Play to Learn Preschool Literary Activities for Tarzana Kids Early Childhood Education is Crucial; Let Us Help For over 50 years, Woodcrest School has provided children with a strong foundation for future academic success. Successful learning starts early, and our program promotes high-quality preschool literacy activities. Tarzana, CA parents can use our tips to prepare their children for the years ahead. Everything you do as a parent impacts your child – including the language and activities you use around them. The more words your child hears, the more developed their language skills will b ..read more

October is a great time of year to make crafts because it kicks off the holiday season and features an array of natural craft ideas. Finding October crafts should not be a hard task between leaves, Halloween, pumpkins, corn patches, turkeys, and cornucopias. To bring some classroom fun home, we have compiled a list of simple October crafts your preschooler will love. Pom Pom Owls This is a simple craft that preschoolers love because, basically, if you use pompoms are a surefire hit no matter what you are gluing them to. To start, cut out a designated amount of brown owl shapes on either tagboa ..read more

The month of autumn is full of rich sensory experiences for anyone who is paying attention. From the scents of pumpkin to crisp leaves to the smell of raindrops and dew in the morning, fall is certainly a great month to engage your senses. Of course, your preschooler might need a little more help to engage their senses, so we have created this great list of October sensory bin ideas for the autumn months. Use one at a time or go big and let your little one explore their senses as they learn about the new season.   Harvest Sensory Bin The harvest October sensory bin provides plenty of tact ..read more

One of the best ways to kick off the start of your preschool is with books, but now that fall is here, it makes sense to use October-themed books to keep your students engaged. Believe it or not, there are a lot of books that are perfect for October! Here are a few of our favorite October-themed books that will surely capture your class’s attention. There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves by Lucille Colandro This fun October-themed take on the Old Lady series follows our favorite old lady as she swallows some leaves, a cat, a broom, and some more holiday favorites in the hopes of creat ..read more

Are you looking to add some seasonal flair to lunchtimes? Delight your child with fall-themed lunches and snacks created with seasonal ingredients and lots of love! Each of our recommended fall lunch ideas is easy to prepare, and most use ingredients you’re likely to already have in the pantry or fridge. Autumn School Lunch Bursting with seasonal produce, this autumn school lunch idea from Weelicious packs in plenty of pumpkin appeal. Perfect for your preschooler to take to the nursery for a filling midday meal, it includes a pumpkin bagel spread with pumpkin butter and cream cheese and spiced ..read more

Should you be involved in your children’s school work, or should they be responsible for it on their own? After all, haven’t they learned all they needed from their teachers throughout the day? In today’s high-stakes and high-pressure game of school, parents are unsure of their exact roles in promoting their children’s learning. Well, you should not be in total control of completing your child’s homework. However, guiding them through will help them academically, developmentally, and emotionally. Here are a few ways how you can help your child apply their school skills at home: Have a Daily Sc ..read more

Looking for an exciting way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with your child? Reading can be an excellent way to celebrate the month. Books improve young readers’ literary skills and expand their imagination. As a parent, you bond with your little ones while exploring Hispanic culture together. Below are our best picks for experiencing Hispanic heritage through books. Across the Bay by Carlos Aponte Across the bay is a captivating picture book that celebrates Hispanic culture. The book tells the story of a young boy named Carlitos. While living happily with his mother, Abuela, and cat, Car ..read more

Let’s talk science! Children, especially preschoolers, love seeing how things work, a fact evident on their faces as that “a-ha” moment shows in their delighted body language. That split second, when your child understands, is the true essence of childhood. Nurture the childhood wonder of discovery with these five simple and safe science experiments for your preschooler. Dancing Rice in Jar of Liquid We’ve all heard about the exploding volcano school science project using the reaction between vinegar and baking soda. Dancing rice uses that reaction to delight preschoolers as the rice appears t ..read more

Standing for science, technology, engineering, and math, STEM learning is important for children of all ages. It promotes critical thinking and builds problem-solving skills. For preschoolers, STEM activities can inspire curiosity and a desire to learn, boost creativity, build vocabulary, introduce logic and start building basic practical knowledge. It’s never too early to start enjoying fun and interesting age-appropriate STEM activities with your little one. Here are some of our favorite STEM-related activities to try at home: Lego Volcano This Lego volcano idea from Little Bins for Little H ..read more

Creating fun playdates for your kids is not only a way to promote physical exercise but also a creative way to boost their social skills and imagination while providing them with an exciting learning experience. Often, coming up with fantastic playdate ideas that will keep the kids happy and engaged can be daunting for parents. Below, we have compiled a list of fun activities for your next playdate. 1. Take the Kids to a Nearby Playground Taking your kids out to the playground on a classic summer afternoon allows them to burn off loads of energy while they engage in various outdoor games. Bein ..read more