Winter is here! (almost) But that doesn’t mean outdoor play should stop. There are many great activities both indoors and out! Winter time is a great opportunity for children to explore their world in a different way. They can learn about how the trees and plants “go to bed” for the winter in order to return in the spring. They… Read More
Empathy is an important skill for children to learn. That’s right, it is a skill that we need to teach our children. The holidays give us some great opportunities to put those skills into action. Empathy teaches many things. Children learn helping behaviors when they try to respond to other’s emotions. Empathy breeds kindess. And of course, empathy is a… Read More
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
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
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