Day Care or Child Care Provider’s Survival Kit

Show your appreciation to your child or day care provider by giving them this fun inspirational Survival kit.

Collect Each of the following items, place them in a baggie, print out the following content explanation and add to the bag. Attach a cute topper and give as a gift.
Crayon – to remind you to color yours and the children’s day bright and colorful

Sponge: To soak up the overflow, when your brain is too full to hold anymore.

Cup: For when yours is overflowing.

Candle – an extra one when you are burning yours at both ends

Rubberband – to remind you to be flexible

Bandaid – heal hurt feelings, yours and theirs

Eraser – to remind you everyone makes mistakes and they can be erased

Marbles – to replace the ones you’ve lost

Lifesaver Candy – You may be the one to save the bright light in a child

Jewel– to remind you that you can be as valuable as a precious stone

Puzzle Piece – you are an important part of these children’s lives

Paperclip – to hold it all together

Mounds Bar – to replace the “Mounds” of love you give your children

Shiny Penny – to remind you, that each will shine in their own special way

Ear Plugs – when you just can’t take anymore

Starburst – to give you a “burst” of energy when you need it

Battery – to help you keep going, and going, and going

Mint – to remind you that you are worth a “mint” to your children’s parents

Wiggly eyes – so you will have an extra pair in the back of your head

Almond Joy Bar – to remind you what “Joy” these children can give back to you

Rope – for when you get to the end of yours

Nuts – to remind you it’s OK to get a little “Nutty”

Tissues – to wipe away the tears…yours and theirs

Hugs and Kisses – because lots should always be shared

Match– To light your fire when feeling burnt out

Gummi Bears- Remember to stick together

Snickers– Have a good laugh every now and then

Tootsie roll- Not to bite off more than you can handle

Gum– to remind you to Stick with it

Sweet-n-Sour candy– There are always 2 sides to the story

Kiss– You are loved

Bubbles or Playdoh-Take time to have some fun

Flower seeds– Take time to smell the flowers

Bag– to keep things together

• Print Contents (5×7 size): Day Care Provider Survival Kit
• Print Contents (5×7 size): Au Paire Survival Kit
• Print Contents (5×7 size): Child Care Provider Survival Kit
• Print Topper