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Volunteering at Your Child’s Preschool

November 30th, 2011 Posted by T Akery | Preschool, Work
Preschools love their parent volunteers. They help teachers supervise field trips, help with parties, and help with the smaller tasks that teachers need to do but can't get to without outside help. Volunteering at your preschool has a few advantages for parents too.

Before you show up at your child's class, you need to sign in at the office. This is for safety reasons. The Preschool keeps track of who is on campus. This way they are aware of potential strangers on school grounds.

Depending on the type of volunteering, you may need to undergo a background check. This is usually
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Cold Day Fun

November 16th, 2011 Posted by Lori S. | Preschool
When the temperature dips below zero, and the wind chill feels like minus 20 degrees outside, what can you do to keep your preschooler busy (and happy)? It takes some effort, but I learned that with a little creativity, you can make cherished memories with your young ones on the most blustery of days. Here are some ideas:

One of my favorite activities to do with my preschoolers involved taking an imaginary vacation. All I needed to do -- place a wooden bench in the middle of the great room and collect a few small suitcases. Each child took a
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The Preschool Field Trip

November 4th, 2011 Posted by T Akery | Helpful hints, Learning, Preschool
Depending on your preschool, your child may someday take a field trip. For parents, there is definitely some apprehension. There is just so much to worry about. This is one of the few times that you have to completely trust the school to transport your child, watch them, and get them back safely.

The best way to alleviate your worry is to volunteer to go on the field trip with your child. Take the time off from work to go on the field trip. Usually, you will know far enough ahead of time to put in for the time off.
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Snack Suggestions for Preschool

October 6th, 2011 Posted by T Akery | Eating, Preschool
Snacks are a part of attending preschool. Unfortunately, it is up to the parents to provide the snacks. It is sometimes very hard to know what to bring. After all, there might be allergies to avoid and some children don't like certain things. It makes the choices for snack items that much more difficult. If you aren't certain exactly what to bring, try these snack suggestions.

Goldfish crackers are practically known as the default preschool snack. While not the most imaginative snack option, they are favored by many preschools. This is because most kids like them and they are very
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Fall Fun with Your Preschooler

October 3rd, 2011 Posted by Lori S. | Preschool
Fall offers lots of opportunities to bond with your preschooler while having both an enjoyable and educational adventure. From apple orchards, to local museums, there’s plenty to do – just you two! Don’t underestimate the value of one-on-one time with your child; he or she will appreciate having your full attention.

Apple orchards provide plenty of opportunities for fun. Pick apples with your child, while also talking about how the fruit takes all summer to mature, and that it begins its journey as a beautiful apple blossom. Then, explore the ways in which we eat apples, from right off the
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