Lollipop Patch Child Care and Pre-School

We lucked out between the rains so it was a little chilly for the egg hunt, but all the kids still had a blast!

We thoroughly enjoyed having the Rose theater come visit today. We learned about our feelings through singing, dancing, acting and looking at books.

Enjoying a beautiful day off from school... being outside, art, sensory, building. All our favorites.

The kids thoroughly enjoyed making decorating and of course eating cookies for Valentine's Day. Such a great activity for the kids to learn: Turn taking, fine motor skills, life skills, following a recipe, colors, shapes, language/vocabulary, and patience of letting them cook before we can eat them. :)

Thank you to our special visitor for making an early holiday visit to our program. The kids were ecstatic when they found out who our special visitor was, even though some of them were not very happy with me when I wouldn't spoil the surprise and tell them ahead of time.

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Sing & Speak: Songs for Speech Development

These classic kids' songs are more than just fun, they help build speech and language skills.

✨Here are some great songs for kids:
The Alphabet Song
The Farmer in the Dell
Skip to My Lou
Rock-a-Bye Baby
The Hokey Pokey

✨ How these songs help:
Repeat words to make learning easier
Use rhythm and melody to keep it fun
Encourage kids to copy sounds and actions
Build vocabulary and sentence skills
Teach turn-taking and social interaction
Boost memory and storytelling skills

By mixing music, fun, and language, these songs create a playful way for kids to grow their speech and communication skills naturally.

Thanks to Ms. Sarah for helping us put all the bags of food together to help support those in need during this time of Thanksgiving. May it be just what those families need whether it's a reminder about giving or being thankful when given.

Let kids try and make mistakes. That’s how they learn❤️