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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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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January 3, 2022
The Best Music & Movement Books for Preschoolers
The Creatively Shine Curriculum theme for January is “Music & Movement.” Here is our list of books that support our monthly curriculum theme.
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January 2, 2022
Music & Movement: At-home activity
To help foster a love of music and appreciation for dance, there are several fun projects and activities you can do at home with your child! You can simply get some kitchen items together (such as pans, Tupperware and spoons) and make yourself a family band.
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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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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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November 10, 2021
Fact vs Fiction: Learning the Difference Between Make-Believe & Reality
Research has shown that, at the earliest, kids don’t start understanding the difference between fiction and reality until the age of 3. Lots of educators and experts assert that they don’t fully understand the difference until they are 6 years old. So what’s a parent to do before, during, and after this stage? Here are some tips.
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November 3, 2021
Raising a Team Player
Whether they end up in team sports or whether they are navigating a group project at school, being a team player and valuing good teamwork are skills that every child can benefit from
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November 2, 2021
Giving Back: At-Home Activity
This at-home activity is great on those days off of work and school. This at-home activity is all about Giving Back! Everyone in the family will enjoy a special thank you note.
