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 […]
May 19, 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 April, we’re excited to announce that our 2025 April National Teacher of the Month is Ms. Sydney from Little Sunshine’s Playhouse of The Woodlands. The leadership team at The Woodlands […]
April 29, 2025
As the chill of winter fades and the first signs of spring bloom, there’s no better time to head outside, get your hands a little dirty, and start planting something new. Spring gardening offers more than just beautiful blooms and homegrown herbs—it’s also an incredible opportunity to engage your child in meaningful, hands-on learning. Gardening […]
April 25, 2025
If you plan on taking your little one to the pool this summer, you want to make sure that they are safe and protected from the dangers of deep water and sun exposure. In this blog, Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool® provides some simple summer safety rules you can follow to make sure your child’s pool […]