September 12, 2024
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 August National Teacher of the Month is Ms. Lourdes of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool of O’Fallon.
August 26, 2024
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 July National Teacher of the Month is Ms. Hannah of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool of Springfield at Chestnut.
August 6, 2024
So, what exactly are fine motor skills? They are all about the precise movements in the hands, fingers, and wrists. These skills are essential for tasks like writing, buttoning clothes, using utensils, and tying shoelaces. By incorporating fine motor skills into our daily routines, we can help children develop coordination, dexterity, and hand-eye coordination.
July 1, 2024
We’ve all seen the families with “stair-stepping children,” where there seems to be a uniform 2-year age gap between each one. And sure, there are definite pros to having children spaced closely and evenly. But what about families with big gaps — 5 or more years — between their kids?
June 18, 2024
Discover why letting your kids get bored is beneficial for their development. This article explores how unstructured downtime fosters creativity, self-reflection, problem-solving skills, and reduces dependence on technology.
June 17, 2024
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 May National Teacher of the Month is Ms. Macaiah of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool of Alpharetta, GA.
June 13, 2024
Tattling is a behavior many children exhibit, often confusing and frustrating adults. However, it's a normal part of childhood development. Recognizing and addressing the reasons behind tattling can help children develop essential social skills.
May 29, 2024
A foundational part of consent is the belief that a person is in charge of their own body and can tell others when they can and can’t touch or control them. That concept is something that children need to know as soon as they are old enough to understand.
May 20, 2024
Traditionally, dads are the playful, breadwinning parent — fun when they’re around, but they don’t act as the “main” parent. Nowadays, dads spend much more time with their children compared to previous generations and take a much larger role in taking care of the kids. But does any of that matter? Does his involvement amount to much? This article will share all the reasons why that answer is an emphatic yes!