Like all parents, you love your children more than anything and want them to be healthy, happy and successful. Perhaps that’s why discipline can be so frustrating and even downright exhausting sometimes. What do you do when, despite all your best efforts, your child still refuses to eat his or her veggies, hits another child […]
At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool, we are firm believers that our preschool teachers are the game changers. They show up each day eager to educate, connect with and inspire their students. To continually honor our passionate educators, we identify and award a National Teacher of the Month each month. This award is highly regarded […]
It’s our favorite time of year again! We are so thrilled to reflect back on what an amazing year 2018 was, but more importantly, we want to celebrate all of the amazing early childhood educators who make it possible year after year. Our teachers are beyond dedicated to providing the very best in early childhood […]
We are honored to work alongside such hardworking men and women who educate and love on our students day-in and day-out! The process of choosing just one passionate teacher each month is tough, but we are lucky to have so many to choose from for recognition as our December teacher of the month. The following […]
Most people have fond memories of playing on the playground as a child. Playgrounds are a great place for preschoolers to get much-needed exercise, use their imaginations and participate in fun learning activities in lots of academic subjects. But the playground can also be dangerous, especially for young children. The American Academy of Pediatrics reports […]
Where has all the time gone? Almost overnight, it seems, your beautiful baby has grown into an energetic 4-year-old eager to learn and show off more exciting new skills every day. And now kindergarten is right around the corner! A good pre-kindergarten program helps your child prepare for this important new adventure. What should you […]
We are honored to work alongside such hardworking men and women who educate and love on our students day-in and day-out! The process of choosing just one passionate teacher each month is tough, but we are lucky to have so many to choose from for recognition as our November teacher of the month. The following […]
At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool®, we believe that some of the best learning takes place when kids are active. Regular physical activity plays an important role in early childhood development and supports everything from your child’s overall health to their success in school. Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of exercise for […]
With only ⅓ of American children currently reading at grade level, parents today are looking for effective ways to help their kids read with confidence and instill a lifelong love of reading. Learning to read is a process that occurs in phases, not a single event. According to the National Association for the Education of […]
Parents relish the joy of watching young children form relationships with friends, teachers and others. It turns out that socialization is actually an important part of early childhood development and promotes positive outcomes later in life. Even better news is that social skills can be taught, similarly to academic subjects like math, reading or science. […]