Kangaroo Kids
Child Care & Learning Center
August 2022
Meet The Teacher
Save The Dates:

8/3-Discovery Preschool-5:30pm     
 8/17 Waddler 5:15pm        8/23-Preschool  5:15pm  
8/8 Pre-Kindergarten 5:30 pm
8/18 Kindergarten   5:30 pm
Kangaroo Kids Celebrates 31 Years!
Do you know Kangaroo Kids has been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children since 2002!

Kangaroo Kids is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This prestigious recognition has only been achieved by approximately 7% of early childhood education programs nationwide. In the entire state of New Jersey there are over 4,000 schools and only 251 have earned the gold medal seal of accreditation!
 
NAEYC accreditation is a rigorous process by which early childhood programs demonstrate that they meet national standards of excellence similar to a "Blue Ribbon School." Child care centers, preschools, kindergartens, and before and after school program
Curriculum Studies for August
Our studies vary by class, but here are a few studies you may see this month.

Wonders of Nature
Solar System       
 Many of our activities are child directed based on the interests and needs of the children; you may see variations in the studies as their interests dictate. Children share their ideas through discussions and web chart development. See each classrooms posted lesson plans for details.  
Virtual Field Trips for August
During our Month of August we will be discussing the Wonders of Nature and the Solar System. Let's take a virtual Field Trip to discuss our amazing creatures and animals. We will also BLAST OFF TO SPACE!
Still Time to Sign Up for Summer Camp and Swim Lessons
Enrollment for the September 2022-2023 school year is now open to our waiting list please make sure you have confirmed you class and times and days for 2022. Some of our classes are already filled.
Ask us about our Summer Swim Lessons!
Children, ages 3 and older, who are fully potty trained, may participate in this 10-week session of swimming lessons. Lessons begin the last full week of June. Children who participate in summer lessons have the option of one, two, or three lessons per week. Lessons include open swim.

 Please bring your child to school dressed in a bathing suit on swim lesson day. Also, bring a towel and change of clothes to school that day. They can keep everything here for the week.
Then on Friday we will send home all of their swimming belongings.
The children have been doing an amazing job in there swim lessons!
We will finish our lessons August 27th.
Calendar of Events
Kangaroo Kids Fall 2022 registration is now open to new students! Make sure you have confirmed your schedule with the office for September. Many of our classes are filled and have a waiting list so your confirmation is crucial to make sure we have a place reserved for you! Thanks!!


August 24th - Kangaroo Kids will be CLOSED for Teachers In Service Day to prepare for the fall.

September 5th-Kangaroo Kids will closed for Labor Day!
August Curriculum Themes
National Day of Activities
Let's Celebrate some National Day of Activities!

August 1st American Family Day!
August 1st Friendship Day!
August 2nd Ice Cream Sandwich Day!
August 3rd National Night Out & Watermelon Day!
August 4th National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day!
August 7th Play Outside Day!
August 14th Creamsicle Day!
August 19th Soft Ice Cream Day!
August 24th National Waffle Day!
August 26th Cherry Popsicle Day!
August 28th Thoughtful Day!!
August 30th Beach Day!
August 31st Trail Mix Day!
We are Learning So Much in Our Garden!
 Kangaroo Kids are learning so much from their gardening experience! 
 Oh, my the garden!!! I am amazed at how skillfully the children care for the garden.....watering and weeding!! They are so proud of their harvest!! 
 The children have identified the different parts of a plant and their function. They will gain hand eye coordination and match each part of the plant to one another.
Gardening is educational and develops new skills including: Understanding– as they learn about cause and effect (for example, plants die without water, weeds compete with plants) Self-confidence – from achieving their goals and enjoying the food they have grown.

The Value of Gardening 
  • Plants Clean Your Air.
  • Gardening Relieves Stress.
  • Your Heart Gets Stronger.
  • You Reduce Your Carbon Footprint.
  • Your Self-Esteem Grows.
  • Growing Plants Helps Your Brain.

We are starting to enjoy the fruits of our labor!  
Sunscreen
Remember, DHS now requires written parental permission for us to put sunscreen on your child. Please sign the form in your child's class.  Please apply the first round of sunscreen before your child comes to school and teachers will apply again before going outside in the afternoon. 
Covid Reminders
With the ever changing course of this virus please be safe and stay home if you or your child are feeling sick. Remember to protect yourself whenever you are in high risk environments. As always we will continue to our disinfecting, handwashing, UV lights and Merv filters at Kangaroo Kids!
Keep Up With Us on Social Media
Thank you for your support! Many of you send us wonderful cards and letters and we truly appreciate all your kind and thoughtful comments.  As a local program, social media reviews are important to our success. Would you mind taking a brief moment to write a review on our social media sites? 
 
 
 
 
Creative Connections August
Don't miss our monthly blog that will help to connect you with community family events. It will also give you some suggestions of fun activities to do with your family that are relevant to the current month!
 
It is published monthly on our blog! Check out the latest edition: