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| March 01, 2013 |
Kids love, need early childhood educationKids love preschool. They just do. Ask them. Wyatt, an area preschooler, says he likes school because he gets to spray the mist bottle. Abby likes school too because she gets to play with puppets. And Hunter, well he likes preschool because he gets to see Abby. It may be hard for parents to believe, especially first-time parents, but many two-, three- and four-year-old tots are school ready. It can be a shock, in a good way....more» |
| March 01, 2013 |
There's more to "play" than meets the eyeThe preschool years are optimal years for learning. Brain research demonstrates that 85% of a child's intellect and skills are developed in the first five years of life. However, when it comes to selecting a preschool for your child, keep in mind that most learning in young children happens through play. When you are looking at preschools, you want to see a lot of play happening in the classrooms. ...more» |
| December 01, 2012 |
In recent years, full-day kindergarten has become the norm for many of our country's young children. As a result more parents are choosing to send their children to preschool in an effort to prepare them for entering a traditional school setting. Researching and deciding upon a program for your child can be a long process. Fortunately, understanding the traits of a quality preschool is not....more» |
| November 01, 2012 |
Grades for effort, improving spelling, and trouble with phonicsGrades for Effort Do Matter
Question: My son receives a grade for both achievement and effort in every one of his subjects....more» |
| August 01, 2012 |
Tips for parents to ensure a smooth transitionIt's that time of year . . . the newspapers are filled with back-to-school ads and information, and your child is starting preschool for the very first time. You're excited for your child to begin this new venture, but you're also a little worried. How will your child handle being away from you—perhaps for the very first time? There are some steps you can take to help ensure that this transition is a smooth one:...more» |
| July 01, 2012 |
Tozzle: With over 40 puzzles and fun animations, this app will keep your toddler entertained as he or she learns to improve shape recognition and motor activity....more» |
| June 01, 2012 |
Your child is five or soon will be five. You are excited for your child to begin "real" school, and you may be wondering "Is my child ready for kindergarten?" Children are not innately "ready" or "not ready" for school....more» |
| March 01, 2012 |
At-home activity provided by The Children's MuseumAt The Children's Museum we are gearing up for the opening of LEGOŽ Travel Adventure! In this temporary exhibit, visitors will be asked "Where do you want to go?" and "How will you get there?" Using LEGO bricks, children and their families will build vehicles to challenge their imagination and creativity to go to some fantastic destinations! In the Family Programs department we create programs for the entire family that tie into our museum exhibits....more» |
| March 01, 2012 |
Local parents reveal their children's preschool experiencesBetter reading and social skills, richer vocabularies and stronger math comprehension are just some of the perks of attending preschool as opposed to a child that has not....more» |
| January 01, 2012 |
'Hide and Seek!' activity helps develop observational skillsCheck out this fun archaeology activity The Children's Museum Preschool students participated in. You can do this at home with your preschooler....more» |
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