Our Early Education Blog for Parents
Lightbridge Academy is The Solution for Working Families®. Learn more about our mission and values on our early childhood education blog! Here, we’ve compiled our favorite resources, tips, and activities for parents, as well as helpful advice from our early childhood experts. We hope you find our early learning blog valuable at each new step your parenting journey!
Nurturing Little Hearts: Helping Your Little One Handle Their Big Emotions
Support preschoolers in their emotional journey using our strategies. Foster safety and teach empathy to navigate feelings positively.
Sensory Delights: STREAM Activities at the Beach for Infants
Unlock a sensory wonderland for infants at the beach! Dive into enriching STREAM activities from sensory play to nature-inspired crafts, fostering curiosity and development.
Get Creative With Your Children This Independence Day!
The Fourth of the July is right around the corner, so for most of us that...
Safety Tips for Taking Your Kids to the Beach
If you're looking for fun activities to do with your children when...
The Importance of Great Early Childhood Educators
As Teacher Appreciation Week comes around once again, it is important to...
The Benefits Of ASL For Your Child
From hearing to processing sounds to palate development, language skills...
Book Recommendations For Every Age!
Reading to your child can help instill the joy of reading and create a passion for a lifetime. Read aloud books encourage them to look, point, touch, and answer questions. Designating a time to spend with your preschooler can improve language skills by copying sounds, recognizing pictures, and learning new words.
Is Your Child Prepared For Kindergarten?
When most parents think about kindergarten readiness, they usually think about if their child has the academic skills they need to be successful. Academics are an important component, however, social-emotional development also needs to be included in order to excel in kindergarten. Here at Lightbridge Academy, all aspects of learning are targeted. When graduation time arrives, your child will have a considerable advantage being a Lightbridge Academy graduate!
How Early Education Supports Post-Pandemic Social Skills
Without the ability to interact with other children, children do not develop some of the essential life skills, such as taking turns, sharing, following a schedule and communicating with others, which are foundational for healthy social development and school readiness.