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4 Holiday-Themed Sensory Play Ideas

KLA SchoolsDecember 19, 2019Activities, Educational, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

4 Holiday-Themed Sensory Play Ideas

Since children learn through hands-on experiences, you may want to consider a sensory table as part of your child’s home playtime. This time of year can be ideal to help your child use their senses … Read More

Nurturing Curiosity in Children

KLA SchoolsNovember 28, 2019Activities, Educational, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Nurturing Curiosity in Children

Children learn through hands-on experiences, and are endlessly curious. Here are some ways you can help your young child nurture their natural curiosity and become keen lifelong learners. Encourage inquisitiveness and answer appropriately Parents of … Read More

Teaching Your Preschooler Problem-Solving

KLA SchoolsNovember 7, 2019Educational, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Teaching Your Preschooler Problem-Solving

Preschoolers are constantly learning new things and gaining new experiences in the world around them. It’s an ideal time of a child’s life to help them learn how to solve problems and feel secure in … Read More

The Atelier – A Unique Artistic Expression for Children

KLA SchoolsSeptember 19, 2019Childcare, Educational, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

The Atelier - A Unique Artistic Expression for Children

In the Reggio Emilia educational approach, there is an expression, “A child has a hundred languages.” These languages refer to art, innovation, nature, construction, fantasy, music, dance, building, writing, talking, signing, science and more. An … Read More

7 Books for Animal-Loving Children

KLA SchoolsAugust 22, 2019Educational, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

7 Books for Animal-Loving Children

Children love animals, and have a natural curiosity about how they live, what they eat, and why they act the way they do. To help encourage this interest, here are some children’s picture books about … Read More

6 Tips to Help Your Child Adjust to Back-to-School

KLA SchoolsJuly 26, 2019Educational, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Helping Your Child Adjust to Back-to-School

Whether your young child is attending preschool for the first time or returning to preschool or elementary school, the transition from summer to school involves many considerations. Here are six ways you can help your … Read More

Fourth of July Books for Children

KLA SchoolsJune 27, 2019Educational, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Fourth of July Books for Children

The Fourth of July is an exciting time, and children love all the celebrations that go along with it. However, it can also be an ideal opportunity to spend some quality time with your child … Read More

Benefits of Enrichment Programs for Children

KLA SchoolsMay 30, 2019Childcare, Educational, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Benefits of Enrichment Programs for Children

Many parents are looking for a preschool or elementary school that offers enrichment programs to give their child a well-rounded education. Here are some of the benefits of enrichment programs for children. Better performance in … Read More

Springtime Sensory Play Ideas

KLA SchoolsApril 11, 2019Activities, Educational, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Springtime Sensory Play Ideas

Children use their senses to gather information about their world, and to figure out answers to questions. Because children learn through hands-on experiences, a sensory table is an ideal way to help them celebrate and … Read More

The Benefits of a Reggio Emilia Preschool

KLA SchoolsApril 4, 2019Educational, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

The Benefits of a Reggio Emilia Preschool

When looking for the best preschool for your child, you may encounter several different educational philosophies. The Reggio Emilia Approach to early childhood education is one such philosophy, and one with a multitude of benefits … Read More

Tips for Reading to Your Child

KLA SchoolsOctober 11, 2018Educational, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Tips for Reading to Your Child

Developing a love of reading is key in helping your child learn valuable skills and can lead to improved performance in school. Spending time with books at home is an important way to help your … Read More

The Importance of Art for Young Children

KLA SchoolsSeptember 20, 2018Educational, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

The Importance of Art for Young Children

Many parents have witnessed their child’s natural eagerness to draw, paint, or construct. You have most likely encouraged your child to do so, whether it’s a rainy-day indoor activity or out of a desire to … Read More

Books to Help Your Child Learn About Letters

KLA SchoolsAugust 30, 2018Educational, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Books to Help Your Child Learn About Letters

As your young child begins to develop their language skills, you may find that they become very interested in books. Children enjoy looking at books and being read to, and many often try to follow … Read More

Helping Your Child Adjust to Back-to-School

KLA SchoolsAugust 24, 2018Educational, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Helping Your Child Adjust to Back-to-School

Whether your young child is attending preschool for the first time or returning to school, the transition period takes many factors into account. Here are some ways you can help your child have an easier … Read More

Back-to-School Books for Children

KLA SchoolsAugust 10, 2018Educational, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Back-to-School Books for Children

While it may seem as if summer vacation is endless, it’s time for many families across America are to prepare for back-to-school. Whether it’s your child’s first time going to school or not, there are … Read More

Teaching Your Young Child to Recycle

KLA SchoolsJuly 19, 2018Educational, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Teaching Your Young Child to Recycle

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, there were 89 million tons of waste recycled and composted in 2014, which resulted in “an annual reduction of over 181 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions, … Read More

5 Preschool Art Projects Using Natural Materials

KLA SchoolsJune 7, 2018Activities, Educational, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

5 Preschool Art Projects Using Natural Materials

With the warmer weather upon us, it is an ideal time to try some new arts and crafts projects with your preschooler. Using a few simple craft items as well as plenty of materials found … Read More

Fun Springtime Crafts for Children

KLA SchoolsMarch 29, 2018Activities, Educational, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Fun Springtime Crafts for Children

With its blooming flowers, budding trees and chirping birds, spring is full of elements that can spark your child’s imagination. Celebrate the return of springtime with these fun crafts for your young child. Spring Suncatchers … Read More

Why Summer Camp is Beneficial

KLA SchoolsMarch 22, 2018Activities, Childcare, Educational, Health & Safety, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Why Summer Camp is Beneficial

For many parents, a good summer camp is a place for their child to spend their free time during the summer holidays. However, there are many other reasons why summer camp is good for your … Read More

6 Children’s Books About Spring

KLA SchoolsMarch 15, 2018Activities, Educational, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

6 Children's Books About Spring

Spring is an ideal time to help your child learn about the world around them. Together, you and your child can read books about flowers, trees, baby animals, and spring events such as Easter. Here … Read More

How to Support Your Child’s Language Skills

KLA SchoolsFebruary 22, 2018Educational, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

How to Support Your Child's Language Skills

Language is very important for toddlers and preschoolers. Through conversation, they learn many other things, such as social skills and how to understand their emotions. There are several ways parents and caregivers can help babies … Read More

The Preschool-Parent Relationship

KLA SchoolsFebruary 15, 2018Childcare, Educational, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

The Preschool-Parent Relationship

When it comes to choosing the best preschool for your child, there are many things to keep in mind. However, one of the most important qualities in a good preschool is the relationship between parents … Read More

Ways to Teach Your Child About Colors

KLA SchoolsJanuary 25, 2018Educational, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Ways to Teach Your Child About Colors

Children begin to identify colors at around 18 months, and it’s important to help your child continue this process. Colors are all around us, and being able to differentiate between them is an important skill … Read More

Tips for Raising Bilingual Children

KLA SchoolsJanuary 11, 2018Educational, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Tips for Raising Bilingual Children

In today’s global society, raising a bilingual child can be more useful than ever. In addition, children who can speak more than one language have an easier time understanding math concepts and solving word problems, … Read More

6 Ways to Teach Your Preschooler About Money

KLA SchoolsOctober 19, 2017Educational, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

6 Ways to Teach Your Preschooler About Money

While preschool-age might seem too early to teach your child about being responsible with money, they already understand that money is important in our society. Here are six ways you can teach your preschooler about … Read More

4 Science Projects for Preschoolers

KLA SchoolsSeptember 21, 2017Educational, Health & Safety, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

4 Science Projects for Preschoolers

Children learn through hands-on experiences, and are endlessly curious. You can help your preschooler learn more about the world around them and basic science concepts with these four easy experiments you can do together. 1) … Read More

The Importance of Music for Young Children

KLA SchoolsAugust 31, 2017Activities, Educational, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

The Importance of Music for Young Children

If you have a young child at home, you’ve likely noticed how much they enjoy listening to and moving along with music. Aside from being entertaining and fun, music has cognitive benefits for young children. … Read More

Fun Summer Activities for the Family

KLA SchoolsJuly 13, 2017Activities, Educational, Health & Safety, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Fun Summer Activities for the Family

The longer days and pleasant weather of summer can be relaxing, but even the most prepared families can still experience boredom. Here are some ideas for enjoyable summer activities that kids and parents alike can … Read More

All About Toddler Independence

KLA SchoolsJune 15, 2017Educational, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

All About Toddler Independence

Toddlers are endlessly curious, and are beginning to understand the world around them. As the parent of a toddler, you are familiar with your child’s burgeoning sense of independence. They want to do everything on … Read More

12 Springtime Activities for the Whole Family

KLA SchoolsMarch 16, 2017Activities, Educational, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

12 Springtime Activities for the Whole Family

Spring is just around the corner, and depending on where you live, that may mean your whole family is looking forward to resuming outdoor activities. Here are 12 fun springtime activities that you can enjoy … Read More

Why Your Preschool is Your Parenting Partner

KLA SchoolsMarch 9, 2017Childcare, Educational, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Why Your Preschool is Your Parenting Partner

As a parent, you chose your child’s preschool because you believed it was the best environment to help nurture your child’s emotional, physical, and mental development. Here are some reasons why you should consider your … Read More

Helping Your Child Learn the Alphabet

KLA SchoolsFebruary 23, 2017Childcare, Educational, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Helping Your Child Learn the Alphabet

Typically, children begin to recognize letters around the ages of two and three. They can begin to draw shapes that resemble letters, and start to understand that the words we speak can be written and … Read More

What is a Sensory Table?

KLA SchoolsJanuary 12, 2017Activities, Childcare, Educational, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

What is a Sensory Table?

Children rely on their senses to discover and experience their world. While they may not be able to verbally communicate and investigate the way adults do, they can use their senses to gather information, and … Read More

7 Ways to Celebrate the Holiday Spirit

KLA SchoolsDecember 15, 2016Activities, Educational, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

7 Ways to Celebrate the Holiday Spirit

No matter what you celebrate this time of year, you may be looking for ideas about how you can help your child celebrate the spirit of the holidays. Here are seven family-friendly ways to get … Read More

Dealing With Preschooler Nightmares

KLA SchoolsOctober 20, 2016Educational, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Dealing With Preschooler Nightmares

As adults, we may have forgotten what it was like to have nightmares as a young child. With their expansive imaginations and lack of real-world context, a scary dream can seem especially vivid to a … Read More

28 Must-Ask Questions Before Choosing a Daycare

KLA SchoolsSeptember 16, 2016Childcare, Educational, Parenting, Parenting Articles2 Comments

28 Must-Ask Questions Before Choosing Daycare

There are many factors that go into picking the best daycare for your infant, toddler, or preschooler. Some things are essential in any daycare: educated and compassionate caregivers, clean and safe facilities and equipment, and … Read More

Handling Back-to-School Separation Anxiety

KLA SchoolsAugust 25, 2016Childcare, Educational, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Handling Back-to-School Separation Anxiety

Many children experience back-to-school anxiety, but for young children starting preschool or daycare for the first time, this anxiety can feel acute. After all, the new routines of preschool or daycare are completely new to … Read More

Why Playing is Learning

KLA SchoolsJuly 14, 2016Activities, Educational, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Why Playing is Learning

When children play, they’re not only amusing themselves. They’re also learning valuable skills that will be with them for the rest of their lives, even if it might not look obvious to adults. Here are … Read More

Ways to Help Your Child Learn About Animals

Cory GabelJuly 7, 2016Educational, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Help Your Child Learn About Animals

Children are fascinated by animals, and are always curious to learn more about them. Here are some age-appropriate ways you can help your preschooler learn about animals. Start with the basics Although preschoolers are endlessly … Read More

Helping Your Child Learn Through Hands-on Experiences

Cory GabelJune 30, 2016Activities, Educational, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Child Learn Through Hands-on Experiences

Hands-on experiences create a crucial foundation for your young child’s learning. A recent study showed that preschoolers were less likely to explore and learn for themselves after an adult demonstrated how a toy works. The … Read More

Rainy Day? Try These Indoor Activities for Preschoolers

Cory GabelJune 23, 2016Activities, Educational, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Try These Indoor Activities for Preschoolers

On days when the weather’s too poor to enjoy educational activities outdoors, you and your preschooler can still have fun indoors. Here are some suggestions for keeping your preschooler entertained while stuck inside the house. … Read More

How to Help Your Preschooler Learn About Nature

Cory GabelJune 9, 2016Activities, Educational, Health & Safety, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Help Your Preschooler Learn About Nature

According to recent studies, time spent outdoors has numerous health benefits for children, including improved distance vision, enhanced social skills, and even a potential reduction in ADHD symptoms. No matter the weather, your preschooler’s natural … Read More

7 Fun and Educational Outdoor Activities for Preschoolers

Cory GabelJune 2, 2016Activities, Educational, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

7 Educational Outdoor Activities for Preschoolers

Exploring the world outside is a great opportunity for your preschooler to learn, and develop important skills. Here are seven suggestions for fun and educational outdoor activities you can do with your young child. Involve … Read More

Tips to Get Ready for Summer Camp

Cory GabelMay 26, 2016Activities, Educational, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Tips to Get Ready for Summer Camp

Summer camp is an important experience for a child of any age. It exposes him to a diverse range of activities that expands his worldview and develops his social skills. Whether or not your young … Read More

How to Garden With Small Children

Cory GabelMay 19, 2016Activities, Educational, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

How to Garden With Small Children

Spring is here, and that means flowers are blooming and plants are growing. Now is an ideal time to teach your preschooler about nature, whether it’s a few potted plants inside the house, or a … Read More

Introducing Math Concepts to Your Preschooler

Cory GabelMay 12, 2016Activities, Educational, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Introducing Math Concepts To Your Preschooler

As adults, we tend to think of math in complex ways. We imagine intricate formulas, or the sort of everyday math we use with our finances. However, our earliest math concepts had their root in … Read More

Expecting? How to Prepare Your Child for a New Sibling

Cory GabelMay 5, 2016Educational, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Prepare Your Child for a New Sibling

A new baby is an exciting time for your family. However, you may be concerned about how your young child will handle the new arrival. Preschoolers are very adaptable, and you have several months in … Read More

What Parents Should Know About Preschool Nutrition

Cory GabelApril 28, 2016Childcare, Educational, Health & Safety, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

What Parents Should Know - Preschool Nutrition

When you chose your child’s preschool or daycare, you likely had a checklist of important qualities. You wanted a preschool that was safe, had well-trained and caring teachers, and would teach your child valuable skills … Read More

How Your Child Learns Through Conversation

Cory GabelMarch 17, 2016Activities, Educational, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

How Children Learn Through Conversation

Your toddler or preschooler is at an exciting age. Everything is a new experience and a thrilling discovery, and she is learning that words can help her relate to her world and to those around … Read More

Technology Tips for Young Children

Cory GabelMarch 10, 2016Educational, Parenting, Parenting ArticlesLeave a Comment

Technology Tips for Young Children

These days, it seems like childhood is drastically different from even a few years ago. Young kids now have access to a whole world of computer technology, including tablets, apps, and games designed especially for … Read More

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