Parent Resources - Little Sunshine's Playhouse

October 3, 2023

Developing Fine Motor Skills: Fun and Educational Activities For Preschoolers

Fine motor skills is a term you have probably often heard as your child grows. Whether it be at your pediatricians office, day care, preschool, or your friend who happens to be a therapist. It’s one of those terms that parents hear but may not completely understand. In this post, we will cover the importance of fine motor skill development and some fun activities to help your child increase their abilities.

September 26, 2023

Outdoor Sensory Play for Preschoolers: Engaging the Senses for Learning and Fun

Don’t you just love the sheer delight of your little ones immersing themselves in a world of sensory exploration with laughter echoing through the air? This season is an endless opportunity for both learning and pure fun!

September 13, 2023

Should Preschoolers Have Homework?

Should preschoolers have homework? Are there benefits? Does it make them “competitive” as students? This article looks at both sides of the argument, but explains why the educators at Little Sunshine’s Preschool decide not to assign homework to preschoolers and those in our pre-K program.

September 11, 2023

August 2023 National Teacher of the Month

The Teacher of the Month award is designed to recognize an employee who exemplifies our core values, which are compassion, humility, integrity, loyalty, and discipline. This month we are pleased to announce that our 2023 August National Teacher of the Month is Ms. Heyley of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool of The Woodlands, TX.  

August 24, 2023

Parents Being in Charge vs Being in Control

If parenting looks less like a relationship for you and more like a tug of war, you may be dealing with control issues in your household. Read this article to learn the difference between being in charge and being in control, what happens when control goes unchecked, and how parents can establish who is in charge without squashing their child’s confidence.

August 14, 2023

10 Social Skills Learned in Preschool

Preschool helps equip children with all kinds of important social skills that they will continue to build on their entire lives. Here are a few of the ways preschool can prepare your child socially for the road ahead.

August 9, 2023

July 2023 National Teacher of the Month

The Teacher of the Month award is designed to recognize an employee who exemplifies our core values, which are compassion, humility, integrity, loyalty, and discipline. This month we are pleased to announce that our 2023 July National Teacher of the Month is Ms. Brion of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool of Southlake, TX.  

August 8, 2023

10 Tips For Developing Independence In Your Preschooler

The preschool age can be so fun and exciting, yet kind of confusing as the parent. What are the appropriate expectations for your child? What should they be able to do themselves? Toddlerhood does not feel that far away, where you were at their beck and call for every need, and now it’s time to start transitioning out of that. If you are a little overwhelmed on where to start, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite and most helpful tips for developing independence in your preschooler.

July 31, 2023

Making Preschool Friendships

If you’re nervous about your preschooler making friends, here are a few constants you can look to when it comes to preschoolers making friends and some suggestions on how you can help them develop these very special bonds.