Our general age range is 12 months to 2 years. In our classroom, we are beginning a group schedule. We are starting to understand that these other little children around us are people too, and we’re beginning to develop friendships. We are also finding more ways to manipulate objects. Our teachers provide a clean, stimulating environment for us, as well as projects and activities to challenge our developing cognitive, physical and emotional skills. Our teachers observe and record our daily activities. Parents/guardians are expected to call and let our teachers know if we will be absent for any reason. Our parents/guardians provide our diapers, wipes, ointment, crib sheet and blanket (for our cots) and at least two sets of extra clothes, as well as all weather-appropriate outdoor gear, including hats, gloves, snow pants and boots for winter. Please feel free to call 277-9990 to schedule a tour of our classroom.

Schedule for the Bumble Bee Room

7:00-8:15 Arrival / Table Activities / Free Choice
8:15-9:30 Breakfast / Free Choice
9:00-9:30 Diapering / Toileting / Wash Up
9:30-10:15 Music & Movement / Art / Cooking / Sensory Exploration / Free Choice
10:15-11:00 Outside Play / Buggy Ride
11:00-11:15 Clean Up / Books / Sing-a-long
11:15-11:45 Lunch
11:45-12:15 Wash Up / Diapering / Toileting /Get ready for nap
12:15-3:00 Nap / Rest and quiet time
2:00-3:30 Snack
3:15-4:30 Free Choice / Outside Play
4:30-5:00 Diapering / Toileting / Wash and Clean Up
5:00-6:00 Hallway Play / Pick Up and Departure

This schedule is a guide and is meant to be followed as such. We try to maintain a balance between flexibility and consistency. A small early snack will be available until 7:45. A small late snack will be offered at 5:45.

Biography's

Name: Morgan

1. Born/Raised: I was born and raised in Lodi, WI.

2. Family: Mom (Barbara), Dad (Parnell), Sister (Ramona), Grandma Darlene and Grandpa Bob as well as my husband Eric, my son Sebastian, and my daughter Natasha.
3. Hobbies: I love camping; my entire family (listed above) go on many camping trips throughout the summer, and plan to extend our camping season as much as possible. I also enjoy painting, doing projects, and playing with my kids..

4. Education: I have my Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from MATC.

5. Experience: I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I also began in the childcare field in two local centers in my hometown, as well as my practicums during school at New Morning Nursery School, Bernie’s Place, Red Caboose and Meriter Children’s Center.

6. Years in the field: Since 1998

7. Years at Animal Crackers: I began working at Animal Crackers as a two year old teacher November 4th, 2002.

8. Why did you choose to teach in early childhood education? Children are the future. I love to watch them learn and grow and be a part of the influence of the future.

9. What do you appreciate about the age group you are working with?
The toddlers are learning words so rapidly; it’s wonderful watching them go from pointing and gesturing to asking and telling! It is amazing to see them soak knowledge up like a sponge; they take everything around them in and are constantly learning! Plus, they definitely keep you on your toes! I learn something new from children every day!

10. What is your favorite childhood memory? I have several: camping with my grandparents in all different states of the country; skipping on the yellow brick road in Sedan, Kansas with my sister. Also, all the wonderful trips my parents have taken me on, and all the get togethers my parents have had over the years with all our closest friends; the music I grew up with is still some of my favorite today!

11. What is your favorite children’s book and why? My favorite is “Oh the Places You’ll Go” by Dr. Suess. It’s a wonderful book about life and how you make your choices and to be the best you can be.

12. Tell us something surprising about you that we wouldn't otherwise guess about you? My name is on the Yellow Brick road, along with my sister’s in Sedan, Kansas. Plus, we have autographs from two of the people who played munchkins in the original Wizard Of OZ.

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Name: Mary

1. Born/Raised: Born in Lancaster, WI and raised in Cassville WI.

2. Family: Husband Todd, 2 children - Dalton and Olivia.

3. Hobbies:

4. Education:

5. Years in the field:

6. Years at Animal Crackers:

7. What is your favorite childhood memory?

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Name:Jessica


1. Born/Raised: Beloit, WI

2. Family: Fiance Phillip. Parents Bob and Karla. Younger siblings Jenni and Josh.

3. Hobbies: Hiking at the State Parks, Reading, Spending as much time outdoors as possible.

4. Education: BS Child Life from Edgewood College

5. Experience: Internship at Rockford Memorial Hospital in Child Life Department. Nanny for two infants, Lead Pre-K teacher at Playhaven Childcare.

6. Years in the field:Since 2009

7. Start date at Animal Crackers Inc.: January 2010

8. Why did you choose to teach in early childhood education? I have always been interested in working with children and their families.

9. What do you appreciate about the age group you are working with? Infants find joy in the simpilest things, every day they discover new things and a mile brightens everyone's day.

10. What is your favorite childhood memory? All the different family vacations I took growing up.

11. What is your favorite children’s book and why? "Three Little Pigs" My grandparents used to read it to me.

12. Tell us something surprising about you that we wouldn't otherwise guess? I have been on four mission trips to different places in the United States.

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