If you have children, you’ve likely heard the term “STEM.” STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Educators and learning specialists have begun to focus on integrating STEM into lesson plans and encouraging more children to pursue higher education in these fields because strength in these areas can be beneficial in many ways. People […]
READ MOREAs a parent, you make so many decisions about your child’s health, safety, and well-being each day. You think about what your child eats, their sleep, how they play, and who they spend time with. These decisions may seem small, but each choice adds up to who your child will eventually become. One of the […]
READ MOREEducation is a broad term that encompasses a wide array of experiences and approaches. When we think of education, many may imagine a classroom scene with a teacher up front and attentive students seated at desks in neat rows. But early education isn’t–and shouldn’t be–like other types of education. Children in the earliest years require […]
READ MOREMaybe you’ve heard the familiar Maria Montessori quote: “Play is the work of the child.” Advocates of play-based learning talk about the fundamental skills children develop through playing. But some may wonder if children can really learn what they need to be ready for Kindergarten through play-based learning. The answer is a big, whole-hearted “YES!” […]
READ MOREFor many years, Kindergarten has been considered the first step of a child’s educational journey. But as we’ve learned more about how children learn and grow, it has become clear that children’s brains develop significantly before Kindergarten even begins. Pre-kindergarten programs provide an essential foundation for lifelong learning during a child’s earliest years. Pre-K students […]
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