A good daycare center can provide excellent care for a child while also helping him or her learn new concepts and build socialization skills. Many infants begin going to daycare at a young age when their mothers and fathers must return to work. In these cases, the transition is often more difficult for the parents than the child. But when a toddler or older child begins going to daycare after being used to staying home and being cared for by his or her parents or another family member, it can be a very big adjustment.…
So you need to go shopping, but the idea of bringing your kids to a store is anything but appealing. You’re in the same boat as many other parents. After all, you’d really need to get all little hands on deck in order to have a positive shopping experience, and experience has probably taught you to expect rough waters instead of smooth sailing when kids are stuck in a store. Luckily, there are ways you can keep your child calm on shopping voyages.…
While many preschools require that your child be fully trained to use the toilet before their first day of enrollment, others will accept children who are still using disposable or cloth diapers. If your child starts preschool in diapers, they will eventually have to train to use the toilet at preschool. While the bulk of the training can be completed at home, sometimes in a single weekend, there are several things that you need to do to set your child up for successful toilet usage at school.…
In Montessori schools, preschool aged children are taught to be creative and independent. There is also a focus on things like understanding sharing, feelings, and building character. This type of education is unique because it allows students to focus on their individual thoughts while in a group setting. Here are some lesson plans designed around the concept of understanding character and feelings.
Fishing Game Group Activity
Print several different colored fish out and laminate the paper.…
The routine and schedule of preschool can be an adjustment for both parents and kids. Getting your young child out the door on time can sometimes feel like a daunting task. Luckily, with a little planning and structure, you can help ensure calm, stress-free mornings and drop your child off at preschool in an un-harried manner. Here are four tips for helping your preschooler get to school on time in the morning:…
It pays to give your child the best educational opportunities possible so that they can matriculate to college and flourish at whatever they would like to do with the rest of their lives. One step you can take in this regard is to look into a child centered charter school. These schools offer a plethora of benefits that your child will not receive at standard or traditional schools. With this in mind, read on and learn about some great advantages that your child will enjoy by enrolling in a charter school.…
