by Marilee Hartling | Feb 21, 2019 | Preschool, Toddler
The children enrolled in our Preschool prep program have been learning about caring, sharing, love, and family. They painted refrigerator magnets made from heart-shaped cookie cutters and air-dry clay, which were wrapped and given as special gifts for their parents on...
by Marilee Hartling | Feb 5, 2019 | Toddler
The children enrolled in our Preschool prep program have been learning about and celebrating the Chinese New Year! They have decorated colorful dragon masks, colored dragon puppets, made chinese lanterns, danced with their parents and teachers, and made pigs using...
by Marilee Hartling | Jan 24, 2019 | Toddler
Happy new year! Preschool prep is back in session and our theme is “Bears, Snow, and Winter Animals.” The children experienced powdered snow, shaving cream snow, and cotton ball snow. They made bear puppets using paper bags and glue — they honed...
by Marilee Hartling | Dec 10, 2018 | Parenting, Preschool, Toddler
This month’s theme is “December Family Traditions,” including the celebration of Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanza. This week, the children celebrated Hanukkah by learning about the holiday; they helped light a Menorah, played dreidel, sang hanukkah...
by Marilee Hartling | Nov 28, 2018 | Parenting, Preschool, Toddler, Uncategorized
Last week we celebrated Thanksgiving! We had a Thanksgiving feast with a potluck. Children and their parents brought special food from home. We wore our turkey hats and celebrated together; it was a wonderful community building activity. The children also made...
by Marilee Hartling | Nov 26, 2018 | Parenting, Preschool, Toddler, Uncategorized
Hitting a friend. Pulling the dog’s tail. Running across the street without you. These are typical moments that all come down to one thing: self-control, and toddlers’ lack of it. Expecting more from children than they are capable of can lead to lots of...
by Marilee Hartling | Nov 16, 2018 | Preschool, Toddler
This week we continued our November theme, “Fall Family Traditions.” In preparation for our “Thanksgiving Feast” for preschool prep, children made pinecone turkeys with cut out handprints, as well as turkey hats to wear at our upcoming “Thanksgiving Feast.” They...
by Marilee Hartling | Nov 8, 2018 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, 6-12 Months, Preschool, Toddler, Uncategorized
Last week was Halloween and we completed our October theme of “Fall Family Fun.” We prepared for Halloween by decorating sticker pumpkins with different kinds of mouths, noses, and eyes, and we reviewed various parts of our bodies and faces. We also got ready for...
by Marilee Hartling | Nov 7, 2018 | 0-6 Months, 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, 6-12 Months, Diversity, Parenting
Studies show that even babies recognize differences in skin color and hair texture. This awareness of differences grows as your child grows. Here are some tips for teaching your young child about diversity. Do your part to expose your child to diverse environments....
by Marilee Hartling | Nov 1, 2018 | Diversity, Preschool, Race, Toddler
Toddlers have few associations with race and diversity. These associations come later. This makes toddlerhood a great time to start talking about race. Research suggests that by the time kids go to kindergarten (and sometimes even preschool), children already prefer...
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