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Part II: Social Development When the Wall Street Journal recapped a study that noted differences between children attending preschool and those who did not, one surprising outcome was that preschoolers showed a five-month lead in executive function skills such as…
Read More The Well-Rounded Three-Year-Old: How Preschool Plants the Seeds for Success, Part IIPart I: Cognitive Development Children’s brains grow more in their first five years than at any other time in their lives, according to First Things First . And while we adults fumble, trying to remember what we were going to…
Read More The Well-Rounded Three-Year-Old: How Preschool Plants the Seeds for Success, Part IFor some, the words “play” and “learning” are on opposite ends of the education spectrum. For early childhood educators, these two concepts are inextricably linked. Because play is such a crucial part of how children grow and develop, it’s important to find opportunities to integrate play into learning…
Read More What I Learn When I Play: 4 Benefits of Play-Based LearningThe summer season is upon us, which means spending more time in the great outdoors! Whether you are relaxing by the pool, grilling up your favorite foods, or enjoying some fun at the local park, keeping the family hydrated is…
Read More 4 Tips to Stay Hydrated This SummerBy Angela Siebenaller, CACFP Specialist The holiday season comes with the opportunity to indulge in many of our favorite holiday treats. While these foods are an important part of many holiday celebrations, children overindulging in treats often ends in meltdowns…
Read More 3 Simple Tips for Handling Junk Food During the HolidaysBy Angela Siebenaller, CACFP Specialist Young children are notorious for developing picky eating habits in their early years, causing agony for many concerned parents. Picky eating can happen due to a variety of reasons, the most common being a natural…
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