One of the most important stage in a child’s life is going to a preschool. It will help your child develop important social skills as well as get better at following instructions. Before you enroll your child to a preschool, it is crucial to first visit the preschool and...
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The following article was published by NAEYC. We asked Sandra Waite-Stupiansky, PhD, professor at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and a facilitator of the NAEYC Play, Policy, and Practice Interest Forum, about what children get out of dressing up. What does dressing up mean for young children? When children dress...
Creating a morning routine can help everyone in your family get out the door in a stress-free, timely manner. One of the best ways to start the day for both parents and children is with a structured routine. Here are a few tips to get started. Prep The Night...
Ms. Marina takes on on a tour of her classroom. Little Einstiens is our social-emotional, academic, and play-based prekindergarten program. This class is a small group size that some children may benefit from. Marina
Raising Arizona Preschool teacher, Ms. Marina sat down with us, so we could learn more about her and her classroom. Ms. Marina is our Little Einsteins’ teacher, she is currently in process of both her Child Developmental Associates Credential and several certifications in early childhood education topics, including exceptional...
Raising Arizona Preschool was established in 2004 and opened it’s Glendale location in 2013. We have become a place for families seeking affordable high-quality care and early education services in Glendale. We are happy to say that, because of our great service, high-quality programs, and a culture of mindfulness,...
“High‐quality early childhood education equips children with the cognitive skills required for success in elementary school and beyond” (Weiland & Yoshikawa). A recent study on the impacts and effects of prekindergarten was conducted by the Institute of Education Sciences and surveyed prekindergarten programs in the Boston, Massachusetts. The...
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...