Have you ever heard of the summer slide? It’s when children are on summer break and they start to forget important things that they learned in school the previous year. Children can actually lose up to three months of academic progress over the summer. Fear not! There are ways that you can help your child…
As parents, you play a critical role in your child’s fine motor skill development. The most important thing you can do is to provide opportunities that are fun and interactive for your child. Developing fine motor skills in early childhood education helps build the foundation for important future skills like writing and self-care. In this…
Did you know that teachers are one of the MOST important influences in a child’s life? That is why it is important that every interaction a teacher has with a child is a constructive one. Whether you teach in a school setting or your child at home, it’s important to have a good relationship. Do…
Have you heard about Common Core State Standards, but you’re not sure what they are or why they are important? You’re not alone! Common Core can be confusing, especially if you’re not an educator. I walk you through exactly what Preschool Common Core is, its importance, and what it means for your preschooler. Did you…
Are you both excited and overwhelmed about sending your child to preschool? You’re not alone! There are many things to consider when choosing the best preschool for your child and family. It’s important to start planning and preparing to send your child to preschool well before they’re actually going to start. The BEST preschools fill…
Download our FREE Fun Early Learning Full Assessment and start preparing your child for kindergarten today! You can immediately get our assessment and memory cards in this article! It’s that easy! Did you miss the first article in this series? No worries, you can get it here. Throughout this series, our goal was to show…
If you’re anything like me, I bet you look at children running, jumping, and playing and wish you had as much ENERGY as they do! Children LOVE to play and explore how their bodies move. From balancing on one foot, to spinning in circles, they are always coming up with new things they can do.…
Did you know that learning math in early childhood is just as important as learning literacy skills? Understanding basic math, number, and shape concepts early on sets the foundation for learning more advanced concepts later. Does your child know the top 2 Math Standards necessary to be successful in kindergarten? We’ll walk you through what…
Preschooler’s use of language to speak and listen, as well as their understanding of reading and writing, is critical to their academic success in early elementary. We’ve already talked about reading and writing standards that children need to know before kindergarten. Pre-K Speaking & Listening Standards (oral communication) go hand in hand with those.
Did you know that children are expected to know BASIC writing skills before starting kindergarten? This is because writing promotes children’s literacy development, which helps them to learn to read, write, and communicate effectively. The earlier children develop these skills, the stronger their literacy foundation. Is your child ready? Did you miss part 1 of…
