Parent Resources - Little Sunshine's Playhouse

April 1, 2021

Dinosaur Discovery: Reading List

This month is all about Dinosaurs. Here is a great Dinosaur reading list just for you! Pick a few of these books and start using your imagination.

March 30, 2021

Teaching Kids to Be Kind

Thankfully, being helpful and comforting comes naturally to little kids. And while empathy develops over time, by the age of 2, children start trying to comfort others who are obviously upset. By age 4, they can better understand when they've hurt someone and apologize. That may seem surprising, but kids are very sensitive to their worlds. They see the importance of kindness, especially if it’s reflected in the lives of those around them.

March 8, 2021

Early Childhood Education Matters

If there’s one thing Little Sunshine’s Playhouse® wants to shout from the rooftops, it’s that early childhood education matters!

February 26, 2021

Expression & Environment: Principles of Reggio Emilia

One of the great parts about the Reggio Emilia Philosophy is that many of its principles and methods weave in and around one another. They link together to create a really unified idea of how to interact and educate the next generation of kids.

February 23, 2021

Ten Tips to Help You Raise Confident Children

If you’ve ever met a toddler, you may have noticed that they have some of the highest confidence levels out there. At two years old, they are the fastest, can jump the highest, and know all their numbers and letters. None of it is true but try convincing them of that.

February 10, 2021

Quarantining with Restless Kids

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the word “quarantine” was only seen in dystopian movies and history books. But now, it’s as common in our vocabulary as “social distancing” or “the store was out of toilet paper.” Fifty years from now, parents who raised children during 2020 will get shivers up and down their spine at the mention of the word.

February 4, 2021

Safety: Evacuation Planning At-Home Activity

This at-home activity is for the whole family to practice. It is important to always have an evacuation plan in place. One that everyone in the family understands.

January 15, 2021

Children Are Capable: Principles of Reggio Emilia

Think back to your favorite class in school. It can be as far back as kindergarten or more recently as high school or college. Do you get warm-fuzzies thinking about Mrs. or Mr. So-and-so and their classroom? Do you remember feeling relaxed and happy to be there? Now think about your least favorite class. The […]

December 31, 2020

Discovering the Arctic: At-Home Activity

This at-home activity is making one of our favorite Arctic animals: the polar bear! This activity is fun and so easy for every age group. Grab some marshmallows, paint and blue construction paper and start creating. Marshmallow Stamped Polar Bears Materials: Blue construction paper Pencil Tempera paint (white and black) Marshmallows Brush Directions: Show your […]