Kids Play Garden

5 Reasons Why Art is Important for Early Childhood Development - Kidcreate Studio

“Studies show students who study art are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement and three times more likely to be awarded for school attendance…”

Click to link to learn more about the many benefits of exposing your children art classes from an early age… 🎨

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kidcreatestudio.com Here are 5 reasons why art is smart!

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JOIN US TODAY - 1/25 -- Sibling Free Saturday! 🌿

Bring 1 child -- get their sibling's stay for free! 🧒🏻👧 We'll open our regular hours from 10:00-9:00 for a day of play and fun!

Another Fine Motor Friday Activity! Threading beads on a string or pipe cleaners -- some of the most focused moments we’ve ever witnessed. Not to mention the preparation for writing that is happening. We know that fine motor skills develop naturally throughout childhood, but only with the right kind of practice. Try this one at home 🖐🏼

[01/21/20]   As the New Year is in full swing we are interviewing to add to our team! Please share if you have creative individual that could grow in our garden!

Kids Garden is an eco-friendly creative arts learning center.
We are seeking educators, teachers, and energetic individuals to bring fun to learning for children ages 12months (and walking) to 12 years old. Our center is very active and full of creativity. We encourage children to learn through play as well as structured classes and activities. Including but not limited to kids yoga, drawing/painting/sculpting, lego learning, motivational movement, recycled building and more.
This school year we have preschool and after-school classes each week with a variety of themes and crafts.
Teachers must be or become CPR certified, pass a background check, and have experience working with children or a strong desire to learn.
We have a diversified staff bringing all areas of expertise and look for individuals that have flexibility, enjoy teamwork, multitasking, entertaining and inspiring children, communicating with parents, exploring areas of art, working with an energetic and outgoing staff, creating activities, and most important having fun!!!
Desired Qualifications:
At least 1 year of experience
Age Groups: Toddler, Preschool, Grade School
High school degree
First Aid Training, CPR Training
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $10.00 to $15.00 /hour
Experience:
childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
One location
Working days:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Typical start time:
8AM
Typical end time:
6PM
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

About Kids Play Garden
Kids Play Garden (www.kidsplaygarden.com) is an eco-friendly creative arts center with 2 LOCATIONS
one off Folly Road in the South Windermere Shopping Center and another in Mount Pleasant on Coleman Blvd.

We are seeking educators, teachers, and energetic individuals to bring fun to learning for children ages 12months to 12 years old. Our center is very active and full of creativity. We encourage children to learn through play as well as structured classes and activities. Including but not limited to kids yoga, drawing/painting/sculpting, lego learning, motivational movement, recycled building and more. During the school year we have a thriving preschool program as well as drop-in learners.
Each summer we offer camps each week with a variety of themes and crafts. During the school year we have a flexible preschool program as well as amazing afternoon enrichment classes.

Teachers must be CPR certified, pass a background check, and have experience working with children.

We have a diversified staff bringing all areas of expertise and look for individuals that have flexibility, enjoy teamwork, multitasking, entertaining and inspiring children, communicating with parents, exploring areas of art, working with an energetic and outgoing staff, creating activities, and most important having fun!!!

We have part-time and full-time positions available based on the candidate and level of commitment.

We are seeking energetic and creative individuals to grow in our garden.
We are a local company started in Charleston with part-time and full-time positions.

The right candidate for the position will posses the following:
*likes early mornings and enjoys working with children
*an understanding and love of healthy living and creativity in education
*tons of energy and an infectious happy demeanor
*have your own transportation
*be able to lift 50lbs regularly and stand for long periods of time
*superior multitasking ability
*punctuality
*a clean professional appearance and healthy lifestyle (no partiers please)
*sense of urgency
*the ability to keep calm and focused in busy/stressful times
*the ability to keep busy and productive in slow times
*flexible or consistent availability

Please send your resume to our email address or call one of the centers directly to set up an interview!

We open at our regular hours, and look forward to seeing you in the center!

❤️ Mark your calendars for our next Parent’s Night Out! We’re celebrating love together, while you take some time to celebrate love too! Reserve your spot now!

7 Montessori-inspired ways to have a smoother morning with your kids

“When our children spend so much of the day away from us at school, the moments we do have together are precious. But, they don't always feel precious in the whirlwind of getting ready and out the door each day. Sometimes it seems like no matter how much time we allot, it is never enough…”

A great article to help all of us parents trying to get our days off to a good start! ☀️

https://www.mother.ly/child/montessori-easy-morning-routine-for-back-to-school?utm_source=rebeccaeaines&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=fbpost&fbclid=IwAR0r7XTXPT3qPclALIdO3NHSd5DayTvYkpyaCdhGfGRREKyjjpaJsDD-AaA

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Our afternoon classes are enriching! And they offer your extra support in the hours after-school. Check out our packaged rates and save on art classes, sensory hour and yoga! We’re to support you, and the kids too! 🌿

🌿 https://kidsplaygarden.com/mount-pleasant-rates/
🌿 https://kidsplaygarden.com/charleston-location/

Sibling Free Saturday is coming up: Saturday, January 25th! Bring one child, get your second child’s day of play with us for free! We love and appreciate the families in our garden, so this one’s on us!

Sensory Play

2020, we're so glad you're here! ✨

Mark your calendars, Sibling Free Saturday is happening!🧒🧒

Fine Motor Friday!
This is one of our favorites because it leaves space for the kids to get creative, but also challenges those tiny muscles in their hands! All you need is pipe cleaners + beads, and let them go! 📿

Hello, 2020! 💥

Take time to make time together this month! Kick off 2020 with a month of one-on-one time with your little one!

Easy at home paint project!
🎨 Get a piece of paper + cardboard
🎨 Cut out the cardboard to fit the piece of paper
🎨 Place the paper onto the cardboard, then wrap it with string
🎨 Paint the paper, then remove the string!
🎨 VOILA!

Lots of love from the Kids Garden family to you and yours!

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Creative handmade gifts heading out the door with this 2nd and 3rd grader! Thanks for joining in our Winter Wonderland Workshop.

Today is the day!! ☃️ Come out, create and play!

🎁 Gift everyone with the gift of TIME this holiday season! Gift children with the time to expand and explore their creativity... Gift the adults in their lives the gift of some time and space to catch up on all that life sends our way. We’re here to support every member of the family! Click the link below or come into the center to purchase a gift card for a coworker, friend, or family member soon!

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There can be a tremendous amount of pressure this time of year and we’re here to relieve you of some of it!✨🎁

Both locations are open for Parent’s Night Out this Saturday and next (December 21st & 28th) and we are giving away 3 free hours from 4-9pm. (One for each location) *Pizza dinner included!

Finish your shopping, let us help your little ones wrap their gifts, get a break after the holidays, or have a date night out. That’s what we’re here for!

• Here’s how to enter:
1. Like and share this post
2. Comment with the location of your choice
4. Tag 3 of your friends!

OR enter on our Instagram page -
instagram.com/kidsgardenchs

It’s coming up soon… Our Winter Wonderland Workshop! ❄️

Friday, December 20th!

We’re still taking registrations online… But spots are filling up fast! We are excited to celebrate the season with your little ones, and give you the chance to catch your breath! ☃️

S. Windermere: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQtKmBOFDjrURKLpJyQiiMoVhRL1ltARKSTAY2L1S5GW7OVQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Mt. Pleasant: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM6xcNBxZSZ9QKjwusG5QtNj7huUkKabrvByW6tgeBKP5-KQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Check out this awesome resource for your holiday gift giving this year! 🎁

Happy Holidays from Kids Play Garden!! Hope you were able to share in some of our holiday cheers at the local parades! Sending tons of gratitude to all our families and the incredible community support over the years 💚🚌

We’re 10 days away from Christmas and 1 week out from the start of Hanukkah! What other holidays do our families celebrate?

Whatever this season brings for you and your family, there’s no denying the busy energy in the air! The children can feel it too!

Come play on the playset, make and create with us!

GRATITUDE and SMILES from our Kids Garden family to yours 💚 This hard working team brings so much energy to each and everyday!! Blessed with the best 🎯

Kids Garden Gift Certificates make a great gift for the holidays. Treat a friend, family member or your spouse to an afternoon (or a few) kid-free! We'll get their creativity flowing through our afternoon enrichment classes, or happily assist in any homework they need help with. That's what we're here for!

Click the link below to purchase a gift certificate, or come into the center today!

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We know the important benefits of sensory play. And we also know the important benefits of keeping your home clean -- sane parents!

Bring them to us, we’ll make a mess, engage our brains and our bodies, and express our creative sides together.. Good news: We’ll handle the clean up too! Drop-in anytime! 🎨

Ooooh we can relate.

Plan yourself a solo shopping date, or drop off at a moments notice. We’ll be here to play, create and move with your kiddos while you check stuff off your to do list. Think of it as a gift to yourself! 🎁

Reminder that both centers are closing early tomorrow at 5 PM. We’ll be celebrating the holidays with our lovely staff.

Thank you to our wonderful families for making our jobs possible, and for supporting us in making time to create these special memories together! ❤️

We know the chaos that the holidays may mean for your schedule. School’s out, kids are home with you… What in the world will keep the engaged?

Our Winter Wonderland Workshop! ❄️ Bring them to the center to create and play with us, you finish up your shopping, hit up the grocery store, or maybe take a nap in preparation for all that is to come? 🎁

Click the link below to reserve your spot!
Mt. P: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/1cd1Mlx6NEptoq2B1chWvQAm4EkUbbhFmNYgD7Zo7j5U/edit?usp=drive_web

S. Windermere: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bJEbZztnxdioVwaYq36bbB9Y16KMv0_x25qGKGk4ZP8/edit

It’s true! Giving your kids fewer toys at Christmas makes them happier

Keep this in mind while you’re shopping this season! 🎁

https://www.mother.ly/child/its-true-giving-your-kids-fewer-toys-at-christmas-makes-them-happier?fbclid=IwAR1pObbPH-t8FHVzfZzTSrNaTKCOWjjcyrqAJAwWovvDe_6JQaFjgB1P1Bg

mother.ly So, how many toys are too many?

We're here to support you in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Whether you want to drop in for the whole day, or just take on the grocery store or shopping solo, we've got you covered! Take note of our closings so you can maximize your family's days spent at Kids Garden during the busiest season of the year.

We love creating activities for our students that actively use the left AND right side of the brain: the logical, scientific and mathematical side of things + CREATIVITY and the ARTS! It's our favorite way to learn. Not to mention all the fine motor growth happening when we paint with tiny tools, trace, peel stickers or write with chalk. 🧠

We've spent a lot of time discovering ways to make learning fun and meaningful. Have you considered joining us? There are still spots left in our morning preschool program!

If you've got a school-aged child, consider signing up for our afternoon enrichment classes. We promise learning is happening amongst the fun that happens here all day long! 🎨

https://kidsplaygarden.com/charleston-location/

🙌 Our huge secret is out -- we’re offering our BIGGEST discount of the year! 20% off ALL purchases through www.kidsplaygarden.com or when you come into the center today BEFORE 6 PM!

How can you best take advantage of this offer?
✨You’ll get 20% off ‘Kids Garden dollars’, and can redeem these dollars for a membership, hourly packages, prepaid dollars + more!

Click below to head to our website and take advantage of this discount now, to support you and your family's needs for the year ahead! 🌱

Code: HOLIDAY19

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It may be Black Friday, but we're waiting til Monday to share our big news! Make sure you're signed up for our newsletter to learn what it is we are so excited about ✨

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Lots of love and gratitude to all of you! 🍁

"Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom." ~Marcel Proust

We are so grateful for the opportunity to spend our days with your young children! They are the gardeners of our sweet garden here at KG, and we feel oh so blessed! 🌱

Just a few of the things our teachers have been saying they are most grateful for this season... 🙏