Preparing Your Child / Charge for the First Day of School
1. Discuss The First Day Of School With Your Child: Discuss this big day with your child regularly. Express enthusiasm and excitement at all they are going to learn. Express […]
Colorful Stained Glass Kites Using Contact Paper
Another great idea from our friend Sharon Rief, Teacher Resources for Parents. Images courtesy of http://www.makeandtakes.com Contact paper is a fantastic substitute for glue, especially when working with young kids. […]
8 Fantastic Fourth of July Firework Activities
1) Use cue tips on black construction paper (http://www.busybeekidscrafts.com) 2) Use “scratch and draw” paper (Sold at Michaels Craft Stores) to draw colorful fireworks. 3) […]
Father’s Day Trophy and Poem
We’ve got another great addition to Father’s Day fun from Sharon Rief. Image courtesy of http://cheerstoschool.blogspot.com Materials Needed: 1) 2 styrofoam cups 2) 1 paper plate […]
Color Mixing Pizza
SitterCycle is thrilled to have Sharon Rief Founder of www.teacherresourcesforparents.com as a guest contributor! Mixing colors is one of those basic art concepts that children of all ages love. There is something […]
Summer Enrichment Activities
Sharon Rief of Teacher Resources for Parents has put together a list of helpful Summer activities to enrich the lives and development of children, and help keep them busy as […]
New Nanny Resources
Alice and I attended the INA Conference last week in Los Angeles. While there we had an opportunity to meet with many industry services and businesses. One that we are […]