Keeping Our Children Safe in the Sun
As a parent, part of our job is to constantly worry about the
safety of our...
Choosing A Good Childcare Center
Choosing A Good Childcare Center
Learning how to choose a licensed daycare for children can be a daunting task for parents. Using a set of guidelines can help parents evaluate various daycares...
10 Signs Your Child is in a Good Classroom
10 Signs Your Child is in a Good Classroom
If your child is between the ages of three and six and attends a preschool or kindergarten program, the National Association for the Education of...
The Importance of Play in Early Childhood
The Importance of Play in Early Childhood
“It is
paradoxical that many educators and parents still...
Social Studies with Preschoolers
Social Studies with Preschoolers
The smell of apple pie baking, walks in the woods, a song on the radio, a Christmas ornament, holiday traditions… these are all things that trigger family memories. But, did you ever consider that social studies with preschoolers is a great lesson? Passing on those memories helps your child learn...
Math for Infants to Age Five
Math for Infants to Age Five
“If you trust play, you will not have to control your child’s development as much. Play will raise the child in ways you can never imagine.” ~ Vince Gowmon
By the time we reach adulthood we have forgotten what it was like to learn with the excitement and enthusiasm of a child. We take for granted the...
Stone Soup – A Lesson through the Ages
Stone Soup - A Lesson through the Ages
“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” Maya Angelou
Today, I was reminded of a lesson from years ago. It was a story told in my oldest son’s kindergarten class. Even now, after having heard the story many times, it always takes my mind on a gentle journey...
Painting with Infants and Toddlers
Painting with Infants and Toddlers
Have you ever been painting with your older children and look up to see your infant sitting in the bouncer or high chair just staring in amazement and wanting to join in? Well, don’t leave baby out of the fun! But wait a minute, you think it’s not safe… baby will get the paint in their mouths as...