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[Continue reading...]Painted Fireworks
June 30, 2021 2 Comments
Fourth of July means fireworks in America. Read “The Night Before the Fourth of July” by Amy Wummer then have your Nanny Kids make painted fireworks. To help keep the colors separated we made one toilet paper roll for each color of paint, (red, white, and blue). This craft is great because it is simple […]
[Continue reading...]“Red: A Crayon’s Story” by Michael Hall
June 26, 2021 Leave a Comment
June is Pride Month. One of the best ways to teach kids about the important history behind this commemoration and celebration of LGBTQIA+ rights is through reading. Children’s books can be used as a tool to highlight the beautiful diversity in families and identities. Red: A Crayon’s Story by Michael Hall is a great book […]
[Continue reading...]Korean Sticky Drumsticks
June 25, 2021 Leave a Comment
Cooking for Families This is an amazing main dish to serve your Nanny Kids that I found on the bbcgoodfood web site. The drumsticks are sticky and delicious to eat with fingers and plenty of napkins. Don’t use red chili if the children are sensitive to the spice. You Will Need: 16 chicken drumsticks Red […]
[Continue reading...]“The Ugly Duckling” and Swan Craft
June 23, 2021 Leave a Comment
Weekly Trip to the Library The Ugly Duckling is an infamous story by Hans Christian Anderson whose fairytales have become loved around the world, including The Little Match Girl and The Little Mermaid. Born different, The Ugly Duckling is mocked by his siblings, rejected by other ducks, and even shunned by his own mother. The […]
[Continue reading...]I’m Nuts About You Dad
June 16, 2021 Leave a Comment
Father’s Day Gift I love helping my Nanny Kids make Father’s Day Gifts for their Dad and Grandfathers. I don’t have to spend a dime to help the children make a card or gift to celebrate their father. I found these free labels at tarywhiteaker.com. Here’s how to make this simple tribute for your Dad […]
[Continue reading...]Do Not Complain About Your Nanny Family or Post Photos of Nanny Family or their Home Online
June 15, 2021 Leave a Comment
Asking for general advice about child care, child development, contract negotiations, and general nanny job issues on Facebook nanny groups or social media can be very helpful. But be careful about venting or complaining about the people you work or care for anywhere online. You may know a few people in social media groups, but […]
[Continue reading...]“F is for Flag” by Wendy Cheyette Lewison for Flag Day
June 14, 2021 Leave a Comment
Weekly Trip to the Library June 14 is Flag Day. F Is for Flag by Wendy Cheyette Lewison is perfect for reading together with a young child. F Is for Flag shows in simple terms how one flag can mean many things: a symbol of unity, a sign of welcome, and a reminder that-in good […]
[Continue reading...]Orange Chicken
June 11, 2021 Leave a Comment
Cooking for Families Children and parents love Chinese food so it’s fun to make it for them to have at home. If your employers only want you to use breast meat the Orange Chicken will taste great. But, dark chicken meat is even more flavorful. Serve it with Jasmine rice or fried rice. Don’t forget […]
[Continue reading...]June 2021 US Nanny Association Newsletter
June 10, 2021 Leave a Comment
Click here to see the June 2021 US Nanny Association newsletter discussing how nannies can use music at their job.
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