Kids' Clubhouse of the Main Line

A is for Alligator! #animalweek #letter #finemotor

It’s Teacher Tip Tuesday! This week’s quote comes from Ms. Maggie. Topic - Shaping Positive Behaviors Consistently praising a toddler in a small way for a desired positive behavior is the fastest way to see it repeated and become an expectation. In the beginners classroom, we use stickers, stamps, and the occasional reward bracelet. This method of shaping behaviors has been very effective in encouraging turn taking, acts of kindness, following directions, and raising a hand when they are in need. Our students wear these items with pride and they are easy to distribute at a moments notice. #teachertiptuesday #positivebehavior

Here are a few more captured moments from our pre-k popping snowman science experiment! #winteractivities #kidscience #education

Our students can’t resist a new packet of stickers. #finemotor #stickers #earlychildhooddevelopment

It’s Things Kids Say Saturday! This student was running her hot chocolate stand in our dramatic play station when she said. We sell coffee for the teachers and you don’t have to pay for it. #thingskidssay

These two have a future in winter hat design! #finemotor #watercolors

Time to get back in the classroom! Let these seeds grow like the young minds in our programs. Happy Monday! #preschool #kidgardening

Our classes loved making their versions of a dirt snack this past week! Chocolate pudding makes any lesson special. #kidscience #kidcooking #finemotorskills

It’s Things Kids Say Saturday! This student was getting ready for nap time when she looked at her teacher and whispered... This is getting good. Maybe I’ll read it again. #thingskidssay #littlereaders #preschool

Our very own Ms. Angela has been working hard since last Saturday, to make our playground fantastic, with our new all weather surface! We are so excited to get out there and play! Thank you Angela for all you do to make our center the best!

Our Beginner’s Program has their flower pots decorated and ready for planting! #spring #dirtweek #finemotorskills

Froot Loop butterflies anyone?! #preschool #finemotorskills

You can’t make art without a little mess...right?! Our toddler class had a blast with some leaf painting this week. #fall #preschool #toddler

#TBT to our voting activities earlier this week ranging from most preferred beverage to favorite color!

Remember when you were this excited to pick up leaves?! #preschool #schoolyear2020

Fundraising Request for Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia. Kids' Clubhouse has proudly been supporting C2C as a donation site, has delivered over 20 carloads full of donations, and now as a host for their virtual fundraiser. This amazing organization provides immediate and personalized supplies for children in financially needy or emergency situations. Donations are checked for quality, personalized for size and specific requests and then a package of clothing, school supplie...s, shoes, toys, and other items is taken to the children. It truly is an amazing organization. They are hosting their big fundraiser virtually this year and we have a goal of raising $500. Click the link below if you'd like to donate. Thank you in advance! https://connect.clickandpledge.com//KidsClubhouseoftheMain

This Teacher Tip Tuesday is brought to you by Ms. Maggie Topic - Creating learning opportunities in nature. A great way to introduce natural science in a child’s routine is by creating learning opportunities in nature as often as possible. Encourage them to smell, count, or touch safe objects seen outdoors to help make strong and positive connections. One great activity is a nature scavenger hunt! Collect leaves, acorns, pinecones, and a variety of materials together to examine. I encourage making them into various art projects such as leaf shading with a crayon or a nature collage!

Monday is here! Time for another week of learning and fun. #primarycolors #preschool #secondarycolors #schoolyear2020

Play those instruments! It’s time to celebrate gaining an hour. #november #extrahour #schoolyear

However you plan on spending your day, Kid’s Clubhouse wants to wish you and your families a happy and safe Halloween!

Gourd news....it’s Friday! What a boo-tiful pumpkin our students painted. #preschool #fridayvibes #halloweenweekend #punny

It’s family week at the Clubhouse! #love #allfamilies

Looking for a way to mix and create colors mess free? Check this out. We’ve hacked it! #preschool #2020

This Teacher Tip Tuesday is brought to you by Ms. Laura! Topic - Including a Variety of Families in the Classroom When teaching our Family theme, it’s important to incorporate diversity and acceptance of different family lives. We have many books at the Clubhouse that include all types of families, so I make sure to read these to my students. Afterwards, we discuss that families can look different from one another, but each family is filled with love. #family #preschool #love