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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read More