On Monday we celebrated President’s day with several crafts about presidents using our fine motor skills …… but I later realized I had made a mistake on the date. Next Friday, the 15th, is actually the rightful President’s day so we will do it again with the crafts we were not able to complete. Golly, I hate it when that happens. Our Bible study was about Valentines and love and was taken from 1 Corinthians 13 and 1 John 4, “Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loves is born of God, and knows God.” Where does love come from? Who are we supposed to love? Everybody. Even those that aren’t always easy to love.
Tuesday’s science & health day was a lot of fun. We planted peas, pintos and limas in our individual window hanging gardens. I am really hoping we have better results this year. We did a fun exercise examining foods and deciding what doesn’t belong in the different groups. For instance, ice cream does not belong in a group with celery and tomatoes and spinach just like spinach does not belong in a group of chicken, hot dog franks and steak. These little guys are really understanding the food groups. It’s easy to explain to them what is a healthy food choice and what isn’t. Of course, the unhealthy food choices sometimes sure do taste good.
Wednesday’s literacy day was all about the letter “Q”.
On Thursday we made our Valentine mailbox sacks with hand prints and stickers and a love chain … both great coordination practice. This was a first exercise for Samantha who is really a little young for crafts just yet but she had a lot of fun. Thursday was such a beautiful day with all the snow. I didn’t want to let the children actually play in the snow because of the wet & mess it would involve. So we lined up on the patio with the beautiful snow covered backyard and snapped a few pics. Friday was even more beautiful but we were down five so I postponed our Valentine party till Monday at 3:30. Bryce’s mom is making a strawberry cake to go with my valentine cookies. We’ll also have party hats and balloons as requested by all the kids. After all, what kind of party could it be without balloons and party hats.
Have a wonderful weekend.
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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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