The last one.

If this was a real company I would have done Facebook and Blogger. I might have done Twitter once in awhile. For many companies Facebook and maybe a few other social media. When I started this class, I knew next to nothing about social media. I didn't feel there is a need for me to use it and I still don't like social media. I can see how it can be use for making connection to other people. This is useful for many companies to let people know about who they are and what they do.

I see that writing a blog is a good way to let people know about things that the company have, or a new product that is out. Facebook is what I consider the best way to reach a lot of people and let them know about the company. Twitter is not that bad, but you can say very little about what is happening at that time. YouTube is a great way to make a cheap commercial for you company. Photo sharing, I don't see much benefits doing this. Vine, there is not enough time for anything. Podcast, since I am hearing impaired I would have hard time understanding what is being said. Ping, I couldn't understand what purpose does this serve.  

Thanksgiving week

Well this week we will be getting ready for Thanksgiving. We will be closed on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. I know some you will want to do some after Thanksgiving shopping, but we will not any staff on hand for the daycare. Here are some of the things we did last week.


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Doing some art work

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Decorating the door.
 

There has been a rapid change of weather. First it started to rain all day, then it got windy and rain, then a bit of snow falling. We thought it would snow more than a few flakes. Now it has gotten cold enough for winter coat. It should be noted that your kids will now have to wear boots and snow pants in order to keep your kids warm. Hats and mittens should be worn as well. Don't forget to pack your kids shoes as well.


After Thanksgiving, we will start making paper snow flakes. It is really fun and easy to do at home. We will be starting to do holiday stuff as well. We will be doing songs and do a holiday concert for you to enjoy.

A new app for your smart phone.

This week I have created an app for you to place on your smart phone. It look like this.

With this app you have two options depending on what need. The first option is for those who have daycare with us. You click on daycare and  can tell us when you are dropping off your kids and when you are going to pick them up. Also you can sign up for our service by just using this app. Preschool setting allow you to see some pictures and see how your kids are doing in school.

I created this app to make it easier for you to let us know when you are picking up or dropping off on the go without calling us. And you could see how your preschooler is doing while you are at work. This app is free of charge. So download today.

No Shave November

This November we will be supporting the No Shave November. The idea is that you don't shave for 30 days to support cancer awareness. The money that you use to shave could be use for donation instead. to donate go to no-shave.org.

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  For the guys you should let your beard grow out, or if you like just grow a mustache. For the girls let your legs gets hairy. If you can't donate that's ok just let your hair grow and let people know about No Shave November. Thank you. Kevin Ruscher.

We are having a drawing for four free movie tickets.


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We are giving away four movie tickets for the movie The Peanuts Movie. This is a 3D animation movie that will have all of your favorite Peanuts characters including Charlie Brown and Snoopy as they go on their separate adventure.

Place your name at Rusch Kids Center today and the drawing will take place Friday, November 6 at 3 pm. The winner will see the movie at Falls Theater at the 7pm show in River Falls, WI. Even if you don't win, you got to see it anyway. It cost only $4 for adults and $3 for kids under 12. Yes, this is for real.   


   

Bake sales next week.

Now that Halloween is here, the Rusch Kids Center is having a bake sale. The money is use to buy more equipment for the daycare and preschool. Some of the things we are going to sell are listed below. This is rice crispy ball in a shape of a pumpkin

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Cupcakes with candy corn.

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Mixed treats in a cupcake paper.





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We will have more treats then than the ones that have been shown here. I will be here to start selling on October 26, 2015. The sale will go on till October 30, 2015. We hope to raise about $50.
















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How we teach children

     

During a critical time when a child is at the age of 3-5 years of age, the child's brain is growing very rapidly. We at Rusch Kids Center try to take advantage of this time. We use a combination of visual, auditory, and tactical learning.


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Part of the visual learning process we show them pictures in books. Show them letters and numbers. We show them different shapes and colors. Part of the auditory learning, we do tell them stories, and sing songs. Tactical learning is using the sense of touch. The kids are allow to touch and feel different things. This include things like smell and taste.

 

We let them know how to behave in the class room area. How to used their emotions appropriately. Such as anger, sadness, disappointment, happiness, and many other emotions. How to treat other like they like to be treated.  We like to make learning fun and entertaining.         

Breast Cancer Awareness

At this time I would like talk about Breast Cancer Awareness. While I have no experience with breast cancer in my family, I know that there are many families that have. If you are over the age of 40, please get yourself  check out by getting a mammogram at a local clinic. As you are aware, early detection is the key.

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Read a story to your child.

This week we would like to have you read a story form a book. We will be talking about a story they like. In class we will read, "Where The Wild Things Are".

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   By reading a story from a book you are engaging more on your child's imagination and learning. Children love to read even if it pretend. Halloween is coming up and I recommends a good story on Halloween.

This week we will be going to a pumpkin patch and we will be painting the pumpkins. The cost is $5. If you are unable to at this time, don't worry, your child will still get a pumpkin. Just pay when you can.

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Have a good week, Kevin



 

   

What we did this week

For the preK class we worked on basic colors. All of the students knew their color very well. Also we worked on the basic shapes such as circle, squares, rectangle, and triangle. Next week we will work on numbers 1-10. All of our students like their teacher and they enjoy their time outside. I have ask all of our students to bring leaves to school for our art project next week.

Our daycare is doing well. Please make sure that you bring your extra diapers, and wipes for those who needs them. We do not have those on stock at this time. Make sure you have extra clothes in case your child need to change clothes.

First blog

Hi everyone, welcome to Rusch Kids Center. We are having a open house at our site on Saturday October, 3rd. We have open up earlier this year to get ready for a new school year for the 4K preschool with the River Falls School District. We have a great daycare for your children. We will have a snack and we will be doing a tour to show you our facility. See you there. You can follow us on Twitter at  https://twitter.com/kevin_ruscher. Thank you.