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Back to School

I would like to wish everybody - kids - teenagers and adults - good luck with back to school !!!!!  The holidays will be around the corner and you will wonder, where did time go ?  Have a great day at school !  Jennifer @ JFDC

Thank You

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
 
I hope you all had a great Memorial Day Weekend.  I want to thank everybody for using Jenny's Family Day Care !!!!  I feel like one of the lucky Day Care Providers because every time I go to class; I hear that they are loosing children because of the parents loosing jobs or cutting back. 
 
I just want you all to know how much I appreciate you using Jenny's Family Day Care!
 
Thank you and have a great summer !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mothers Day

I would like to wish all the mothers, aunts, sisters, godmothers, grandmothers and great grandmothers a Happy Mothers Day !!!!!
 
From Jenny's Family Day Care

Easter

I want to wish you all A Happy Easter this Sunday !!!!!

Contract

Guess what I had to do in February and now - change the contract AGAIN.  In February - the state has new laws starting in January of 2011 - which I have to go by.  Then I had to change it again because of the way I am running my business.   I actually know some providers that change it every couple months - I don't feel so bad now.  Sorry.

Clean Up Time

Hi Everybody !  Can you believe that we are in the month of March already?  Time Flies by when you are having fun!!!!  Anyway - I wanted to post a little note about my kiddies at JFDC - they are great at cleaning up !!!! 
 
We have a little fun with all the toy boxes (3 toy boxes) by emptying all the toys.  For a while, the kids play around the toys and goof off and of course play with all the toys all over the floor (cannot see my rug very well).  So we take wipes and they help me clean the toys to put back in 2 toy boxes; one toy box they can still play with. 
 
We also pick out books each week for our themes; next week is "St. Patrick s Week" !  They take ALL the books off the shelves - and I mean ALL the books; and we look for books with green (our color for the month - different colors every month) and we look for books about St. Patrick s Day (or what ever our theme is for the week). 
 
It keeps the kids busy and having fun at the same time - they also learn "Responsibility" - ssssssshhhhhhhhhh !!!!!
 
Have a Great Weekend !  Spring Ahead This Week !!!

Week off From School !

There are soooooo many things you can do with the kids when they have off from school to keep them occupied. 
 
1.  If you have a computer, let them go on a kids website w/learning games - there are sooo many for free. 
2.  If they are not into computers, sit down with them and color in a coloring book or pages to color. 
3.  If they are not into any of that - let them help you clean.  Lots of young kids love to clean as long as it is not there own room. 
4.  How about cooking or baking with you.
5.  If none of that works - go to your local library and see what programs they have that are free or very inexpensive.  Sometimes just letting them play at the library is nice also on a rainy day.
 
Just some ideas for the week ahead.  Enjoy !!!!!!
 
Thanks - Jennifer @ Jenny's Family Day Care.

Groundhog Day

The Groundhog did not see its Shadow in PA !!!!!!!!  We will get Spring Early !!!!!!
 
Click on the picture of the Groundhog (left) and it will bring you to the site!!!!
 
The kids will be able to go outside soon !
 
Everybody - becareful with the ice.

Responsibility Chart

RESPONSIBILITY
 
Happy Winter!  We are in the middle of the winter season; cold, cold, cold.  I wanted to let you guys know that in Jenny’s Family Day Care, the kids have a Responsibility Chart to work on every day!  Yes – even at a young age they can have responsibilities – but the trick is to make it fun and learning at the same time!  Please see below:
 
Hold the Flag - for the Pledge of Allegiance
Kitchen Helper - they help clean the table
Line Leader – when we go outside in the back or front
Get Mats for Nap Time – 2 kids will help hand out the mats
Library Books – at reading time and before nap time
Water Plants – this responsibility is for all the kids at the end of the week
 
Every Friday “Toys” – Every Friday we empty all the toys out of the toy boxes and put the stuffed animals in a pile near the washing machine.  Then they take wipes (baby wipes – which is safe for kids) and they help me wipe down all the toys!
 
There is a lot more we do on a daily/weekly/monthly basis – the way to keep a child learning, busy and active is a Responsibility Chart !  I sometimes reward them at the end of the week, depending on what we work on.
 
 
 

Happy New Year !!!!!!!!!! 2011

 
I would just like to say "Happy New Year to you All"
 
We are going to be busy for the month of January and trying to get back into the swing of things again.   
 
Enjoy the winter !!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Holidays !!!

 
 
Happy Holidays !!!!
 
 
 
 
This is my favorite time of the year - seeing the kids with constant smiles on their faces and being extra good for the holidays!  It is always nice to see the families get together!!!!  I want to wish you all Happy Holiday and Happy New Year !!!!!!!
 
Jennifer @ Jenny's Family Day Care
 
Talk to you all next year !
 
 
 
 
 

Pilgrim Week

Well - Happy Friday to you all !  Turkey Day is around the corner and I have to say; this week was great with the kids learning about Native American Week!!!!  They had fun dancing, singing, crafts and talking about the Native Americans!  Next Week is "Pilgrim Week" !!!!  Hopefully, they will be occupied with that as well !  I am always looking out for  suggestions for crafts and learning is greatly appreciative.  Have a Great Turkey Day !!!          
Thanks - Jennifer

Close to the Holidays

 
 
Hello to every body !!!!  Hope you are all enjoying this cool weather now.  The kids are all bringing their jackets which is good because - when we get a sunny day - it is time to have fun with the leaves!!!!!  Any way, I have attached a file you can open up for your kids.  I have below the
"Good Deeds List", since the holidays are around the corner with the and we always hope and pray kids will behave more, I thought this might help you out alittle!  Enjoy.
 
 
Take Care and talk to you all soon !
 
 
 

Dog Week

 
 
I think Beagles are sooooo adorable!!!  It is national dog week this week in the united states, September 26th - October 1st.  Pets make great companions (in my opinion).  Anyway - the kids get to do show and tell this week on Monday, Thursday and Friday.  I hope they bring a dog!!!  We can talk about the colors, size and of course, what kind of pets you have or you would like !!!!
 
 

Back To School

Hello Everybody and Happy Friday !!!!  Labor Day Weekend is hear and School begins next week for alot of kids; I know some started this week !  I would like to wish all the kids, teachers, college students and college professors - "Good Luck with everything". 
 
REMINDERS:
 
-The week of September 7th -10th - Wear PJ's
-Bouncer on Thursday !!!!!!!  (Kindly help with $15.00 - $20.00) if your child is attending JFDC on that day
-Clown on Friday !!!!!  (Kindly help with $15.00 - $20.00) if your child is attending JFDC on that day
 
Have a great school year !
 
Jennifer

Good Food / Bad Food

I saw an article in regards to food and thought you guys might be interested; I probably will post it on FaceBook also.  This article caught my attention and thought you guys would be interested.
 
Click Below:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lunches with dairy, fruit, vegetable, meat or something to substitute meat could be fish, chicken and bread are all nutritious food for children at all ages.
 
Click Below:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Going Out West

Hello Parents !!!!  Next week is "Going Out West Week".  I have crafts and some ideas for the kids, however, I always could use some ideas from you guys.  If you have any ideas, please let me know.
 
Thanks and Have a Great Weekend - Jennifer
 

Fire & Safety Week

Hello Moms and Dads !  Happy Monday - I am going to be posting a blog once a week about the theme we are going to work on.  This week is Fire and Safety Week!  The kids will be learning about Stop - Drop - and Roll, learning why we have a fire drill once a month, why fireman ride a fire truck, why we have to call "911" for emergencies and of course; what is an emergency?  We also have crafts and books to read this week as well!
 
Have a great day and a great week everybody !
 
Thanks - Jennifer @ JFDC
 
 

Brand New Post

Hi Guys and Happy Sunday !  Well, have you noticed that I have a Blog added to my website !  I think this might be interesting for all !  Anybody wants to add input - PLEASE DO SO - every little bit helps.  Anyway, this week is Fire and Safety Week with the kids!  We are having a Fireman joining us this week with his big red Fire Truck and will talk to the kids about Fire and Safety!  Have a Great Week everybody! 
 
Let me know what you think??????
 
Take care - Jennifer @ Jennys Family Day Care
 
 

Blog is New

Wow - It is Sunday, around 4:30 and I thought I would add a Blog to my Website.  I thought it might help everybody because you can get info thru your internet or your phone !  School is around the corner, which means, work and play, work and play!  Remember - this week is Fire and Safety Week!  We have a Fireman that will be visiting Jenny's Family Day Care !