I have been focusing on reading this summer with the boys. Now we are not ready to learn to read (the boys are only 3) but I do have some goals for them. I created this game to accomplish those goals, while focusing on pre-reading skills:
Develop a love for books, reading and story time
Learn to [...]
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by Kellie Geres
Regarding Nannies Development Team
One of the best times I had as a nanny was the time I spent with twins in Atlanta. An amazing group of nannies in the area that summer, put together Camp N.A.N.N.Y (Neat Activities planned by Nifty Nannies for You – catchy huh!)
The organizers of Camp N.A.N.N.Y created [...]
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Letterboxingby Tara Lindsay
I can’t wait for spring, and neither can my three young charges (ages 3, 3, and 4). We’ve been cooped up most of the winter, either trapped inside by snow too deep for their tiny legs to wade through, weather too cold for their sensitive preferences, or [...]
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Making Sea Glass Candyby Alice Shaffer
As a child, when I visited my Grandparents in Pennsylvania, we would get a candy called “clear toys” They were clear candies in the shapes of animals and so forth.
To read more about the Making Sea Glass Candy please visit
Creative Nanny
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For great ideas for any occasion you can’t beat Family Fun Magazine.Today on the Creative Nanny see their idea for the Afikomen Treasure Hunt with additional suggestions for clues from the Creative Nanny.
Posted in Creative Nanny, family fun, passover, treasure hunt
Celebrating Dr. Suess’s Birthday:by Glenda Propst , Regarding Nannies Development Team
March 2 would have been Dr. Suess’s 106th birthday.
His books are timeless and much loved by children of all ages so leading up to his birthday we wanted to share with you some fun activities you can do to go along with his books
You can [...]
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Olympic Funby Alice Shaffer
Many nannies, charges and families have been watching the Olympics since Friday February 12 with the Opening Ceremonies.
Have you ever thought of what there are 5 rings?
How many “areas” the Winter Olympics take place on?
How to be on your “own” luge, bobsled and skates?
To read the rest of the Olympic Fun [...]
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A Dozen Poses!By Kellie Geres, Regarding Nannies Development Team
Instead of a dozen roses for Valentines, which flowers only last a little while, give A DOZEN POSES which will last a lifetime!
This is one of my all-time favorite Valentine projects! I had so much fun the first year I did them – mom and both grandma’s [...]
Posted in Creative Nanny, Kellie Geres, Valentine Crafts
Decorated Purell Bottles by Nanny Gael Ann and her very creative assistant.These make great gifts for parents, grandparents, teachers, friends & co-workers. To get the directions for this project and more go to http://www.thecreativenanny.com/
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Have you ever wondered what you could do with old CDs that might be useful or creative?Kellie from the Regarding Nannies team asked me if I could find some ideas for what to do with old CDs.Here are a couple of mine and some links to some really great ideas. I am sure that you [...]
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