tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038875122753488052Thu, 05 Sep 2024 20:10:50 +0000PhotosRecipesCurriculumMenusRoutineHigh quality early childhood education and day care for infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-kindergarten and school age children in an intimate, real home environment.http://pamsfamilychildcare.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Pam Tingiris)Blogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038875122753488052.post-5616129636038304990Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:16:00 +00002010-07-28T16:18:37.092-04:00Photoshttp://pamsfamilychildcare.blogspot.com/2010/07/family-style-lunch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pam Tingiris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038875122753488052.post-4223261227111603049Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:29:00 +00002011-02-22T07:24:01.956-05:00RecipesA million people have asked me for my guacamole recipe, so here it is!  It is for anyone who loves good guac but can't seem to manage to chop garlic and/or any other veggie while holding one (or more) baby(ies) at the same time!! It's quick because you can do most of the work ahead of time - even if you have a bunch of kids pulling you in a hundred different directions - AND it really http://pamsfamilychildcare.blogspot.com/2010/06/guacamole-tags-edit-vegan-kalins-bday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pam Tingiris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038875122753488052.post-3549453025982983771Tue, 18 May 2010 14:41:00 +00002010-08-11T21:16:14.131-04:00RoutineSince children gain a sense of security from familiar, predictable activities, my daily routine provides big chunks of free time for play anchored by fixed meal and nap times.** 7:30 - 8:30 Arrival & greetings, self-directed play, and general ‘waking up slow’ 8:00 - 8:30 Eat-n-go breakfast 8:30 - 9:00 Breakfast clean-up:http://pamsfamilychildcare.blogspot.com/2010/05/daily-schedule.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pam Tingiris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038875122753488052.post-8020908725213286795Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:45:00 +00002011-02-22T07:24:38.245-05:00RecipesBecause February is Hugs & Kisses month! Note: This recipe makes three batches of cookies: I bake one and freeze the remaining two (see tip). 1 3/4 cups unbleached white flour 1 3/4 cups freshly ground organic whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 cup vegetable shortening or butter (I use Earth Balance vegan spread because it tastes great and is heart-healthy) 1 cup good quality http://pamsfamilychildcare.blogspot.com/2010/02/peanut-butter-kiss-cookies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pam Tingiris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038875122753488052.post-8197939617618239620Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:31:00 +00002010-01-31T14:48:02.967-05:00PhotosI frequently take photos of the children currently in our daycare and put them on Flickr. They are privately available to parents and/or other family members of the children. http://www.flickr.com/groups/pamsfamilychildcare/http://pamsfamilychildcare.blogspot.com/2010/01/photos-of-children-in-our-daycare.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pam Tingiris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038875122753488052.post-4792382655226139133Sat, 30 Jan 2010 03:33:00 +00002010-01-31T18:08:59.862-05:00Photos IMG_4066, originally uploaded by Pam's House Family Child Care.http://pamsfamilychildcare.blogspot.com/2010/01/outdoor-play-area_29.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pam Tingiris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038875122753488052.post-8819057745829823425Sat, 30 Jan 2010 03:22:00 +00002010-02-01T14:03:59.785-05:00Photos IMG_4064, originally uploaded by Pam's House Family Child Care.http://pamsfamilychildcare.blogspot.com/2010/01/indoor-play-area.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pam Tingiris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038875122753488052.post-1925014991536499000Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:05:00 +00002011-02-22T07:24:51.993-05:00RecipesKids (& grown-ups) love these muffins because they taste really yummy.  Childcare providers and parents / caregivers love them because they're cheap, easy and nutritious!  I just adapted the whole wheat muffin recipe on page 96 of Edward Espe Brown's Tassajara Bread Book slightly.  He's referred to as the zen master of bread baking for good reason - all of the recipes in the http://pamsfamilychildcare.blogspot.com/2010/01/banana-nut-muffins.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pam Tingiris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038875122753488052.post-215076695481575939Thu, 31 Dec 2009 04:22:00 +00002010-01-23T16:43:47.685-05:00Menus Children who are in my home full-time are fed breakfast, lunch and two snacks. Menus such as the one below are posted daily. I use the USDA's Food Pyramid Menu Planner to ensure that each day's meals are well balanced. Breakfast: Ham & Cheese Omelete Whole wheat banana muffin Fresh Florida Orange Juice Snack Organic Vanilla Yogurt with crushed Pistachios Lunch Macaroni & Cheese http://pamsfamilychildcare.blogspot.com/2009/12/sample-menu.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pam Tingiris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5038875122753488052.post-76748376451904168Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:26:00 +00002010-01-22T15:52:27.962-05:00CurriculumChildren between the ages of one and five do not learn because they are taught. They learn as a result of their own doing…through actions, relationships, inquiries, opportunities, and repetition. This knowledge is the foundation of an emergent curriculum. Teachers take on the role of research partners with children, seeking answers to questions and supporting investigation. My home is their http://pamsfamilychildcare.blogspot.com/2009/12/what-is-emergent-curriculum.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Pam Tingiris)0