Creative Scholars Preschool, Author at Creative Scholars Preschool, Chicago, IL - Pre-K, Child Care

March 19, 2016

Speaking of Success – Modeling the very best language

One major factor in a child’s success in learning language is the early exposure to language that a child receives. The language that parents and teachers model is by far the most crucial component to this early exposure, so we must strive to model the very best for our children at all times! Belo

March 14, 2016

Tips for Making Vegetables A Regular Part of Your Child’s Diet

All parents strive to feed their children healthy and satisfying meals. Vegetables are packed with vitamins and minerals and are also a great source of fiber and potassium, which makes them a great snack or base for any meal. MyPlate recommends kids get between one and one and a half cups of vegetab

January 21, 2016

Fostering Independence in Your Preschool Age Child

As your child reaches their preschool years their independence with various skills should continually increase. Fostering this independence teaches them lifelong skills that will be beneficial to them during their first preschool experiences and beyond. Preschool age children are surprising us every

November 19, 2015

Asking Questions; Avoiding “I don’t know.”

Avoiding “I don’t know.” Most parents have experienced this at some point. You ask your child what seems like a simple enough question, perhaps about a book that you are reading, and your child answers, “I don’t know.” It might be something as simple as asking why the mouse is tr

November 19, 2015

Getting Social; Preparing for social situations

Teaching Social Skills Teaching social skills is not unlike teaching letters and numbers. We start with instruction, then we offer opportunities to practice and we gradually withdraw support, as less support is needed. Regrettably, we teachers and parents often overlook the instructional aspect when

November 5, 2015

Raising Digital Natives

“Screen Time” vs. “Unplugged Time” The new generation currently coming of age is often referred to as the first generation of “digital natives,” or those born after the rise of digital technology. This creates a set of complex issues; we non-digital natives strive to make the best decisi

March 9, 2015

Author: Creative Scholars Preschool

Speaking of Success – Modeling the very best language

Tips for Making Vegetables A Regular Part of Your Child’s Diet

Fostering Independence in Your Preschool Age Child

Asking Questions; Avoiding “I don’t know.”

Getting Social; Preparing for social situations

Raising Digital Natives

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