Teresa Obert always dreamed of becoming a teacher, ever since she got to work as an elementary school aide during her own high school days. More than 40 years later, Mrs. Teresa continues to live her dream as a master educator, earning 2018 National Teacher of the Year honors at Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool®. […]
As math grows more important for the careers of the future, a quality preschool math curriculum will play a crucial role in preparing your child for a lifetime of success. Knowledge of math at ages 3 to 5 improves kindergarten readiness and predicts future achievement well into high school, and kids with better math skills […]
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 […]
Reading to your child has many benefits including early language and literacy development, and emotional bonding with parents and caregivers. But with so many wonderful children’s books out there, how do you know which ones will inspire a lifetime love of reading in your child? Great children’s books include engaging pictures and simple text with […]
Did you know sign language is one of the most common languages spoken in the United States? There are between 250,000 and 500,000 American Sign Language (ASL) users in the U.S. and Canada alone. And while sign language is frequently spoken by deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals and their families, a growing number of educators have […]
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 […]
Parents relish the joy of watching young children form relationships with friends, teachers and others. It turns out that socialization is actually an important part of early childhood development and promotes positive outcomes later in life. Even better news is that social skills can be taught, similarly to academic subjects like math, reading or science. […]
Parents and teachers agree that math is one of the most important subjects for preparing young children for later academic success and future careers. A substantial body of research establishes the importance of math in early childhood education: A 2007 study found that math concept understanding at kindergarten entry predicted later math and reading achievement. […]
Using unconventional and creative containers in the classroom is one way to implement the Reggio Emilia philosophy. Adults may think of a container as something that merely holds objects, but children see containers as part of the activity or something to build with. Containers, when used properly, can help invite children to engage with objects […]
At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse, we feel we have the very best educators, and we want you to have every opportunity to receive recognition for your hard work, time and dedication to teaching and developing your students. Discovery Toys is hosting a Preschool Educator of the Year contest to recognize preschool educators who serve a critical […]
