Summer is ending soon and fall is right around the corner! Now is a great time to snuggle up with your little one and read books that introduce the seasonal changes to come. Below are some books to get you started. 1. Baby Loves Fall by Karen Katz (ages 0-2…
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The grocery store can provide many teachable moments for children to practice important literacy, math, wellness and social-emotional skills. Below are some fun ideas to keep your child engaged and learning during your next shopping trip. If the store has child-sized shopping carts, encourage your child to help you shop…
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Baby signs are gestures for common words and phrases that have been simplified from American Sign Language. Signing helps children communicate their needs and emotions before they can do so verbally, reduces frustration during early stages of language development, and improves children’s self-esteem. In our infant program, we start using…
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The summer months are the perfect time to make yummy, refreshing smoothies with your child. Smoothies are an easy way to incorporate healthy foods into his diet and get him excited about trying new fruits and vegetables. He’ll have a blast washing the produce, adding it to the blender and…
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Learning is Fun with Real and Toy Animals
From stuffed animals to family pets, children have an innate love for animals. In our classrooms, animal-themed activities are always exciting and engaging for the children. For instance, teachers may transform the dramatic play center into a veterinary office and provide children with stuffed animals, toy doctor props, a pencil,…
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