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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 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 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 7, 2010

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #43

It’s always a pleasure to highlight the personal touches our team members add to their classrooms. Today’s edition of Team Tuesday features Kelsey and Allegra, the teaching team in our Kindergarten Wrap classroom at the Webster center. Kindergarten Wrap supplements the district’s half day kindergarten sessions, offering students opportunities to enjoy the benefits of a 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 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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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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September 10, 2010

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

“By all these lovely tokens September days are here, With summer’s best of weather And autumn’s best of cheer.” — Helen Hunt Jackson Happy Friday! It’s been a delightful week at Doodle Bugs! — we’re happy to share five fun photos that give you a glimpse of the doodle difference: We painted with friends… (Cheektowaga) Read More »

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August 20, 2010

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play, children learn how to learn.” — O. Fred Donaldson Happy Friday! It’s been another beautiful week at Doodle Bugs! — full of learning, laughter and lots of fun: Sprinkler Fun (Cheektowaga) Family Picnic (Orchard Park) Car Wash (Webster) More Hometown Heroes (West Amherst) Fun with Friends Read More »

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July 23, 2010

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

Happy Friday! It’s been a fabulous week at Doodle Bugs! — see for yourself: Friends at the Webster center got to ‘Drench the Director’ with water balloons! Classroom 11 was the official winner of the recycling contest, but Liz is a great sport, so every Pre-K and School Age camper joined in the fun. Faculty Read More »

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