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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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June 4, 2013

Poolin’ Around This Summer? Parents, Keep These Safety Tips in Mind

Summer just wouldn’t be the same without some pool time, so Doodle Bugs! has made Swim Club a part of its annual summer camp program. Each week,...

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