written by Rida Jawed, Marketing & Social Media Intern This summer, three interns from the PrepareRI internship program have been working at Kids Klub with school age children at the North Providence Kids Klub Hasbro Summer Learning Program. Recently, the interns moved to the NurturEd & Kids Klub Home Office to work on a Civics […]
Our PrepareRI interns from NurturEd and Kids Klub met with the BOCA (Business Owners in Childcare) lobbyist, Rick McAuliffe of the Mayforth Group. They learned what a lobbyist’s job is and how it can be related to child care. They learned what a lobbyist’s typical day looks like and what different kind of opportunities there […]
Spring time is here and flowers are in bloom. One of my favorite things to do in spring has always been to plant a flower garden with children. As part of my educational curriculum I had the children in my child care bring home a pot of flower seeds they planted. I encouraged parents to […]
Arts & Crafts are often grouped together as a fun, learning experience for children. However, they do NOT mean the same thing. To understand the difference, it is helpful to think of art as open-ended with no clear outcome and the focus is on the process. In contrast, crafts have a goal in mind and are typically […]
written by Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith and illustrated by Rebecca Compton. Find it on amazon. Recently re-released as a special “Feinstein edition” – this book includes a Feinstein Jr. Scholar card with free admission to local attractions, such as Mystic Aquarium, Battleship Cove, Pawtucket Red Sox games, and more! Children are encouraged to do […]
How does your family celebrate Valentine’s Day? This holiday is a great opportunity for families to celebrate love and show appreciation for the important people in your life. Most kids make or distribute cute valentines to their friends, teachers, and family, but take the experience further by discussing why you are making valentines for each person. […]