Encourage Learning Through Playing in the Sand!
While young children don’t always have the ability to fully interpret and articulate their emotions, playing comes naturally to almost every child. That’s one reason…
How We Teach Values Through Experiential Learning
Sometimes the best way to learn something new is by doing. That’s why Primrose incorporates experiential learning, or hands-on learning, into its Happy Hearts Character…
Finding the Lessons in Disasters
Chances are it wouldn’t take very much for you to recall a disaster or traumatic event from your childhood. And whether you were directly affected…
Doctor Visit Do’s: Tips for a Stress-Free Trip to the Pediatrician
Did you know that during the first five years of your child’s life, you’ll be visiting the pediatrician at least 12 times for well visits…
Immersing Your Child in the Joys – and Benefits – of Music!
As a music educator, I meet many parents who share stories about how the music teacher at their child’s preschool is providing an excellent music…
Educating Your Child’s Heart
Ask just about any parent what he or she wants most for their child and you will likely hear something like this: “All I want…
Most Frequently Asked Questions about Children and Physical Fitness
It’s no secret that today’s children do not participate in as much physical fitness as children in previous generations, hence the childhood obesity epidemic our…
Three Tips for Teaching Young Children Manners
When it comes to manners, I do it by the book. That’s how we did it in my house growing up – we put napkins…
A Peek at What’s Happening in Early Education
Between time with my family, work and a never-ending list of to-dos, it seems every week just flies by. That’s why I cherish that I…