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March 12, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

Whether the weather be cold, Whether the weather be hot, We’ll weather the weather, Whatever the weather, Whether we like it or not! The wet, wild, wintry, windy weather we’ve weathered this week has perfectly complemented our ‘March Winds & Weather’ theme! Here’s a peek at some of the ways we learned through play: We Read More »

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March 5, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

“I know it is wet And the sun is not sunny. But we can have Lots of good fun that is funny!” – Dr. Seuss This entire week has indeed been ‘lots of good fun that is funny’ — creating the ideal environment for learning! Take a peek at some highlights of our Tribute to Read More »

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February 22, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #53

“I feel that the greatest reward for doing is the opportunity to do more.” – Jonas Salk It is a pleasure to announce two recent promotions, extending our thanks and congratulations to Kate Voss and Rachel O’Mara. Kate Voss has accepted the role of Director Assistant at the Orchard Park center. Kate has been a Read More »

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February 5, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

It’s been another fabulous week at Doodle Bugs!, full of learning, laughter and lots of fun! Here’s a peek at our week – enjoy! Patriotic preschoolers practiced and performed ‘It’s a Grand Old Flag!’. Infants used feather dusters and other manipulatives to paint. When frigid  temps kept us inside, we enjoyed snow in the sensory Read More »

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January 29, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

Happy Friday! It’s been another fabulous week at Doodle Bugs!. As always, our doodle days have been full of learning, laughter and lots of fun! Friends continued their work developing and running the center’s Lending Library. (Clarence) Our littlest learners enjoyed experimenting with snow and ice. (Lancaster) Block play is a terrific way to learn Read More »

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January 22, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

We turn not older with years, but newer every day. – Emily Dickinson Happy Friday! This week marked Mr. Doodle Bug’s 19th birthday — it’s hard to believe we’ve been building the doodle community since 1992. We celebrated in the best way possible — learning through play! Highlights of our doodle days include: Building towers, Read More »

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December 31, 2010

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

“We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day”. – Edith Lovejoy Pierce Happy Friday — and Happy New Year! We’re so thankful for the opportunity to help your children learn and grow Read More »

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December 29, 2010

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #46

As the doodle community grows, so does the opportunity for team members’ professional growth. It is always a pleasure to reward qualified teachers’ dedication and effort! Specifically, we are proud to announce the following well-deserved promotions: At the Orchard Park center, Sarah Forsythe (an assistant infant teacher) has been promoted to an Infant Lead Teacher. Read More »

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December 14, 2010

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #44

“I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought; and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” ~G.K. Chesterton Kind words from parents are evidence of our team’s shared commitment to our mission: building a community of happy children, happy parents, and happy teachers. Today’s edition of Team Tuesday highlights Amber (Curriculum Specialist) Read More »

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November 30, 2010

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #42

We’re happy to share some doodle details about our incredible team: Miss Lisa (infant assistant teacher) received Kudos at the Clarence center this week! Nominated by Curriculum Specialist, Amber Nevinger, Lisa is being recognized for being a valuable new member of the team. The Lancaster team is hosting a holiday book fair next week (December 6 – Read More »

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