The Wonderful World of Free Play Witnessing a young child’s play-world take shape is a beautiful thing to behold. Play cars become the fastest racecar you’ve ever seen! and animals in the sand are suddenly endangered species in need of your child’s help to evade the ‘badguys’. To get to this point where animals in […]
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Conflict Management for Preschoolers: What Works (and Why) Preschool conflict—two kids, one blue truck…it’s not hard to see where that goes. While frustrating situations like these are, well, frustrating, they are an important and common piece of early childhood education. The goal with conflict is not to avoid it at all costs, but to coach
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Preschooler-Approved Snacks for On-the-Road Something about traveling brings out the hangry in everyone–especially preschoolers who are impatiently waiting to reach a destination. Whether that destination is home after a day at daycare or on the way to a fabulous family beach trip, traveling is going to require some awesome snacks! Studies compiled by The Washington
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The BEST Vacations to Take with Preschoolers Planning a family vacation that is preschooler-friendly? Look no further! We have complied a list of excellent vacationing ideas that are not only fun, but that supports the growth and development of your preschooler, as well! Early childhood education experts agree that vacations build curiosity, social skills,
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Supporting your Little One Step by Step It’s hard to imagine that the sweet little baby you brought home is beginning to take their first steps. Exciting. Terrifying. Heartwarming. This developmental milestone brings with it all of the emotions. As your child moves steadily towards walking, there are a handful of things parents and caregivers
Taking preschoolers out into the world can be a delightful outing and also a daunting experience. Whether you’re heading to the playground, Disney World, or a quick trip to the grocery store, keeping up with little people while out and about is no small feat. Parents, daycare or preschool teachers, or caregivers in any capacity
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The Hidden Power of Playing Side-by-Side Bringing a toddler to a playdate with another toddler is always an interesting experience. The parents think they’re about to start a sweet friendship for their little one–the pretend kitchen is ready, all of the play food and dishes are prepped, and everyone is ready to watch some imaginative
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Turning Wait Times Into Adventures There’s nothing like waiting with a small child–whether you’re biding time in a waiting room, standing in line at the grocery store, or stuck in the carpool like at school. Waiting with a preschoolers could probably be an Olympic sport in patience. While these moments can feel as though they
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The Power of Poetry Poetry can oftentimes seem a thing of the past. We read poems of old that at one time were recited as part of education, of adoration, and enjoyment. Now-a-days it seems that poems are mostly incorporated in the form of old nursery rhymes and short songs, rather than as a
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How Can I Help My Child Learn to Share and Take Turns? Struggling to share is a battle every child faces on, likely, a daily basis. they want the toy, they want to go down the slide first and they absolutely do not want to split the last cookie. As adults, don’t we all feel
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