On the Cafemom web site Michele Zipp asks if it’s wrong to not allow her nanny to take a nap while the kids nap. She writes, “Was I being an unrealistic ass for thinking it was wrong of her to nap? I mean, my kids were napping. I nap sometimes when they nap. But I’m […]
[Continue reading...]Flag Jell-O Mold
June 12, 2011 2 Comments
Products Nannies and Au Pairs Love Kids love jell-o. Use this JELL-O American Flag Mold to make a great dessert for any American federal holiday. What to Do: 1. Add 1-1/2 cups boiling water to dry berry blue gelatin mix in medium bowl. Stir at least 2-minutes until gelatin is dissolved. Dissolve dry red gelatin mix […]
[Continue reading...]Children’s Books for Flag Day
June 11, 2011 2 Comments
Weekly Trip to the Library This week (June 14) Americans will celebrate Flag Day. Flag Day is a day for all Americans to celebrate and show respect for the flag, its designers, and makers. Here are some children’s books we recommend reading to your charges this week. Betsy Ross by Alexandra Wallner This story will […]
[Continue reading...]Make the Trip to the Zoo a Summer Learning Experience
June 10, 2011 Leave a Comment
Once at Home from the Zoo All this week we shared fun ways to help kids learn when taking a trip to the zoo this summer. Once back at home from the zoo, allow the kids to finish their Zoo Books. Ask the kids what were their favorite animals at the zoo and help them […]
[Continue reading...]Does the Age of Your Nanny Matter?
June 9, 2011 12 Comments
What are the Benefits and Disadvantages of Hiring a Nanny Over 50?photo from rentagrandma.com In the article Does Age Matter in a Nanny? posted by cafemom web site the author says she’s lucky to have her their Grandma watch them when she works. She says, “I understand that lots of moms feel better going with […]
[Continue reading...]Preventing Summer Slide at the Zoo
June 9, 2011 1 Comment
Be a Zoo Detective Using Zoo Checklists and Zoo Scavenger Hunts We have been discussing ways to make going to the zoo with the kids this summer a learning experience. First, we recommended reading books about the zoo and a corresponding art project. Next, we suggest visiting the zoo web site and print out maps […]
[Continue reading...]Making a Zoo Book
June 8, 2011 2 Comments
Preventing Summer Slide The kids love it when I help them make a Zoo Book to take with us when we take a trip to the zoo. I print out free coloring pages, checklists, and scavenger hunts from educational web sites for free. I staple the pages together or punch three holes down the left […]
[Continue reading...]Preparing Summer Slide Going to the Zoo
June 7, 2011 1 Comment
Games to Play Before Going to the Zoo Here are some games to play with kids to get them prepared to go to the zoo. Animals and Their Young Ones You will need: Pictures of animals and their young ones, white construction sheets (one for each child), and glue. Place the pictures of different zoo […]
[Continue reading...]BEFORE GOING TO THE ZOO: Map-Reading Skills
June 6, 2011 2 Comments
Preventing Summer Slide During the summer months nannies and au pairs don’t want the children to have all of their academic progress go down the drain (often called the Summer Slide). We hope to inspire you to incorporate lessons into fun activitties this summer. The Zoo is a great learning experience because there are so […]
[Continue reading...]123 to the Zoo by Eric Carle
June 4, 2011 1 Comment
Make Going to the Zoo a Learning Experience for the Kids The summer is approaching (even started for some) and time for nannies and au pairs to prepare fun and safe activities to do with kids. At the same time, we need to keep the kids’ brains form turning into mush in what is often […]
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