Food safety is essential in any childcare setting. When hungry children are waiting to be fed, you can’t risk serving them anything that might make them sick. That’s why it’s so important to know how to handle and store food properly. This article covers food safety guidelines for childcare programs. There are four main areas
It’s important to teach kids about kindness from a young age. By doing so, we can help them to develop into more compassionate adults. Here are five creative kindness activities for kids that will help them to think of others and to be more kind: 1. Read stories about kindness. There are many wonderful children’s
Are you looking for exciting and engaging ways to make mealtime fun for the children in your childcare classroom? We have some amazing gamified mealtime activities that will not only encourage food exploration but also create a sense of excitement and anticipation during mealtime. Food Exploration Activity Food exploration activity. This activity allows children to
As a childcare educator, you know that one of the keys to keeping kids happy and healthy is to keep them active. Exercise helps kids stay at a healthy weight, improves their mood and reduces stress, and gives them more energy. It also helps them to sleep better at night. Summer is a great time
Unleash Your Child’s Imagination – The Benefits of Creativity in Early Childhood Education There is a strong connection between creative expression and the growth of young children. Research has shown that children who were given a chance to express themselves through art, writing, and other forms of creativity display improved academic, social, and psychological skills.
It is essential that we teach children the importance of empathy. Empathy is the ability to understand and respond to the feelings of others. It is a critical life skill that has been shown to ease social interactions, decrease bullying, and help kids form more meaningful relationships. Empathy also directly impacts how successful kids will