Friday, September 30, 2022

AUTUMN SENSORY BIN FOR MY PRESCHOOL CLASS

This year I am doing older 3s after doing the 2 year old class for 6 years. It is a big difference but not. Fortunately my first class was mine just a few months ago when they were in my 2 year room so it was nice to have them back and do something new!

I am excited about the change of room and the new abilities my class comes to me with. 5-6 months makes a big difference when we are talking toddlers so I cannot wait to see where we are in the next few months.

Two weeks ago I made them a sensory bin for Autumn using mostly Dollar Tree items. 


My daughter and I grabbed some mini soft pumpkins, plastic acorns, mini hay bales, and leaves  dumped them into a big Tupperware and wah la instant sensory bin.


I had purchased 2 bales of hay but it is so much in the one that I only opened one. this is:

1 bale of hay

2 packs of plastic acorns

2 different bags of fake leaves

a bag of wooden letters I had from a sign

The kids love it. They look for the letters and the acorns then hide it all again for another friend to find. They ask for it every day.







Nap Time Isn't For Kids



Why is it that toddlers never want to sleep during nap time? I mean who doesn't love sleep?

As a preschool teacher I want to nap after lunch. The light go off making the room darker, the baby lullabies go on, your mat and blanket are on the floor allowing you to shut down for two hours yet four out of five are wide awake fidgeting and crawling around their mats while I fight the urge to fall asleep. 

Little weirdos! They have no idea how lucky they are.


Tuesday, September 27, 2022

OMG YES! I Cannot Wait To See Euphoria - Seasons 1 and 2 Hit Shelves On My Anniversary Nov 1st

Everyone was talking about Euphoria and I don't have HBO! UGH I hate that! Plus I have a Jacob Elordi obsession! So excited!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 


Remember This Feeling

 

 EUPHORIA: SEASONS 1-2

 

HBO’s Emmy-Winning Hit Series Will Be Available on DVD

November 1, 2022

 

Nominated for Sixteen 2022 Emmy® Awards, With Zendaya Winning Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

 

BURBANK, CA (September 14, 2022) – HBO’s mind-blowing drama series is coming to DVD on November 1, 2022, from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. The 5-Disc set features all 16 one-hour episodes from Seasons 1 and 2, plus the 2 special episodes that bridge seasons 1 and 2. With over two hours of bonus content that goes behind the scenes of the series for the ultimate fan, Euphoria: Seasons 1-2 is priced to own at $39.99 SRP for the DVD ($44.98 in Canada). The series is also available to own on Digital via purchase from digital retailers and to stream on HBO Max.

Multimedia superstar Zendaya stars in this drama series that follows a group of high-school students as they navigate a mine field of drugs, sex, identity, trauma, social media, love and friendship in today's increasingly unstable world.

The first season of Euphoria won three Emmy® Awards, and season two earned six Emmy® Awards. By winning Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for both seasons, Zendaya made history as the youngest two-time acting winner in Emmys history. Both seasons earned Emmy®  nominations for Outstanding Drama Series.

The series stars Emmy®-winner Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Nika King, Eric Dane, Angus Cloud, Jacob Elordi, Algee Smith, Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Demie, Barbie Ferreira, Maude Apatow, Javon Walton, Dominic Fike, Storm Reid, and Austin Abrams.

Created and written by Sam Levinson, who also serves as executive producer; executive producers Kevin Turen, Ravi Nandan, Drake, Adel “Future” Nur, Zendaya, Will Greenfield, Ashley Levinson, Hadas Mozes Lichtenstein, Ron Leshem, Daphna Levin, Gary Lennon, Mirit Toovi, Tmira Yardeni, Yoram Mokady; Kenneth Yu and Harrison Kreiss serve as producers; Michael Carroll, Julio Perez, and Jeremy O. Harris are Co-Producers. Produced in partnership with A24. and based on the Israeli series of the same name, which was created by Ron Leshem and Daphna Levin, from HOT.

 

 

SPECIAL FEATURES

·    Euphoria in Conversation: Zendaya and Sam Levinson

·    Storyboard to Scene

·    Euphoria Scene Breakdown

·    Euphoria Unfiltered: Zendaya

·    Enter Euphoria Part 1: Rue

·    Enter Euphoria Part 2: Jules

·    Euphoria: The Craft

·    Costumes of Euphoria

·    Enter Euphoria

·    Euphoria: Set Tour with Sydney Sweeney 

 

18 ONE HOUR EPISODES

 

Season 1

1.  Pilot

2.  Stuntin’ Like My Daddy

3.  Made You Look

4.  Shook Ones Part II

5.  ’03 Bonnie & Clyde

6.  The Next Episode

7.  The Trials and Tribulations of Trying to Pee When Depressed

8.  And Salt the Earth Behind You

 

Special Episodes:

1.  Trouble Don’t Last Always

2.  F**k Anyone Who’s Not A Sea Blob

 

Season 2:

1.  Trying to Get Into Heaven Before They Close the Door

2.  Out of Touch

3.  Ruminations: Big & Little Bullies

4.  You Cannot See, Think of Those Who Can

5.  Standing Still Like the Hummingbird

6.  A Thousand Little Trees of Blood

7.  The Theater and Its Double

8.  8All My Life, I Have Yearned For A Thing I Cannot Name

 

DIGITAL

Euphoria is currently available to own on Digital. Digital purchase allows consumers to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on their favorite devices. Digital movies and TV shows are available from various digital retailers including Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu and others.

 

BASICS

Release Date: November 1, 2022

Presented in 16x9 widescreen format

Running Time - Feature: Approx. 1080 mins

Running Time - Extra Content: Approx. 2 hrs, 10 min

DVD Prices: $39.99 SRP ($44.98 in Canada)

5 Discs (5 DVD-9s)

Audio: English (5.1)

Subtitles: ESDH

 

About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, Inc.

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's physical and digital distribution businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees. 

 

About Warner Bros. Discovery 

Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content and brands across television, film and streaming. Available in more than 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Warner Bros. Discovery inspires, informs and entertains audiences worldwide through its iconic brands and products including: Discovery Channel, discovery+, CNN, DC, Eurosport, HBO, HBO Max, HGTV, Food Network, OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, WB Games, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, Discovery en Español, Hogar de HGTV and others. For more information, please visit www.wbd.com

DCs First Preschool Batman Series - Batwheels Premiers October 17th

 


They are a team of incredible crimefighters who have banded together to oppose evil, combat crime and clean up the streets of Gotham City.  They are…okay, they’re NOT Batman and Robin.  They’re the Batwheels - an awesome group of sentient super-powered crime-fighting vehicles defending Gotham City alongside Batman, Robin and Batgirl.
 
Having just been created by the Batcomputer, our heroes are essentially kids with little to no life experience.  Led by Bam (The Batmobile), the Batwheels - Bibi (The Batgirl Cycle), Redbird (Robin’s Sports Car), (Batwing the Batwing Jet Plane), and Buff (The Bat Truck) – must navigate the growing pains of being a newly formed super team as well as the growing pains that come with just being a kid.  This relatable and aspirational series will follow the journey of this dynamic team as they thrill and entertain with their heroic adventures as well as demonstrate to kids the value of self-confidence, friendship and teamwork.   

 

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

ENCANTO AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL

 ORIGINAL VOICE CAST OF WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS’ ACADEMY AWARD®-WINNING ENCANTO SET TO REUNITE FOR LIVE IN CONCERT SPECIAL

ENCANTO AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL”
 
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, AND SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12
 
From Disney Concerts and the Producers of
 ‘Among the Stars’ and Emmy Award®-Winning ‘Adele: One Night Only,’ the Madrigals Head to the Hollywood Bowl With
an Immersive Live-to-Film Concert Experience Featuring Special Guests, Live Orchestra, 50-Person Ensemble and Projections That Will Transport Audiences to the Magical Casita
 
Tickets on Sale: Friday, September 23, at 10:00 a.m. PT
 
BURBANK, Calif. (Sept. 20, 2022) – At D23 Expo last weekend, the cast of the Walt Disney Animation Studios’ global hit, ENCANTOannounced a dazzling new concert event, ENCANTO AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL.
 
The Madrigals invite you to the magical Casita for two special evenings at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, Nov. 11and Saturday, Nov. 12. From Disney Concerts, AMP Worldwide, Fulwell 73 (“Adele: One Night Only,” “Among the Stars”) and Live Nation-Hewitt Silva, the spectacular concert production will reunite the all-star cast of performers including Stephanie Beatriz (Mirabel Madrigal), Carolina Gaitán (Pepa Madrigal), Olga Merediz (Abuela Alma Madrigal), Jessica Darrow (Luisa Madrigal), Diane Guerrero (Isabela Madrigal), Adassa (Dolores Madrigal), Angie Cepeda (Julieta Madrigal) and Mauro Castillo (Félix Madrigal), who will perform the songs from the Oscar®-winning film, including fan-favorite musical numbers such as “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” and “Surface Pressure,” for an immersive concert experience with a live orchestra and 50-person ensemble. Tickets go on sale at 10:00 a.m. PT on Friday, Sept. 23. American Express®Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Sept. 20 at 10:00 a.m. PT through Thursday, Sept. 22, at 10:00 p.m. PT.
 
Making this event even more immersive, this iconic venue will be transformed into the Madrigal’s Casita for a mystical night under the stars.
 
The concert will be directed by Chris Howe (Coldplay Live at Whitby Abbey, Bruno Mars 24k Magic Live at The Harlem Apollo) and Jamal Sims (original Encanto film choreographer), with production design by Misty Buckley (Superbowl Halftime, Coldplay, ABC’s The Little Mermaid Live!), and Sally Wood is Fulwell 73’s creative showrunner. The Bowl’s visual transformation into Casita is brought to life by NorthHouse (Coldplay, Queen’s Platinum Jubilee). The concert is produced by Fulwell 73, Live Nation-Hewitt Silva, along with Disney Concerts and AMP Worldwide, the team behind several highly acclaimed live-to-film events at the Hollywood Bowl including Disney's Beauty and the Beast in Concert starring Zooey Deschanel and Kelsey Grammer as well as Disney's The Nightmare Before Christmas starring Danny Elfman and Catherine O'Hara.
 
Conductor Anthony Parnther will be leading the full orchestra performing the film's score and cherished songs live-to-picture along with the outstanding cast and special guest artists performing the film's acclaimed songs live. A Colombian band featuring musicians from the original soundtrack will accompany the orchestra.
 
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ENCANTO tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family’s last hope.
 
The ENCANTO original motion picture soundtrack features eight original songs by Academy Award-nominated, Tony® and GRAMMY®-winning songwriter/composer Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hamilton,” “Moana”) with an original score by Academy Award-nominated composer Germaine Franco. The R.I.A.A. platinum-certified soundtrack held the No. 1 position on the Billboard 200 album chart for nine non-consecutive weeks and the R.I.A.A. three-time platinum-certified song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” topped the Hot 100 chart for five weeks. The soundtrack and song held the No. 1 position on the Billboard 200 and Hot 100 simultaneously for five consecutive weeks.
 
ENCANTO AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL will be produced by Disney Concerts, AMP Worldwide, Fulwell 73 and Live Nation-Hewitt Silva.


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Monday, September 19, 2022

New Online Tool to Help Older Adults Prevent Falls and Injuries

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CDC Foundation and National Council on Aging Launch New Online Tool to Help Older Adults Prevent Falls and Injuries

New Evidence-Based Tool Screens for Fall Risk

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 (ATLANTA) - Today, the CDC Foundation and National Council on Aging (NCOA) launch Falls Free CheckUp, a new online tool to help older adults check their risk for a fall, a leading cause of injury and death for adults 65 and over. The Falls Free CheckUp was developed by the CDC Foundation with support from Amgen and leveraged technical resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to increase awareness of older adult falls and offer preventative evidence-based tools. Today’s launch is part of a nationwide effort to raise awareness of falls prevention during Falls Prevention Awareness Week, September 19–23, 2022.

Each year, 1 in 10 older adults will experience a fall that results in injury, such as a broken bone or head injury, according to the CDC. Fall prevention is very important because these injuries can be life-altering and difficult to recover from.

The Falls Free CheckUp asks 13 simple questions and only takes a few minutes to complete. It can be completed by either the individual or by a family member on their behalf. The screening results include: 

  • Recommended next steps, such as speaking with a doctor about fall risks
  • A downloadable report to share with a doctor
  • Resources to help prevent falls

After completing the screening, users can set up an account to receive reminders to visit their doctor and revisit the tool to continue to monitor their fall risk.

“Falls are not a natural part of aging, and the Falls Free CheckUp is an important tool to understand what you can do to prevent a fall. Knowing your risk and talking to your doctor about your Falls Free CheckUp results are critically important to ensure that a fall does not impact your health or independence,” said Debra Houry, MD, MPH, CDC Acting Principal Deputy Director and Director of CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control.

“Regular checkups are an important way to stay healthy as we age — and that includes checking your risk for a fall,” said Kathleen Cameron, Senior Director at the NCOA Center for Healthy Aging. “With their Falls Free CheckUp results in hand, older adults can take action to reduce falls in partnership with their health care providers, caregivers, and local community-based organizations.”

“A fall can have a devastating impact, particularly for those with osteoporosis, a condition that affects 10 million Americans. For many, falls can result in fractures, which can lead to hospital stays and life-changing consequences,” said Darryl Sleep, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Amgen. “The Falls Free CheckUp can help people understand their risk and take steps to prevent falls; this is an important component of fracture prevention.”

The Falls Free CheckUp, developed using research and design guidance from NORC at the University of Chicago, is the first of two resources aimed at preventing older adult falls and fall injuries. The second tool will help older adults create a plan to decrease their current and future fall risk. This prevention planning tool will include information and action items specifically tailored to the user’s unique needs, such as home safety improvements, managing chronic conditions, and suggestions for strength and balance exercises. A communications campaign will follow in 2024 to educate caregivers about ways to talk with their loved ones about fall risk and how to use the two online tools to prevent falls and fall-related injuries.

According to Judy Monroe, MD, president and CEO of the CDC Foundation, “Falls become more common as we get older, but many falls can be prevented. The CDC Foundation is proud to work alongside Amgen and our valued partners at the NCOA and NORC to bring this valuable tool to older adults and caregivers.”

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About the CDC Foundation

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1 billion and launched more than 1,000 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of CDC-led programs in the United States and in more than 140 countries last year. Follow the CDC Foundation on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.

About the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CDC works 24/7 protecting America’s health, safety and security. Whether disease starts at home or abroad, are curable or preventable, chronic or acute, or from human activity or deliberate attack, CDC responds to America’s most pressing health threats. CDC is headquartered in Atlanta and has experts located throughout the United States and the world. CDC’s Injury Center protects Americans by tracking data and trends on fatal and nonfatal injuries, researching what works to prevent injuries and putting it into practice, and providing Americans with information to protect themselves, their families and communities. Learn more at www.cdc.gov/injury.

Monday, September 05, 2022

AspenClean Cleaning Products Is Plastic-Free Detergents Perfect For My Daycare Room @aspenclean

 


AspenClean Plastic-free Detergents Now Available in the U.S. 

Popular Canadian brand’s effective alternatives to

chemical-based cleaning products available online

 New York, NY — AspenClean, the popular Canadian brand producing award-winning safe and effective alternatives to chemical-based cleaning products, is offering its line of plastic-free detergents to Americans through its website: aspenclean.com.  The laundry detergent pods, dishwasher pods, and oxygen bleach powder and stain remover, all with plastic-free packaging, ship anywhere in the United States.  AspenClean products are made with only natural and organic ingredients and have won cleaning product awards from Parents and Good Housekeeping magazines.

“All of our products have earned a prestigious A-rating verification by the Environmental Working Group, ​​delivering the same results as conventional products but putting family and planet first,” said AspenClean founder Alicia Sokolowski, a parent who started the product line when she was looking for safer, chemical-free home cleaning products after her baby was born.  “We focus on using organic and plant-based ingredients and biodegradable, recyclable and plastic-free packaging for a better planet.”

The plastic-free product line includes:

 


·         AspenClean’s Unscented Laundry Pods

AspenClean’s Unscented Laundry Pods are entirely fragrance-free and carefully formulated with oxygen bleach and enzymes, using no synthetic fragrances, toxins or irritants.  The zero-plastic laundry pods are naturally formulated to remove tough stains, fight odor and fight dirt, grime and grease but are non-toxic and packaged in a compostable container. These laundry pods are packaged in a 100% recycled paper package designed for convenience while being conscious of the impact on the environment. The vegan laundry pods are gentle on sensitive skin and won’t damage your clothes with harsh chemicals. Remove tough stains and leave your clothes feeling good as new with an eco-friendly laundry pod that is still 100% baby safe, pet safe and is environmentally sustainable.  Also available are Eucalyptus Laundry Pods and Lavender Laundry Pods.

I LOVE THE SMELL! EVERY WEEK I DO ALL THE BEDDING AND STUFFED ANIMALS THAT WAS USED IN MY CLASSROOM. THE FACT THAT THE PODS ARE HYPERALLERGIC AND USE NATURAL SCENTS LIKE EUCYLUPTUS AND ROSEMARY OILS MEANS I KNOW THAT MY CLASS WON'T BE IRRITATED WHEN THEY HUG THE PLUSHIES THAT ARE IN MY COZY CORNER.  EXACTLY WHAT MY FAMILY AND MY CLASSKIDS NEED.

 


·         AspenClean’s Unscented Dishwasher Pods

Made of biodegradable, plant-based ingredients that leave your dishes sparkling clean every time, AspenClean’s Unscented Dishwasher Pods are packaged in a 100% recycled paper container with no plastic at all, while being fully compostable and safe for your family and the environment. These eco-friendly dishwasher pods remove even the toughest of food stains and eliminate grease without leaving any residue or film on your dishes or glassware in just 1 cycle! 

 I DO NOT OWN A DISHWASHER BUT HAVE BEEN USING THESE IN MY TOILET. THEY WORK HARD ON MY WATER STAINS. WE HAVE A SEPTIC SYSTEM AND WELL WATER WHICH MEANS THERE ARE LOT OF MINERALS THAT STAIN MY BOWL NOT MATTER HOW MUCH CLEANING WE DO. I HAVE BEEN USING THESE PODS IN MY TOILET 3 TIMES A WEEK AND IT GETS CLEANER THAN MY TOILET BOWL CLEANER. WHILE I KNOW THIS IS NOT THE WAY THEY WERE INTENDED. THEY WORK AND I AM POSITIVE THEY WILL WORK ON YOUR DISHES AND GLASSWARE.


 

·         AspenClean’s Green Powder Cleaner Superscrub

Our Natural SuperScrub Scouring Powder is infused with organic tea tree and lavender essential oils. It's great for all those tough cleaning challenges around the house such as sinks, pots and pans, stoves, toilet bowls, even ovens.

I LOVE CLEANING MY SINK WITH THIS! EVERYNIGHT BEFORE I GO TO BED JUST LIKE FLY LADY TAUGHT ME I SCRUB MY SINK. IT IS THE LAST THING I DO FOR MY FAMILY FOR THE DAY. SO THE NEXT DAY I KNOW MY SINK IS READY FOR THE NEXT DAY. CAT FOOD, COFFEE STAINS, WHATEVER PASTA MY DAUGHTER LEFT BEHIND ARE GONE. IT HAS AN AMAZING SMELL AND DOESN'T TAKE MUCH TO MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN MY SINK.






About AspenClean

AspenClean was born out of a parent’s journey to find a safe and effective alternative to chemical-based cleaning products. AspenClean offers 100% ingredient transparency and every formula is made without toxic, or even potentially toxic, ingredients. They are cruelty-free, Ecocert® certified and have received an A-rating from the Environmental Working Group (EWG).  All AspenClean products are 100% recyclable, while the company’s line of biodegradable, plastic-free products are a big step towards a plastic-free future.  For more information, please visit https://www.aspenclean.com/.  Follow AspenClean on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @aspenclean. 

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