Mason is three years old. He loves jumping – onto things, off of things, sometimes just on the spot. He often enjoys exploring different areas of the playground at his…
Harness The Magic Of Sensory-Based Food Education
“Eat your veggies – they’re good for you!” Even if it gets a few bites of broccoli eaten in the moment, this tactic doesn’t usually inspire a lasting love of…
Daycare Humor: A Day in the Life of a Teacher
What Is It like Working at a Daycare? There’s a lot of words that come to mind when describing your typical day at a childcare center: busy, fun, loud, challenging,…
How to Securely Share Photos with Parents at Your Child Care Center
Whether you are part of a corporate child care company or running an in-home service, parents want photo updates of their kiddos. That said, each parent has a different opinion…
Benefits of Sensory Play for Preschoolers
Ages zero to five are the most important for a child’s development and so choosing the right activities for them is critical. In this article, we’ll take a look at…
Why Parent Involvement is So Important in Early Childhood Education
Today’s parents are more involved than they’ve ever been with their children’s development. Except for when it comes to preschool. Many parents drop their kids off in the morning while…
Pros & Cons of Behavior Charts
If you’re a parent or a teacher, you would have come across a behavior chart at least once in your work with children. Behavior charts are a popular tool to…
Promoting Healthy Attachments with Children
In the formative years, the way that children form relationships will have a big impact on how they do so in the future. Here’s how to promote healthy attachments.
Using Reflective Practice in Parenting
“You are the only person who’s ever parented your specific child at this moment in time, so there’s no handbook to tell you what to do. The best thing you…
The Importance of Friendship in Preschool
Preschool is the age when children start to make friends and build relationships with their peers. We know that friendship is important during the early years because this is the…