I purchased the picture frames with large matting at the dollar store, and the children used fine tip markers to decorate the matting. I added this poem to the frame

Mommy I Love You
Mommy, I love you
For all that you do.
I’ll kiss you and hug you
‘Cause you love me, too.
You feed me and need me
To teach you to play,
So smile ’cause I love you
On this Mother’s Day.

This was a big hit with all the moms 

uggg having issues today adding pictures ( I will have to try later to add the pictures )

Happy Mothers Day.

Here is a cute door hanger Angel craft that can be uses for a mothers Day craft and gift.

Kids love making crafts and moms love getting unique keepsakes made by their children.

You can check it out on ww.smartiepantskids.ca

Listed under the Christmas catagory

Sorry it wont let me display a pic today

Fall is definitly in the air, and with Thanks Giving just around the corner I thought I would share this Turkey Headband for your little gobblers!

Here are some fantastic links

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As a Childcare Provider there will only be a 2 to 3 year window that parents will need care. Right Now I have a seven year turnover, as it is not worth my time to care for children before and after school only. with the full day kindergarten I will now have a 2 to 3 year turnover for new children entering and leaving my daycare.

I would love to know what other childcare providers feel about this program!

Please feel free to leave a comment

For more info Check out these links

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20071127/kindergarten_plan_071127/20071127?hub=TopStories

http://news.therecord.com/News/CanadaWorld/article/275299

http://winterhill.ca/negativeimplications.pdf

Using a ruler, draw two vertical lines about five inches in from each end of a piece of finger painting paper. Let the child paint the two rectangles at each end of the paper with red paint, leaving the middle section white. To make the maple leaf in the middle of the flag, paint one of the child’s hands with red paint and make a hand print on the white section with the fingers pointing up.

I found some great Father’s Day Printables on the internet today. There are some great ideas for children of all ages. Great colouring pages, printable picture frames and even printable gift ideas.

Hope you enjoy!

Here are the links

http://www.hp.com/hho/hp_create/themes_holidays_fathers_day.html

http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/fathers_day_printables.htm

http://www.dltk-holidays.com/dad/index.html

http://www.first-school.ws/THEME/h_father’s_day.htm

here is a quick and easy craft you can do with your children, it is great for any age…..

Supplies needed

1. ceramic pot ( I got mine at the dollar store )
2. acrylic paint in various colours                                              
3. Paint brushes
4. paint shirts/ cover up
5. annual flower
6. potting mix

I took my Daycare children to the local nursery to pick out their own flowers for their pots. it was a great opportunity to talk about colours, spring and planting….

My daycare children really enjoyed this craft, but paint shirts are a must as it can get a little messy, with the nice weather we were able to paint out pots outside, which means easier cleanup for me….

 Please feel free to leave a comment.

I offer a physical fitness program in my daycare all year long ( especially helpful in the winter ). I call it Kellie’s Kardio Kids ( LOL ) It keeps my kids active and burning that extra energy.

My childcare kids always look forward to their cardio time, and it gives me an extra workout too.

Great music is the key to get kids moving. We use traditional children’s music, but the music my kids like the best are the old school mixes. It really gets them moving.

We set a specific time each day for our cardio program, then the kids know exactly when it will happen. They get so excited!

I like to make my own music CD,s ( I use Lime Wire ), then I can change or mix up the Cd’s often. Try your local library for CD’s , they usually have a good selection.

Here is a list of some great music to keep your kids moving.

1. Here comes the sun
2. YMCA
3. Girls just want to have fun
4. I love rock and roll
5. Grease lightning
6. I like to move it
7. Itsy bitsy yellow polka dot bikini
8. U cant touch this
9. The power
10. Gonna make you sweat
11. Get ready for this
12. Getting jiggy wit it
13. This is how we do it
14. Cotton eye Joe
15. Super model
16. Bunny hop
17. Ants in your pants
18. I’m a Believer ( shrek )
19. Peanut butter jelly time
20. Hamster Dance
21. Funky Town
22. Macarena
23. Spounge bob square pants theme
24. Axel f
25. Spounge bob ripped pants
26. wonder pets theme
27. who let the dogs out
28. banana phone
29. zip a dee doo dah
30. Pocket full of sunshine
31. Hot hot hot
32. All star ( Shrek )
33. Twist and shout
34. Limbo rock
35. dora theme song
36. crazy ABC’s

I will add more songs as I remember them…..

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR KIDS TO PARTICIPATE IN SUPERVISED PHYSICAL PROGRAM?

• Establishes a life-long habit.
• Productive energy release.
• Improves motor abilities, balance, co-ordination,
• Improves fitness levels and cardiorespiratory function.
• Manages risk factors such as childhood obesity, heart disease and diabetes.

Do you have any songs that your kids LOVE? Please feel free to leave a comment.