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....
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