Reading is fundamental-especially in the middle of a pandemic! We all know the importance of reading. With schools transitioning to virtual learning and public libraries being closed, it is critical to keep our students reading and knowing the tools that we can use to help them stay engaged. Here are some apps and websites students […]
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Ready or Redshirt? When To Send Your Child To Kindergarten: An Educator's Perspective
It’s no secret that there are more birthdays in August, September, and October than any other month. In fact, LiveScience’s 2006 study has only become more cemented by our culture and propensity for the late summer and early fall birthdays. There are many factors related to the cause of that trend, but the greatest overall […]
Please Remember, I Am Little
Please remember… I’m little, in everything. My fingers are small, my hands are small, my legs are short and my attention span is short. I learn best by wiggling and exploring my environment. I NEED to touch everything. I NEED to move around. This is the way I was created. Please remember… My emotions are […]
Child Development: Ages Three and Four
Now that we know how important it is to understand the stages of child development, let’s take a look at typical three-year-old and four-year-old child development. The three-year-old is full of wonder and spends a lot of time watching, observing, and imitating. Their days are filled with busily exploring their world. Three-year-olds are interested in […]