July 24, 2023
Starting kindergarten marks a significant milestone in your child's educational adventure, filled with new discoveries, friendships, and endless opportunities to learn and grow. In this post, we'll provide you with everything you need to know to make this transition a smooth and positive experience for both you and your little one.
July 17, 2023
Summer break is here! This means popsicles, splash pads, vacations and lazy afternoons fill up our schedules and school can feel long forgotten. While no one expects children to automatically fill their days up with intellectually stimulating activities on their own, that doesn’t mean that parents and caregivers can’t! Summer learning regression can be a real problem and cause issues when kids head back to school at the end of break. Which is why we are about to explore some fun and exciting ways to keep those brains buzzing all summer long.
July 10, 2023
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 2023 June National Teacher of the Month is Ms. Miranda of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool of Schaumburg, IL.
June 21, 2023
Universal fact: Kids love to play. Fortunately, there’s a nearly universal track that children take as they learn to play and interact with others. Decades ago, researcher Mildred Parten identified six stages of play that children go through, and what she observed is still relevant today. Here’s the 411 on 90-year-old research that still applies to modern parenting, cognitive development, social development, and overall child development.
June 21, 2023
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 2023 May National Teacher of the Month is Ms. Jessica of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool of Granite Bay, CA.
May 16, 2023
Summertime means no school for kids, which means more time spent as a family … right? When you’re a working parent, though, the answer isn’t so straightforward. This article gives you some suggestions on how to make the most of your packed summer schedule and still feel like you walked away with some cherished memories.
May 10, 2023
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 2023 April National Teacher of the Month is Ms. Aleya of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool of Cumming, GA.
May 3, 2023
Every parent wants their children to grow up to be successful and self-motivated individuals. But if you’ve been around people lately, you’ve probably noticed that being internally driven is very much a learned skill. So how can parents instill a sense of internal drive and motivation in their preschooler? Here are some tips on how to raise internally driven kids.
April 12, 2023
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 2023 March National Teacher of the Month is Ms. Laurie Beth of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool of Overland Park, KS.