July 18, 2025
Have you ever watched your child get completely lost in a question? Whether they’re asking why the moon follows the car, how bugs sleep, or what would happen if cats could talk, that spark of curiosity is powerful. In early childhood education, we call that the beginning of inquiry, and it can be one of […]
July 7, 2025
Enrolling your child in a pre-k program is an exciting milestone—but how do you know if your child is ready? Every child grows and learns at their own pace, but there are some common signs that can help you feel more confident in your decision. Whether you’re preparing for your child’s first classroom experience or […]
June 26, 2025
The Teacher of the Month award is our way of celebrating educators who live out our core values—compassion, humility, integrity, loyalty, and discipline—each and every day. For May, we’re excited to announce that our 2025 May National Teacher of the Month is Ms. Ashley from Little Sunshine’s Playhouse of Franklin. The leadership team at Franklin had such […]
June 13, 2025
This July, our Passport Around the World curriculum at Little Sunshine’s Playhouse invites children to travel the globe without ever leaving the classroom. To help keep the adventure going at home, we’ve selected 10 outstanding books that celebrate the beautiful diversity of people, places, and traditions around the world. Here are 10 must-read books for […]
June 13, 2025
This month’s Creatively Shine™ curriculum, “Passport Around the World,” invites children to explore the incredible cultures, animals, environments, and traditions that make our world so beautifully diverse. To extend the fun and learning at home, we’re excited to share an activity your child will love: DIY Culture Suitcase! (Photo thanks to ikatbag) What You’ll Need: […]
June 12, 2025
If you’ve been researching preschools near you, you may have come across something called the Reggio Emilia approach. But what does that actually mean? And how is it different from what most of us think of as a “normal” preschool? At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse, we use the Reggio Emilia approach because we believe your child […]
June 11, 2025
Childhood goes by fast. One day you’re rocking your baby to sleep, and before you know it, they’re asking big questions and outgrowing their favorite shoes. As parents, we all want to remember the little things—the giggles, the first words, the everyday magic. If you’re looking for practical, heartfelt ways to hold onto those moments, […]
June 2, 2025
What if one simple goal could help your child fall in love with reading, build their vocabulary, and create a lasting family tradition? That’s the idea behind the 100-Book Challenge—a playful and motivating way to celebrate literacy, imagination, and time together. Reading 100 books in a year may sound like a lot, but with the […]
May 23, 2025
When you think of school readiness, reading might come to mind first. But did you know that early math skills are just as important—if not more so—when it comes to predicting long-term academic success? Research shows that children who start kindergarten with a strong foundation in math are more likely to excel not only in […]