Child Care Lookup Tools

Finding child care for your little one is so hard. The moment you get pregnant in just about any province or state you need to make sure your name is on a waitlist for a centre or dayhome. However before you even try to get on a list you need to figure out what your needs may be. How often do you plan on having your child attend care? what your price range is? if you qualify for subsidy or assistance and what type of program would be in line with your beliefs and values. There is so much to take into consideration!

We all want the best for our kids. You need to start your search early and talk to other parents. Your family, friends and even moms at the local park can give you a lot of insight & (and will want to) share a lot of information about what is going on in your community. They love to tell your all about the good, the bad and the ugly! so listen up and ask ask ask. Then take your information and research. Finally go out with a list of questions in hand and interview. Finally once you narrow down your favorites call and put your name on the waitlists.

Join community organisations and association. Often on their websites you will find information about local child care and they might have a section for advertising care that is available.

I compiled a list of some online resources you can use to find care, find information on early childhood education, find jobs in ECE and early development sites you might have an interest in...

SO...

Looking for Childcare? Looking for a child care worker? Looking for a childcare related job? here are some of my go to sites...Today's List by Listymama:

Remember you can also check Kijiji, Craigstlist and talk to friends about their experience and recommendations. Don't get lost, directions are here! :)

Looking for care:

Canada:

http://www.daycarebear.ca/

http://www.godaycare.com/localdaycares

Alberta:

http://www.churchillpark.ca/

http://www.child.alberta.ca/home/childcarelookup.cfm

dayhomes:  http://www.calgarychildcare.org/


Ontario:

http://www.portal.gov.on.ca/ONT/portal61/licensedchildcare

Quebec:

http://www.aqcpe.com/

USA:

http://www.daycarebear.com/

http://childcareaware.org/


http://www.daycarematch.com/default.asp

http://transition.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ohs

Looking For a Job or for a ECE?

Canada:

Child Care Advantage:
http://www.childcareadvantage.ca/index.asp?usertype=jobseeker&content_id=76

Looking for information on early childhood education and early development:

http://main.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=key_brain

http://www.naeyc.org/

http://www.cccf-fcsge.ca/

Family Child Care or Dayhomes, whatever you call it...here is some help!

Family Child Care is a wonderful option for so many reasons. This was the option we chose for our children when I had to return to work. I wanted my children to be in a home environment. I wanted to find someone who was going to care for, nurture and love my sons and I liked the idea of it being on a much smaller scale than a centre.

When I went on the search for the perfect dayhome there were some qualities that I was definitely looking for. The person who was running the home child care program had to have some experience working with children, they had to have completed some training or education in early childhood education and they had to have children already placed in the home. The caregiver/provider had to have completed a police clearance and have references available.

Because I work in the industry I knew exactly what I was looking for, what questions to ask and what to look for that might be a red flag. Most family child care providers are working on their own and this means that there isn't anybody to observe and ensure any standards are being followed. Some Provinces and States have programs where providers can be a part of an agency and are approved and monitored. However there will always be private child care in home and these can also be a great option, if you know what to ask and what to  look for. I have created a simple questionnaire that you can take along with you on your visits to your child's next potential dayhome.




Questions for dayhome

Childcare in a centre? but there are so many options!

There are many options of centre based childcare. So many parents aren't even sure what the different programs are. Often they hear play based learning and assume the children are left to play all day long. Some parents think of Montessori programs as too structured. There are so many options out there and it is nice to understand what exactly they mean and how they are run. This will help you to decide what program best meets your children's abilities, personality and family beliefs and values on education.

Now I am going to be honest with you. I am a strong advocate for play based learning. I have done the research and I have worked with children for 14 years. I do admire the other programs and will remain completely unbiased and open in this blog. The one thing all these programs agree on is that your child can socialize with other children when they are in a program and that socialisation is such an important part of child development.

Let us first take a look at Play Based Learning

There are different programs that run play based learning. There are Reggio Emilia play based programs and emergent curriculum play based learning. I will focus on Emergent curriculum right now since this is the curriculum path that most centres are following and most child care colleges, university programs and associations are focusing on. Bottom line is with the research coming out on brain development there is a lot of evidence that believes that play shapes the brain and helps it to grow. 

The emergent curriculum is shaped by the children's individual and groups interests, needs and abilities. Educators in the room interact with the children during play and observe and document the children's interests to create a program plan for the room. Caregivers in the room will be given program planning time and will brainstorm together to come up with creative and fun ways for the children to really learn and discover a topic they are interested in to it's fullest and until the children's interests begin to shift and flow into another direction. Reggio Emilia schools are one program that uses the idea of emergent curriculum in its curriculum. Because the programming is based on the children's interests and abilities in the room the result is more effective and measurable growth and development for the individual children. it is also been proven that it decreases incidents and behaviour problems that could arise in a room because the children are more engaged in topics they are interested in. Educators will add the different new interests and ideas to different play areas in the room. Helping children to discover, learn and grow while being exposed to verbalization, interactions, socializaton, pre-writting skills, pre-reading skills, exposure to numbers, shapes, letters open ended questions, self concept, cognitive development and critical thinking.

Play based programs are laid out in a physical environment that allows for children to go to different centres for active play, quiet time, reading corners and creative centres...Children roam freely and let their imaginations take them where they want to go as they discover and learn. It is not guided by the educator but by the group. The educator asks questions and engages the children in dialect and interacts with them to help them learn and discover. Children are creative with open ended art activities and are not told how certain equipment should or shouldn't be used. They are free to discover, learn and be creative.

Montessori Programs

Montessori programs believe in independence but with the freedom does come limits.Montessori programs believe in mixed aged classrooms and children are given a choice of activities to practice life skills and promote development. the programs offer special educational equipment that is used in the program.

Here is what someone from a forum about Montessori schools says

Montessori education is based on the theories of Dr. Maria Montessori.  It emphasizes learning through all five senses and allowing children to work on activities that are of interest to them.  (In my experience, Montessori teachers gently guide children to be sure they work on a variety of things that are developmentally appropriate.)  I think that Montessori is better for children who have a good enough attention span to be able to work on an activity for a while without constant supervision; that’s just my impression, not something I have sources to back up. One thing to be aware of is that "Montessori" is not a trademarked or otherwise protected term--anyone can say they are running a Montessori program.  So you’ll want to look at what a school’s actual approach and curriculum are. My daughter attended a Montessori preschool, and it was a fantastic experience.  My son attended a traditional daycare, and it was also a fantastic experience.  I think that having a caring and competent staff is more important than the educational philosophy a school follow.

You will discover what best suits your family and child by visiting different centres and sitting in with your child. preschool programs are usually half day programs and often they sell themselves as more educational than a daycare. This is not necessarily the truth. Each program is different and may offer different curriculums. You should visit a few of all options before making a choice. Also know that the educators all come from a similar background - they have all studied in early childhood education but just like yourself has chosen the path that they felt best suited them. The only difference here are levels of training, education and years of experience. Montessori educators often have done some Montessori training as well. 

We will continue our childcare programs discovery this week, tomorrow we examine dayhomes and nannies! till then

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Child Care

This week we look at Child Care  and all the different types of care. We will examine everything about child care. How to find child care, what to look for and what programs best meet your family and child's needs. There are so many different options from play based learning, to Montessori, to the Reggio approach and so much more. We will examine care in a home and with a nanny. We will also look at things you can do at home if your a SAHM. Look forward to our new theme! If you have any questions please email me!

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Listymama

Travelling with a baby? Here is my favourite item to pack

There is one item I can't leave home without when we travel. I picked up this gem at a popular baby store in Calgary a few years back and they are still available. This portable seat turns any chair into a makeshift highchair allowing your baby to join you at the table. It folds up and is so easy to pack. It comes in tons of fun patterns and colours. I absolutely adore the "My Little Seat". I don't know about your kids but mine hate missing any action. I hated having to tote around the stroller in restaurants or place him in the car seat to sit at our feet while we ate in our rented condo on holidays. If there is one item I suggest you pick up it's a portable high chair. There are tons out there so search around and check reviews. I am super happy with "My Little Seat". You can find them online here "My Little Seat" click here

I have this exact one by "My Little Seat" - luv

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Taking Baby on Vacation? yay or nay?

I am all for travelling with your little ones right from the start. I travelled as much as I could with my children before they turned 2 and we had to buck up and pay the full price fares. Anthony was just 3 months old when we went to Arizona to watch the Cardinals play. People thought I was nuts taking a baby to an NFL game. Boy were they wrong. They had special gates for mommy entrance. They had special sections you can take your little one too to watch the game and breastfeed. They were so accommodating with escorting us to our seats. It was such a fun experience. Anthony doesn't remember a thing but I got some great pictures to prove he was there when he is 14 and complains he has never been to a game LOL.

Travelling with babies can seem intimidating and scary. You can visit some great family friendly places with your little ones and be rest assured that all will go smoothly if you are prepared! Using the previous posts checklists you can get your self organised to travel with your baby and their gear. The next step is choosing the right destinations. Obviously when I mean travel, I mean to places where you feel comfortable and it caters well to your little one. There are many resorts that offer fun beach vacations that cater to families with small children. One of my favourite is the beaches resorts. If your a cruiser then Carnival has some great ships for the family. Disney vacations are always a wonderful option and be sure to check around at surrounding resorts, surely the Disney ones are beautiful but can be very pricey. There are lots of beautiful hotels that offer so many fun family options in Orlando and Anaheim.

Road trips are fun too. If you go prepared. The nice thing about a road trip is you can drive 2-3 hours and make a stop at a city, resort, town and then pick up the next day and head out for another 2-3 hour drive and stop someplace new. This form of road tripping should be planned and destinations and hotels picked out prior to departure. In as little as 10-14 days you can see a lot, learn a lot and make a lot of memories. This option is so easy on you, the kids and the driver! who typically in our house is dada.

Travelling overseas to countries abroad is also great for little ones. The long flights might seem scary for mom and dad but if you can get through the flight the destination will be worth it. I have friends who recently travelled to Lebanon, Italy, Australia and Hawaii with the babes and all turned out to be fun and positive experiences (OK maybe not some of their flights....with a very unhappy toddler who wanted to explore but was limited to a seat and a couple rows to wander past....)

So it's a YAY

Overall Travelling with your children will only enrich their lives, open their minds and give them opportunities to learn about the world. Have any family vacation destinations you loved? Let's get started and make a list! Please share!

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Travelling with a Toddler

I have travelled quite a bit with my little ones. They have been everywhere with us. My 4 year old has been on more planes in his lifetime than most children. I have been in and out of airports, hotels, beaches, all inclusive ...you name it, he came along! Here are my top tips I can share as a mom when travelling with your tot.

I remember my very first mistake ever. Travelling on a plane for 4 hours flying solo with my little man. I figured this was a short enough trip and we would be all set with bottles and diapers. I also did pack one packet of goldfish crackers and figured he would get the token cookies and free drink on the flight. When the plane took off my little guy, 16 months at the time, was sitting on my lap and being such a good little man until he got hungry. I pulled out the goldfish and he scarfed those down in a second but it wasn't enough!

Anthony started wailing and freaking out demanding more. I sat there frozen and slowly as his tantrum grew so did my nerves. I was mortified as he continued for the next 40 minutes. People shooting stares of annoyance and a few of sympathy. I was sweating, walking up and down the isle and trying to calm him down. One mom stopped at our seat and handed me a bag full of dry snacks. She then handed me a knapsack filled with toys and books. I was in tears and so grateful. When Anthony saw the bag of snacks and toys he was in heaven....and so were the rest of the passengers on that flight. Never again did I fly without packing a special bag for Anths. I fill it with ziplock baggies of fun foods and ziplock baggies of his favourite portable toys and books. I also throw in something new just to surprise him and make the flight that more fun!

Here are some things you can do to make life easier when travelling with your tot

• Always pack finger foods 
• Wipes wipes wipes
• Take a small pillow and fav blanket along
• When you arrive to your destination do a one over on your place and ensure its safe for your tot to explore in
• If your driving, make sure to make frequent stops- do some exploring online and plan for some fun road trip education!
• Take along your ipad or portable dvd player and some fun movies
• If your driving, pack a portable potty - for those just in case moments when they can't make it to the nearest gas station
• Prep for nasty diaper changes! I like to prepare with an easy throw away change mat, a diaper, some wipes in a ziplock bag and I put it in a plastic bag I can use to throw all of the mess away! makes it easy to organise and find when having to walk to the tiny bathroom on the plane

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Travelling with Baby ? What to take along

When travelling with an infant packing can seem really overwhelming. You want to make sure that you got everything possible - just like at home. Don't fret, babies are so adaptable and can make for great travellers. Being prepared surely helps keep you at ease. So to help you pack up for that first or fifth trip with your baby here is a list to help.

Travelling with Baby Checklist

1. Car seat and base
2. Collapsible stroller - You can take your stroller right to the plane, and collapse right at the airplane door. Makes for easy travelling.
3. Pack and Play
4. Fold and store high chair
5. Baby Carrier
6. Pack away 3 clean bottles and take three clean bottles and formula with you (if travelling on plane)
7. If breastfeeding be sure to take breast pump along
8. Easy toss away feeding utensils and sippy cups
9. Snack for plane and/or baby food 
10. Hand sanitiser
11. First Aid Kit
12. Thermometer
13. Clothes- general rule of thumb pack 2 outfits(jams, onesie, etc) a day for baby 
14. Socks (a pair a day)
15. Diaper rash cream
16. Baby wash (all in one is best for travels)
17. Bibs
18. Wash wand for cleaning bottles
19. Hat (either to keep warm or protect from sun)
20. 3 blankets and 3 receiving blankets
21. Diaper change pad
22. Diapers (bring one for every 2 hours in transportation and 3 extra -you can buy diapers once you arrive or pack enough for your stay)
23. Wipes 
24. Pacifier if baby uses one (pack extra in case)
25. Baby toys that are small and easy to tote along in diaper bag

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tip #1 when you travel with kids

WOW,  I ran out of eye makeup remover and I had waterproof mascara running down my cheeks. I looked like a mess. Nothing was getting it fully off and I had huge black circles that were created by this annoying mascara now under my eyes!

want to know what worked!

My sons pampers wipes! WHAT?

WIPES!

Now how do these wipes have the ability to remove my makeup and nothing else did? makes you think what is in them?

On that note, if you ever run out of eye makeup remover when you travel, you got your kids wipes!

LOL


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Listymama

Travelling with Kids

This week we will take a look at travelling with kids. All the do's and don'ts and what to bring!

I will compile lists of what to take on a 3-4 day trip to a 2-3 week trip in hot and colder weather....from city travelling to beach vacations.

This week I am off on holidays in sunny Phoenix, AZ. I dressed myself this morning in a super cute maxi dress but was super paranoid at the low cleavage. The one thing about Phoenix, you have to know that the minute you walk out that door someone will one up you! Well forget low cleavage...everyone here has the best cleavage! It's all out there real or not and it's hot! Made me feel so much better about my measly 32 MOM C. Either way the 106 weather is such a welcome and the baby and Anthony are both Loving it. Anthony has spent the past two days in the pool and the baby in the shade catching some lazy z's.

Well as I sit here in trustee Dunkin Donuts with my iced cold coffee and vacation earrings. I stop, look at my little guy asleep in the stroller and Anthony chowing down on a sprinkle covered donut...and I appreciate these moments.

Iced Coffee with Skim Milk and Vanilla Syrup

Starfish Vacation Earrings, Stella and Dot 

I look forward to sharing my tips and tricks with you for your next vacation. Stay tuned! I am off to finish this coffee by my pool...

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Baby Proofing High Traffic Areas and Special Areas

Last but not least!

Our last checklist for baby proofing and ensuring your home is safe for your little explorers!


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Baby Proofing You High Traffic Areas

Baby Proofing The Bedrooms

Almost at our last checklist! Coming later today, high traffic areas.

For now the bedroom checklist. Looking forward to comments or hearing about your baby proofing experience.

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Baby Proof The Bedrooms

Baby Proofing Your Bathroom

One of the most dangerous rooms in the home is the bathroom. There are so many things that can happen in a bathroom. Any child under the age of 3 should never be left unattended in a bathroom. It only takes a second for something to go wrong.

So get to it! and share your week so far with us, go to our Facebook page and let us know about your baby proofing stories!

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Baby Proofing your Bathroom

Baby Proof Your Kitchen

Our kitchen checklist for room 4 is available today! Keep following us as we take a look at baby proofing the bathroom next! for all our checklists for this weeks safety theme check out our blog posts from this week, links can take you to download all Listymama's at home safety checklists.

Questions?  email listymama@gmail.com

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Listymama Baby Proof Kitchen

Baby Proof / Safety Your Playroom

Ok time for checklist numero 3! Baby proof or making your child's play space safe is so important as this is a place they most likely spend a lot of their time in.

Any questions - email me at listymama@gmail.com

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Baby Proofing your Playroom with Lystimama

Baby Proof Your Dinning Room

The dinning room area - baby proof checklist...more to come every day this week as we work room by room and baby proof our homes! follow us!

Print your checklist and get to work today!

Share your baby proofing experience with Listymama send your stories and/or questions to listymama@gmail.com


LISTYMAMA BABY PROOF - DINNING ROOM AREA
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baby Proofing your Living Room PDF included

Alright mom and dads here is today's checklist. We are going to start off with the living room area. I have provided you with a PDF you can download and print. Share your experiences and ideas with me at Listymama@gmail.com

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Listymama Baby Proofing living room

Baby Proofing 101

I remember with my first i was so cautious and scared and concerned and stressed....I was pretty much every emotion tied to being worried all the time. Was he breathing, was he pooping enough, was he hot or was he cold, did he finish the bottle? Oh the questions in my head were endless. I drove myself insane. Every little thing .....every little bump, bruise, or owie at the start- I cried too.

That instinct to worry never goes away! it gets better but it never goes away and for good reason. It's what drives us to protect our little ones. That motherly instinct isn't just a saying...it's a sixth sense!

It's our jobs and in our nature to nurture and protect our babies no matter what their age. The first year is particularly hard on moms. Between it being in our nature and then the pressure to make it right in society as a mom - has become a billion dollar industry. Think about all the products, the books, the gadgets....we all tried em'..(pipi tipi anyone!?? lol).

Part of that billion dollar industry are the "baby proofer" companies. Now don't get me wrong, I think that their work is all good and important but I also think it is something you can do if you have the right checklist in hand. You can determine the amount of safety you feel meets your family's needs. This week in my city newspaper I read a tragic story about a 21 month old child who fell down the stairs and past away from the head trauma. This story crushed me because I know how preventable something like this is. I also know many friends of mine who don't feel it is necessary to put gates at the top or bottom of their staircases...and this sad story is an example as to why I insist they do. It only takes one second, one moment and one time. Why even take a chance with your child?

As I have mentioned in other posts, I have worn many hats in my industry and for 4 years my job was to meet, approve and monitor child care programs in the home. A major part of my role was to safety the house. I became an expert at home safety. This week I want to share my knowledge with you and provide you with the tools to make sure your home is safe for your little one to explore.

Starting later today I am going to post a daily checklist that will guide you room by room through your home. You will be able to print the checklists every day and by friday we will have covered every corner and crack in the home . I will provide suggestions and ideas for different areas or equipment. It will be in your hands to decide just how much baby proofing you will want to undertake all while saving you anywhere from $50-$90 for a consult with a baby proofer.

So here we go, Let's kick off safety in the home week! Join our mailing list or follow us on facebook so you don't miss any information this week. 

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Listymama Photo Friday: My Playroom

The Listymama Playroom

Our reading centre is comfy cozy. We have photos of different people from different types of families posted. I have a collection of books out but not all books. I rotate my books monthly.

Shelf divides the reading and block centre- everything is at child's level

Block Centre- I have legos (my kids are old enough) foam blocks, and a bucket with 2 different kids of blocks

Art centre table from Ikea

Art materials that are always out- the basics. Everything is labelled

View at child's level

I have a child size easel with paint, smock, paper and brushes always available

Music - instruments, harmonica, mini guitars, tambourine, maracas etc..

closer look at our easel

in the block centre I have cars and people and animals bins

Train Set table

I always try to hang the children's art work on walls

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Usborne Book Giveaway

It is almost Friday! Get your chance to win an Usborne book for your reading corner at home! All you have to do is send us pictures of your playroom and let us know how you were inspired by this weeks theme. Read our blog, catch up, make some changes at home and take some pictures. It's that easy, then snap a photo and send it in to Listymama@gmail.com for your chance to win!

Most inspiring photos and write up will win!

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The Block Centre at Home

The block centre is such an important part of your playroom. There is so much going on in this centre, from the actual process of picking up blocks, building and being creative along the way. The block centre, like the art centre, is a place where the child can be unique and create something amazing. A great way to display projects once they are completed is to take photos of what your child has built and print them off and post them on the wall in the centre.

So what makes a block centre? 

• Use cubbies or shelving and place different blocks into different baskets or bins
• label your block centre and label bins
• I would suggest 3-4 different blocks for your centre (mega blocks, wood blocks, cardboard blocks, foam blocks)
• Add people /cars/animals to your centre. I keep these labelled right by my block centre.

Again organization is key here. Your child will be creative, have fun and will be able to clean up if everything is at eye level, has easy access and is simple to store.

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The Art Centre At Home

Everything you expose your little ones to is so new for them. Imagine that feeling of discovery and learning something for the first time. Children are just soaking up every experience and storing the information. The art centre is such a great way to have children experience something new and also develop important skills all while having a lot of fun. Setting up the playroom at home with the right equipment is so important for the child's cognitive and motor development.

Art centres can seem intimidating to moms and dads. Especially if you aren't a very creative person and haven't touched any art supplies since....high school. Good news! you don't have to make it complicated. Art centres for children should be clean, organised and simple. Most of the equipment you need to stock your at home art centre is readily available in your local drug stores, toys stores and even in your own pantry or backyard.

Art stimulates the child's brain. I have talked a lot about brain development in previous posts but I can't stress enough how the brains development grows and grows due to your involvement and what you share with your little one. As they learn about the world around them, their brains develop. Art is a wonderful tool because a third of us are visual learners. Children will also learn more when you take a topic the child is interested in and integrate art into the learning process. 

Art allows children to explore, be creative and develop many skills. Hand eye coordination and fine motor skills are important parts of child's development and through art they practise and continue to improve these skills. Holding a paintbrush, a crayon and drawing are all fine motor skills. Learning to use scissors and cut are also motor skill development. The skill of using their eyes and watching their hands as they create a shape or try to stay within a line are great examples. These are all things that you can do with your child at home. 

Your art centre should be organised and children should have easy access to the equipment. YES it will be a learning curve at first to use and put away equipment but believe me children catch on quick and can learn to keep things organised and put away. I have been in centres where 19 month - 30 month old children have art centres set up and they use the equipment and keep it clean and organised. You need to teach your child that this space is theirs and they have to take care of it. Remember adult 

supervision...

Art Centre Set up:

1. Get a child size table with a couple of chairs
2. You can organise equipment on a shelf or cubbies - make sure it is accessible to the child and at their eye level
3. store similar items together in bins or baskets (crayons, markers, paper, glue etc...)
4. Get a child size easel and provide paint pots and brushes.
5. Have smocks available
6. Label bins of equipment with words or pictures of what goes where.

What you will need for your art centre are some basics that are out all the time: ( REMEMBER TO KEEP THINGS AGE APPROPRIATE AND ADD AS THEY GROW AND DEVELOP)

• Pencil Crayons
• Wax Crayons
• Marker (fat tip and thing tip)
• Tempera Paint and dry watercolour paint
• Construction Paper
• Paint Paper
• Glue sticks and Elmer's glue
• Scrap paper bin
• Play-Doh (make your own)
• Pipe Cleaners 
• Yarn
• Cotton balls
• Old Magazines
• Scissors (age appropriate scissors)

Here are a list of things you can add and rotate out every couple of weeks:

• Pebble or rocks (age appropriate- they can paint these)
• Seeds
• Leaves
• Cardboard tubes
• Egg cartons
• Pie tins
• Paper plate
• Coffee Filter (they can use old medicine dropper to mix coloured water drops)
• Cookie cutters for play-doh fun or clay
• Tissue paper
• Pasta

As you can see setting up you art centre is pretty easy and will be a place of great learning and creativity. Make sure to keep your camera handy. Some the best pictures of my kids were while they were in deep concentration and creating something magnificent.

Here are a few ideas of art activities you can do at home with your kids to get you started

• Make food items from Play-doh
• Every 3 months do a self portrait and watch as your child's skills evolve and how they see themselves
• Set out an object and have your child do some observational painting. They try to replicate the object
• Collage fun, set out pasta shells, cotton balls, leaves, seeds and glue
• string pasta on yarn and create a necklace

I am sure many of you have tons of great ideas, Please Share!

We are also giving away a beautiful Usborne Book to add to your reading centre this week. Please email me your playroom makeover story and pictures to win! the most inspiring change will be posted to share and will win this weeks giveaway!