Hello everyone -
I don't have much to write but I do have a story I found amusing to share with you. Today as we were getting ready to have lunch, I was telling the kids what we were going to eat, including lima beans. Normally you would think that kids would moan at the thought of lima beans, but the kids got so excited. They shouted in glee, "lima beans!". It actually made them clean up quicker and get to the table. Pretty funny! Even one of the kids who tried lima beans once before and detested them, actually enjoyed them this time. It was a success!
On a total side note, our yard is blooming with so many flowers. Lilacs, honeysuckle, columbine and roses. I love it!
Have a great weekend and thanks for reading!
Kendall Stark
Monarch Kids Childcare Provider
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Swimming!
Hey everyone -
Today we only had one child so the two of us went swimming at the Castle Rock Recreation Center. What fun! I've been there once before and I plan on going back whenever possible. They have a great baby/toddler pool area. I should have kept count, but my little one probably went down this little slide close to 50 times today. She couldn't get enough of it! She is truly a fish :) She got very upset when we had to get out for the 15 minute safety break and I continually tried to explain to her that when we heard the whistle again, we could get back in the water. She couldn't really comprehend that but once the whistle was blown, her whole face lit up! She and I had so much fun and there were a couple of other kids there her age that she played with as well. Needless to say, she conked out almost immediately on the drive home and is now sleeping her little heart out this afternoon :)
That's it from today - I hope you all have a great holiday weekend!
Kendall Stark
Monarch Kids Childcare Provider
Today we only had one child so the two of us went swimming at the Castle Rock Recreation Center. What fun! I've been there once before and I plan on going back whenever possible. They have a great baby/toddler pool area. I should have kept count, but my little one probably went down this little slide close to 50 times today. She couldn't get enough of it! She is truly a fish :) She got very upset when we had to get out for the 15 minute safety break and I continually tried to explain to her that when we heard the whistle again, we could get back in the water. She couldn't really comprehend that but once the whistle was blown, her whole face lit up! She and I had so much fun and there were a couple of other kids there her age that she played with as well. Needless to say, she conked out almost immediately on the drive home and is now sleeping her little heart out this afternoon :)
That's it from today - I hope you all have a great holiday weekend!
Kendall Stark
Monarch Kids Childcare Provider
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Books Galore!
Hello there -
A good friend of mine generously donated several books to Monarch Kids this past week. And the kids have been loving it (that's an understatement!) These kids truly love to read and look at books so this was a welcome surprise. Here are the names of just a couple that we've read over the past couple of days: "Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse", "Wild, Wild Wolves", "Free Puppies", "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day", "Stellaluna", and many more. Today during the first part of nap time, I swapped out the existing books with these newer ones. I'm excited to see how they respond when they wake up!
Have a great day - enjoy the wind!
Kendall Stark
Monarch Kids Childcare Provider
A good friend of mine generously donated several books to Monarch Kids this past week. And the kids have been loving it (that's an understatement!) These kids truly love to read and look at books so this was a welcome surprise. Here are the names of just a couple that we've read over the past couple of days: "Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse", "Wild, Wild Wolves", "Free Puppies", "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day", "Stellaluna", and many more. Today during the first part of nap time, I swapped out the existing books with these newer ones. I'm excited to see how they respond when they wake up!
Have a great day - enjoy the wind!
Kendall Stark
Monarch Kids Childcare Provider
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Hiking and Roses
Hi everyone -
Yesterday the kids and I made a really sweet Mother's Day gift for their moms. I got the craft idea from www.preschooleducation.com - I really love this website. They have great ideas for crafts, music, science, centers, snacks, etc. Anyway, basically you cut out the individual parts of a cardboard egg carton and paint them each inside and out with red paint. These are the "rose petals". Once they're dry you poke a hole at the top and insert a green pipe cleaner (the "stem"). Then you can cut "leaves" out of green construction paper and tape them onto the pipe cleaner. I had each child make six roses and then tied them together with another green pipe cleaner to give the appearance of a bouquet of roses. Very cute and the moms loved them!
Today we went for a long hike at Castlewood Canyon State Park, just south of Parker. Once again we saw and heard many excited animals and plants. To name a few: hummingbirds, frogs, lizard, ground squirrels, cacti, fish, swallows, larkspur, pasque flowers, etc. It was an absolutely great day for a hike. The kids had a blast and have really enjoyed getting out into nature and exploring. I love that about them!
Well, time to get some paperwork done. Have a great afternoon!
Kendall Stark
Monarch Kids Childcare Provider
Yesterday the kids and I made a really sweet Mother's Day gift for their moms. I got the craft idea from www.preschooleducation.com - I really love this website. They have great ideas for crafts, music, science, centers, snacks, etc. Anyway, basically you cut out the individual parts of a cardboard egg carton and paint them each inside and out with red paint. These are the "rose petals". Once they're dry you poke a hole at the top and insert a green pipe cleaner (the "stem"). Then you can cut "leaves" out of green construction paper and tape them onto the pipe cleaner. I had each child make six roses and then tied them together with another green pipe cleaner to give the appearance of a bouquet of roses. Very cute and the moms loved them!
Today we went for a long hike at Castlewood Canyon State Park, just south of Parker. Once again we saw and heard many excited animals and plants. To name a few: hummingbirds, frogs, lizard, ground squirrels, cacti, fish, swallows, larkspur, pasque flowers, etc. It was an absolutely great day for a hike. The kids had a blast and have really enjoyed getting out into nature and exploring. I love that about them!
Well, time to get some paperwork done. Have a great afternoon!
Kendall Stark
Monarch Kids Childcare Provider
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Teachable Moment
Hi everyone -
Today at lunch the kids and I were observed either a Cooper's hawk or a Sharp-shinned hawk flying through our yard. Of course, I loved it and the kids got very excited too! This is a pretty rare event but it made way for a very teachable moment. I was able to tell them more about those kinds of hawks, what they eat, where they live, etc. The conversation led to talk about ants and how if black ants battled against red ants, the black ones would win. It was pretty amusing to say the least! I love how their little minds work. Well, after we were done discussing the ants, the hawk flew back into our yard and perched in one of our aspen trees. Quickly I tried to point out where it was in the tree but by the time kids started to look for it, it had flown off again. I think that they'll be telling their parents about this one tonight!
That's it today - enjoy the weather!
Kendall Stark
Monarch Kids Childcare Provider
Today at lunch the kids and I were observed either a Cooper's hawk or a Sharp-shinned hawk flying through our yard. Of course, I loved it and the kids got very excited too! This is a pretty rare event but it made way for a very teachable moment. I was able to tell them more about those kinds of hawks, what they eat, where they live, etc. The conversation led to talk about ants and how if black ants battled against red ants, the black ones would win. It was pretty amusing to say the least! I love how their little minds work. Well, after we were done discussing the ants, the hawk flew back into our yard and perched in one of our aspen trees. Quickly I tried to point out where it was in the tree but by the time kids started to look for it, it had flown off again. I think that they'll be telling their parents about this one tonight!
That's it today - enjoy the weather!
Kendall Stark
Monarch Kids Childcare Provider
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