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Every April 22nd, people around the globe come together to celebrate Earth Day—an opportunity to honour our planet and focus on protecting it for the future. For daycare providers, this day presents a perfect opportunity to plant the seeds of environmental awareness in young children. Even at a young age, kids can learn about the importance of nature, the value of taking care of the Earth, and how small actions can make a big difference. Involving children in Earth Day activities not only teaches them about recycling, conservation, and sustainability, but also nurtures empathy, responsibility, and respect—qualities that help shape them into caring, conscientious people. When kids learn to care for the Earth, they also learn to care for others, and those lessons will grow with them throughout life. Here are some fun and educational Earth Day activities you can incorporate into your daycare, along with two simple crafts that celebrate the planet and encourage hands-on learning. You wil...

  There’s something incredibly special about the bond between children and animals. Teaching kids to be affectionate and caring to animals helps nurture empathy, responsibility, and a deeper understanding of the world around them. We have just adopted a new kitten from a shelter and got to explain why it’s so important to rescue and protect animals since they can’t rescue or protect themselves.  Here’s how you can help your child become a kind and compassionate animal lover: Ways to Teach Kids to Love and Respect Animals: • Model gentle touch and calm behavior around animals • Teach them to read animal body language and respect their space • Talk about animals’ needs (food, water, love, safety) • Volunteer at shelters or visit local rescues together • Read books and watch age-appropriate documentaries about animal care • Encourage daily responsibilities like feeding, walking, or cleaning up after pets • Celebrate animal kindness with crafts, stories, or themed ...

Easter is a wonderful time to create special memories with your little ones, and what better way to do that than with some easy, budget-friendly treats? These ideas are simple enough for kids to help with and delicious enough to become family favorites. 1. Bunny Trail Mix A no-bake, mix-and-match snack that’s perfect for little hands! • Ingredients: Popcorn, mini marshmallows, pastel M&Ms, pretzels, and yogurt-covered raisins. • Instructions: Mix everything together in a big bowl and serve in festive cups or treat bags. This sweet recipe from Together as Family is perfect for everyone and you can even customize it to suit your family. 2. Easter Nests These adorable treats look like little bird nests! • Ingredients: 3 cups crispy chow mein noodles, 1 cup melted chocolate or butterscotch chips, mini chocolate eggs. • Instructions: Mix noodles with melted chocolate, shape into nests on wax paper, and place mini eggs inside before they harden. This recipe from A Moms Impre...