In this episode of The Preschool Podcast with Jo and Maddie, our hosts talk about one of the biggest challenges in childcare: burnout. WebMD describes burnout as: “[A] form of…
Innovative ideas for indoor activities for kids
With the cold winter months upon us, many parents are struggling to find ways to keep their kids entertained indoors. It can be challenging to come up with innovative ideas…
3 Ways Reading Benefits Social-Emotional Learning
Compassion, kindness, patience, collaboration—the qualities we admire in others are often the very traits we’d like to cultivate and celebrate in our children. And while many of us intuitively recognize…
Helping your child adjust to in-person childcare
The COVID-19 pandemic caused quite a shake-up in schools and childcare centers across the world. In North America, nearly every school and childcare center had to adopt a virtual learning…
Empowering your parents to build an association
Parents are typically a child’s first educator, and most wish to continue playing a role in their children’s education once they begin school. It’s well known that children whose parents…
9 tips and tricks for lesson planning
It’s Sunday night and you’re exhausted. Lesson plans are due Monday morning at 8 am but it’s the last thing you want to do, and you haven’t even started yet. …
5 tips for teaching children about safe surfing online
The internet has opened up new opportunities for children to learn and connect with other people, but there are risks that come with using digital devices. The prevalence of cyberbullying,…
7 soft skills your child can acquire through STEM learning
Learning STEM at a very young age is not solely for career training in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math field but also for the cognitive development of preschoolers. And…
Actively fostering curiosity in preschoolers
Children are naturally curious. There’s so much to see, learn, and experience in this great big world! However, that natural curiosity can fade over time through the rigors of school,…
Why online camp is a popular summer activity for children
With the COVID-19 pandemic hopefully in the review mirror, potential health concerns are still around for children. For a few years, traditional camps took a backburner to virtual summer camps,…