Raising Rocket Scientists

"I consider myself a hero. I don't have a cape, I don't have a golden lasso. I had a call to adventure, a call to live life bigger than myself. I found the elixir." ~ Viola Davis

Here is the curated list for that girl in your life that you were looking for. It's never too early to start empowering girls to be leaders and creators, have you considered creating a Parent Book Club to help foster community building? Community encouragement goes a long way in supporting our children in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). 

Read the full article in Huff Post on gift ideas for raising a rocket scientist (gifts aren't just for holidays): Want Tp Raise A Rocket Scientist?

To our children's futures! 

Favourite Books about Children and their Grandparents

In recognition of this week's celebration of grandparents and all of the love and joy they bring to our lives and those of our children, we've showcased our favorite books about children and their grandparents. From classics like "When I Was Young in the Mountains" to new favorites such as "How to Babysit a Grandma," these books show the love between the generations whether grandparents are part of their grandkids' day-to-day lives or a visit with them is a special treat!

Her are our recommendations for children -- as well as grandparents themselves: 

Joone

The Hello, Goodbye Windeow

Grandma Lena's Big Ol' Turnip

Grandfather Tang's Story

Our Granny

Abuela

The Wednesday Surprise

How To Babysit a Grandma

The Bee Tree

Emily's Tiger

Yiayia Visits Amalia

Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin

Grandma's Gloves

Roald Dahl, Children's Book Author

Happy 100th birthday to Roald Dahl, who is widely considered one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century! The British author once said, "I have a passion for teaching kids to become readers, to become comfortable with a book, not daunted. Books shouldn't be daunting, they should be funny, exciting and wonderful; and learning to be a reader gives a terrific advantage." 

We at Gingerbread House Daycare couldn't agree more!

The Importance of Books

For many children, there is nothing more exciting than discovering the wonder of books -- first on the lap of a parent and later as an independent reader exploring worlds of the imagination! In celebration of the joys of reading and literacy, Gingerbread House Daycare makes weekly trips to the local library in an effort to celebrate the value that books bring to our lives, and the incredible joy and pride that comes with learning the critical skill of reading.