Parent Resources

  • This family is making use of effective family tools, making time management for moms easier than ever.

    February 3, 2025

    Must-Have Family Tools: The Best Apps for Time Management

    Let’s face it—time management as a mom is no easy feat. Between work, school, extracurricular activities, and everything in between, it can feel like there’s just not enough time in the day. Thankfully, there are incredible family tools that can help families stay organized, reduce stress, and master time management. And if you want to […]

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  • Receiving a good early childhood education can be extremely impactful for a child's future.

    January 29, 2025

    Why the Early Years Matter: The Profound Impact of Early Childhood on Development

    What if the first few years of a child’s life could determine their future? Their success in academics, in relationships, even in their careers into adulthood? Early childhood, spanning from birth to around age eight, is a time of rapid growth, both physically and mentally. During these formative years, children develop the foundations for lifelong […]

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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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  • Child exercising fine motor skills with STEAM activity.

    January 20, 2025

    Exploring STEAM Through Storytime: 10 Must-Read Books About Building and Construction

    At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool, our Creatively Shine™ curriculum this month, “Can You Build It? Discovering STEAM Through Construction”, is all about encouraging hands-on exploration and critical thinking. By integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM), we’re helping children unlock their inner builders and innovators. To help you nurture creativity and curiosity at […]

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    January 20, 2025

    December 2024 National Teacher of the Month

    The Teacher of the Month award is designed to recognize an employee that exemplifies our core values, which are compassion, humility, integrity, loyalty, and discipline. This month we are pleased to announce that our 2024 December National Teacher of the Month is Ms. Alyssa of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool of The Woodlands.   

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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 & Preschool, 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 […]

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  • Parents talking about their child's development at their parent teacher conference.

    January 14, 2025

    Navigating Tough Conversations During Parent-Teacher Conferences

    Parent-teacher conferences are an essential part of supporting your child’s growth and learning. These meetings provide a valuable opportunity for parents and teachers to connect, share insights, and collaborate on the best ways to support your child’s development. However, not every conference is easy. Sometimes, tough conversations are necessary—whether it’s discussing academic challenges, behavioral concerns, […]

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  • Family enjoying healthy meal ideas for easy family dinners and more!

    January 13, 2025

    Healthy Meal Ideas Moms Can Make in a Pinch

    Being a mom is no easy task—juggling work, school pickups, soccer practice, and everything in between often leaves little time to plan elaborate meals. But just because time is short doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice healthy meals for your family. With a little creativity and some go-to recipes, you can whip up balanced dishes […]

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  • Children developing early literacy skills by reading the best books for preschoolers

    January 3, 2025

    The Latest Must-Reads for Preschoolers: New Releases They’ll Love

    Looking for some amazing new books for your little one? 2024 was a fantastic year for children’s stories, bringing us everything from silly adventures to heartfelt tales. Whether your child is just learning to love books or already a little bookworm, there’s something new and exciting out there. Explore the best books for preschoolers from […]

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