May 2008

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Tuesday

Turkey/Bocca burgers, oranges and wild rice

Wednesday

Cheese ravioloi, dinner roll and green beans

Thursday

Turkey breast, mashed potatos and snap peas

Friday

Grilled cheese, apple slices and homemade trail mix

Healthy Eating Hint for Parents

Can’t convince your little ones to eat vegetables? Read them “food-friendly” books like The Talking Vegetables illustrated Julie Paschkis.

Did you know 70% of the ingredients used for meals at Little Dreamers Big Believers day care is organic? It’s just another reason why Little Dreamers is the choice for so many parents looking for child care in Columbus, the Short North, Victorian Village and Grandview.

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If you’ll be in Columbus over this Memorial Day Weekend, don’t miss the Asian Festival at Franklin Park Conservatory. The kids, no matter what their age, will be mesmerized by the costumes, performances and dragons!

This year’s Asian Fest highlight:

A performance by the Mongols, descendants of Genghis Khan. They’ll be a concert along with a costume show.

The Mongols will be performing:

Sat. May 24, 2:45-3:00pm
Sun. May 25, 1:40-2:00pm; 3:20-3:40pm

Find out more about the Columbus Asian Festival and have a great Memorial Day Weekend.

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Mark your calendars…

When: Saturday, June 7th

Time: 6:00p.m.-10:00p.m.

Where: Little Dreamers Big Believers Day Care

Who: This event is open to all children enrolled at Little Dreamers and their siblings!

Why: Because you deserve a night out!

Cost: $40.00 for the first child + $10.00 for each additional child

This will be the big kickoff for the new water slide! Parents be sure to bring your child’s swim suit and a towl. We’ll be swimming from 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m., and then we’ll settle the children down for a movie - Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium! Pizza, snacks and drinks will be provided.

Please notify Sarah ASAP if you plan on your child attending so we can plan accordingly!

At Little Dreamers, Big Believers our mission is to touch the future, one child at a time. We believe we offer the highest quality of child care available in Columbus, Ohio. It’s because we help your child grow mentally, physically and emotionally. Please contact us to enroll your child at 614-294-2922.

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columbusdaycareflowers.jpgIn honor of central Ohio’s rainy and wet Mother’s Day, we thought we’d pass one of our favorite craft activities from Kaboose.com.

Baby Food Jar Garden

What you’ll need:

  • Baby food jar with lid
  • Small silk flowers
  • Rolling pin
  • White craft glue or hot glue gun
  • Green play dough or green modeling clay (you can use our homemade play dough below)

How to make it:

  1. If using the homemade play dough, follow recipe instructions below.
  2. Roll out the play dough or clay with rolling pin.
  3. Using the mouth of the jar as a cookie cutter, cut out a circle. If you use the lid as the cookie cutter you will not be able to close your jar when the time comes.
  4. Glue the play dough or clay into the lid.
  5. Stick flowers into the dough or clay. If using play dough, set lids aside to dry and harden over night.
  6. Screw the lid onto the jar, carefully inserting the flowers into the jar.
  7. Decorate the lid however you like. (We used a scrap of felt then tied a piece of ribbon on.)

Find even more creative indoor activites on Kaboose.com’s Spring crafts page.


At Little Dreamers, Big Believers our mission is to touch the future, one child at a time. We believe we offer the highest quality of child care available in Columbus, Ohio. It’s because we help your child grow mentally, physically and emotionally. Please contact us to enroll your child at 614-294-2922.

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We have so many exciting events this May including a Mother’s Day Tea, Race for the Cure and the Spring Concert!

May 4 - May 10: Safety Week

[Letter - B; Number - 7]

Monday, May 5

9:30 - 10:00 am Toddler Spanish

10:00 - 10:30 am Preschool Spanish

Tuesday, May 6

1:00 - 1:30 pm Fitness with James (preschoolers)

Thursday May 8

10:00 am Yoga

Friday May 9

8:30 - 10:00 am Mother’s Day Tea (18months - 5 years)

Come whenever and enjoy breakfast with your little one and the children will have a special gift for you!


May 11 - 17: Firefighters/Police Week

[Letter - P; Number - 8]

Monday May 12

10:00 am Yoga

Tuesday May 13

1:00 - 1:30 pm Fitness with James (preschoolers)

Wednesday May 14

9:30 am Columbus Public Library comes for story time!

Each room will have individual story time.

Thursday May 14

9:30 - 10:00 am Toddler Spanish

10:00 - 10:30 am Preschool Spanish

Afternoon - a special visit from a Registered Nurse to teach us about germs and washing our hands.

6:30 pm SPRING CONCERT (18 months - 5 years)

Saturday May 17

Race for the Cure! Please register with our team online, we’ll be meeting at Little Dreamers at 8:00 am. Hope to see you!


May 18 - 24: Dr. Seuss Week

[Letter - A; Number 9]

Monday May 19

9:30 - 10:00 am Toddler Spanish

10:00 - 10:30 am Preschool Spanish

Tuesday May 20

1:00 - 1:30 pm Fitness with James (preschool)

Wednesday May 21

Music & Movement Class

9:30 - 10:00 am (Babies)

10:00 - 10:30 am (12-18 months)

10:30-11:00 am (Toddlers)

11:00-11:30 am (Preschoolers)

Thursday May 22

10:00 am Yoga


May 25 - 31: Five Senses Week

[Letter - D; Number - 10]

Monday May 26

10:00 am Yoga

Tuesday May 27

1:00 - 1:30 pm Fitness with James (preschoolers)

Thursday May 22

Music & Movement Class

9:30 - 10:00 am (Babies)

10:00 - 10:30 am (12-18 months)

10:30-11:00 am (Toddlers)

11:00-11:30 am (Preschoolers)

Thursday May 29

9:30 - 10:00 am Toddler Spanish

10:00 - 10:30 am Preschool Spanish

If you have any questions about any of the upcoming events please feel free to ask and as always, parents are welcome to pop in for any of the weekly activities.

At Little Dreamers, Big Believers our mission is to touch the future, one child at a time. We believe we offer the highest quality of child care available in Columbus, Ohio. It’s because we help your child grow mentally, physically and emotionally. Please contact us to enroll your child at 614-294-2922.

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Safety

Arts and Crafts Math (M,W,F) Science

(T, TH)

Language Arts Extra Activities
Monday Make a phone Number 7 Introduce Letter “B”
Tuesday Fire art What will happen if you cover
a candle with a jar?
Letter “B” Hunt 1-1:30 Fitness w/James
Wednesday Big Bear Bag Puppet Fire truck dot to dot Safety escape plan
Thursday Stop, Drop, and Roll 10-10:30 Spanish
Friday Making Smoke Practice writing number 7 My Fire safety book

Menu

Monday Gnocchi, roll,
green beans
Tuesday Ham and cheese croissants,
berry salad, broccoli
Wednesday Chicken sandwich, mashed potatoes,
watermelon, peas
Thursday Tortellini, mixed greens,
corn bread
Friday Grilled cheese, rice, snap
peas,
* Whole milk is served at
every meal