Sunday, April 22, 2018

Week of the Young Child


The Week of the Young Child™ is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The purpose of the Week of the Young Child™ is to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. The 2018 Week of the Young Child™ was April 16–20 and it was a time to plan special activities at school and home with young children.  NAEYC, the world’s largest early childhood education association, has nearly is committed to providing and promoting excellence in early childhood education. 

Kangaroo Kids, a NAEYC accredited school, celebrated with a unique schedule of events.  The kick off for Week of the Young Child was Music Monday!   Teachers, children and parents will share their love of music.  JoAnn Zagari music teacher will lead the classes in musical adventures.  Parents are also invited to come share their musical talents!  After the kickoff, children had special events all week in their classes, which emphasized the importance of literacy, staying fit, appreciating the arts and giving back to the community. The Week of the Young Child closed with an ice-cream social.  A perfect opportunity to enjoy a delicious treat while socializing with classmates and reflecting upon the week! 

If you would like information about upcoming programs at Kangaroo Kids or a list of special activities you can do with your child call 908-231-7800 or email us at staff@kangarookidschildcare.com or like Kangaroo Kids Child Care Facebook page.   May is Open House Month at Kangaroo Kids where any new student can try a class for free!        

Monday, April 16, 2018

Creative Connections for April



Here are a few ideas with links to crafts and recipes you can create with your children this April!

4/1 April Fool’s Day AND EasterPrepare your best pranks & practical jokes. Use #AprilFoolsDay to post on social media. If you participate in Easter, you can attend church services, dye eggs & have an Easter egg hunt! Click the links for activities

4/3 National Find a Rainbow Day. How can you create your own personal rainbow?

4/5 is National Deep-Dish Pizza day: Thanks to Pizzeria Uno founder Ike Sewell National Deep Dish Pizza Day was created!

4/7 National Coffee Cake day: The first coffee cakes are thought to have originated in Germany. These were more like sweet breads than cakes.

4/12 Grilled Cheese Day! Although it only requires 3 ingredients, grilled cheese is one of the most popular comfort foods in the world!

4/16 Wear your Pajamas to work Day Relax the dress code and work in comfort on wear your pajamas to work day!

4/17 National Cheeseball Day National Cheeseball Day is a day to stuff yourself with cheeseballs!! Yum!!

4/22 Earth Day Earth Day, which was established in 1970 in the US, is celebrated on 22nd April each year. It is a day to think about our planet and what we can do to keep it special; to think about saving water and energy, reducing pollution, recycling, protecting our animals, trees and plants, and generally getting kids interested in protecting their environment.

4/26 National Pretzel Day Pretzels have been enjoyed since medieval times when monks created the treats from bits of dough that were twisted together to represent a child's arms in prayer. The frugal monks called it a pretiola, or Latin for "little reward."

4/27 Babe Ruth Day Babe Ruth Day honors one of the greatest baseball players of all time!


April Snacks
Bring out the inner chef and artist in your child. Try your hand at these recipes and crafts with your children!
Passover is from March 30th-April 7th. Make this flavorful Apple Cake for Passover! Omit the nuts if you are sharing it at school!
Need to find a fun food for April Fools Day to trick your family and friends? How about Pound Cake Fries and Raspberry Ketchup!
Looking for a creative Easter craft to make with your children? How about Q-tip Easter egg painting!! Bring yours in and share how you made it with your class!!
April 3rd is Find a Rainbow Day! Can you make a rainbow using your hands??

How do you like your grilled cheese? Are you a traditionalist or do you like a more fancy grilled cheese? Here is 21 ways to make grilled cheese your family will go crazy for!!

For National Pretzel Day would you prefer a salty or sweet pretzel? How about both??

This is a great website that details fun FREE things to do in New Jersey every month! Call ahead and make sure the activities are happening before you head out for your day!

If you have not checked out https://hulafrog.com/bridgewater-nj this is another place to look for things happening in the local area!