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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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