by Marilee Hartling | Aug 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
“What dat?” “Mamma, go?” It’s so exciting when children start to express themselves using words. To help your child with her vocabulary, you can help her do what she is already doing. Praise every attempt of new words. What adults do to respond to the child’s...
by Marilee Hartling | Aug 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
As a parent you may have two big feelings about your child starting preschool. You may feel excited about this new milestone, the fun your child will have and the friends he will make. At the same time you may feel sad that your little one will be venturing out into...
by Marilee Hartling | Aug 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
Our Preschool Prep children had a wonderful time in class during the month of July. Weekly Themes included: “By the Sea”, “Crazy Hat Day” and “Put me in the Zoo”. With water in our sensory table the children measured and poured water to make our spinning wheel...
by Marilee Hartling | Jul 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
“You need to be patient and wait!”. Does your child respond to that by actually waiting and being patient? Or does she respond with a tantrum or a huge meltdown? Waiting is hard. And is a tough lesson to be learned. Modeling patience is key to teaching delaying...
by Marilee Hartling | Jul 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
Does your little girl get her handbag, take her “cellphone” out and say “Hello, mommy!”, just like mom does? Or maybe your little boy tries to “shave” his face in the bathroom while looking at dad? Children usually imitate what they see happening around them....
by Marilee Hartling | Jul 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
June was an important month for our Preschool Prep Group as our toddlers and their parents prepared to graduate and leave our program. Our unit theme was “Beginnings and Endings”. We reflected on our progress, looking back at the simple activities our toddlers engaged...
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