Preschoolers love to be outside. Finding enjoyable outdoor activities during the hot, sticky summer months can be challenging. When the thermometer rises, look for activities that include water play in order to keep kids cool while outside.
Summer learning activities are a great way to build skills and have fun reading in a relaxed, carefree way. As you spend time outside enjoying the warm, sunny days, here are some fun summer learning activities to encourage learning through play.
At PreK.com, one of our core missions is to make child care more affordable and accessible to every family in America, while also helping schools grow and thrive in their communities. COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of early childhood education more than ever before.
Now, many months in the Covid-19 pandemic, we have the benefit of scientific studies to shed light on what we can do and how we can do it safely. For parents, sending young children to preschool or daycare is a fundamental component of their daily routine and one of the first steps to begin the return to normalcy.
Most parents look to daycare and preschool to fill logistical needs that arise from work schedules and commitments or to give their children exposure to academic content and experiences. There are many benefits of child care, however, beyond these primary considerations—some of which extend to the entire family.
Expecting a new baby can be both exciting and joyful as well as a bit overwhelming as you plan for the first days, weeks, and months. As you make these preparations, it is also a key time to start considering your childcare plan.
Over the past year, the Covid-19 pandemic and its impacts have affected all of our day-to-day lives. Use these ten important questions to help guide your thinking and decision-making as you make a plan for your child.
The curiosity and wonder of toddlers and preschoolers are truly boundless. STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math—is an educational movement that taps into this natural inclination to explore, incorporating inquiry and creativity into students’ learning experiences. STEAM activities provide hands-on opportunities for students to discover the world around the world.
Babies are constantly growing, changing, and learning new skills. Their progression often follows a common sequence as they move from one developmental milestone to the next. Use the information here as a guide for gauging your baby’s needs.
As young children grow and learn, they develop their own personalities and have thoughts, feelings, and opinions about their world. With this budding awareness, they seek to have a role in their day-to-day experiences and activities.
