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February 1 - February 28
Black History Month American Heart Month
February 2 Groundhog Day
February 9 Super Bowl Sunday
February 14 Valentine’s Day
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We will be closed on Monday, February 17th.
February 17-21 Spirit Week Page 12
February, 17 - March, 14
Dual Language Exposure for Young Children
Spanish Words of the month
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American Sign Language Words of the month
Mom, Dad, Home
Planet, Moon, Rocket, Star
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Monday
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Family fun Household Helper Bingo
As children complete tasks, they mark off th squares. When they complete a row, colum or diagonal, they earn a simple reward—lik sticker, an extra story at bedtime, or a spec family dance party!
Click here to see the full blog post and to download your choice of a filled in or blank household helper BINGO card!
Create your own Bingo card or download th prepared for your family to use with the Household Helper!
Encourage your child by celebrating each square they complete with positive reinforcement. For example, say, “I love how you helped set the table. That was so kind
Keep it fresh by rotating new tasks onto the bingo card each week to align with your child’s interests and developmental goals.
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Kindness & Wellness Salad Wraps Meaningfulmeals
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Whole wheat tortillas
Lettuce
Carrots
Cucumber slices
Avocado slices
Hummus
Grilled chicken or tofu slices
Grapes or apple slices
Chopped herbs
Slice all the vegetables, fruits, and any protein you’re using. This helps the children engage with the ingredients and encourages them to try new foods.
Lay out the whole wheat tortillas on a flat surface.
Spread a thin layer of hummus in the center of each tortilla.
Start with a handful of lettuce as the first layer.
Add the thin strips of carrots.
Layer the cucumber slices.
Place a few slices of avocado.
Add a protein of choice.
Add some sweet apple or grape slices.
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Spirit Week
MONDAY THE 17TH - FRIDAY THE 21ST
17TH - MONDAY - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY
We are closed for professional development day.
18TH - TUESDAY - TWIN TUESDAY
Partner up with someone in your class and try to dress as close as possible to each other.
19TH - WEDNESDAY - CLASSROOM COLORS
Dress from head to toe in your classroom bird colors. Example: Cardinals = Red
20TH - THURSDAY - INSIDE OUT DAY
Get whacky and wear your clothing inside out. The whackier, the better!
21ST - FRIDAY - FREAKY FRIDAY
Get ready for a FUN switch-a-roo! Teachers will dress like how your children dress and children will dress like their teacher.
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Feathers The Nest Librar Let’s
Welcome to Buddy’s Book Review!
A review of our favorite children’s books here at The Nest Schools. We thoroughly believe in the power of literature, and we are excited to introduce wonderful new children’s books to our families in hopes that they will expand their own home libraries as we expand our own!
How do we review and rate each book?
We rate in terms of its likeness to our core values: KINDNESS, WELLNESS, INNOVATION, and FUN. Five feathers will be given for the core value we think each book best represents.
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About this month’s book choice...
A heartwarming and inspiring book that introduces the power of kindness, compassion, and empathy. Through the simple yet impactful concept of an invisible bucket that everyone carries, the story teaches young readers that every kind act, word, or gesture "fills" someone else’s bucket—and their own in the process.
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I appreciate how caring and kind the staff and teachers are. My biggest fear with putting our toddler into daycare, was that he might feel lonely and sad but I know that at The Nest, the teachers or staff will hold and cuddle him if he’s feeling sad and bring him into activities with his peers so that he won’t feel lonely. That is such a huge relief to know that our kiddos are well taken care of!
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A cup of coffee, wrapped in love: J-D students participate in global kindness initiative
Students at Moses-DeWitt Elementary School are participating in the 14th annual Great Kindness Challenge this week. That means they'll be completing as many acts of kindness as possible! This year, Cafe Kubal is working with these students to spread warmth and joy to the community.
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Kindest Kid in America Award Launches To Celebrate & Inspire Ki d i U S S h l KINDNEST
ndest Kid in America ha officially launched t recognize, celebrate, an inspire kindness in U. chools. The program wa eated to motivate kids t want to make kindness of their deepest identit
‘Kindness’
named as
Children’s Word of the Year
According to the research, 61% of children chose “kindness” as the Children’s Word of the Year, with some of them associating the word with mental health. One child said that “it’s always important to be kind as a lot of people struggle with their mental health” while another said kindness is important “as you don’t know who is suffering”.
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Why Small Wins Matter For Young Children: Celebrating Milestones
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When children achieve something new, no matter how small, celebrating their efforts teaches them to be kind to themselves and others. At The Nest Schools, our programs such as The Art of Living incorporate everyday tasks that build self-reliance and consideration for others.
Recognizing milestones is also essential for emotional and physical wellness. In our Fit Buddies program, children engage in activities like yoga and movement exercises to foster both their physical and emotional well-being.
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