Excited to share the parties and ideas for the first few months of the year!
Spring is here in South Dakota, and we are excited to head outside and create memories at daycare
Spending time outside getting fresh air with the kids is one of my favorite things to do and just letting them be outside to run and play. It is so fun to see them learn while being active. I also think that being outside is easier sometimes for me because it’s more similar to free play and there aren’t as many rules. Also, just reinforcing safe and acceptable activities; I just like them to be able to enjoy themselves when they’re out there.
My number one priority is to make sure the outdoors is safe. I have put a lot of time and effort into creating a lot of activities that are game based as well as exciting so that I don’t have to worry about having any accidents
I know how much I loved being outside when I was a kid and I want to create a similar experience for them. It really helps strengthen their creativity when they are allowed to come up with their own ideas. And of course, being with their friends and experiencing what the outdoor can offer
The other bonus of being outside is that we can eat snack out there and the mess will stay out there.
I do request my Daycare parents to make sure that they bring shoes that are a little easier for my kids to get on and off themselves. It tends to get hectic when they’re all trying to get them on. Parents seem to be OK with this request.
I want them to remember that they may only have one or two kids, but I have 10 or 12 which is a lot if they are all needing help with shoes.
A very good friend of mine comes 2 to 3 days a week just to be another set of eyes when we’re outside and they absolutely love her. It helps ensure everyone is being monitored and gives me a little bit of a break.
I like to rotate toys when we’re outside just like I do inside. There are certain things that they can play with every day which are the sandbox toys and of course the giant airplane. I like them to pick certain things and then we play with them. For example, the tunnel or the big bag toss and we also have a big bowling set that I made. I made it myself and would be willing to show any of you that are interested how to make one as well.
Planning for craft ideas and for the holidays really helps stay organized for each holiday that comes along. I have my crafts cut up and prepared ahead of time which really saves time, so we are able to focus on the activity itself and not so much of the prep work.
Easter is my favorite holiday and it’s so much fun to put a party together, make treats, and plan activities for us to do.
We get very excited when the sun starts coming out and the snow starts melting;
we know that it will soon be time to go outside.
It’s a great time to brainstorm and come up with either new toy ideas, activities, or games to keep them interested.
A few ideas and favorites I have are hula hoops for hopping & rolling balls in, bubble station, ball shot (this will take some creativity).
I am currently working on creating outdoor sensory items for them to do. Some are with water and another one which is a matching game with toys that they have to scoop out and find the match on a laminated card.
My backyard right now does not have a lot of shade so that is a working project. My husband is really great about helping me create items for my kids which will last and are good quality.
I will have two 5-year-old kids this summer, so they really need to be busy and not become bored so I’m thinking of maybe doing a couple obstacle course things either with cones or hula hoops. Another option is some kind of jumping game or something that would challenge them while also being fun.
Music is a must! My kids love to dance and sing when they’re outside, so I always have a bluetooth speaker blasting. I’m sure my neighbors just love it.
Happy Spring to everyone.
Enjoy the pictures, I will post more as we add toys or activities to the outside space.
Isaiah 43:18-19:
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