October 22, 2024
This month’s Creatively Shine ™ curriculum, "Exploring Literature: Expanding Our Imaginations Through Storytelling," encourages children to dive deep into the world of literature, using their imaginations to explore new stories and ideas. As part of our theme, we’re excited to share an at-home activity that your child will love: Story Bag Adventure!
October 22, 2024
To help parents bring this theme home, we’ve curated a list of ten classic children's books that encourage imaginative play, creativity, and the joy of reading. These books are not only delightful to read but also provide valuable lessons and themes for young readers.
October 14, 2024
Welcome to the wonderful and often chaotic journey of motherhood! As a new mom, your world has transformed, and amidst the joy of welcoming your little one, you may be wondering how to ease back into fitness. This guide will help you navigate postpartum exercise with realistic expectations, a focus on self-care, and, most importantly, a bit of fun!
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 15, 2024
Juggling your career and family responsibilities can often feel like an uphill battle. However, with the right strategies and mindset, achieving a harmonious work-life balance is possible. This article explores various tips and techniques to help navigate the challenges of balancing work and family commitments effectively.
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 9, 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 June National Teacher of the Month is Ms. Emily of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool of Creve Coeur, MO.
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?