Center Spotlight: MP Building This month, we are shining the spotlight on our revamped MP Building! While still a work in progress, we have added a lot of value to this space and transformed it into an environment where children will have the opportunity to explore their creativity in new [...]
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Colcannon Irish Mash Potatoes Wash your hands with soap and water, then gather all your equipment and ingredients and put them on a counter. Recipe provided by: www.simplyrecipes.com. Kitchen Gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Potato Masher Fork Pot Ingredients [...]
HOWDY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! Our staff were recently awarded the gift of time to focus on growth and development. During our professional development time, teaching staff focused on mindset and mindfulness and enjoyed enlightening presentations by Dr. Ben Welch and Dr. Hope Gerde. There was much laughter and togetherness in our fixed-and-growth mindset [...]
Center Spotlight: Idalia and Marcie: BGCC Interns Recently, Idalia and Marcie, two of our front desk office assistants have taken on internship roles here at the center. They are both majoring in Human Resources Development and are required to complete a 400-hour internship during their final semester, but weren’t ready [...]
HOWDY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newly enrolled families – we are glad to have you as part of the Becky Gates Children’s Center Family! We have many exciting events planned for the Spring 2023 semester – we hope you will be able to join [...]
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Strawberry Rhubarb Compote Wash your hands with soap and water, then gather all your equipment and ingredients and put them on a counter. Recipe provided by: www.chopchopfamily.org. Kitchen Gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cup Measuring spoons Large pot Spoon [...]
Center Spotlight: Krista Van De Flier as Instructional Coach This month we are highlighting Krista Van De Flier. Krista originally had a nursing background. However, she changed career paths in 2001 when she volunteered at her daughter's Child Development Center and realized her passion for early childhood education. She moved [...]
HOWDY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! Howdy Families & Friends! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday, and we are hitting the new year running with many exciting announcements. On an administrative front, we wanted to share that recently, Texas A&M University began negotiating the purchase of Charlotte Sharp Children’s Center at the direction of [...]
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Chinese Congee Wash your hands with soap and water, then gather all your equipment and ingredients and put them on a counter. Recipe provided by: www.chopchopfamily.org. Kitchen GearCutting boardSharp knife (adult needed)Large soup pot with lidMeasuring spoonsMeasuring cupPeelerPot holderSpoon, for stirring [...]
Center Spotlight: Cultural Celebrations and Holidays at BGCC With the end of the year approaching, our December center spotlight is to share all of the holidays and cultural events that are celebrated around the center and at home by all of our BGCC families and everyone in our community. We [...]
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Baked Vegetable Frittata Wash your hands with soap and water, then gather all your equipment and ingredients and put them on a counter. Recipe provided by: www.chopchopfamily.org. Kitchen Gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring spoons 8 x 8-inch baking pan [...]
HOWDY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! Howdy Families & Friends, We made it to the end of the year! As we reflect on the past year, we have many things to be grateful for, especially our families and staff. In 2022, we joined the Division of Academic and Strategic Collaboration and obtained a 4-star (highest) [...]
Center Spotlight: Blinn Graduates We are proud to spotlight our hardworking teachers who are recent and soon to be Blinn College Graduates. Congratulations to Christy Widener, Zulieka Rodriguez, and Erika Rodriguez! Read below to hear each of their stories on the motivation behind earning their degree. Christy graduated in Spring [...]
HOWDY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! The holidays are approaching and time is starting to move too quickly. We often go from one celebration to another and the next thing we know it's another year and we're trying to start anew. I try to remind myself to slow down and enjoy the small moments and [...]
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Chunky Cranberry Applesauce Wash your hands with soap and water, then gather all your equipment and ingredients and put them on a counter. Recipe provided by: www.chopchopfamily.org. Kitchen Gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cup Measuring spoons Medium-sized pot Potato [...]
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Green Monster Stir Fry Wash your hands with soap and water, then gather all your equipment and ingredients and put them on a counter. Recipe provided by: www.chopchopfamily.org. Kitchen Gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Large skillet or wok Wooden spoon [...]
HOWDY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! Howdy Families & Friends! This is a favorite time of year where the weather cools off a little, the leaves slowly begin to change, and we begin to feel renewed. The children have developed attachment bonds and strong relationships with their teachers allowing them to explore more freely. It [...]
Center Spotlight: Edwinna Ferguson This month we wanted to highlight Edwinna Ferguson, our center kitchen manager, and her devotion to maintain a clean and healthy work environment for the safety of our children. The Health Department Food Establishment Inspection was passed with a perfect score of 100%, she has done [...]
Center Spotlight: New Co-Teachers This Fall we are happy to welcome some new faces to our center. We have two new Co-Teachers, Allison Charernsook in Reveille and Natalie Tate in Kyle Field! They are excited to help plan fun activities and lessons for their classes to have a great year. [...]
HOWDY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! We are happy to see returning families and welcome new families this fall semester! The children are beginning to acclimate to their new environments and build strong relationships with their teachers and peers. With the start of another school year, we have many fun events planned throughout the semester. [...]
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Spiced Applesauce Wash your hands with soap and water, then gather all your equipment and ingredients and put them on a counter. Recipe provided by: www.chopchopfamily.org. Kitchen Gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cup Measuring spoons Medium Pot Wooden spoon [...]
Center Spotlight: Sadie Shrestha Sadie is our new Front Desk Student worker and we are excited to bring her on board. Here is a little bit more to get to know Sadie. "Howdy! I am from Groves, Texas and this Fall will start my sophomore year here at Texas A&M. [...]
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Lebanese Tuna Salad Wash your hands with soap and water, then gather all your equipment and ingredients and put them on a counter. Recipe provided by: www.chopchopfamily.org. Kitchen Gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring spoons Strainer or colander Can opener [...]
HOWDY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! August is a bittersweet month at Becky Gates Children’s Center. We are so excited to kick off the 2022-2023 school year on August 15th and get to know our new families who will be joining the center! However, this also means that we have to say goodbye to our [...]
