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Buttercups

2011 - 2012 Buttercups™ Parent Guide

Give this flyer to parents and prospective families. It includes FunShine Express™ Educational Philosophy and Program Goals for the Buttercups™ Kits. Click here to download

Buttercups™ Goals & Objectives

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Buttercups™ Marketing Letter & Activity Fee Request

For those interested in requesting funds from parents to help cover the cost of providing the curriculum. Click here to download

Buttercups™ Marketing Letter for Parents

Inform parents about your investment in their child's learning! Print this flyer to tell parents about your commitment to providing quality preschool activities by purchasing our professionally designed monthly curriculum. Click here to download

Buttercups™ Observation Summary

Each skill from our Learning Goals and Objectives has a specific code to represent it. Use the codes to label each portfolio entry. This can be done as you record observations or at a later date. Then, choose supporting examples of each skill from the child's portfolio to include on the Observation Summary. Click here to download

Buttercups™ Planning Calendar

Includes a completed calendar and a blank planning calendar that allows you to rearrange activities and plan the curriculum to meet your preferences and needs. Click here to download

Buttercups™ Skills Checklist

A simple checklist of developmental basics for you to check off, based on your observations of each child. Share the checklist with parents to keep them informed about their child's progress. We suggest utilizing the checklist four times per year. Click here to download

Infant/Toddler Caregiver Tips for Managing Behavior

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Certificate of Participation, Forms & Miscellaneous

Certificate of Participation

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2011 - 2012 Order Form

Print this order form if you would like to mail or fax your order.
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2011-2012 Music and Movement Song Lyrics

Print the lyrics to the songs included on the 2011-2012 Music and Movement CD from FunShine Express™. If you do not own the CD, call 1.800.340.8103 to order for only $8.00! Click here to download

Accident Report Form

Give parents peace of mind when accidents happen. This form details how the accident happened and explains what was done for the child. File a copy for your records and give one to parents. Click here to download

Authorization To Release Form

Have parents designate who is allowed to pick their child up from your setting. Keep completed forms on file for future reference. Click here to download

Blank Calendar Pieces

Use these blank patterns to create your own calendar display pieces to celebrate holidays or birthdays! Decorate with drawings, stickers, etc. Substitute your special calendar day for the piece provided in your monthly kit. Click here to download

Field Trip Permission Slip

Have parents sign this slip before field trips. Includes a box for parents to check if they'd like to join your group for the trip! Click here to download

Holiday/Celebration Calendar Pieces

Add these ready-made pieces to your calendar display. Choose from a variety of holiday pieces to personalize your calendar display and discussion. Birthday pieces also included. Click here to download

Our Wish List

Make a list of the items you would like parents to help you gather for regular classroom use or for special upcoming activities. Post the list for parents to see.
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Recipes for Kids

We have gathered some of our favorite kids' recipes for easy reference. They are tested and approved by our own children! Click here to download

Spanish Display Words

Cut apart these Spanish labels for each color, number, and shape. Click here to download

Weekly Family Note

Keep parents in the loop! This Weekly Family Note is an editable PDF so that you can personalize it. Click here to download

Fireflies

December 2011 Fireflies™ Curriculum Guide Extras

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February 2012 Fireflies™ Curriculum Guide Extras

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January 2012 Fireflies™ Curriculum Guide Extras

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2011 - 2012 Fireflies™ Parent Guide

A one page flyer to give parents and prospective families. It includes FunShine Express™ Educational Philosophy, Program Goals, and Developmentally Appropriate Practices. Click here to download

2011-2012 Curriculum Changes Parent Letter

Give this letter to parents to help explain the changes that we have made to our curriculum this year. Click here to download

Fireflies™ Goals & Objectives

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Fireflies™ Marketing Letter & Activity Fee Request

For those interested in requesting funds from parents to help cover the cost of providing the curriculum. Click here to download

Fireflies™ Marketing Letter for Parents

Inform parents about your investment in their child's learning! Print this flyer to tell parents about your commitment to providing quality preschool activities by purchasing our professionally designed monthly curriculum. Click here to download

Fireflies™ Observation Summary

Each skill from our Learning Goals and Objectives has a specific code to represent it. Use the codes to label each portfolio entry. This can be done as you record observations or at a later date. Then, choose supporting examples of each skill from the child's portfolio to include on the Observation Summary. Click here to download

Fireflies™ Skills Checklist

A simple checklist of developmental basics for you to check off, based on your observations of each child. Share the checklist with parents to keep them informed about their child's progress. We suggest utilizing the checklist four times per year. Click here to download

Headlines from Home for Fireflies™ and Buttercups™

This is a one page questionnaire for parents to fill out prior to Parent-Teacher Conferences or as desired. Review and discuss the information together! Click here to download