Come and have a peek behind the curtain. Learn a bit about what we do in the classrooms, what we think about certain important aspects of Early Childhood Education and other important related subjects. This is where our teachers, management and staff share their passions, opinions, news and sometimes just good old fun things. There’s some pretty interesting stuff going on.
One day we might even let our crusty owners have their say.
No we won’t. Just kidding!
In addition to the regular Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum, ScuttleBugs offers numerous extracurricular activities that take place each week in the gym. Sign up sheets are on our bulletin board in the front lobby. It is important to remember that tuition fees for extracurricular activities are paid directly to the outside organization and not to ScuttleBugs.
It is so difficult to keep a tidy home, especially with children. The whole house becomes dedicated to children’s items and as they grow, the things they need piles up. However, don’t lose hope, because a tidier home is possible!..
At ScuttleBugs I am so proud to say that we truly embrace the beauty of Diversity. Just this past weekend we had an event to celebrate and welcome the Lunar New Year. We have similar events about once each quarter. This event was open to existing families and to the public. It was such a great day!
“I’m so hungry – can I have some chocolate?” We all know that it’s important to provide a balanced diet for our children, but sometimes we run out of creative ways to convince them to try new things and especially things they don’t like. Healthy eating habits are formed in early childhood. Here are 9 tricks to attract children to eat fruits and veggies – maybe one or two of them will be ones you haven’t already thought of – or maybe some can work just for your kid!
I started writing this article with a view of getting a better understanding of BPA, and finding what (as a parent) I should be doing to minimize exposure. To be honest, I’m feeling deflated at the futility of the findings, and the realization that this is a much broader problem that has to be addressed.
It takes a village to raise a child: and as any parent, family member, caregiver will tell you – it certainly feels that way in navigating a child’s safe passage through life. Your culture and own upbringing may heavily influence your child rearing or parenting style. In contrast, it can realize the exact opposite!
I am a HUGE Disney fan! My family and I LOVE taking trips to Disneyland any chance we get. On every Disney trip my daughters and I look forward to meeting the Princesses. Of course our trips are limited due to the fact that vacations are never free. But I’ve found other ways which are much closer to home and more gentle on our bank accounts! These three places give the girls opportunities to meet princesses!
It’s that time of year, colder months and bugs abound. Time to navigate the Winter Blues. Our duty of care lends not only to our kiddo’s sniffles but also their parents/family members – not to mention our teachers –and we need to collaboratively mitigate the spread of illness. Which of course we do year-round. Our first line of defense is one of the simplest, most effective, measures to prevent the spread of contagious bacteria/viruses: good old hand washing! Rest assured, we go through disposable gloves by the truck load – cleaning, diapering, food service, nose wiping – you name it!
ScuttleBugs invites you to join us for our Lunar New Year Celebration!
February 2nd, 10 AM- 1 PM
We will have Dragon Dance Performance, Bounce House, Face Paint, other Children’s Activities and of course, delicious refreshments for all to enjoy.
This event is for the families of our currently enrolled children but is also open for a limited number of potential families who have an interest in enrolling their child at ScuttleBugs. We will not be conducting tours however, it is a great opportunity for interested families to participate and meet and talk with our families and teachers.
A well-known concept in Early Childhood Education called the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) is defined as the difference between what a young learner can do on their own without any assistance versus what they cannot do on their own and require the assistance of an adult (parent or teacher). Essentially, this “zone” is the gap between what a child knows and what he/she does not yet know. …
