Many parents and caregivers have a love/hate relationship with sensory play. They love that their kids have fun and are enjoying themselves, but they hate the mess that comes along with it. Some educational classrooms avoid areas of sensory play because of the mess. However, this isn’t necessarily a...
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The last few weeks we have been looking at preschool. We have weighed the pros and cons of home based and center based. Today we are going to talk about what preschool may look like in both of these venues. Here are some things you will probably see in...
We have discussed before what makes a good daycare, and what makes a good preschool teacher, but how do you identify a great preschool? There are different things to look for when considering preschool for your child, not all daycares have good preschools. Here are some things to help...
Many countries, including the United States, seem to put an emphasis on teaching children to read by the age of six, or earlier. However, is this always the best option for the child? In some countries, children are not expected to read until 8 or 9 years old. Programs...
Many parents may feel nervous about giving their 2 or 3 year olds a pair of scissors. This feeling is normal, and no child should be left alone with scissors at that age unless you like the look of uneven hair J. However, children around 2-2 ½ are...
Food allergies are on the rise across the United States. It is almost a guarantee that your child will have at least one friend in their class who has a food allergy. Food allergies can range in severity from very serious to a mild case. The most serious food...
Around the age of three, many parents start to think about preschool. The ages from 3-5 are very important because it is at this time that they will acquire skills that are necessary for school. If a child has been in daycare up to this point, they will often...
While perusing Pinterest today for preschool quotes, and blog post inspiration, I found this awesome quote. It made me think. What are rules for preschool? I personally think this sums up exactly what we should teach preschoolers to do, and not to do. Treat Others with Respect This is...
Finding a child care center that will provide safe, quality child care for their children is a concern for any parent. But, for a parent with a child on the autism spectrum the concern can be overwhelming. As the number of cases of autism in children is on the...
If your child has never been to daycare before you may have questions about what is appropriate to send with your child. As parents, we want to make sure our children are as comfortable as possible during the transition period. For some this means packing our child’s favorite toys,...