Fostering a growth mindset in your children (and yourself!) early on can be the difference between raising a tenacious, can-do child and one that struggles to push through when things get hard. This article explains what a growth mindset is and how you can create one in your children.
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 November National Teacher of the Month is Ms. Dory of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool of Colorado Springs at Cheyenne Mountain.
Fear is a big emotion for anyone to handle, and that’s especially so for children. So how can parents help their children when they’re afraid? Here are some things caregivers can do before, during, and after something scary shows up.
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 October National Teacher of the Month is Ms. Nova of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool of The Woodlands, TX.
The words “play” and “learning” don’t get used enough in the same sentence — especially since they work so well together! Even though a traditional classroom is what most people think of when they envision learning, there’s no reason play can’t be a part of the discovery process.
In this post, we will explore why a strong parent-teacher relationship is essential, not only for your child but also for the school community as a whole. We’ll provide you with practical tips on how to initiate and nurture this relationship, share the benefits it offers to both children and teachers, and offer solutions for common challenges you might encounter along the way.
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 September National Teacher of the Month is Ms. Alex of Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool of Lakeway TX
Pumpkin spice-filling bellies and cozy decor on front porches can only mean one thing: the last golden days of summer are upon us, and we are transitioning into fall! Fall is one of the most fun seasons to experience with kids, no matter what their age.
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.
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.
