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class trips or enrichments that come into the center

by susan

Mar 23, 2009

class trips

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bright horizons discussion board

by bright discussions

Mar 26, 2009

For me the corporate office is very distant from the parents. They have all of these ideologies but you don't see a lot on a day to day basis. From what I've seen management above the centers is very remote. But if you have good management within the center that makes a huge difference.

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looking for writing activities

by susan

Mar 26, 2009

looking for writing activities

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spring activities

by lisa

Mar 28, 2009

spring activities

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Question about working at a daycare

by ETC

Mar 29, 2009

I am having a baby in September and I am really interested in teaching preschool or working at a daycare. I've taught kindergarten for 4 yrs and 1st grade for 1. I have absolutely no idea how much teaching preschool pays. I need to know because I'm not sure if this is a logical choice for me and my kid. Obviously, I would want my baby to go to the ...See More

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I would stay in a public school. You have benefits there, paid vacation AND you get paid more. BUT if you must, try to get a K job like someone else said.

On 3/29/09, ETC wrote: > I am having a baby in September and I am really interested > in teaching preschool or working at a daycare. I've > taught kindergarten for 4 yrs and 1st grade f...See More

Jun 3, 2009

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Mrs.B I'm working at my daughter's daycare and it's going pretty well. I'm teaching Kindergarten. I worked out a very flexible schedule with the director and get a discount. It's wonderful to know my daughter is downstairs. However, I really miss the school setting. Since it's a daycare I don't have alot of parental involvement and there's not alot of op...See More

Aug 5, 2009

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Becoming a trainer?

by Val

Mar 30, 2009

I am thinking about becoming a trainer. After doing the research, I have found with my M.A. and 2+ years of experience that I can teach at the advanced level.

I have three questions: 1. What is a typical day like for a ECE trainer 2. Do you work freelance or through a company? Is the company government or public/private 3. What range do t...See More

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Donna music/TN Trainers who do the ABC Music and Me training for Kindercare/Bright Horizons are paid $50 per hour, and it's an on-call thing, where when a center in your area wants training, they call the company and the company goes down their list until they find someone who is willing to do it.

I decided it wasn't worth it. Although, admittedly, I do ...See More

Apr 7, 2009

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jo I am a trainer and love it. Becoming a trainer isn't an overnight process if you are free lancing. Feel free to email me at [email removed].

Apr 9, 2009

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Brusing teeth

by danielle

Apr 7, 2009

What would be some simple steps in explaining to children how to brush their teeth in a way that they will understand it fully?

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danielle On 4/07/09, danielle wrote: > What would be some simple steps in explaining to children > how to brush their teeth in a way that they will understand > it fully?

Opps, spelling typo. I meant to put BRUSHING not brusing.

Apr 7, 2009

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montmo On 4/07/09, danielle wrote: > On 4/07/09, danielle wrote: >> What would be some simple steps in explaining to children >> how to brush their teeth in a way that they will understand >> it fully? > > I use one of those large models of teeth that you see in a dentist's office with the large tooth brush. A hygienist years ag...See More

Apr 10, 2009

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Invitation

by Terry

Apr 13, 2009

Hi,

I'd like to invite you all to visit my site at Calico Cookie Kindergarten. You will find ideas and activities there for teachers and parents of preschool, Kindergarten and primary age children.

Happy spring!

Terry

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Teacher Appreciation Week

by Learning A-Z

Apr 17, 2009

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