“Social-emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.” (CASEL) “A...
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We’ve reached that beautiful time of year again in Arizona – Spring! From February to May Phoenicians are blessed with that gorgeous weather that makes you happy to be living in Phoenix – and eager to have your kids spend as much time outside before that summer heat...
Meditations, yoga, and other mindfulness methods are cropping up in school across the country. Research has shown that teaching kids mindfulness practices can build attentiveness, respect, self-control, and empathy. Studies also suggest these techniques help to reduce stress, hyperactivity, ADHD symptoms, and depression. Giving children these...
A CDA (Child Development Associate) is a national credential awarded by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition. This credential requires formal training, experience, observation, exam and is awarded by the Council in Washington D.C. It is a sign of a highly qualified early childhood educator. It a arduous process...
It is the time of years, and children love to look at lights! The Valley has some amazing lights displays. From Surprise to the Foothills holidays lights set the sky aglow. For about $10 a ticker you can enjoy the Lights of the World at the Phoenix...
Making sure children get the right amount of the right foods is important. Did you know nutrition affects behavior, sleeping patterns, growth, and even brain development? A healthy diet helps children to learn: Make half of what is on your child’s plate fruits and vegetables Choose healthy sources of...
Do you struggle with a child who has yet to learn appreciation or be grateful? Young children are very egocentric; they still believe the world revolves around them, so they do not understand the concept of gratitude. By learning gratitude, children become sensitive to feelings of others, develop empathy...
Research shows that parents, caregivers, and family members can start fostering a love of reading as early as birth. This happens by reading to your child and modeling reading. Surround you child in a book rich environment from the start and it will carrying with them through life. ...
Time out, it used to be a pretty popular form of discipline, but we are hearing less and less about time outs. Why is this? Does time out work? The short answer? Yes. and No. Let me explain. What is Time Out Time out is supposed to be a...
Summer is here and with it comes fun, time outdoors, and laughter. Preschool is one of the best ages because really, it takes very little to make them happy. The biggest thing they usually need is YOU :_ So, plan on doing some fun things with your child this...