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05/23/2026

In the tall, tall grass

05/21/2026

School is out for summer.....let the life balance accelerate

05/06/2026

Stomp rockets, assembled and ready to launch

04/21/2026

Ideas for Provider Appreciation Day (May 8)

Calling all parents and providers to childcare providers.

house socks -
pens -
gift card (GrubHub, Starbucks, Kroger/Safeway, pet supplies store) -
find their Amazon wish list -
a nice fake flower arrangement.

04/19/2026

Rube Goldberg hands on simple machines

04/19/2026

brightwheel From https://mybrightwheel.com/blog/open-ended-questions-for-preschoolers

Examples for STEM and problem-solving
How did you do that?
Why did you do that?
How can we find out?
How does it work?
What is your plan?
How can we build a block tower so it is really tall?
What could we do differently so your block tower does not fall?
What might happen if we built your block tower ten feet tall?
What do you think happens when a bee lands on a flower?
What do you think happens when a worm burrows itself into the dirt?
How are dogs and cats the same and different?
How can you turn on a TV if you cannot find the remote?
If your family's coffee isn't sweet enough, how could we make it sweeter?
What are some different ways to draw a bird?
What can we do if your backpack is too heavy for you to carry?

"Young children learn science through experiential, inquiry-based learning."
From the NAEYC Early Childhood Science Interest Forum drafted position statement.

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Discover what open-ended questions are and explore 50+ open-ended questions examples for toddlers and preschoolers in your childcare program.

04/14/2026

My customers are sharing this tool. I’m sharing weather experiences with low tech —> umbrellas.

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11/20/2025

enjoy being outside, but watch out for deck gaps