between one and two months’ worth of academic knowledge each summer. And low-income students suffer a steeper rate of loss than their peers – half of the achievement gap seen in reading can be attributed to summer loss. About two-thirds of the ninth-grade achievement gap between […]

Summer Activities Your Kids Will Love

Summer activities your kids will love 😎🌞🌻

It’s nearly here, are you ready? Whether you love summer like me or dread the heat, it’s time to do some planning and get ready to have those schoolers with you all day! Early childhood programs often take a break from their regular curriculum in summer to focus on different things.  Here are some ideas […]

5 Ways to Pack Your Summer with Fun and Learning

Summer programming differs from the regular school year in most early childhood settings. For one thing, you’ve got those schoolers all day long! Also, programs often take a break from the regular curriculum to focus on different things. Here are some ideas that will lead to great interactions and learning. And they’re guaranteed to prevent […]