Episode 184: How Can We Keep Kids Entertained on Rainy Days at your Childcare Center?

01/16/24 • 14 min

ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie

In this podcast episode, Kate and Carrie explore strategies to entertain children at your childcare center during the challenging winter months. They discuss the benefits of inviting external partners to conduct fun activities, such as tumbling, dance parties, music programs, and even visits from community helpers like firefighters and police officers. They consider the importance of aligning with the school's philosophy and adhering to regulations, especially when involving animals. The conversation also covers the marketing advantages of collaborating with local businesses and the importance of creating memorable experiences for children, while providing a respite for teachers.

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ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie - Episode 184: How Can We Keep Kids Entertained on Rainy Days at your Childcare Center?

Transcript

Marie (00:00:01) - Welcome to childcare conversations with Kate and Carrie.
Carrie (00:00:06) - Hey guys. So it's the beginning of the year, which means we've got some rainy days coming up. We've got some yucky weather. This is not the best time of year for going out and doing things, but it's also a time of year where we've got a lot of kids who might be a little stir crazy because you've had three days in a row inside.
So we thought, what can we do to