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Dianne Dayboll
Dec 5, 20220 min read


Dianne Dayboll
Dec 1, 20220 min read


Inquiring Minds ~ Space Station
Our journey into the solar system began with the children asking questions about the moon, stars and planets. During this theme we...
Dianne Dayboll
May 6, 20214 min read


Inquiring Minds ~ Nursery Rhymes and Fairy Tales
The children began to sing Nursery Rhymes. They wanted to learn more. I told them we could learn more about them when we finished or...
Dianne Dayboll
May 3, 20214 min read


Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Many different terms for children and adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have been introduced and used. These...
Dianne Dayboll
Jul 9, 20207 min read


Developmental Milestones and Developmental Disabilities
DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES Developmental milestones are typical changes that occur in children as they grow from birth throughout childhood....
Dianne Dayboll
May 28, 20205 min read


Autism
CHARACTERISTICS OF PEOPLE ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM Autism is a complex disorder of the central nervous system. It has three central...
Dianne Dayboll
May 28, 202010 min read


How to deal with tearful separation at daycare drop-off
How can parents deal with a child who cries at daycare drop-off? It is very difficult for parents to leave their child crying at daycare....
Dianne Dayboll
Aug 27, 20193 min read


Yarn Birds
We are dedicated to fostering curiosity about wildlife and educating children about the wonders of nature. Our current unit of study, in...
Dianne Dayboll
Apr 13, 20191 min read


sweet dreams little one
#sleep #nap #daycare #DiannesHomeDaycare #sweetdreams
Dianne Dayboll
Jan 23, 20191 min read


Mo more slippery socks
Socks without grips on the bottom can be a slipping hazard. Children tend to move quickly, causing them to fall and often get hurt on...
Dianne Dayboll
Nov 14, 20171 min read


Make your own Bird Feeder
This is a simple craft, that children of all ages will enjoy making. Spread peanut butter on a toilet tissue roll. We used a plastic...
Dianne Dayboll
May 27, 20171 min read


Potty Training 101
In the past 27 years, I have spent A LOT of time in the bathroom! With over 100 children in my care, most of which were/are toddlers, I...
Dianne Dayboll
Mar 21, 20174 min read


Wrapped in love
For the past few years I have had the children in my daycare make their own special wrapping paper and bows for their presents. The...
Dianne Dayboll
Nov 23, 20161 min read


Comfort Maple
This fall I discovered a hidden treasure in Niagara, the Comfort Maple. The Comfort Maple is believed to be Canada's oldest and finest...
Dianne Dayboll
Nov 7, 20161 min read
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