Why Is a Homelike Environment Important for Children?
Children are able to learn more successfully when the classroom environment is like their home environment. A soothing school environment makes the transition from home to school easier and reduces tension in small children. That’s why we do our very best to make sure our schools are warm and inviting – just like home. Teachers… Read More
6 Ways to Encourage Preschoolers to Learn Writing
Preschoolers are always curious about things. So, whenever they see words on TV or in a book, they might start to wonder what they mean. That’s why there’s no better time to get your preschooler started with comprehending words and letters. While some children are able to adapt to writing right away, others will need… Read More
Preparing Your Infant (& Yourself) for Daycare
The world of new parenthood is full of firsts, magical moments, and memorable milestones—all of which are usually followed by a whirlwind of emotions. Each new milestone is equally as exciting as it is overwhelming—and taking your baby to daycare for the first time will be no different. However, a bit of extra planning goes… Read More
15 Critical Social Skills for Kids and How to Develop Them
Child development is fascinating. Human beings start as vulnerable infants who rely on caregivers for their every need, then, over time, turn into independent children and hopefully high-functioning adults. What happens during each of these milestones is essential to the next stage of your child’s development. Social skills are learned a little differently from one… Read More
How to Choose a Preschool: 5 Factors to Think About
Has your child come of preschool age? Are you still frantically searching for tips on how to choose a preschool? You’ve come to the right place. Keep reading to learn how to choose a preschool, and learn about the different factors that influence this decision. 5 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Preschool Choosing a… Read More
Why Is Play So Important for Kids?
The importance of play is often underestimated, but it’s an essential part of children’s development. It’s not just a way for them to have fun and fill their days, it teaches them important life skills, pushes their imagination, and helps them to understand key concepts and lessons. We take a look at exactly why play… Read More
5 Holiday Themed Science Experiments for Preschoolers
During the holiday season, it’s important to find different ways to keep your preschooler engaged with learning. As a way to make science fun and festive, you can conduct several holiday themed science experiments with your preschooler. The holiday themed science experiments don’t have to be elaborate or complicated, but they are a great way… Read More
Step-by-step: Your child’s daycare is closing. What to do next.
You’re a parent that worked through the COVID-19 crisis of 2020. (Sometimes with months or weeks of state mandated closures, needing to be flexible with work at home, or the struggle to find alternative childcare options.) Now, when the country is starting to reopen the rug is being pulled out again – Your daycare is closing its doors. It was inevitable. We all learned the… Read More
Musical Freeze Shapes
Stop When I Say Freeze! Draw different shapes/numbers/letters on the sidewalk. Play cheerful music and have your child run, jump, or skip from one drawing to another. When you stop the music, your child freezes on a drawing and have to identify it before moving on to another one when the music resumes. Age-appropriate Adaptations:… Read More
Watercolor Expressions
Get Ready to Express Yourself! Have your child draw pictures with special watercolor pencils, then brush clear water over their pictures to create instant blurry watercolor creations! Age-appropriate Adaptations: Two-year-olds—Two’s can color with the watercolor pencils and then paint with water over the top, if desired. Three-year-olds—Three’s can draw whatever they wish with the watercolor… Read More
