Summer is here and there are so many fun things to do. But summer comes with things we need to keep everyone safe from. It’s important to teach children summer safety! Weather Yeah for warmer weather! The sun is shining, the birds are singing and we are spending more time outdoors. There are several things we need to remember, especially… Read More
While Preschoolers and Toddlers are pretty easy to buy for, the mysterious school agers can be a tad harder. Legos: We have to hide the Legos occasionally. Yup, the kids get so obsessed with building they don’t want to do ANYTHING ELSE!! They are incredibly creative and we have seen them build some amazing things! Perler Bead Set: Want your… Read More
Halloween is a fun holiday for kids, but this year it is going to look a lot different. Most families have their own traditions for Halloween. Perhaps it is visiting a certain neighborhood or attending a local festival or trunk or treat. As with most things this year, trick or treating is being discouraged or cancelled due to the pandemic…. Read More
Remote Learning. It’s the new phrase that all parents are becoming familiar with. The feelings about remote learning is very mixed, from both parents and teachers. There are certainly benefits, but unfortunately disadvantages as well. We need to look at all the factors as we prepare for this fall. MindSet Be positive! Make it fun and exciting. Younger children will… Read More
Books have always played a huge part of my life. As an Air Force brat, books were one consistent thing I had during all the moves every 2-4 years. Every base had a library and I visited it often. Books were all over my bedroom and you could find me with a book often. As an early childhood educator and… Read More