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    Author: Missy Knechel

    Posted inPreschool Activities

    5 Dinosaur Preschool Activities that Kids LOVE

    When teaching certain topics and themes in early childhood education, it’s hard to know where to start. There are themes like dinosaurs, for example, that are so broad and ambiguous…

    • Posted byMissy Knechel
    • February 22, 2021
    • 4 minute read
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    Posted inPreschool Activities

    Sensory Play Activities for Kids in 2021

    When it comes to sensory play activities, most of us think of sand and water tables and different mediums we use in bins for children to explore. While these are…

    • Posted byMissy Knechel
    • February 18, 2021
    • 5 minute read
    Posted inPreschool Activities

    Preschool Science Experiments Your Kids HAVE To Try

    As an educator, there are so many items on our agenda to “get done” that having time allotted for preschool science experiments tends to be far and few between. You…

    • Posted byMissy Knechel
    • February 17, 2021
    • 4 minute read
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    Posted inPreschool Activities

    5 Fun Christmas Crafts for Kids for 2021

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year… and most chaotic for us in early childhood education! The kids are super animated and the days just fly by.  Planning fun…

    • Posted byMissy Knechel
    • December 7, 2020
    • 6 minute read
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    Posted inPreschool Activities

    3 Fun Hanukkah Crafts for Kids for 2021

    Whether you personally celebrate Hanukkah or not, it is important to introduce children to all holidays celebrated around the world. Hanukkah is one of those holidays that has so much…

    • Posted byMissy Knechel
    • November 16, 2020
    • 4 minute read
    Posted inPreschool Activities

    5 Fun Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids for 2021

    Whether you are home with your kids with varying ages or you are a teacher in a classroom, there are a few activities you can do with minimal prep and…

    • Posted byMissy Knechel
    • November 10, 2020
    • 6 minute read
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    Posted inLeadership

    What the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election Could Mean for Childcare

    Being a childcare provider in 2020 has taken a turn that no one saw coming. These last seven months have felt like 10 years, and yet the days seem to…

    • Posted byMissy Knechel
    • October 26, 2020
    • 6 minute read
    Posted inCOVID-19Management Tips

    What To Do If Someone Tests Positive for COVID-19 at a Child Care Center

    Opening your childcare center back up in the middle of a pandemic is not easy. There are so many fears that come into play especially because there are so many…

    • Posted byMissy Knechel
    • September 3, 2020
    • 3 minute read
    Posted inManagement Tips

    How to Manage Different Personality Types of Early Childhood Educators

    As a director, I deal with so many different personalities and styles on staff. Some are shy, some are boisterously outgoing, some are organized, some are creative, some are serious….

    • Posted byMissy Knechel
    • August 28, 2020
    • 5 minute read
    Posted inCOVID-19Management Tips

    How to Make Drop Off and Pick Up More Personal

    During this pandemic, drop off and pick up looks completely different than what it once was. We used to see parents all the time coming in and out, having small…

    • Posted byMissy Knechel
    • August 24, 2020
    • 3 minute read

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