Kindergarten is right around the corner for many of our students. One thing parents ask a lot is what exactly does their child need to know before stepping foot into that kindergarten classroom. Here at Raising Arizona Preschool we do our best to prepare your child for Kindergarten. This...
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Fear is a feeling of dread or anxiety. Preschool age children have many common fears. For a preschooler fear is a real feeling of something that they think is going to happen, or something that they are unsure of. Fear can be seen in many forms at the...
The first day of preschool is right around the corner, and now is the time to begin preparing your child for preschool. Here are some tips to help make that big day a little bit easier. Let them visit before hand This is SO important. Even if your child...
Have you ever wondered if there are things your child’s preschool teacher wants to tell you… but won’t? Preschool teachers spend every day with your child, they know your child, they know what your child needs to know before school, and they enjoy getting to know you and your...
Children love arts and crafts, and chances are that your child has brought home many crafts from preschool. However, was the art project your child’s idea? Or their teachers? At Raising Arizona Preschool we pride ourselves in leaning through play, emergent curriculum, and teacher facilitated learning. The same is...
Arts and crafts are tons of fun for preschoolers. They love to get their hands messy, and create! Preschool art is important too because not only are the children having fun, but they are learning every step of the way! What does a child learn from preschool art? They...
As we shared last week, Quality First is a new program in Arizona designed to improve the quality of early learning statewide. Raising Arizona Preschool is a proud participant and has three stars, which means we meet quality standards. We believe that parents have a choice in where they...
Chances are while driving through town you have seen signs in front of preschools advertising “Quality First”. These preschools advertise their rating, and show that they are striving to provide high quality care to their students. But, what is Quality first? And what do these ratings mean? What is...
Here at Raising Arizona Preschool we want to make sure your child is getting the BEST care possible. We also know there are other great preschools around Phoenix and want to make sure where your child attends is the best fit for your family. We have done research and...
Preschoolers are such a fun age! They love learning, and they love doing which can make for many fun afternoons. However….they are also exhausting and often times love to be entertained. Here are some great places to take your preschooler near Phoenix. Great Play Children’s Gym– This gym is...