Summer is approaching quickly! This means a few different things…schedules will begin to fill up with swimming parties, the kids will be transported from swim lessons to soccer camp, vacations will begin and that “other thing” that should always be in our schedule suddenly disappears. What is this “other thing” you might ask yourself? Well, […]
Valentine’s Day is a special holiday to celebrate with those you love. Children get so excited to celebrate almost anything. At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse, we love to celebrate our students and enjoy hosting holiday parties in the classroom. During those special days, excitement and joy are spread from all the children to their teachers. Preschool […]
Do you have a picky eater on your hands? There are many types of picky eating behaviors. Your child might be scared of trying new things, like fruits and vegetables. They might only be sticking to foods that are familiar or maybe you are finding them at the dinner table trying to do anything but […]
This is a question that has caused some debate from educators and parents worldwide. The American Academy of Pediatrics states that excessive media use can contribute to health risks, including obesity, aggression and lack of sleep in children. They advise that children under the age of two have no screen time and only 1 to […]
“Fine motor” refers to the movements we make with the small muscles of our hands. Children start to use their hands right at birth to explore their own bodies and the world around them. Their fine motor skills develop as their whole body starts to move and become more stable. They also learn to do more things […]
Borax Crystals are a fun way to combine math and science skills to create a beautiful art project. We have included the items you will need along with the directions below! Have fun and enjoy it! Items you will need: *Ribbon *Wide Mouth jar *Pipe Cleaners *Borax laundry detergent *Pencil *Boiling water *Food coloring (optional) […]
The holiday season is not only the perfect time to break out the boxes filled with old memories but it’s also a great time to create new ones! What better way to do that then to create a variety of homemade tree decorations with your little one! Not only will this provide a wonderful opportunity […]
Children are using early math skills in their daily routines to help build a foundation that will continue throughout their educational journey. But early math skills do not include times tables or division, but merely creating a strong foundation of number recognition before kindergarten. Children should enter Kindergarten with the ability to count verbally (first […]
Every parent has experienced the “joys” of tummy time. For some babies, being on their belly is an absolute blast, but for others, it can be a nightmare . . . at first. Even though lying on your stomach seems easy, to a baby, it is hard work! Being on her tummy requires your baby […]
Fun, Fun for Everyone! Summer is here, which means your kids may be telling you they are bored, having nothing to do, or just plain hot. Beating the heat can be easy and cheap with these seven water activities, and the great thing is, none of them require a pool! Cold Potato You will need: […]
