Let’s Hit the Beach and Mission Trials this Month!

Go Play Outside!

Hope everyone is having a fabulous May! Can’t believe we’re almost through the month. We’ve been having some amazing San Diego weather  which has us thinking two things, the beaches and hiking. We’ve gathered five top favorite  beaches that kids love and also some information on getting out and visiting our very own Mission Trails. So if it’s been a while since you’ve made it to the beach or explored Mission Trails….

For all you parents, nannies and caregivers out there here are a few ideas!

Coronado Central Beach

Ocean Boulevard
Coronado, Ca
619-522-7300
online: coronado.ca.us

Cardiff Reef Beach

Highway 101
Cardiff by the Sea, Ca
760-753-5091
online: parks.ca.gov

Moonlight Beach

400 B Street
Encinitas, Ca
760-633-2740
online: encinitas.ca.us

Del Mar City Beach

17th Street
Del Mar, Ca

Silver Strand State Beach

5000 Coast Highway 75
Coronado, Ca
619-435-5184
online: parks.ca.gov

Explore Mission Trails day is this weekend May 19th. It’s a great way to get yourself and the kids connected with nature!

Here’s the info:

“The 10th annual Explore Mission Trails Day, a celebration highlighting everything Mission Trails has to offer, will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012. Most activities will be between 9 AM and 2 PM at the Visitor and Interpretive Center and the Equestrian Staging Area. The 2012 event, Connecting Children with Nature, will feature free guided nature walks, talks and programs throughout the park, including live animals, and special programs for children. The San Diego Natural History Museum and Scholastic Publishing’s Ms. Frizzle™ and The Magic Schoolbus© will present a special program about coyotes for children in the amphitheater at the Visitor and Interpretive Center. Other activities at the Visitor Center will include crafts for a children, Explore Stations, sunspot viewing and guided nature walks. There will be free pony rides, a climbing wall, crafts for children, and Discovery Stations at the Equestrian Staging Area. The Lake Murray and Santee Kiwanis Clubs will serve hamburgers, vegeburgers, hotdogs and refreshments at the Mission Trails Visitor Center and Equestrian Staging Area respectively.” -Mission Trails Regional Park

May 7th is Teacher Appreciation Week!

Teacher Appreciation Week!

“Teachers Plant Seeds of Knowledge That Grow Forever.”

Hey parents, families, nannies, and caregivers… remember this week is teacher appreciation week! It’s such an important time to say thank you to those who also such as yourself, care for and teach your children everyday. Education is so valuable and thanks to those wonderful people who enrich the lives of our children everyday, we have a reason to celebrate!  There are many ways to show your appreciation.  Here are a few ideas!

A simple Thank You card, can be the sweetest gesture. You can’t go wrong with that! You can help your child think of a specific challenge or example where their teacher helped them solve a problem or taught them something very meaningful that they’ll never forget. A funny memory or simply a thank you for all you do card!

Flowers. After all it is spring! A fresh bouquet from the garden or better yet, a potted plant or flowers. Succulents are great plants for Southern California and keep well both indoors or outdoors. Flowers and plants are a great way to highlight just about anyone’s day.

Help clean or decorate the classroom, maybe get the whole class in on it and make a sign to hang up for everyone to sign their appreciation.

I can’t think of anyone that wouldn’t love a gift card to a favorite coffee shop or local restaurant, everyone loves a special treat!

And of course, it wouldn’t hurt to do a great job and turn in all the homework this week as well:)

“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” -Henry Adams