First week in March was great. We have had many beautiful weather days and have enjoyed lots of outside play. Afternoon snacks are frequently outside on the grass. The children love it … I think more than inside at the table for more than just the aspect of outside. I hand out cookies two at a time and off they run to play coming back for two more every so often. I think I end up giving them more than they would have served to them at the table which they love. But golly, we are having so much fun.
In addition to our planned calendar activities of our letter “S” on Monday and the number “7” on Tuesday, we have had so much fun talking about bugs, reading our special books about bugs and insects (we have about 10 or them!), and we have made several fun crafts of a walking stick bug on a leaf, the number “7” made from fruit loops on paper and the coolest snake made from their self colored paper plate. Bugs, bugs, bugs …….. so much fun.
Bible story this week was about the Good Samaritan. While Jesus traveled He taught people how to be kind and how to live the way God wants us to live. He liked to teach by telling stories. One story was about a man who was traveling along a road by himself. Suddenly a gang of robbers jumped out and began to hurt him. The robbers ran away and left the man badly hurt, lying along the side of the road. Some people passed by the hurt man, people who were supposed to be nice people. But they did not want to get close to the hurt man. So they did not stop to help the hurt man. They did not show any love or kindness to the hurt man. They did not help the hurt man like God would want them to. Finally a man from Samaria rode by on his donkey, saw the hurt man on the road and stopped to help the hurt man. The Samaritan picked up the hurt man, put him on the donkey and carried the hurt man into town to be cared for. This was a very nice thing the Samaritan did. This is exactly what God wants all of us to do. He wants us to love and care for all our friends and people we meet. If someone falls down outside on the playground, do you laugh and make fun, or do you try to help him? You can kindly ask if he is all right and tell the teacher if he needs help. Jesus wants us to be kind to other people, just as the Samaritan showed kindness to the injured man.
Thursday we watched our Early Reading DVD in Ms. Karen’s family room. It is a little long at times but they enjoy the change of atmosphere by going back into the family room. I’m having a cabinet built to house my DVD player, speakers and other components so we can watch in the daycare room. On Friday we examined our worm farm (worms are coming in the mail) and talked about worms. We also looked at a bird’s nest I saved from last year. What fun.
Please don’t forget color day this next week on Wednesday. Every child should bring something green to show and wear something green if possible. Thank you for helping your child to participate.
Have a blessed weekend. Hugs to all.
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Research shows at least 80 percent of a child's brain development occurs by age three & as much as 30% of that brain capacity can be lost without a nurturing environment that encourages learning during those early years. The first years bring "doors of opportunity” that open a child’s life forever. Working hand-in-hand with parents, we provide a balanced mix of love, playtime, rest, devotions and learning activities, always striving to foster self-esteem, in a Christian focused environment as our little ones walk through these early doors of opportunity.
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I strive to honor God in everything I do. I enjoy motorcycles, motorboats and scuba diving. I love my husband and my family and I adore my grandchildren. I have always had a heart for children. If children are around, I'm frequently the one on the floor playing with them. After 20+ years in HR, Accounting & Office Management, I chose a self employed venue in child care with aspirations of making a difference in the lives of children. I am a certified Professional Child Care Administrator licensed with the TDPRS to care for twelve children, ages infant thru pre-kindergarten. I employ one full-time assistant. I love my job but it's hard to let go when it's time for the children to move on. Even though they are not my grandchildren, I bond with them as if they were. Alas, tis the nature of the business. But if I can instill in them an excitement for learning, sow a few Godly seeds in their lives, if they can see Jesus thru me, it's certainly worth it.
About Ms Meagan
Megan has worked with children for many years both in the day school and Bible school environment. After trying her hand as a Paralegal, she decided to change her career path, go back to school and is now enrolled in college courses both on-line and at night at a local community college. Megan is focusing on a degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development. Working here at GHD will provide her opportunities of practical application and she likes the aspect that it will allow her time to work on her studies while the children are napping. She anticipates staying with us for three years while she continues her studies and then pursues a career in the field of Early Childhood Education. I’m thrilled with the direction God has led me in finding Megan.
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