Simple Steps to Help Little Hands Do Big Things “I do it!” The phrase shouted out at helpful parents, teachers, daycare and childcare workers alike from the grumpy toddler who absolutely thinks they can zip their coat themselves. 15 minutes and an entire emotional roller coaster later, they are finally happily zipped and ready to […]
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A Not-So-Tiny Storm There is no fury like a toddler who was given the ‘wrong’ cup. Every parent, caregiver, daycare teacher or early childhood educator knows that while toddlers might be tiny, their tantrums are not. While this can be a frustrating experience and some days can feel like you are walking on eggshells,
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Practicing Preschool Concepts at Home Preschoolers are naturally curious and playful learners which makes supporting their growth an development an exciting adventure! Whether your little one is at home or participating in a childcare or daycare setting, reinforcing early childhood education concepts with them can help them feel confident and excited about learning! The key
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Activities to Keep Littles Entertained on the Road Preparing to travel with a preschool-aged-child can feel like a feat worthy of an Olympian. The thought of the phrases “I’m bored” and “are we there yet” on repeat loom in the mind of all parents and caregivers as they prepare for the journey. Let’s throw that
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Readiness is the key to success…and fewer messes Potty Training is a huge milestone within early childhood education…and oftentimes one of the most daunting. It is right up there with first steps, firsts words, and those first crayon murals on the living room wall. When you look at your toddler with their cute little voice,
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There’s nothing quite like a day at the park—the sun is shining, little feet are ready to run, and the day is open! While the park might not need improving, with a little effort it can become an excellent setting for early childhood education, packed with opportunities for bonding as well as learning. Additionally, it
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Easing the Stress of Drop-Off Mornings are hard. Add in tears, clingy hugs, and woeful “can’t I go to work with yooooou”’s and the morning suddenly went from hard to, well, harder. Navigating the emotional rollercoaster of daycare and preschool drop off is tough and if you’re in the throngs of a really difficult season
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From those sweet first babbles and gurgles to the thrilling first use of your name, speech and language development in your little one is one of the most exciting and important parts of early childhood. Harvard University found that children who develop strong language skills in earlier years tend to perform better academically, are more
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Consistent Morning Routines Make a Difference There’s nothing quite like hastily herding everyone out the door while running through the mental checklist of ‘to do’s’: “Has everyone eaten?” “Are shoes on feet?” “Have backpacks been packed and water bottles filled?”…the list goes on. Then to send children off to school and head to the next
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The Essential Nature of Snacks Snacks are life. Every parent of a young child or early childhood educator knows this. More than a means to survive a trip to the doctors office, a cart-confining grocery trip or a long car ride, snacks are an opportunity to further nourish your child. Preschoolers especially are very active
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