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June 21, 2016

Differentiating “Around the World in 5 Days” Week

This week, campers are embarking on adventures around the globe! We’ll “visit” Mexico, Egypt, France, Iceland, & the Safari lands of Africa using our imaginations and virtual tools (photos, videos, audio clips via a tablet) to provide our young travelers with visual and audio learning supports. With all of the amazing things technology can do, Read More »

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June 21, 2016

Differentiating “Lights, Camera, Action” Week

We’re rolling out the red carpet as campers create their first feature film! This week naturally plays to multiple learning styles as children are invited to write scripts, design costumes, audition, build sets, and practice film techniques behind the camera!   The events this week walk your camp community through the process of creating a Read More »

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March 21, 2016

It Takes a Big Heart to Help Shape Little Minds

Contributed by Jennifer Horner, Education Specialist Early childhood professionals have a unique role in a child’s life. Every interaction is shaping their social and emotional development and is setting the stage for the rest of their lives. It’s true! The relationship a teacher develops with a child directly impacts the way they interact with others as Read More »

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April 17, 2015

May 2015 Preschool Math

Please read the information in the link below carefully. Your goal is to build growing competency and confidence in the early math skills that have been introduced since September. The attached page has specific examples on how to facilitate each center experience. You are also welcome to revisit previous math content to achieve the same goals. Preschool Read More »

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March 12, 2015

2015 April Recommended Reading

  The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein The Windy Day by Anna Milbourne Wake Me in Spring by James Preller Ten Little Ladybugs by Melanie Gerth My Nest is Best by P.D. Eastman It’s Spring! By Samantha Berger Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit: A Book of Changing Seasons by IL Sung Na A Whiff of Pine, Read More »

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December 20, 2014

January Pre-K Math Links

Please cycle through the week’s math centers, offering at least one daily. Be sure to implement the suggested extensions to keep the center interesting, engaging, and inviting! It’s also important to review past math plans and repeat as needed. Be sure to choose centers according to the trending needs in your classroom and differentiate instruction appropriately. January Pre-K Math Week Read More »

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December 20, 2014

January Preschool Math Links

Please give children the opportunity to explore the week’s math center every day. Be sure to implement the suggested extensions to keep the center interesting, engaging, and inviting! It’s also important to review past math plans and repeat as needed. Be sure to choose centers according to the trending needs in your classroom and differentiate instruction appropriately. January Preschool Read More »

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October 30, 2014

What’s It Like to Be a Doodle Bugs! Teacher, You Ask?

Introducing our guest blogger: Ashley Stenzel is a lead preschool teacher at our Orchard Park, NY center. She offers an inside look at what it’s like to be a teacher at Doodle Bugs! and insight on the opportunities for early childhood education providers within the Doodle Bugs! Children’s Centers company. She is an active participant in several Doodle Read More »

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September 4, 2014

Calming the Back-to-School Jitters

Introducing our guest blogger: WatchMeGrow. Doodle Bugs! Children’s Centers partner with WatchMeGrow to offer high-quality streaming video at all of our centers. Parents of children at Doodle Bugs! can securely log in to see important moments during their child’s day at child care. Parents feel connected and see first hand the extraordinary level of care Read More »

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January 21, 2014

Sensory Experiences Beyond the Bin

Is your Rice Bin or Sensory Center buzzing with activity, or is it simply a brief stopping point for children to poke around in before moving on to other areas of the classroom? We know that young children are oriented toward sensory experiences. From birth, children have learned about the world by touching, tasting, smelling, Read More »

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