The new school year is right around the corner, and with that comes lots of new beginnings at your early learning center–such as new teachers, new friends and a new classroom. For some children, this is an exciting time of fresh challenges and possibilities. For...
This is the question that weighs on every preschool parent’s mind in June! Preschool curriculum has definitely changed over the years in order to prepare children for the rigors of Kindergarten. Standardized testing now begins in second and third grades,...
Now that warmer weather is here, it’s time to take your children outside to play! Nature is a powerful teacher and giving your toddlers and preschoolers the opportunity to play outside has many benefits. Outdoor play is fun and children who are happy are...
Gardening is a wonderful activity that enables children to learn many valuable life skills, such as responsibility, cause and effect and reward. It’s also part of STREAM learning! Even if you don’t have a green thumb, you can get started very easily with...
With the warmer weather approaching and the summer almost here, you are probably looking forward to everyone’s favorite time of year: vacation! At first thought, you may be overwhelmed by the idea of packing, planning and organizing your family’s trip, but...
This Sunday, May 8th, 2016 we celebrate Mother’s Day, a day in which we honor all of the mothers that have made a difference in our lives. Moms with preschool children wear many hats in a family: they are the personal chef, police officer, teacher, housekeeper,...
“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....
Do you have trouble getting your child to cooperate at home? Even simple task such as washing hands and getting dressed in the morning can seem like climbing Mt. Everest with preschoolers! But there is hope. A recent study found that preschool children who have basic...
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...
