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How to Create a Cool Video of Your Preschool Graduates!

Several months ago,  Andrea Dickerson (Owner of Akeba Academy) told me about a website called, “Animoto.” In fact, I saw a cool video of her program on her Facebook page that was created on the Animoto website.  After viewing Andrea’s Video, I decided to use Animoto to market my program and events.

In fact, I  just created a cool video of my preschool graduate on the Animoto website.  Today I am going  to share  with you; how to create a cool video of your Preschool Graduates.

1. Go to http://www.animoto.com to create an account.

2. Choose your “Free” video template

3. Add words to you slides

4. Upload photos of your graduates

5. Share the video with parents

6. Be sure to upload the video to your website.

Check out my video!

Your parents will love the fact that you took the tag to create such a memorable treasure!

With Your Preschool Graduates in mind,

Shiketa

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Activity Ideas For an Earth Friendly Child Care Program

On Friday April 13, 2012, my staff and I were preparing the upcoming theme of “Earth Day” at my childcare facility. Our objective for the theme is to teach the children how to become earth friendly. I thought I would share some of those ideas with you and the activities are as follows:

Circle Time

During circle time pose an earth friendly question of the day such as; Why do we need trees? Be ready for creative responses and ideas!

Sensory Table

Add water, boats, fish and people to water. This is a great way to promote outdoor water activities such as: fishing and pedaling boats. Idea: Ask the kids if it is better for the earth to use a boat with gas or a boat with pedals?

Science

Add a picture of a windmill and discuss how the windmill creates energy! To save energy, consider opening the blinds and having the children to work with only light that comes in from the outside. We do this every year on earth day and the kids love it!!

Art

Create an globe by encouraging the kids to mix blue and green play dough together!

Walls

Post  Reduce, Reuse and Recycle signs. May be a good idea to add a recycling bin in the classroom.

Outdoors

Take the older children outdoors for a walk to clean up trash around your home or childcare center.

Language

Create an Earth Friendly word wall that consist of the following words: Water, Energy, Soil, Trees, etc.

Dramatic Play

You will need some large paper bags. Cut holes in the side of the bags for the kids arm to fit through the openings and on the front of the bag write: I am an Earth Friendly Kid (with Green Paint).

I would love to read your feedback about today’s blog post. Be sure to leave your comments. For more Earth Friendly Kids ideas, check out this Lesson plan idea, click here.

With Creating an Earth Friendly Child Care Business in Mind,

Shiketa

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