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bzmommy 03:44 PM 04-10-2012
Do you have problems with kids drinking out of each others cups or not know who's cup is who's? It used to drive me crazy. I couldn't remember who's drink was who's. For the last few years I have used this practice: Each child has their own color. Mind you, I am only licensed for 6 so this works for me. I buy microwavable and dishwasher safe plates, utensils and cups and each child has their own color. Johnny always has green, Suzie always has orange, etc. This kids love it. I know who's is whos and it gives them a sense of ownership which they really don't have with anything else in daycare. It is also a great way to incorporate learning about colors.
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Blackcat31 04:04 PM 04-10-2012
Welcome to the forum

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Michael 04:13 PM 04-10-2012
Welcome to the Daycare.com Forum! Your IP says your 10 miles from where I live. Hey neighbor.
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bzmommy 04:15 PM 04-10-2012
Thank you Michael!
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renodeb 08:52 AM 04-11-2012
That is a great method. What plates and cups do you use? I was thinking of going back to that method but havent been able to find cups and plates with enough colors. I to am licensed for 6. The only cups Ive been able to find are those take and toss ones but the kids can get the lids off to easily!
Debbie
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Rachel 10:54 AM 04-11-2012
I use the sets from Ikea. I only have 5 regular kids, and I can get a 6th as a sub. I love each one having their own and the kids love it too. I use the silverware also, although it does need to be replaced every so often it's cheap (haven't had to replace the cups, plates, or bowls, just the silverware).
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bzmommy 09:25 PM 04-11-2012
Originally Posted by Rachel:
I use the sets from Ikea. I only have 5 regular kids, and I can get a 6th as a sub. I love each one having their own and the kids love it too. I use the silverware also, although it does need to be replaced every so often it's cheap (haven't had to replace the cups, plates, or bowls, just the silverware).
I love the IKEA plastic silverware! It is the only kind on the market that have fork tines sharp enough to actually pierce the food! So yes, I use the IKEA silverware. I like the plastic plates with separators for the foods. I get those at Target. I buy the bowels at Target too. I buy the take n toss cups for the ones that don't chew on the ends, and regular playtex sippies for the younger ones. Note: i care for kids b/w 1-4 year old. The only thing about the IKEA silverware, they don't have purple so my purple Kid uses blue silverware, no big deal.
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EntropyControlSpecialist 05:07 AM 04-12-2012
I do this. But, I have more than 6 so one of mine (at the OPPOSITE end of the table, since they have assigned seats) gets the same color. Works very well!

For breakfast foods & all drinks, I use the Ikea items. For lunch, I use separated plates (all in the same color).
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Blackcat31 06:15 AM 04-12-2012
Whew! That seems like a lot of work to separate and remember who has what color, but if it works for you...then awesome!

I use only paper products, plates, cups and bowls.

I have the same silverware for all ages (it is smaller) but everyone gets the same.

....and I use no sippy cups at all. Everyone uses a regular unlidded cup at my house.
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Nebula 11:11 AM 06-19-2013
Originally Posted by Rachel:
I use the sets from Ikea. I only have 5 regular kids, and I can get a 6th as a sub. I love each one having their own and the kids love it too. I use the silverware also, although it does need to be replaced every so often it's cheap (haven't had to replace the cups, plates, or bowls, just the silverware).
I just discovered IKEA about a month ago! That was the first thing I snatched up in the children's section.. the plates, bowls, cups, and flatware!
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MarinaVanessa 03:52 PM 06-17-2013
Originally Posted by bzmommy:
Do you have problems with kids drinking out of each others cups or not know who's cup is who's? It used to drive me crazy. I couldn't remember who's drink was who's. For the last few years I have used this practice: Each child has their own color. Mind you, I am only licensed for 6 so this works for me. I buy microwavable and dishwasher safe plates, utensils and cups and each child has their own color. Johnny always has green, Suzie always has orange, etc. This kids love it. I know who's is whos and it gives them a sense of ownership which they really don't have with anything else in daycare. It is also a great way to incorporate learning about colors.
This is exactly what I do. I go a bit further and match their cups, plates, bowls and utensils with their cubby color and a matching blanket. The kids love it and we all always get a kick out of when I "forget" who has which color and get the colors mixed up. Then they all switch everything around until they have their own colors back again. It's great when my sister or DH actually does mix up a cup and they have a 2yo correct them and tell them which color is theirs.
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misslori50 02:43 PM 08-20-2013
you could also use vinyl to actually put their names on the cups and plates. The vinyl they use for outside will go through the dishwasher no problem.
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