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Spring is the perfect time to help your little ones explore the wonders of nature with these simple and engaging activities:

🍃 Search for Signs of Spring – Take a walk and discover the colors, sounds, and textures of the season. What can you see, hear, and feel?

🌈 Spring Color Quest – Grab a color book and match natural objects to the shades you find. Older kids? Make it a race for extra fun!

🌬️ Explore the Wind – Bring a lightweight scarf outside and see how the wind moves it. Look for clues in the trees and clouds, too!

Ready for some springtime fun? Comment below and share your favorite outdoor activity!

It’s National Science Education Day!

Turn your kitchen into a mini science lab and get your little ones thinking big as they mix vinegar and baking soda to create an epic eruption—bubbles and all! It's a fun way to explore scientific concepts like cause and effect and spark curiosity about volcanoes 🌋

Materials:

1. Baking soda

2. White vinegar

3. Food coloring (orange or red—and optional)

4. Baking sheet

5. A cup or measuring cup with a spout

6. Spoon or dropper

7. Aprons or shirts that can get dirty, and dish towels for clean-up

Here's how:

1. Pile baking soda on a baking sheet.

2. Mix vinegar with food coloring and drop it onto the soda.

Watch your volcano erupt!

Want more fun? Build a volcano base and add dish soap for bubbly lava!

🚨 NOW ENROLLING 5- to 12-year-olds for summer break!

Join Champ Camp* for non-stop excitement! This year’s theme? Summer Game Showdown! From field trips to friendly face-offs, every day’s a new chance to win at learning and adventure.

👉 Learn more or contact your center director to enroll today!

https://www.kindercare.com/lp/summer-camp

*KinderCare Champ Club in Massachusetts.

Let’s get little hands involved in making a BIG difference! 🌱 At KinderCare, we believe teaching kids about recycling can be fun and impactful. Try these outdoor activities to inspire your little eco-heroes:

♻️ Recycling Relay – Divide kids into teams, set up bins labeled for different recyclables, and have them race to sort items correctly into the bins!

🌿 Nature Clean-Up – Pick up litter in your area and talk about keeping our planet clean.

🎨 Upcycled Art – Create masterpieces using recycled materials!

Together, we can help children grow into eco-heroes! 💚 How do you teach your kids about recycling? Share your ideas below! ⬇️

At KinderCare, we believe in the power of kindness!

Here are some simple tips to help you guide your child on this journey:

🎉 Celebrate Kindness: When you see your child being kind, point it out! Naming their positive actions helps reinforce these important values.

🕹️ Family Game Night: Enjoy cooperative games together! These games encourage teamwork and strengthen family bonds.

😊 Talk About Feelings: Help your child recognize and name their feelings. This awareness is the first step in navigating emotions effectively.

❤️ Validate Emotions: Remind your child that all feelings are valid. It's important to express even tough emotions in a kind way.

❇️ Encourage Safe Expression: Teach your child healthy ways to express their feelings, ensuring they can communicate without hurting others.

Together, we can cultivate a nurturing environment where kindness thrives! 💖

Let the games begin! KinderCare® Champ Camp* is NOW
ENROLLING 5- to 12-year-olds for spring and summer break!

🏆 Get ready for a game show summer packed with ...
• STEM adventures
• Friendship-building games
• Outdoor explorations
• Hands-on creations
• A safe, welcoming space
• Field trips**
.. and so much more!

👉Full- and part-time options are available.***
✨ Learn more or contact your center director to enroll!
https://www.kindercare.com/lp/summer-camp

*KinderCare Champ Club in Massachusetts.
**Field trips are subject to availability at each location.
***Full- and part-time care are subject to availability at each
location.

Your child’s brain is buzzing with new discoveries every single day!

We’re keeping kids thinking outside of the box at our centers with activities like dinosaur sock puppet crafts, and you can encourage creativity at home, too. Check out our ideas below!

1. Design an obstacle course together.

2. Explore ways our bodies can move through dance.

3. Play restaurant with props like utensils and play money, and craft a menu using ingredients in your kitchen.

4. See what they build with a handful of supplies.

Comment below on ways you encourage creativity at home.

With the Holiday season behind us, it’s time to return to work and school.

Check out these tips to make the transition smoother:

❇️ Prepare ahead of time: Build a consistent routine and discuss it with your little.

☮️ Find calming practices for drop-offs: Avoid sneaking out. Sneaking out when your child’s distracted may be tempting, but it can actually increase your child’s anxiety because they never know when you might disappear.

Read more at https://www.kindercare.com/content-hub/articles/2020/may/managing-separation-anxiety

This year has been a lot, hasn’t it? We are here to help you ease the stress, and find calm for you and your family:

⭐ Practice gratitude as a family by journaling or sharing three good things that happened during your day.

⭐ Be kind to yourself—enjoy a five-minute meditation, a hot bath, or a call with a friend.

⭐ Laugh and play to reduce stress and increase endorphins, to provide your mind and body with a release.

⭐ Connect with friends in a group chat, grab a coffee, or host a game night.

What is your go-to method for easing stress?

Taking care of yourself is an important step in parenting that shouldn’t be skipped.

Try this quick reset: Think of three good things each day and how you played a role in them.

It’s a simple way to build resilience and set a great example for your kids.

Want to learn more? Read the full blog!

https://www.kindercare.com/content-hub/articles/2020/may/three-good-things

✨ Happy National Walk to School Day!


Got a little runner? It’s common for kids to dash off as they explore their independence, especially between ages 2-5. Whether your child is running for attention, a break, or because of big emotions, there are ways to keep them close and safe.

1. Redirect their excitement: Teach them to tap your arm and point when they see something they love, like a fire truck.

2. Offer attention: Before heading out, spend quality time together to fill their need for connection.

3. Ease overstimulation: Identify calm spots where they can take breaks if the walk gets overwhelming.

4️. Manage big feelings: Teach them safe ways to express frustration, like taking deep breaths or stomping their feet.

For more tips on keeping your little sprinter close, check out our blog! https://www.kindercare.com/content-hub/articles/2016/february/on-your-marks-get-set-stay-put-tips-for-keeping-your-little-runner-close

We’re on a mission to create thriving classrooms by investing in educators and students to ensure they have the right tools for school. Join KinderCare and Kids In Need Foundation to make that a reality.

Your $25 donation, doubled by KinderCare (up to $20K), helps equip classrooms with essential supplies. By investing in teachers, we invest in the future.

There is only 1 day left! Donate at
https://gift.idonate.com/kids-in-need-foundation/kids-in-need-foundation-kindercare2024

Kids are naturally curious—always on a quest to understand their world. 🌍✨

At KinderCare, we love fostering that curiosity! 💡🎨 Discover how we blend art and STEM for a vibrant learning experience.

Learn more at https://www.kindercare.com/content-hub/articles/2018/august/stem-learning-activities-kids !

Students’ confidence levels improve by 97% with the right classroom tools. However, more than half of K-12 students across the country do not have access to essential school supplies.

Join us and the Kids In Need Foundation by making a simple $25 donation. We’ll double your donation (up to $20K), to equip teachers and students for success this school year.

Donate at https://gift.idonate.com/kids-in-need-foundation/kids-in-need-foundation-kindercare2024

🌟 Join the KinderCare Team! 🌟

Join a team where your passion for early childhood education can truly shine! Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

👶 Savings on child care tuition

💪 Health & wellness benefits

🌴 Paid time off

🎓 Tuition assistance & CDA training

Discover a fulfilling career with amazing benefits. Apply today and make a difference with KinderCare! 🌟 https://www.kindercare.com/about-us/connect-with-us/careers

Giving your child the best means making the best choice for their future.

Here at KinderCare, we offer a safe, nurturing environment where kids can grow, learn, and thrive.


Your little one will be busy all day with age-appropriate classrooms and activities that grow their physical, academic, and social-emotional skills.


🌱📚✨ Join the KinderCare family today and give your child the gift of Confidence for Life™ and endless possibilities!

Find a center near you at https://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/results

Imagine starting school without pencils or notebooks.

Sadly, this is a reality for many K-12 students across the country. Teachers are often left to fill this gap, digging into their own pockets, spending an average of $750 a year on supplies.

KinderCare and Kids In Need Foundation want to change that. And, we need your help. A simple $25 donation (which we’ll match up to $20,000) provides one student with the essential supplies to confidently start their school year.

Donate at https://gift.idonate.com/kids-in-need-foundation/kids-in-need-foundation-kindercare2024