HOWDY FAMILIES AND 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 is exciting to witness [...]
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Pumpkin Biscuits 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 Baking sheet Measuring cups Measuring spoons Large bowl Box grater Small bowl Large spoon [...]
Center Spotlight: Our Dedicated Directors Erica found her way to Aggieland seven years ago. Prior to joining Texas A&M University, she was raised in Missouri. She earned her Master of Education in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from New Mexico State University. Erica is [...]
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 a new year, we have many fun events planned throughout the semester. [...]
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Pizza Sliders 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 cups Measuring spoons Medium Bowl Large spoon Large [...]
HOWDY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! This month we say goodbye to the summer semester and hello to the fall semester! We wish our kindergartners all the best in school and welcome our new families joining us! This fall we have a lot of fun events planned. In August, we have New Family Orientation, Meet [...]
Center Spotlight: Cheers to 25 Years!! The Becky Gates Children’s Center is turning 25 this month and we will be celebrating in October! Save the date for October 27, 2023! The Texas A&M Children’s Center was established in 1998 as a university childcare program serving 158 young children. Today, the [...]
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Overnight Oats with Blueberries 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 Measuring cups Measuring spoons 2 jars with tight-fitting lids Ingredients 1 cup old-fashioned [...]
Center Spotlight: Mrs. Andrea & Mrs. Kay Mrs. Andrea Powers will retire from the Becky Gates Children’s Center on August 31, 2023 after 25 years of service. Mrs. Andrea knew from a young age that she would pursue a career in teaching through babysitting and her passion of working with [...]
HOWDY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! Although it feels as though summer just began, it is unfortunately already coming to an end. This month we say goodbye to our school agers, and we also say goodbye to two of our beloved teachers: Mrs. Kay, 16 years of selfless service, and Mrs. Andrea, 25 years of [...]
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Watermelon Juice with Lime 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 Blender (adult needed) 4 [...]
Center Spotlight: Summer School Age Program A summer program was initiated at the Becky Gates Children’s Center during Covid to provide care for school age children. There has been a continued interest from students, faculty and staff so we have continued to offer this program. This summer we have an [...]
HOWDY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! Welcome new and returning families joining us this summer! We look forward to another great summer full of fun and exciting activities like splash and messy art days! We are excited to have our school age children back for the summer. Our summer school age program is led by [...]
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Summery Grain 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 cups Measuring spoons Medium pot with [...]
Center Spotlight: Graduation! It is time to Celebrate!! The month of May is a busy and exciting time at Becky Gates Children’s Center, and we have much to celebrate! With pre-K graduation coming up, we decided to ask a few of our graduates what it means to graduate. A [...]
HOWDY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! May is a time for celebrations, and we have a lot to celebrate around here! We have 38 pre-kindergartners who will graduate in May, and we know they are going to ROCK kindergarten! We’ve also had a lot of parents excitedly walk in saying, “I PASSED!” We love sharing [...]
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Snappy Edamame 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 Medium pot with lid Pot holders Colander or strainer Measuring cups Measuring spoons Serving [...]
Center Spotlight: Learn, Grow, Eat & GO! This month, classrooms will begin the Learn, Grow, Eat & GO! (LGEG) Junior Master Gardener program - a hands-on, evidence-based, and academically rich curriculum that is designed to improve the health and wellness of our children, families, and the entire school community. This [...]
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: YOUR-WAY DEVILED EGGS 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) Small bowl Measuring spoons Fork Plate 2 [...]
HOWDY FAMILIES AND FRIENDS! In March, we celebrated National Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Week. The Becky Gates Children’s Center remains committed to providing the highest quality meals, nutritional education and physical development for our children. Research proves that good nutrition in young children not only contributes to their physical growth, [...]
