A mother recently asked me to store her children’s Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars. To determine what were the best storage products I first had the children help me count how many toys cars they each have. Then, each child was allowed to determine if they want their cars displayed in their bedrooms or playroom […]
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This is a fun and easy way to serve spaghetti and meatballs to children for Halloween. You Will Need: 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti½ cup grated Parmesan cheese⅓ cup panko bread crumbs1 large egg2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon parsley flakes1 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon dried oregano1 pound lean ground beef1 tablespoon olive oil8 black olives, […]
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One child I care for has a phobia of spiders so badly that the child has nightmares about arthropods. Children’s books always help kiddos when they have issues or are anxious. I bought “Mrs. Spider’s Beautiful Web” by Beverly Randell and “Spiders” by Gail Gibbons to help the child learn about how amazing spiders can […]
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I love pumpkin season! This is an adorable vegetarian meal to make for your Nanny Family or your own family during pumpkin season that I found at Ready Set Eat. If you love pumpkin as much as I do you can try these other pumpkin recipes I have made for and with the children in […]
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This is a super easy Halloween project that isn’t scary for little kids. Be sure to read children’s books about spiders such as “Anansi the Spider,” “The Very Busy Spider,” “I’m Trying to Love Spiders,” “Mrs. Spider’s Beautiful Web,” and “The Magic School Bus Spins a Web” to correspond with this project. Click here to […]
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Dinner doesn’t have to be difficult. Chicken Francese is an easy meal that is packed with flavor. This chicken recipe I found on the Salty Marshmallow web site comes together in only 30 minutes. Serve it with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes and green beans or a side salad. You Will Need: 2 Large boneless […]
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You Will Need: It’s Autumn where I work and live so I found this seasonal acorn lacing project on the Kids Craft Room blog. I made some adjustments to the craft project by using cardboard and had the child in my care use a safety needle to make this craft. You can buy supplies for […]
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This is the BEST and EASIEST beef and broccoli recipe that can be made in 15 minutes from start to finish. It is quicker, cheaper, and healthier than take-out! I found the recipe on the Damn Delicious web site. You Will Need: 2/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce1/2 cup chicken stock1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons rice […]
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The school-aged children I care for enjoy making beginner weaving projects. I grabbed some cardboard from their recycling bin and traced round shapes onto cardboard to create circle weaving kits for them. This project is not for toddlers, but a beautiful boredom buster for older children. You Will Need: Various Yarns in Different TexturesSafe Plastic […]
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