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Preschool Prep: Fun at the Farm!

by Marilee Hartling | Jun 18, 2018 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, Preschool, Toddler, Uncategorized

  Our Preschool Prep toddlers had a great time learning about farms and baby animals this month! Paper plate cows, sheep with cotton balls, pigs made from pink paper cups, and baby chicks decorate our window and shelf. So much fun!     In our farm at...
November Preschool Prep Curriculum

November Preschool Prep Curriculum

by Marilee Hartling | Nov 28, 2017 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, Preschool, Toddler, Uncategorized

Theme for November for the Preschool Prep Program included Fall leaves, Fall changes, Turkeys and Thanksgiving traditions. Children brought leaves from their yards and we noticed the many colors and shapes. Leaves were used to make “leaf prints” and were...
Mindfulness for Children

Mindfulness for Children

by Marilee Hartling | Jul 8, 2017 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, 6-12 Months, Preschool, Second Baby, Toddler, Twins, Uncategorized

Mindfulness skills have proven to be effective for reducing stress, calming the body, increasing focus and sustained attention and an increase in wellbeing. The purpose of teaching mindfulness to our children is to give them skills to develop their awareness of their...
Is your child feeling lonely?

Is your child feeling lonely?

by Marilee Hartling | Jun 16, 2017 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, elementary school, Preschool, Toddler, Twins, Uncategorized

Or is she worried about making friends? It is heartbreaking to think that your child maybe feeling lonely. The effect of loneliness on your child’s life can be more than just depression or anxiety. A child who feels lonely may not be confident and may feel rejected,...
Fear of Doctors

Fear of Doctors

by Marilee Hartling | May 26, 2017 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, 6-12 Months, Preschool, Second Baby, Toddler, Uncategorized

Does your toddler start screaming as soon as you get to the doctor’s office or even when he recognizes the parking lot? It is normal. It means that your little one is developing memories. He remembers that someone did something to him last time that he was at the...
Not too young for bullying!

Not too young for bullying!

by Marilee Hartling | May 5, 2017 | 12-24 Months, 24-36 Months, Preschool, Uncategorized

Preschoolers are not too young for bullying. After the age of 3 the brain is developed enough to understand someone else’s point of view. At this stage of development, toddlers can recognize feelings in peers and be empathic. So, yes, preschoolers are capable of...
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