Preschool

November 03,2021

Play-Based Learning

Children have a natural desire to explore and learn about the world around them. Playing with a child opens us up to see the world from a completely different perspective, and it can be magical. What we might not realize is when our kids are taking us on adventures through the backyard, making us pr

July 14,2021

How to Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten

Kindergarten?! Already? Where did your sweet baby go? Although it’s a harsh reality for parents to accept, kids will be eager to meet friends and learn new things at school. Preparing for kindergarten before they start will help them feel more confident and ready to dive in. What Age Should

March 17,2021

Preschool vs. Pre-K: What’s the Difference?

When you’re raising children, life becomes a series of decisions. Between cooking, cleaning, bath time, and bedtime, how are you supposed to figure out the best fit for your child at school? There’s already enough to think about without having to contemplate the differences between preschool and

March 10,2021

Our Top 5 Preschool Books for Your Home Library

It seems like just yesterday you were spending sleepless nights changing diapers, warming bottles, picking child care, and cuddling your sweet baby. How is it time for preschool already? They’re almost ready to spread their wings and start becoming their own little person. Don’t start crying yet

February 17,2021

Free Printable Preschool Worksheets for at Home Learning

Child at a computer for at home learning.

We understand that being a teacher and a parent all in one is a pretty unique adventure. Mrs. Mom might be ready to send the kids off to boarding school by lunchtime, but these free worksheets should keep your little ones occupied. Your kids can learn math, spelling, reading, and thinking skills all

January 13,2021

Benefits of Puzzles for Kids

a preschool aged girl working on a puzzle at a table

Preschool children are continuously curious and inquisitive. Our job as parents is to support and nurture this curiosity to develop skills and increase cognitive thinking. One way we can encourage mindful play is through the use of puzzles. Your child will have a blast with the puzzle, while you can

January 06,2021

Ways to Encourage Kids to Do Chores

a young boy and girl on stools working at the kitchen sink

As a parent, we want our children to grow up to be contributing members of society. One way to instill this value in our children is to develop a desire and willingness to work at a young age. Strong parenting nurtures and teaches responsibility and the idea of taking care of things for the common [

November 25,2020

Developmental Milestones for Preschoolers: Numbers

Entering preschool is such an essential part of your child’s early life – it’s where they take their first steps of independence and begin critical learning and developmental skills. Developmental milestones can be thought of as a checklist to ensure your child is on track for hitt

November 18,2020

Social Developmental Milestones for Preschoolers

As children approach the preschool-aged years, they begin to interact with other kids and adults in their social circles. It’s at this age that children enter a new phase of social development. The social developmental milestones learned in a preschool classroom environment are critical for growth

November 11,2020

Three Places to Enjoy Family-Fun Near Goodrich

Are your kids complaining of boredom? Turn off the TV and lace up their shoes because we’re going out for a day of family fun! We have a new line-up of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Whether you want to play arcade games or curl up and watch a movie, sometimes you need […]