Happy Dance

The kids at All The Little Children throw the best impromptu dance parties! Sometimes we play music and dance because it's a good way to "get our sillies out" and get some exercise. Mostly though, we do it because it's just so much fun!

If you haven't seen the young dancing sensations Kevin Tellez and Beberly Devers, then check out this adorable video of them on the Ellen DeGeneres Show.

My favorite line is when Beberly says "my heart is, like, happy when I dance." So cute!

Snacks!

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Fresh fruit is a favorite snack at All The Little Children! If any of you parents are looking for other nutritious lunch and snack ideas for your kiddos, check out the list that News Channel 10 has put out as part of its Back to School coverage.

Book Worms

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It's never too early to start enjoying books! When my kids were...well, little kids...we spent many summer days at the library, and comic books were a favorite reward for good behavior. My oldest son, who is now 31 years old, still enjoys reading comic books!

I want all of the kids at my daycare to also know how much fun reading can be. So at All The Little Children we often cuddle up together with a favorite stuffed animal, blanket, and book. When I ask someone to select a book for our group to read, it's not unusual for them to come back with arms full saying "let's read all of these!"

If you're looking for a good read to share with your little one, check out the 100 Greatest Books for Kids, a list made by Scholastic Parent & Child magazine. With the "interactive bookshelf" on their website you can search for books appropriate for different ages and genres.

Green eggs and ham, anyone?