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Making a Decision: Who is Teaching My Child? A Five Part Series on Choosing a Preschool

2020-11-30T20:01:05-05:00

Research indicates preschool education has many benefits for children.  In addition to exposure to curriculum including literacy experiences, mathematical concepts, and science activities, a high quality preschool gives children the opportunity to learn how to socialize, to share and to contribute to society.  Making a sound decision about early childhood education is a crucial for [...]

Making a Decision: Who is Teaching My Child? A Five Part Series on Choosing a Preschool2020-11-30T20:01:05-05:00

Technology and Children

2020-11-30T20:01:05-05:00

Technology definitely plays a role in today's world.  Even two year old children look on any screen as a touch screen.  It is important to make sure technology is used appropriately with young children.Here are a few good tips on Technology and Young Children and how to use it in a developmentally appropriate manner.Uncharted Territory: [...]

Technology and Children2020-11-30T20:01:05-05:00

Summer Sensory Play

2020-11-30T20:01:05-05:00

If your child comes home  from preschool looking picture perfect everyday, it is time to delve into the kinds of activities the class is doing during the day!  Young children learn with all their senses and should have a variety of opportunities for exploration.  There will be times when children may get a little paint on their clothes or [...]

Summer Sensory Play2020-11-30T20:01:05-05:00

Help You Child Become a Problem Solver

2016-01-29T01:04:21-05:00

In Today’s fast paced society where everyone is connected at all times we expect immediate answers and solutions.  These demands can cause a great deal of stress for adults as well as for children. Teaching children to take the time and steps necessary to become problem solvers can alleviate stress and inappropriate responses to challenges.  Here [...]

Help You Child Become a Problem Solver2016-01-29T01:04:21-05:00

New Years Resolutions

2016-01-29T01:04:21-05:00

It is a good time of year to look at the goals we want to accomplish in the upcoming year!  Most of us make goals, the trick is accomplishing them.  Here are three easy steps: First and foremost write your goals down. Secondly, as you decide on your goals create a timeline documenting the mini steps you [...]

New Years Resolutions2016-01-29T01:04:21-05:00

Raising A Grateful Child

2020-11-30T20:01:05-05:00

Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks!  Today there are many concerns about the ever growing sense of entitlement instead of the sense of community, and hard work ethic of past generations.  So how can you begin to instill in your children as sense of caring and appreciation?As always the best way to teach children [...]

Raising A Grateful Child2020-11-30T20:01:05-05:00

Encouraging Creativity

2020-11-30T20:01:05-05:00

Why is getting messy and creating those lovely works of art that you can't quite give a name to important?  One of the strengths of our country has always been being creative and resourceful.  As we move more and more towards testing and product based projects and worksheet education in young children's programs we are [...]

Encouraging Creativity2020-11-30T20:01:05-05:00

Staff is Key In A High Quality Child Care Program

2020-11-30T20:01:05-05:00

Making a decision about which child care or preschool program is best for your child is a crucial decision in your child’s first step in the life long learning process.  Staff is Key! Visit the prospective school and Observe the teachers interactions with children.  How are teachers interacting with children? You should see teachers in [...]

Staff is Key In A High Quality Child Care Program2020-11-30T20:01:05-05:00

Are You Ready For The First Day of School?

2020-11-30T20:01:06-05:00

The transition to preschool is often marked with two steps forward, one step back, as your child grows and learns in amazing ways — but at the same time, regresses in some behaviors, too. In Scholastic for Parents, Child psychiatrist Joshua Sparrow, M.D., is an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School professor and co-author, with [...]

Are You Ready For The First Day of School?2020-11-30T20:01:06-05:00

What makes a good school?

2020-11-30T20:01:06-05:00

5 Things to Look for When Choosing a School for your child:Staff is key!  Look for attentive and caring teachers.  You should see lots of smiles and warm, patient interactions.  Ask about the longevity of teachers as consistency provides a secure base for children.Is the facility safe?   Are outlets covered, is there a procedure for [...]

What makes a good school?2020-11-30T20:01:06-05:00
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