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“How to Catch a Snowman” and Make a Paper Strip Snowman
February 17, 2021 Leave a Comment
Creative Wednesdays This week read How to Catch a Snowman by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton to the children and make a paper chain snowman I found it at buggyandbuddy.com. How to Catch a Snowman is a picture book that speaks from the perspective of a snowman as children try to catch him. Unlike other […]
Boppy Pillow
February 14, 2021 Leave a Comment
Products Nannies Love There are few products considered more of a nanny essential must-have product than a Boppy Nursing Pillow. The Boppy Pillow not only ergonomically supports mothers while they are nursing but they save the nanny’s arm, wrist, and back while bottle feeding. Created by a mother, the Boppy Pillow is designed with your […]
10 Valentine’s Day Books for Early Learners
February 13, 2021 2 Comments
Weekly Trip to the Library Here are some of my favorite Valentine’s Day books at a variety of reading levels for preschoolers to second graders. Why are they my favorite books? Because these are my Nanny Kids’ favorite books. Pick the appropriate books depending on your Nanny Kid’s level of reading. The child will enjoy […]
Red Velvet Muffins for Valentine’s Day
February 12, 2021 Leave a Comment
Cooking with Kids These red velvety muffins are soft, tender, and have an extra fudgy taste that makes you feel like you are eating dessert instead of breakfast. Red is the color of Valentine’s Day so use a whole small bottle of red food coloring. Feel free to play around with this, starting with less […]
Heart Garland
February 10, 2021 Leave a Comment
Creative Wednesdays Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14 as a celebration of romantic love. You can help the little ones left in your care make simple cards, write letters, or make inexpensive presents to give to their family and friends. Here is a simple decoration to make with your Nanny Kids to decorate their […]
Love You to Pieces Valentine’s Card
February 8, 2021 Leave a Comment
Creative Projects If you have puzzles with pieces missing this is the perfect Valentine’s project to make with your Nanny Kids. Otherwise, you can simply trace a few puzzle pieces onto Valentine’s colored paper and cut them out for this Valentine’s Day Card to make with kids of any age. You Will Need: Heavyweight Paper […]
“Hidden Figures” by Margot Lee Shetterly and Coretta Scott King
February 6, 2021 Leave a Comment
Weekly Trip to the Library In honor of Black History Month I highly recommend reading “Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race” with your Nanny Kids. It is inspiring for girls and boys and children of every race and culture specifically written for children ages four- to eight-years-old. “Hidden […]
Paper Woven Heart Hangers
February 3, 2021 Leave a Comment
Creative Projects Kids love making Valentine’s Day crafts and sending Valentine’s Day cards. In the United States alone, about 190 million Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year, not including the hundreds of millions of cards school children exchange. Here is how to make Paper Woven Heart Hangers for your Nanny Kids to hang on […]
Bamboo Dishes and Tableware of
January 31, 2021 1 Comment
Products Nannies Love Bamboo plates are an eco-friendly alternative to plastic, melamine, or ceramic plates. Bamboo is lightweight, yet heavy duty. There are no harmful chemicals used to create bamboo tableware and they are recyclable and biodegradable. Bamboo plates are microwave-safe and remain cool to the touch. Fun-shaped bamboo dishes make toddler meals enjoyable. Some […]
