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July 1, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

“May the sun…visit no land more free, more happy, more lovely, than this, our own country!” ~Daniel Webster Happy Friday! Summer Camp 2011 is off to a terrific start – beautiful weather, lots of smiles and NONSTOP FUN. Here’s a peek at our week: 1- Beat the heat with water play! Everybody loves sprinkler time! Read More »

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June 29, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #69

It is always a pleasure to announce the in-house promotions of doodle team members! Mr. Doodle Bug extends special thanks and congratulations to our fabulous faculty: Kristin Thomas has been promoted to Lead Infant Teacher at the Orchard Park Center. Kristin was formerly an assistant teacher at this location. Krista Engels has been promoted to School Age Lead Read More »

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June 21, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #68

In anticipation of Pre-K Graduation 2011, this edition of Team Tuesday celebrates the entire early childhood team! Every member of the doodle community is responsible for children’s successful transition to elementary school. For taking that responsibility seriously and working hard to build a community of happy children, happy parents and happy teachers, we say THANK Read More »

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May 24, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Team Tuesday: Issue #65

 “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela Graduation is cause for celebration! In today’s edition of Team Tuesday, we are proud to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our recent graduates. Those team members who recently succeeded in earning college degrees, advancing their own professional development Read More »

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May 21, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

Despite the rainy weather, our doodle days have been delightful! Here are five fun photos that provide a peek at our week – enjoy! Doodle Dance  & Fitness(Cheektowaga) Tae Kwon Do (Lancaster) Safari (Orchard Park) Block Play (East Amherst) Lego Zoo (Webster) Have a wonderful weekend!

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May 13, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

“Spring has returned.  The Earth is like a child that knows poems.”   ~Rainer Maria Rilke What a beautiful week – full of sunshine and smiles: Tae Kwon Do (Webster) Teacher Appreciation (Webster) Volcano! (Henrietta) Doodle Dance & Fitness (East Amherst) Creativity (Clarence) Have a wonderful weekend!

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April 15, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

“Let a joy keep you. Reach out your hands and take it when it runs by.” – Carl Sandburg What a joyful week we’ve had! Our participation in the Week of the Young Child filled our doodle days with extra cheer, fun & happinesss. We’re happy to share 5 fun photos to provide a peek Read More »

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April 9, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

“Whoever wants to understand much must play much.” — Gottfried Benn Happy Friday! It is often said that play is the work of early childhood; these 5 fun photos provide a peek at this week’s work: Pudding painting – the ultimate sensory experience! (West Amherst) Planting seeds and growing science skills. (East Amherst) An artist’s contribution Read More »

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March 12, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

Whether the weather be cold, Whether the weather be hot, We’ll weather the weather, Whatever the weather, Whether we like it or not! The wet, wild, wintry, windy weather we’ve weathered this week has perfectly complemented our ‘March Winds & Weather’ theme! Here’s a peek at some of the ways we learned through play: We Read More »

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February 12, 2011

Doodle Bugs! Friday Five

“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn.” — O. Fred Donaldson Happy Friday! We understand that children learn best when they take an active role in the process, so a doodle day is best described as hands-on learning through hands-on fun! Enjoy! When Mother Nature was uncooperative and Read More »

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