One of the questions that early childhood teachers often hear is, “when will my child write their name?” There is an inherent desire for children to know how to write their name that stems from a very basic human need to know one’s identity. Name play in preschool also has many cognitive b
May 13, 2016
Creative Scholars’ Week in Summary: May 9th-May 13th
As I spend my mornings in the classrooms, the children are gracious enough to welcome me into their play and activities, eager to show off what they are working on. In the Picassos’ room, the children continue to love reading stories. Every time that I went into the classroom this week I saw
April 20, 2016
Movement Milestones for Children 18 months – 5 Years Old
Preschool children don’t have fitness goals and standards like their older elementary school classmates. When we are talking about the 18 month to 5-year-old population in terms of fitness, we are usually looking at their movement milestones and how they compare to kids their own age. Listed below
March 31, 2016
Making Your Home as Safe as It Can Be
As concerned parents, we are constantly striving to make our home the safest place possible for our children. Below is a list of 12 safety devices to protect children in your home, compiled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Use SAFETY LATCHES and LOCKS for cabinets and drawers in kitch
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
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