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  • Spring gardening for kids!

    April 29, 2025

    Spring Gardening with Little Ones: Growing Curiosity

    As the chill of winter fades and the first signs of spring bloom, there’s no better time to head outside, get your hands a little dirty, and start planting something new. Spring gardening offers more than just beautiful blooms and homegrown herbs—it’s also an incredible opportunity to engage your child in meaningful, hands-on learning. Gardening […]

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  • This little girl is enjoying her beach day with the help of these summer safety tips.

    April 25, 2025

    Have Fun in the Sun with These Summer Safety Tips for Kids

    Everyone loves summer, especially children. But while you’re planning some family fun in the sun, be sure to make summer safety a top priority. Accidents are the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 in the United States, and the summer months bring with them a unique set of risks. Keep reading for […]

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  • Poetry for kids is one of the best ways to promote emotional development and early literacy skills

    March 27, 2025

    8 Best Poetry Books for Kids to Spark Imagination (Perfect for World Poetry Day!)

    When it comes to sparking imagination, building language skills, and having fun with words, there’s nothing quite like poetry for kids. Poetry introduces little ones to rhythm, rhyme, and creative expression—all essential ingredients for early literacy development. With World Poetry Day (March 21st) just around the corner, there’s no better time to dive into the […]

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  • Happy child learning personal hygiene for kids

    February 25, 2025

    Teaching Personal Hygiene for Kids

    If you’ve ever tried to get a preschooler to wash their hands before dinner or brush their teeth without a battle, you know teaching personal hygiene for kids can sometimes feel like an uphill climb. But good hygiene is more than just keeping messes at bay—it’s a crucial part of a child’s health and well-being. […]

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  • Preschool learning activities are a great way to keep children occupied at home. STEAM activities for preschoolers are an especially productive pastime!

    January 23, 2025

    STEAM Activities for Preschoolers You Can Do at Home

    Introducing STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities to preschoolers at home is an exciting way to encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. At this age, children are natural explorers, making it the perfect time to engage them with hands-on preschool learning activities that lay the foundation for lifelong learning. Best of all, […]

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  • Bring STEAM home for your children with this exciting activity. Build a cardboard city!

    January 20, 2025

    Bring STEAM Home: Build a Cardboard City

    At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse, our Creatively Shine™ curriculum theme, “Can You Build It? Discovering STEAM Through Construction”, inspires children to think like architects, engineers, and creators. To continue the excitement at home, we’ve designed a hands-on activity that combines creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork: Building a Cardboard City! This activity encourages your child to explore concepts […]

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  • Children enjoying making fun Christmas recipes and making lifelong memories!

    December 12, 2024

    Easy Kid-Friendly Christmas Recipes

    Food made around the holidays holds special potential for making memories that will last a lifetime. This Christmas, spend quality time with your little ones by making any of these 12 easy and kid-friendly recipes. Perfect for the whole family to enjoy!

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  • Celebrating Cultures Activity: Create Your Own Celebration Lanterns

    November 21, 2024

    Celebrating Cultures Activity: Create Your Own Celebration Lanterns

    At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool, our Creatively Shine™ curriculum theme, “Celebrations Around the World,” explores how different cultures celebrate through unique traditions, decorations, and festivities. To help you bring this theme to life at home, we’ve designed a fun, hands-on project that your child will love: Celebration Lanterns!

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  • Parents using Halloween tips for safety so that their children can enjoy Halloween safely.

    October 23, 2024

    Halloween Safety With Young Children

    Halloween is just around the corner! This holiday is a magical time for our little ones, filled with costumes, candy, and spooky fun. However, it can also cause some anxiety for parents trying to keep their children safe, and while trick-or-treating and dressing up can be exciting, all parents can agree that safety should come first. That’s why we’ve gathered some essential Halloween safety tips to help you and your family enjoy a fun and worry-free holiday!

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