Category Archives: Child Care

All about the Earth in Preschool

This week at preschool we are celebrating our Earth in honor of Earth Day! We have been discussing the weather on Earth, as well as the people and animals that inhabit the Earth! We have been talking about the importance … Continue reading

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Art and Soul: Art Class – Heartprints

“A heartprint is formed when you do something kind. Your love touches others . . . leaving heartprints behind!” This weeks Art & Soul class has been based on the book, Heartprints, written by a very dear friend of mine, P.K. … Continue reading

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Visual Literacy and The Hungry Hungry Caterpillar in Wee-School!

Our Weeschool Kids at StayNPlay Sun Valley Commons have been having such a wonderful time with books by the Author Eric Carle this week! Once such book was “The Hungry Hungry Caterpillar”.   Mrs. Monica read the story and the … Continue reading

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Social Studies in Preschool: Week 1

Community Week This week we are introducing a community theme at StayNPlay Preschool. During the month, we will be talking about different things that we can find and do in our community. This week, we will be focusing on: home, … Continue reading

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Inspire Your Heart with Art: StayNPlay Sun Valley

  The past two weeks Art & Soul theme at StayNPlay was inspired by “Inspire Your Heart with Art Day” which is January 31st. The arts are an incredible way for your child to get in touch with his or … Continue reading

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MUSIC Madness at StayNPlay Sun Valley

StayNPlay kids loved the music class this past week at StayNPlay Sun Valley. We began with a game of “Freeze Dance” to make sure that we got all of our silly wiggles out before sitting with Mrs. Lisa (our dear … Continue reading

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Summer Camp Poll

While your kids are busy dreaming of summer fun in the not-so-distant future, we’re busy planning lots of summer fun for them at our Stay-N-Play Summer Camp! Check out the details here and be sure to take part in our … Continue reading

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Nutrition for your Child: Part 5

STAY-N-WEIGH Part 5: Beverages – An Unlikely Suspect By Lisa Hassell People often wonder why they have so much trouble losing weight despite eating healthy foods and exercising. Unfortunately, sometimes that cup of liquid next to your plate might as … Continue reading

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Nutrition for your Child: Part 4

STAY-N-WEIGH Part 4: Snacktime – More Than Just the Munchies By Lisa Hassell Do you deny your child an after-school snack because “it’ll ruin his dinner?” There’s no need to worry as long as he’s snacking on nutritious things. Children’s … Continue reading

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Nutrition for your Child: Part 3

STAY-N-WEIGH Part Three: Mealtime Matters photo by Veer When you choose to meet up with a friend you haven’t seen in a while, celebrate a co-worker’s birthday, or work on project details with a business client, chances are you do … Continue reading

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