Beginning preschool is a big, exciting step for both kids and parents alike! Many parents feel trepidation, wondering if their child is ready for preschool. The good news is this, being ‘ready’ for preschool is not about reciting the alphabet or sitting perfectly still. Being prepared for preschool comes more from feeling safe, confident, and […]
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Tips for Keeping the Holidays Happy The arrival of the holidays also tends to bring lots of events, busyness, and schedule-disrupting activities. Because preschoolers thrive on predictable rhythms, this can bring a lot of chaos to an already busy season. Rather than embracing a ‘Grinchy’ mood and avoiding all festivities that you can, with a
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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 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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