October 1, 2020
Farm Animals At-Home Activity
We found a great sensory project for our families to try out and incorporate this month's curriculum, Farm Animals, at home with the kiddos!
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September 30, 2020
The Best Farm Animal Books for Preschoolers
At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse, we recognize that reading to your child is one of the most effective ways to build the “language” neural connections in their growing brain as well as the strong base for cognitive development. Reading to your children has so many benefits and we encourage you to read with your child every day.
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September 4, 2020
The Best Transportation Books for Preschoolers
At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse, we recognize these tremendous benefits to children, and we strongly encourage and even expect parents to be involved in their child’s preschool education. One of the ways parents can be involved in their education is by reading to them aloud.
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July 22, 2020
How to Encourage Harmony Among Siblings
Sibling relationships can be some of the strongest social bonds people have in their lives. Though some siblings get along well, sometimes sibling rivalries can be intense.
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June 23, 2020
What is the Reggio Emilia Philosophy?
As a Reggio Emilia-inspired school, Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool provides an emergent curriculum to children every day, but what is Reggio Emilia? Who does it benefit? When, where, why, and how is it implemented?
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June 22, 2020
Safety at School for Children with Allergies
Sending a child to school knowing they are vulnerable to dangers like allergic reactions can be nerve-racking, especially with young children that may not be completely capable of regulating what they’re eating and touching.
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April 24, 2020
The Best Gardening Books for Preschoolers
Our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, Creatively Shine™, consists of fun, engaging monthly themes like “Music and Movement” and “Heart Healthy Lifestyle.” The theme for May is “Gardening and Horticulture.”
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March 26, 2020
Using Cooking for Education: What You Need to Know
Cooking may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about educating your child. Cooking with your kids can help give you control over the types of food that they consume.
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March 19, 2020
How to Make Homemade Playdough
This is one of the easiest playdough recipes we have found. You can make one color or multiple! Supplies: Large pot Spoon for stirring Bowl, gallon-size bag or wax paper for cooling Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup salt 4 teaspoons cream of tartar 2 cups lukewarm water 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil Food Coloring (Optional) Essential […]
