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April 1, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

“Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music.”  ~Ronald Reagan March is National Music in our Schools Month! We celebrated this week with instrument demonstrations, sing-a-longs, and more — all shared by doodle families, faculty and children. A complete album of photos will be added to our Facebook page this weekend, but here’s Read More »

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March 23, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #57

“You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So… get on your way!” – Dr. Seuss, Oh the Places You’ll Go! Mr. Doodle Bug extends special thanks to Rachael Curry, a talented member of the infant teaching team at our West Amherst center, for her meaningful contributions to families’ doodle 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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March 2, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #54

“A smile is the universal welcome.” It is our pleasure to announce that Julianne Masocco has been named Director-in-Training at our West Amherst center. Julianne joins the doodle team with more than a decade of experience and a passion for early childhood education.  She has experience teaching Pre-K through fifth grade and also enjoyed teaching early childhood Read More »

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February 26, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

“In the depths of winter, I learned there was in me an invincible summer.” — Albert Camus What a terrific week! Here’s a peek at some of the many ways we enjoyed learning through play: The joy of painting! (West Amherst) Tunnel time. (Lancaster) Field trip fun. (Webster) Splish, splash, sensory fun. (Orchard Park) Building 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 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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January 24, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Ranks in Top 50 in North America

Hooray! We’re happy to share some great doodle news – and as always, we appreciate your ongoing support of the doodle community:  BUFFALO, NY – January 24, 2011 – Doodle Bugs! Children’s Centers has earned placement on Exchange Magazine’s Top 50 List, an annual ranking of North America’s largest for-profit child care organizations. “I attribute our Read More »

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January 18, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #49

“Do all the good you can,
 By all the means you can,
  In all the ways you can, In all the places you can,
  To all the people you can, As long as ever you can
.” – John Wesley Today’s edition of Team Tuesday features Kelli and Hollee, a talented teaching team in Classroom 7 at out West 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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