Do you want to learn more about your preschooler’s day from your child? If your three-, four-, or five-year-old doesn’t eagerly offer a daily overview of their activities, take a look at the top ways to help your child open up and when to talk to the teacher. Use Open-Ended Questions Yes or no questions will get you exactly that — a yes or no. While your child is technically talking, a simple yes or no won’t help you to learn much about their pre-K day. Help your child to dig deeper and express themselves with a few open-ended questions. Open-ended questions encourage your young child to think ..read more

If your preschool child no longer seems to like school, you probably wonder how to get them excited about learning again. Young children are naturally curious and love learning new things. However, some children do not relish the idea of going to school.   If your child does not like school, they may start throwing tantrums when it is time to go to school. So how do you get your child to develop a love for learning? Learn tips to motivate your child to learn below. Develop a Reading Culture at Home Children who love reading have the opportunity to learn new things and build their la ..read more

What should your preschool-aged child learn in daycare? The early childhood environment is your child’s first step into the world of education. But you’re perhaps not sure what a three-, four-, or five-year-old should (or could) learn at school. If this is your first experience with pre-K, take a look at what parents need to know about curriculum, learning, and early childhood education. 1. Academic Areas Your child’s future schools will primarily focus on academics. But this doesn’t mean your child will wait until they’re in kindergarten or first grade to begin literacy, language, math, scie ..read more

What do parents need to know about naptime at daycare? If this is your child’s first experience in a pre-K or equivalent program, discover what you should understand about this important issue. Is Naptime Really Important for Children In Daycare? For most children, naptime is an essential part of the day. Even though your child may sleep through the night by the time they enter the toddler years, they still need rest during the day. According to the Sleep Foundation, most three-year-olds and 60 percent of four-year-olds still nap. The midday rest period can help a toddler or preschooler to ge ..read more