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Welcome to December!
December is always full of Snacks and Treats! Here are some fun and Healthy snacks the kids are sure to enjoy.

12 Healthy Christmas Snacks for Kids These fun and healthy Christmas snacks for kids are perfect for a Christmas party and easy enough for toddlers and preschoolers to make!

It is a wonderful time of the year to snuggle up with your child and read a book.
Children whose parents read to them get a head start on language skills and literacy, as well as lovely cuddle time with Mom or Dad.

Wishing all our wonderful families a blessed Thanksgiving.

This time of year is a great time to teach children about giving and gratitude.
Does your child have an abundance of toys or toys they have outgrown ?
Having them sort through their toys to give to a less fortunate child gives them a great rewarding experience.

Coloring is a great activity to keep toddlers busy and is also a learning activity.
Coloring develops hand strength, visual perceptual skills, and precision skills in grasp.
Children learn to express creativity and produce something they are proud of. It boosts confidence, develops an understanding of cause and effect, and increases attention spans.

Veterans Day is a wonderful day to teach young children the important role that veterans play in our everyday lives.
Perhaps a member of your family is currently serving in the military. Or maybe a grandfather, aunt, or cousin is retired from the armed forces. started, try to find a picture of them in uniform and explain the importance of their job to your child — or better yet, have your child speak with them themselves.

Three-year-olds learn best through exploring, using all of their senses to understand their world, Preschool offers endless opportunities for children to explore and grow.
Toddlers are endlessly curious, and you may start to hear that classic question, “Why?” Their vocabulary is rapidly expanding, and they love to hear stories and use their imagination.

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Daylight savings time is Nov. 6th

Daylight savings time for kids: The best tips to prepare them for the change Daylight savings for kids can be hard (why is it suddenly so dark?!). Here's how to prepare for the upcoming time change.

Have a safe and happy Halloween.

https://www.scholastic.com/parents/school-success/school-success-guides/guide-to-preschool.html
Preschool offers unlimited learning opportunities for your child.

The Guide to Preschool Review general curricula for preschool, including what to expect for each subject. Plus, find at-home activities to support learning in the classroom.

Here is a fun healthy snack to get into the kiddo's tummy before all that candy.

Monster Teeth
4 medium-sized granny smith apples, cut into 8 sections each
1 cup natural creamy organic peanut butter
1 cup yogurt-covered raisins or any type of berry
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
Section each apple and then sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent browning. Spread about 1 tsp. of peanut butter on each slice. Stick 4-6 yogurt-covered berries on an angle in the peanut butter, then place a second peanut butter-covered apple slice on top. (You may need to secure with a toothpick or extra peanut butter.)

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/all-around/Pages/Halloween-Safety-Tips.aspx
With Halloween right around the corner here are some safety tips for a safe Halloween.

Halloween Health & Safety Tips ​Costumes, pumpkins, pet safety, driving reminders, treat tips, and more! ​Here is a great list from the AAP for a healthy and safe Halloween.