Just Like GRAMMY & POPPOP’s child care center/school has been having so much fun with our Pumpkin Decorating Contest and we announced the winner today before our preschool costume parade. (If you missed seeing the entries, you can view our post to see all of the pumpkins the infants -thr
h/t to one of our fabulous teachers, Ms. Maddie for the idea of a Class Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Each class was asked to decorate a pumpkin. The only stipulation was that each child had to participate in part of the decorating and WOW did they do a great job! Now, we need your help, because [&hel
October 22, 2025
The Mouse’s Pumpkin House
The Magic of “The Mouse’s Pumpkin House” At Just Like GRAMMY & POPPOP’S, we believe the best early education happens when children are truly engaged and when they choose to. Here you can see we focused on hands-on storytelling to capture their imagination and foster a lov
Changing Routines Starting a new day full of learning and fun at a new place is a big milestone, and it is completely natural for everyone – including parents! – to feel a mix of emotions. This guide is here to help you prepare for this new adventure and feel confident every step of the
Whether you are running a quick errand or in the car for a long period of time, car rides can be a huge opportunity for some learning! Take Advantage of the Listening Ears I mean…I love singing along to Laurie Berkner songs when in the car with the grands, but it’s also a fun opportunity
The journey to solid foods is a beautiful and sometimes messy part of childhood. With so much information out there, it can be tough to know where to begin. If you can’t Find it… Create it! I have looked for a while at different resources to have a list of foods that are common allergens
Smile or Acting Goofy I just love to see the pictures of children heading to their first day back to school. The posed smiles with likely some challenges on some days of keeping still, shirt tucked in, holding the sign just right and knowing that there likely was some acting goofy and some crazy che
I am not a trained medical professional and this is my own opinion. This should not be taken or considered as medical advice. First, which Thermometer? It’s tough to figure out the most accurate way to take a child’s temperature to see if they have a fever. OK, I have heard how it is bes
Summer Camp Fun We’ve been having a blast at our Summer Camp and we are in the second half of our summer program already – it’s hard to believe it! There has been no shortage of fun, even on the rainy days or quiet time for Just Like GRAMMY & POPPOP’s when the campers get
Jumping off the ladder Seasons change and there is a time for everything. It was a fun ride at my corporate job for many years, but looking back, I realized I missed a lot of important moments. Even the moments that might seem small or go unnoticed to many. That’s why I made a change […