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Fine Motor Activity Chat summary--add your ideas, too!

by Cheryl/NH

Apr 26, 2011

We talked about fine motor activities in the preschool chat tonight. Some activities we do are:

Sorting, counting with small counters

Cutting and fringing paper

Cutting playdough and modeling clay

Lacing

Making tracing stencils from sturdy cardboard

Providing shapes and/or lines to practice cutt...See More

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Clip Art

by Tina

May 1, 2011

Hi. I am looking for free clip art to use in my hand outs, something cute for a child care facility. Anyone know of any good sites.

Thanks

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op On 5/02/11, msmichelle wrote: > On 5/01/11, Tina wrote: >> Hi. I am looking for free clip art to use in my hand outs, >> something cute for a child care facility. Anyone know of >> any good sites. >> >> Thanks > > > Love Thistlegirl designs grpahics!!! > [link removed]

May 2, 2011

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msmichelle On 5/02/11, op wrote: > On 5/02/11, msmichelle wrote: >> On 5/01/11, Tina wrote: >>> Hi. I am looking for free clip art to use in my hand outs, >>> something cute for a child care facility. Anyone know of >>> any good sites. >>> >>> Thanks >> >> >> Love Thistlegirl designs grpa...See More

May 11, 2011

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Preschool Tuesday Chat-End of the Year Program Ideas

by Cheryl/NH

May 2, 2011

Tomorrow night at 9:00pm EST, come share your end of the year Program Ideas! Let's share the knowledge and ideas on how to end this year in a fun way!

The link below will bring you to the meeting room!

I will be "late" We have our annual art show tomorrow night from 6:30-7:30 and then we break that down and set up for the next n...See More

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walking rope

by tchr

May 10, 2011

what walking rope do you use? i need to order one and am not sure what kind to get- new to the process.

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Schari On 5/10/11, tchr wrote: > what walking rope do you use? i need to order one and am > not sure what kind to get- new to the process.

I have used the kinds that you order with different shapes for the children to hold onto and bright colors. I have used a plain old clothesline rope with notes tied along it. I much prefer the clotheslin...See More

May 11, 2011

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Schari On 5/11/11, Schari wrote: > On 5/10/11, tchr wrote: >> what walking rope do you use? i need to order one and am >> not sure what kind to get- new to the process. > > I have used the kinds that you order with different shapes > for the children to hold onto and bright colors. I have used > a plain old clothesline rope with...See More

May 11, 2011

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A question about corporate owned childcare centers

by Ms.Tori

May 11, 2011

I moved to a new state and took a job with a corporate-owned childcare center. I used to be a lead teacher in the 3/4 year old room in a private school and now I'm a teacher's assistant/floater. I'm really unhappy and I have only been at the job for a month. I see kids doing little work, teachers who use cellphones all the time instead of getting t...See More

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Ms. Tori Thanks Granny. I appreciate the input. I am most definitely looking for another position. This corporate school just isn't a place that I want to work in.

The owner/director really doesn't know what's going on and doesn't really care as long as parents aren't complaining and money is coming in.

The best I can do is be profession...See More

May 14, 2011

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Preschool Teacher I think it really depends on the school. I currently work for a corporate/ franchise preschool and don't have those types of problems. Our school is far from perfect but I have contact with teachers from other franchised schools of the same name, and their problems are completely different. Just depends on the school

May 31, 2011

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Sale on DVDs at kidsongs.com

by Tess Jones Ramin

May 12, 2011

Kidsongs.com is having a sale on their adorable 7 DVD set of animal titles. Take $10 off by using the coupon code "MAY EMAIL". They are also offering free shipping until May 15th with the coupon code "SHIP FREE".

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Preschool Tuesday Chat-Summer Activity Packs for Families

by Cheryl/NH

May 16, 2011

Hi all! Tomorrow night we'll be sharing ideas about packets you may send out to families over the summer to keep your preschoolers' skills fresh for kindergarten! Come join us and share your ideas! The link to get to the meeting room is below. The chat is tomorrow night at 9:00 EST! Cheryl

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