In today’s digital age, when so much of our day-to-day lives are spent online, having an online presence is vital to any organization or business. Expanding your web presence is a high-impact initiative that greatly increases a school or childcare center’s opportunities to reach prospective families. But, we know that maintaining different web properties can feel overwhelming.
The initial interactions a parent has with a school and its staff have a big impact on their feelings and opinions about that school and on their childcare decisions.
A warm, positive welcome conveys to parents that the overall school atmosphere is nurturing and supportive.
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.
Regular and open communication between schools, teachers, and families is always important. This sharing of information has become even more essential as schools and families work together to navigate the Covid-19 pandemic.
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.
For preschool students, books and stories are a cornerstone of these materials as they provide the foundation for social, emotional, and academic development. The selection of books in an early childhood classroom is particularly important as this is the phase of development where children begin to learn about themselves and others.
Connections with and among students, teachers, and families form the foundation of this kind of warm, dynamic school community. These relationships build a mutually supportive network where all members feel connected and invested, helping to foster student learning within the classroom and beyond the school doors.
Early childcare teachers have expertise in the learning and growth of young children. Though seemingly subtle, these approaches have a big impact on student learning and growth.
Unlike older children who are able to sit and listen in order to learn, young children learn best when they are doing and engaging their senses. When children can move and fully participate in an experience, they learn concepts in a deeper and more meaningful way.
