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May 27, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

Happy Friday! We’re happy to share 5 fun photos that provide a peek at our week: Sunshine! (West Amherst) Pink Flamingo (Lancaster) Zoo Mural (Cheektowaga) Lions, Oh My! (Orchard Park) Fitness Fun (Henrietta) Have a wonderful holiday weekend! Doodle Bugs! will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day, but we look forward to Read More »

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May 24, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #65

 “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela Graduation is cause for celebration! In today’s edition of Team Tuesday, we are proud to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our recent graduates. Those team members who recently succeeded in earning college degrees, advancing their own professional development Read More »

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May 13, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

“Spring has returned.  The Earth is like a child that knows poems.”   ~Rainer Maria Rilke What a beautiful week – full of sunshine and smiles: Tae Kwon Do (Webster) Teacher Appreciation (Webster) Volcano! (Henrietta) Doodle Dance & Fitness (East Amherst) Creativity (Clarence) Have a wonderful weekend!

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May 10, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #63

In observance of National Teacher Appreciation Week, we are happy to dedicate this edition of Team Tuesday to our entire teaching team! Amidst the fun celebration at the centers — sweet treats, sweet sentiments, ‘smile’ awards, and more! – you’ll find a very genuine and heartfelt appreciation. We are so fortunate to have a team made up Read More »

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May 7, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

Happy Friday! We’re happy to share these 5 fun photos to wrap up the week – enjoy! How cute is this hat? It’s handmade, with love, by a doodle Grandma! (Webster) It’s Cindo de Mayo! The fiesta included chips & salsa (Henrietta) … and a pinata, of course! (Lancaster) It’s always a pleasure to share a doodle Read More »

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April 9, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

“Whoever wants to understand much must play much.” — Gottfried Benn Happy Friday! It is often said that play is the work of early childhood; these 5 fun photos provide a peek at this week’s work: Pudding painting – the ultimate sensory experience! (West Amherst) Planting seeds and growing science skills. (East Amherst) An artist’s contribution Read More »

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March 19, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

“May your blessings outnumber The shamrocks that grow, And may trouble avoid you Wherever you go.” ~Irish Blessing Happy Friday! It’s been an amazing week at Doodle Bugs!. Spring is in the air, the luck of the Irish seems to have touched everyone, and of course, Mr. Doodle Bug always loves the wearin’ o’ the green! Read More »

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February 15, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #52

“Great effort springs naturally from great attitude.” — Pat Riley It is always a pleasure to highlight the ‘little things’ that provide evidence of the effort our team members put into their doodle days. Today’s edition of Team Tuesday features Sara Donals, a Henrietta team member who is known for going ‘above and beyond’! As Read More »

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February 12, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn.” — O. Fred Donaldson Happy Friday! We understand that children learn best when they take an active role in the process, so a doodle day is best described as hands-on learning through hands-on fun! Enjoy! When Mother Nature was uncooperative and 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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