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Grant Funding: Everything You Need to Know
One study showed that only about 40% of 3 and 4-year-olds in the US attended preschool. As an early educator, you’re determined to improve this statistic and offer young children high-quality education. But, building the facility and play areas gets expensive … READ MORE
6 Back to School Tips to Set You Up for Success
In the United States, 49.4 million children prekindergarten through 12th grade attend public school each year. Your child may be entering school for the first time or going back. Either way, preparing your children for back to school can be … READ MORE
4 Ways to Celebrate the 4th of July
The promise of fireworks at night makes it challenging to keep your child busy during the day on the 4th of July. As a parent, it can be difficult to think of activities that are both fun and educational. After … READ MORE
The Power of Visual Storytelling
Can you remember your experiences as a young learner? If anything stands out, it might be your favorite picture books. You were likely a recipient of the gift of visual learning. You may even now have a tendency to prefer … READ MORE
Ways to Welcome Spring with Your Senses
Spring is upon us, and our senses will be barraged with the sights and sounds of the changing season. What a great time to explore the emergence of spring through our 5 senses! Consider ways to welcome spring with these … READ MORE
Detecting Signs of Spring
“In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.” -Margaret Atwood It is that time of the year when the signs of spring are becoming visible. What a great opportunity to have the children … READ MORE
Little Pumpkin Hide and Seek
Who doesn’t like hide and seek? Little Pumpkin likes hide and seek! Hide a little pumpkin somewhere on the playground. Have the children turn around and face the other way, because closing their eyes and not peeking may be just … READ MORE
Outdoor Easter Activities for Preschoolers
Get the children hopping with these outdoor Easter activities: 1. Color Easter Eggs – Take this messy activity outdoors where egg dye spills are no big deal. 2. Egg Relay Race – Use your colorful Easter eggs for a relay … READ MORE
Too Much Sitting Contributes to Childhood Obesity
In a recent article, Richard Louv writes “But at other schools, too many students spend most of their time sitting. At their desks, in front of computers, taking tests, sitting in schools where recess and gym class have been restricted or … READ MORE
Have You Heard of This Old Gardening Tradition?
In Sharon Lovejoy’s book Hollyhock Days, she writes “Sow sweet peas on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17. It’s one of those old wives’ tales.” The practice of planting sweet peas on St. Patrick’s day comes from an old Irish gardening … READ MORE