History is filled with wonderful stories that people of all ages can relate to. That makes it a great subject for children to learn about, both at home and in preschool! But, what’s the best way to teach history to younger kids? First things first: history is not about memorizing names and dates! If you […]
Visual art plays an important role in our lives beginning at birth, according to science. In fact, one study even found that babies love Picasso! At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool®, we integrate art education into our proprietary Creatively Shine™ curriculum, including an Art Show that lets young artists proudly display their very own works […]
The teachers at our preschool programs across the county are the game changers. They are dedicated, passionate and truly know how to engage each of their students every day. The process of choosing just one teacher each month is tough, but we are pleased to announce that our 2019 March Teacher of the Month is […]
Springfield Business Journal Selects Springfield 40 Under 40 Honorees Influential in Business and Community SPRINGFIELD, MO—Every year the Springfield Business Journal honors 40 influential leaders under the age of 40 in the Springfield, Mo., area. Amber Riddle, Chief Financial Officer for Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool®, has been selected among 2019 Springfield 40 Under 40 […]
If you’re a new parent, you’ll have lots of questions when choosing the best child care program in your area. Will your child be safe and happy? Will caregivers provide enough love and attention when you’re not around? How will child care affect your baby’s relationship with you? Researchers have been looking into this for […]
The teachers at our preschool programs across the county are the game changers. They are dedicated, passionate and truly know how to engage each of their students every day. The process of choosing just one teacher each month is tough, but we are pleased to announce that our 2019 January Teacher of the Month is Raquel […]
Early education is most effective when it’s fun! And dancing brings the curriculum to life by tapping into preschoolers’ natural curiosity and energy. It combines the power of sensory stimulation with physical movement to make lessons more memorable. One study published in the journal Social Development randomly assigned a group of preschool students to an […]
It’s our favorite time of year again! We are so thrilled to reflect back on what an amazing year 2018 was, but more importantly, we want to celebrate all of the amazing early childhood educators who make it possible year after year. Our teachers are beyond dedicated to providing the very best in early childhood […]
Where has all the time gone? Almost overnight, it seems, your beautiful baby has grown into an energetic 4-year-old eager to learn and show off more exciting new skills every day. And now kindergarten is right around the corner! A good pre-kindergarten program helps your child prepare for this important new adventure. What should you […]
