Posted On 08 Aug 2018
Categories Picture Day Tips
Get your Picture Day checklist started by getting your class roster ready. Why do we ask for your rosters? It's an easy way to ensure that your Picture Day is streamlined, so we are in and out of your center in no time!
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Posted On 31 Jul 2018
Categories Director Helpline
Starting a new child care center and preschool is exciting. However, before you can make a positive impact, you need to kick-start enrollment.
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Posted On 13 Jul 2018
Categories Fun Learning Tools
Parents’ Day is the fourth Sunday in July in the United States, which means this year it's July 22.
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Posted On 10 Jul 2018
Categories Director Helpline
What makes this school different than the others in the community? Why would someone enroll here and not there? How can you, as an educator and not a marketer, help to advertise your school's unique characteristics to help grow enrollment?
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Posted On 04 Jul 2018
Categories Fun Learning Tools
With summer in full force, the Fourth of July is just around the corner. From the food to the fireworks, the parades to the pool, kids adore everything about this holiday!
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Posted On 02 Jul 2018
Categories Director Helpline
Modern preschools are more academically focused than ever before, but this is having some unexpected and unwanted consequences. Some children are not learning basic social skills and lack the ability to play, pretend and be curious.
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Posted On 19 Jun 2018
Categories Director Helpline
The parent tour is an essential marketing tool that boosts enrollment and community engagement. When you give great tours, you dramatically increase your chances of onboarding new students while enhancing your school's reputation.
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Posted On 11 Jun 2018
Categories Fun Learning Tools
They're there for the big hugs, to teach important lessons and to play with endlessly while giggles fill the room: Dads make a big difference in every preschooler's life!
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Posted On 05 Jun 2018
Categories Fun Learning Tools
Preschool friendships form and evolve, and while teachers know there are bound to be best buddies, it's important to promote inclusivity among classmates.
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Posted On 29 May 2018
Categories Director Helpline
Summer camps are an awesome opportunity for preschoolers to come to school for a few days or a few weeks during summer vacation. They are a wonderful opportunity for education, fun and friendship!
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Posted On 22 May 2018
Categories Director Helpline
Memorial Day is the last Monday in May. In addition to being the unofficial start of summer, it's a time to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice serving our country.
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Posted On 11 May 2018
Categories Fun Learning Tools
Preschoolers love their moms and Mother’s Day is the perfect time to show Mom a little affection.
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Posted On 08 May 2018
Categories Director Helpline
Teacher turnover can be a big problem, particularly at preschools. You might have a teacher for a year or two, and then they leave to pursue another opportunity. How can directors learn and structure teacher programs to boost retention?
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Posted On 01 May 2018
Categories Director Helpline
There are many elements needed to run a preschool well. To support the talented and dedicated staff, you need enough funds.
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Posted On 23 Apr 2018
Categories Fun Learning Tools
National Child Care Provider Day is the Friday before Mother’s Day (May 11 this year), which is the ideal time for directors to show how much employees are valued. Here are 10 ways to celebrate this special day.
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Posted On 10 Apr 2018
Categories Director Helpline
Passionate, competent teachers are essential to accomplishing a preschool's mission, and teacher tenure at a school can help them make a bigger impact. However, one common challenge directors face is retaining teachers long term.
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Posted On 05 Apr 2018
Categories Lifetouch Showcase
We are excited to officially announce that we have clicked into Shutterfly; bringing together two industry leaders that share a common purpose - to share life's joy through capturing and preserving memories with the click of a camera.
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Posted On 03 Apr 2018
Categories Picture Day Tips
Some kids love to ham it up, and spending time in front of the camera is natural for them. But what if your child is more of the timid type?
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Posted On 16 Mar 2018
Categories Lifetouch Showcase
Being a preschool director centers on children's education, but to make a difference, first you need to get those kids in the door. That's why marketing and brand management are also a big part of the job. Fortunately you don't need a degree in advertising to market your preschool effectively.
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Posted On 15 Mar 2018
Categories Director Helpline
Communication to your families is key to ensuring a successful Picture Day. This can sometimes be difficult if you have families with part-time preschoolers. Follow our four ways to get the message out about Picture Day.
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Posted On 27 Feb 2018
Categories Fun Learning Tools
March is National Reading Month, and educators across the country will use this time to foster a love of the written word in their students. Preschool teachers know that reading skills start to form long before a child is able to look at a word.
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Posted On 20 Feb 2018
Categories Picture Day Tips
Yes, getting a portrait of each student is the priority, but Picture Day brings classes together to promote camaraderie and friendship. Perhaps nothing captures the spirit of the classroom family better than class pictures.
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Posted On 13 Feb 2018
Categories Director Helpline
While a keepsake for parents, school pictures can contribute to the financial well-being of the school.
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Posted On 12 Feb 2018
Categories Fun Learning Tools
Try these 10 Valentine's Day crafts with your class. They will make your heart melt!
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Posted On 07 Feb 2018
Categories Lifetouch Showcase
Kids can change so much from Fall to Spring. Help your families to document their children growing up by signing up for a Spring Picture Day.
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