“Get in the car, we’re going to be late.” “Pick up those toys.” Why don’t children listen? Children are trying to make sense of the world around them. They learn by exploring, experimenting and testing the limits of their...
What is STEM and why is it so important to my preschooler, toddler or even infant? STEM is an acronym that is used by educators to connect the areas of “S”-Science, “T”-Technology, “E”-Engineering and “M”-Math together....
Children often arrive at Lightbridge Academy in different moods and with different experiences. Working parents may not have time in the morning to sit as a family with their little ones to enjoy breakfast together. Parents can get frustrated and impatient just trying...
Most of our toddlers and preschoolers seem to produce an overabundance of “arts and crafts” here at Lightbridge Academy. With the exception of a few budding Picasso’s whose work may be destined for the MOMA in New York City, most of the artwork our children bring home...
There’ll be plenty of red construction paper hearts, pink cupcakes and special dinners on February 14th. Valentine’s Day is supposed to be all about love. But somewhere between the giant, silver foil candies and the heart-shaped sugar cookies, love may...