Melanie PatricJan 30, 20173 minJanuary, Indoors and OutThe weather outside was frightful, but we dressed up to make sure we stayed warm and dry all through January. The rainy weather wasn't as...
Melanie PatricJan 28, 20163 minJanuaryJanuary's focus was on all things chilly-snow, ice, icicles, snowflakes, and more. The children and I had lots of fun learning about...
Melanie PatricJan 26, 20154 minFreezer Fun, Storm Monsters, and Rabbit Tracks...Part of why I love being a daycare provider is watching children learn naturally with just the tiniest hint of guidance from me. Today...
Melanie PatricJan 15, 20153 minIce is Nice!The cold really sets in by this time in January, so to explore one aspect of winter, we had a super-fun day filled with ice-related...
Melanie PatricJan 13, 20152 minLots of science, a bit of outdoor play, and a sprinkling of love...one of the most profound things I witness as a daycare provider is the natural urge in every child to care for other human beings,...
Melanie PatricJan 9, 20153 minA circle time rhyme, pretend play, and sensory fun...Fridays are a day of give and take with the 0-4 age set. On the one hand, the children have have existed in the safety and structure of...