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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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January 14, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning.” -Mr. Rogers  Happy Friday! We’re happy to share five fun photos that highlight how learning looked at Doodle Bugs! this week. Enjoy! The easel provides opportunities for painting, drawing, color mixing, and more! (Cheektowaga) 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 21, 2010

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #45

Today’s edition of Team Tuesday features highlights from the toddler team at our Henrietta center, contributed by Center Director, Cait Beauchaine. It is a pleasure to share these examples of how both teachers and parents enhance learning: First, Cait remarks that Miss Carey is “terrific with toddlers! We’re so happy to have her in Classroom 6.”   Lisa and Read More »

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December 18, 2010

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

Happy Friday! Enjoy this peek at our terrific week: “I am lighting all the candles, on this Hanukkah night. I am lighting all the candles, to see them shining bright.” (Henrietta) “Then all the reindeer loved him, as they shouted out with glee…” (West Amherst) “Later on, we’ll conspire, as we dream by the fire.” Read More »

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December 3, 2010

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

What a terrific week! Some doodle friends have been buried in snow, while others are still wondering when they’ll see more than a dusting. Whether your weather has been frightful, delightful, or somewhere in between, we’re sure these photos will start your weekend with a smile. Enjoy! Our month-long study of holidays around the world Read More »

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November 16, 2010

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #40

It is always a pleasure to feature the kind words that parents share about their doodle experience.  Our team is truly made up of talented professionals who CARE! Team Tuesday: Miss Kelsie (Henrietta center) “I have been so impressed by your exceptional work in Classroom 4.  You are a role model for anyone who wants to Read More »

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November 2, 2010

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #38

“Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.”  ~Chinese Proverb Ongoing professional development guarantees that doodle teachers and administrators are always learning and are committed to continuous improvement. All team members participate in a minimum of 30 training hours per 2-year licensing period. Training opportunities include specialized education sessions at our training facility, Read More »

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October 29, 2010

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

Happy Friday! This week’s Pumpkin Festival, culminating in today’s Costume Parade and Halloween Party, was a spooktacular success! A complete album of photos will be added to our Facebook page this weekend — here’s a sneak peek! We investigated lots of pumpkins, inside and out! (Lancaster) Everyone enjoyed our entryway ‘Decoration Station’. (Orchard Park) Some Read More »

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October 22, 2010

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

“Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all.”  ~Stanley Horowitz Happy Friday! It is has been ‘Fall on the Farm’ this week at Doodle Bugs! — everyone enjoyed thematic learning experience in science & nature, math, art, music and more. We’re happy to share 5 Read More »

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