Event
Chipwrecked!
What better way to get out of the cold than to curl up to a good movie with your favorie friends.
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28
2011
2011
Dec
27
2011
Season
Winter Break Fun
Taking a break form the rigors of school life, kids get to just kick back and do what they do best- be a kid.
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22
2011
Event
Bowling at Fresno State
A fun day at the Bowling alley. The gradeschool kids got to bowl and play arcade games a great kick off to our Winter Break field trips.
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15
2011
Holiday
Santa Claus Visits Kids Kare
The preschoolers were so excited to see Santa once again. Some children had very long lists "A Car, A phone, Transformers", some had very simple requests such as a "Star on her Christmas Tree", or si…
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12
2011
Event
Oklin Bloodworth Holiday Jam!
Oklin turns evey childs face into a bright beautiful smile as gets everyone singing and dancing to Holiday tunes as well as his usual silly songs. It's an interacive re-charge of energy for the teach…
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07
2011
Event
Cookies by the dozen!
Royal icing, marshmallows, gumdrops and M&M's adorn these yummy sugar cookie GingerPeople. Cookies and supplies provided by our friends at Cookie Couture, each child had a chance to decorate and eat…
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05
2011
Season
Fall senses bring holiday anticipation!
All of the senses were covered this month from Making our own Butter, and our own "Stone Soup" to taking a fieldtrip to Woodward Park to experience the sights of the leaves turning bright yellow, oran…
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16
2011
Event
It's Turkey Time
Wrapping up the month, we will be gearing up for the next big holiday season. With many activities on our plate, we have so much to be thankful for.
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15
2011
Event
Apple Voting
So which apple did your child like best? Just ask them..... We came up with both individual results as well as overall Class results after we tasted, chose their favorite, then voted. Then we took th…
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14
2011
Event
Giving back to our Veteran Friends
The kids at River Bluff held their own "Red White and Blue Sundaes" were on the menu for a Snack Shop Fundraiser last week in which the proceeds went to the Fresno Legion of Valor Museum. A special t…
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09
2011
Event
Celebrating Autumn
From parachute play to exploring the "Colors of the Wind". Preschool children engage in so many hands-on activities that teach them about the changing of the season. Fall is such a warm and comfy ti…
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04
2011
Holiday
Halloween Madness
Kids of all ages enjoyed a variety of parties, trick or treating, creating their own pumpkin patch with magic seeds, and just plain goofing around in their sometimes- hilarous costumes.
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31
2011
Holiday
Grown Ups Love Halloween too!
At Kids Kare, we love dressing for all occassions, including Halloween. Click here for a direct link to our Halloween Teacher Dress up Gallery.
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31
2011
Season
What's in a Pumpkin?
This week long discovery took us from the Pumpkin Patch to our final destination- Jack O-Lantern. Kids explored, measured, weighed, ask them selves if pumpkins sink or float, and finally the carving…
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24
2011
Event
Owl visitors
Preschoolers get to see up close and personal, into the gazing eyes of an owl. Fresno Wildlife and Rescue & Critter Creek Wildlife gave us a demonstration on night predators, and showed us the import…
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18
2011
Season
A fun morning at the Pumpkin Patch
Kids got a chance to enjoy a morning at the pumpkin patch this week. The patch supplied us with a fun pumpkin craft where each child got to decorate their very own mini pumpkin with googly eyes, feat…
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05
2011
Event
Education extensions
Educational extenders begin with reinforcment with handwriting skills as well as other fine motor development, and what better way to get their hands ready for writing than to practice with scissor sk…
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04
2011
Event
Learning about Pets
Proper pet care, and a tour of the local pet store gave our preschoolers something to look forward to for our September field trip. Its always fun looking at animals in action.
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22
2011
Event
All about Dinosaurs Week
Kids enjoyed our annual "Dino-dig" where they get to discover mini dinosaur bones in the sandbox. Other activities like dino-rubbings, with bubble wrap make the scaley rough creatures come to life. …
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15
2011
Event
Round em Up for Cowboy Day
Cowboy bread with beans and hamburger patties was on the menu for our fun "Chuck wagon lunch" day. Kids got to dress un in their favorite cowboy hats, scarves and enjoy fun games and activities while…
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14
2011
Event
Kare West Toddler addition
After several months of construction, our new toddler center is up and running in full swing. We are accepting 14 months to 2 years old in our newest space, with fully qualified and experienced staff…
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12
2011
Community
Grandparent Breakfast
Grandparents were out playing on the school yard, looking at art work, and reading favorite books in the library. Thank you to all of our Grandparents for coming over and having breakfast at our schoo…
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11
2011
Event
Bus evacuation practice
Fieldtrips are a fun addition to our preschool program, and proper bus safety is essential to an enjoyable trip. We go over proper seating, entering and exiting the bus, as well as keeping our hands…
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30
2011
Event
Let the Learning Begin...
Our Language Arts Curriculum is packed full of plenty of learning opportunities for preschoolers. Starting with the very basics in fine motor development such as tracing and scissor skills, as well a…
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25
2011
Event
Learning with iPads
Each center is equipped with an iPad not only to assist office staff in running at peak efficiency, but also to help teachers in activities involving children. With the tap of a finger children love…
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22
2011
Event
First Day of School
Another great summer has passed us by, and kids get to move up to the next grade level with eager minds and backpacks filled and ready to learn! Welcome back friends and family- to another enriching s…
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15
2011
Event
Beauty Day
Kids need pampering too, at Kids Kare we bring in the beauty experts for a fun day of hair, nails and the newest trend- feathers.
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10
2011
Event
BIG GIVEAWAYS AT KIDS KARE!!!!
This weeks game is "The Riddler". Congratulations to Lindsey Hicks and Carol Tamblin who came in first and second place for our "Caption Contest". Prizes awarded were $50 & $25 Target gift cards. F…
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09
2011
Event
Let's go to the Island...
Kids always enjoy a fun day at The Island, where we serve up a fun day of waterslides, lunch and icee treats, for gradeschool summer blast kids.
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05
2011
Event
Cheer and Talent Show
See pictures and videos in our General Gallery, or click on the link below. For videos click here to a link to each school presentation. www.kidskare.net/gallery.php
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03
2011
Event
My Gym Mobile
A fun and interactive way to get your kids moving. For more information on My Gym Mobile and to get info on their pre-grand opening specials, Click on the link below. www.mygym.com/clovis
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02
2011
Event
Tats 4 all
With several colorful design kids had fun choosing their own tattoo and watching the process of the air brushing being done.
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02
2011
Event
Carnival Day
Fun activities for Carnival Day include, Beach blanket volleyball, Raingutter Regatta, Corkboard crafts, as well as a fun slip-n-slide for all to join in. Dont forget the popcorn, shaved ice and fun c…
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21
2011
Event
Fun times at Boomers
Our kids put their driving, climbing, and dancing skill to the test to day at Boomers, along with lazer tag, miniture golf and all the games they could play.
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19
2011
Event
Teaching Tidepools
Aquarius Aquarium is dedicated to educating young children on the importance of our great oceans, and introducing children to the sea creatures that live in the ocean. This is a full morning of their…
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18
2011
Event
The Cake Off Results!
The rules: Only kids can decorate the cake, and one hour to assemble and decorate each school's Disney Themed cake. Look what the competiton brought! Such a great creative outlet for the kids that j…
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14
2011
Event
Slime Time Adventures
This fun program given by Wild Child Adventures combines storytelling, science facts and lots of hands-on activities. The children were introduced to Dr. Boogie B. as he takes us through space where…
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11
2011
Event
Cake Demo Day
This year, the new item on the menu is fondant. Gradeschool and Pre-K kids will learn how to rollout and use fondant as an embellishment to create "the perfect cake". Now, the prepration begins for…
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07
2011
Event
Its a Bubble Extravaganza
Wild Child Adventures showed up with a bunch of bubbles which always brings happy faces. Always a favorite when we have bubble week, where the kids get to learn about the science of a bubble, and how…
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07
2011
Event
Fresno Fire and Metal Academy
Children had fun learning about Poi, which means “ball” in Maori, is a form of performance art where tethered balls are swung in circular patterns and after mastering the art, are lit on fire. They…
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05
2011
Event
Fun Friday Dress up Days
Staff and kids love Fun Fridays, and dress up days. This year we have Red, White and Blue day, Sunglasses day, Hawaiian, and much more to come. So watch the parent board for the next dress up day!
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01
2011
Event
Ceramic Studio Day!
A variety of ceramic pieces were offered for the children to enjoy designing and painting. Each gradeschool and Pre-K child were able to show their artistic side and then take home their very own cre…
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30
2011
Event
BMX Show
BMX was a big hit today. Children screamed and cheered for the BMX riders as they caught big air and big tricks. Jumping over teachers, no handed jumps, and 360. They also learned about bike safety t…
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28
2011
Event
Ukulele show
The Polynesian dancers showed the love of there culture through their interpretation dances, each dance telling a story. Even their youngest dancer showed her pride and love for her heritage.
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27
2011
Event
Graduation Week
Kids Kare offers a well rounded preschool curriculum that prepares your child for Kindergarten success. We wrapped up the week with the last of our spectacular graduation ceremonies which includes so…
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27
2011
Event
Underground Gardens
Following this complex path of patios, grottos, and garden courts interconnecting with passageways that encircle the living quarters of the self-taught artist Baldassare Forestiere who sought to escap…
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21
2011
Event
Madera Mammoths
Kids were able to get hands on experience about the Ice Age Creatures that once roamed this lush valley. The replica skulls of a saber toothed cat, a mammoth tusk and various actual fossils offer a c…
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21
2011
Event
Beam me UP.... At Laser Quest!!!
Having a blast- kids get to create their very own alias, and shoot to gain the highest score. This is a favorite fieldtrip for gradeschoolers, with fun in the arcade too!
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14
2011
Season
Summer Fun Kicks Off
Pajama Day, A visit from Parker, Swim Testing and Ceramic painting for older kids, Water Play for the little ones, a Hula Show for all!!!!! This is just one week of events we have going on at Kids Kar…
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02
2011
Event
The Cat in The Hat Knows about that...
Many projects took on a new life this week with the Dr. Seuss theme, like the FOOT BOOK, and inspecting Hortons tiny speck for Science, and of course making our very own Cat in the Hat- Hat. We brai…
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