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  • The Best "Down in the Garden, Up in the Sky" Books for Preschoolers

    April 30, 2024

    The Best “Down in the Garden, Up in the Sky” Books for Preschoolers

    The theme for May is “Down in the Garden, Up in the Sky.” Here is our list of 10 books that support our monthly curriculum theme.  

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  • Handmade Gifts for Mother’s Day

    April 9, 2024

    Handmade Gifts for Mother’s Day

    One of the best ways to include your children in an active, educational way is by getting creative with them. For all the dads and spouses out there looking to build a special moment for your whole family this Mother’s Day, roll up your sleeves, break out the crafting supplies, and get ready for some fun as you get creative with these 11 handmade gifts. 

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  • Learning How to Dad: Parenting Tips for New Fathers

    April 3, 2024

    Learning How to Dad: Parenting Tips for New Fathers

    Don’t worry, dads. Just like with motherhood, parenting is a learned skill. You shouldn’t feel like you have to walk into the delivery room and have everything figured out. Here are a few tips for dad on how to continue growing as a father, whether you’ve just had your first baby or are halfway to a dozen.

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  • Leap Into Spring-Themed Educational Activities

    March 25, 2024

    Leap Into Spring-Themed Educational Activities

    The changing of seasons is a great time for kids to learn about what’s happening in the world around them and apply that knowledge in a fun way. Here are 10 spring-themed educational moments you can have with your children as winter shifts into spring.

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  • The Best Books for Every Child is an Artist

    March 20, 2024

    The Best Every Child is an Artist Books for Preschoolers

    Our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, Creatively Shine™, consists of fun, engaging monthly themes like “Music & Movement” and “Sports & Gaming. The theme for April is “Every Child is an Artist.”  

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  • Jump Into Reading During National Reading Month

    March 11, 2024

    Jump Into Reading During National Reading Month

    For bookish types, every day is a day to celebrate reading. But for the rest of the world, March is National Reading Month. Aside from honoring the written word all on your own with your family, you might want to think about joining in on the fun all year long with Read Across America and its yearlong salute to story. 

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  • Yummy Kid Recipes for Valentine's Day

    February 6, 2024

    Yummy Kid Recipes for Valentine’s Day

    One of the best ways to include your children in an active, educational way is by cooking with them. This February, use Valentine’s Day as the perfect reason to roll up your sleeves as a family and create some tasty treats for the people you love. Here are 10 recipes that can help get you started.

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  • Teaching Kids About the Importance of Giving

    January 30, 2024

    Teaching Kids About the Importance of Giving

    People give gifts for all kinds of reasons: holidays, birthdays, or random Tuesdays. And kids like few things more than a surprise gift just for them. But learning how to give gifts and be generous is a skill that will turn them into well-rounded, thoughtful teenagers and adults.

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  • 10 Activities to Develop Gratitude in Preschoolers

    January 15, 2024

    10 Activities to Develop Gratitude in Preschoolers

    Gratitude is a value that can never be taught too early. Grateful children (and grateful adults!) are happier, more well-rounded, and more ready to deal with obstacles that come their way. This article gives parents a list of 10 activities that present the idea of gratitude to kids in approachable and fun ways. 

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