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Three Fun Summer Activities to Foster Empathy in Preschoolers
Summer is an excellent time for children to explore, play, and learn new skills. Amongst the essential skills they can develop are empathy and kindness. If your child is nearing preschool age and looking to enter VPK in the next school year, summertime might be the perfect season to start introducing concepts surrounding empathy. By engaging in fun and meaningful activities before your child enters VPK , preschool-aged children can build their understanding of others' feelings. Here are three en...
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Staff
6/23/2024
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Rainy Day Activities to Play
As a Central Florida daycare, we come across quite a few afternoon showers. This means that our little ones need to have plenty of indoor activities ready at any time. Here are some of the rainy day activities that we do in the daycare and are easy to do at home as well, perfect for a rainy Sunday afternoon. 30 Rainy Day Activities Puzzles. Make homemade snacks. Build a Lego village and just keep adding to the structure! Take recycled bins/tubs and create something. Don’t have a recycled a...
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Staff
2/6/2020
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Welcome to Kids Christian Academy!
Welcome! Our goal is to aid your child in the learning experience by encouraging him or her to think creatively. We foster intellectual exploration and promote physical development....
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Staff
12/18/2019
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5 Fun & Free Outdoor Activities for Kids
Summer activities for children don’t have to break the bank. In fact, it’s often the simplest ideas that foster the strongest connection. This is especially true for spending family time outside. In addition, according to the National Wildlife Federation , outdoor play boosts fitness and decreases the risk of childhood obesity; increases focus and academic achievement; and reduces stress and increases feelings of well-being. As a provider of early childhood education and child care, ...
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Staff
7/11/2018
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Thanksgiving Craft #2 – Painted Handprint Turkey
If you love handprint crafts, but our salt dough turkeys seem like a little too much work, these painted handprint turkeys are the perfect craft for you and your little ones during the holidays. These turkey handprints make great gifts for the family or great homemade Thanksgiving decorations and are easy enough for even young kids to make. What you'll need: Brown, orange, red and yellow paint Paint brushes Paper Markers How to Make a Painted Handprint Turkey 1. Paint the palm of your child̵...
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Staff
11/18/2016
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Handprint Salt Dough Turkey
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, here is an easy to make project you can do with your little ones over the Holiday break! Salt Dough Recipe: 1 cup salt 1 cup flour 1/2 cup water Hand Turkeys: Salt Dough Rolling pin Baking Sheet Tempera Paint Brushes Mod Podge In a bowl mix the salt and flour, add the water slowly until the mixture forms a ball. Knead the dough on the counter until it comes together and is smooth. Make small pizzas with the dough, about an inch larger than the size of th...
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Danisa Camarena
11/17/2016
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Rainy Day Daycare Activities for Home
As an Orlando daycare, we experience quite a lot of summer showers. That means that we have to be prepared to have plenty of indoor activities ready at a moments notice. Here are some of the rainy day activities that we do in the daycare that are easy to do at home as well; perfect for a rainy Saturday afternoon. 30 Rainy Day Activities Aerobics/exercise. Popcorn and movie time. Build a Lego or block village. Keep adding to it. Create from recycled material bins/tubs. Don't have a recycled art/p...
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Staff
7/10/2015
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Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays!!! This year’s Christmas Show was beautiful, as it is every year! The children sang with all their little hearts and parents and grandparents were very proud to see their little angels up on the stage. The art exhibit was fantastic as well! The children took pride in all the projects they had made during these past few weeks. Remember to take time during these very hectic few weeks to give thanks for all the blessings received throughout this year....
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Danisa Camarena
12/26/2013
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