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  • The Magical Benefits of Reading to Your Child

    February 16, 2022

    The Magical Benefits of Reading to Your Child

    If you’ve ever had the privilege of watching what happens when you introduce kids to books, you may wonder if something magical is happening. Amazing things occur in the brain of a child when they are introduced to books and storytelling at a young age. And when we say young, we mean young. As in “read them a book 10 minutes after they are born” young.

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  • Math Is (Not) Scary: The Importance of Math for Preschoolers

    February 10, 2022

    Math Is (Not) Scary: The Importance of Math for Preschoolers

    We're taking the burden of coming up with a plan off your shoulders. Here are some very basic math skills you can help your kids learn that will set them up for a good relationship with math.

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  • Heart Healthy Popsicles

    February 6, 2022

    Heart Healthy Popsicles

    With this month's curriculum theme "Heart Healthy Lifestyle", Little Sunshine's wanted to share a great recipe for frozen yogurt popsicles! This activity is also a great way for your child to use their fine motor skills to put everything together to make these delicious smooth pops.

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  • Questions to Ask During Your Next Parent-Teacher Conference

    February 3, 2022

    Questions to Ask During Your Next Parent-Teacher Conference

    We believe that parents and teachers are partners in education. Working together is the best way to give your child the quality education they deserve, and parent-teacher conferences play an important role in that partnership. Here is a list of questions you can ask during a parent-teacher conference that will maximize the time you have with your child’s teacher.

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  • Preschool vs Pre-Kindergarten: What’s the Difference?

    January 18, 2022

    Preschool vs Pre-Kindergarten: What’s the Difference?

    And then you hear that some of your kid’s friends are enrolling in preschool, while others are enrolling in pre-kindergarten (pre-K), and somehow there’s a difference?

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  • Child Development Stages

    January 12, 2022

    Child Development Stages

    Everybody appreciates a good map. Some might like the aesthetic appeal of a physical map, but it’s safe to say everyone would literally be lost without the map on their smartphones. Very few people would want to travel to an unknown destination without their phone telling them where to go. Having a guide makes things easy. Dependable. Relaxing.

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  • Reggio Emilia vs Montessori: What’s the Difference?

    December 14, 2021

    Reggio Emilia vs Montessori: What’s the Difference?

    Reggio Emilia. Montessori. No, this isn’t the beginning of an Italian restaurant’s diner menu. Montessori schools and Reggio Emilia schools share a lot of similarities, but there are three main differences between them.

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  • Team Effort: Partnering With Your Preschooler in Potty Training

    December 7, 2021

    Team Effort: Partnering With Your Preschooler in Potty Training

    Kiddos really do depend a lot on their parents to make potty training happen. Consistency has to be maintained both at home, in public, and at school. Here are some quick tips on how you can help your kid be that diaperless all-star you know they can be. 

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  • “Scary” Emotions: Teaching Kids How To Engage With Three Big Feelings

    October 15, 2021

    “Scary” Emotions: Teaching Kids How To Engage With Three Big Feelings

    The same goes for kids. The emotions they feel are raw and wild. Without some kind of direction, they can easily get lost in them. Here is some guidance on how to help your child navigate three “scarier” emotions: anger, fear, and sadness.

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