Parent Resources

  • Fact vs Fiction: Learning the Difference Between Make-Believe & Reality

    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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  • Raising a Team Player

    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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  • Giving Back: At-Home Activity

    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.

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  • Giving Back: Reading List

    November 1, 2021

    Giving Back: Reading List

    Our November curriculum theme is Giving Back. We have compiled a Giving Back Reading list of suggested books to read this month.

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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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  • What Is Social Emotional Learning?

    October 7, 2021

    What Is Social Emotional Learning?

    Social emotional learning (SEL) is “the process in which children acquire emotional intelligence, develop empathy for others, and learn problem-solving skills.”

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  • Fall Harvest: Reading List

    October 2, 2021

    Fall Harvest: Reading List

    Our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, Creatively Shine™, consists of fun, engaging monthly themes like “Discovering the Arctic” and “Winter Wonderland.” The theme for October is Fall Harvest.

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  • It's Mine! – How To Teach Kids About Sharing

    September 17, 2021

    It’s Mine! – How To Teach Kids About Sharing

    If it’s going to be something every parent has to teach their child, there’s no sense in kicking the can down the road. Let’s roll up our sleeves and talk about what we can do to teach our kids how to share.

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  • Community Helpers to the Rescue!

    September 8, 2021

    Community Helpers to the Rescue!

    For preschoolers and kindergarteners, some of the most important heroes they’ll ever meet live in their own communities. They’re called Community Helpers, and they just might inspire your child to be a better person and citizen. As a parent, make sure to point out Community Helpers when you and your children come in contact with them.

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