Category: Early Childhood Education
Deconstructed Playgrounds
February 19, 2018
Developing Childrens Imagination From the Desk of Shani Snell, Early Childhood Education Department Head: Have you ever heard this term before? What is a deconstructed playground? Well, this broad term can be …
Toddlers and Tantrums
January 18, 2016
The toddler years can be challenging. Toddlers are generally any child between the ages of 1 and 3 years-old. They are learning new skills, such as walking, talking, problem-solving, and …
Motor Skill Activities
June 26, 2018
Summer Fine Motor Skill Activities Fine motor skills involve using the smaller muscles in the wrists, hands, fingers, feet, and toes. These tiny muscles are very important for a child’s development …
Picky Eaters 101
December 18, 2017
From the desk of Shani Snell, Early Childhood Education Department Head: Although picky eaters can be in almost any age group. We generally see a larger percentage in the 1 to …
Making Room for Art
March 9, 2017
Early Childhood Education Department: Creative art and expression should be encouraged in all areas of a child’s life. Art can have positive impacts in the areas of language development, decision making …
Cooking With Kids
October 4, 2013
Teachers often avoid cooking with young children because of the danger associated with hot appliances. But you can cook a wide variety of snacks and meals without using heat. Child care …
How Birth Order Affects Personality
January 17, 2014
As a first born, I've always been told that I was bossy and a type A personality. Part of me was proud to be a natural leader, but another part …
Do You Know What Your Child Is Taking
April 12, 2013
Ah-choo! If your child is sneezing up a storm, it must be allergy season once more. And if your child is taking more than one medication at the same time, there could be dangerous …