Latest Preschool Articles

Music is a Natural Link to Children's Growth and Development

8/30/2010 4:19:06 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

We may not realize it but music plays a tremendous role in our daily lives. Music exists everywhere we go…in groce...Read More

Misbehavior is a form of communication

7/20/2010 10:27:16 AM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Most preschoolers are at an age where they want to please the adults in their life.  Though they enjoy being indepe...Read More

Storytelling is a pre-literacy activity

6/21/2010 10:28:09 AM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

When my children were little, I had very little money to spend on books because I was a single mom raising three kids on...Read More

Sufficient sleep prepares your preschooler for school

5/24/2010 3:02:51 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Preschoolers need to have at least 10-12 hours of sleep each day and that includes naps as well. That is right… na...Read More

Positive guidance with kindness and love

4/23/2010 11:49:25 AM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Preschoolers are starting to learning about consequences and it is a good time to help them learn how to self-regulate...Read More

Preschool age is an opportune time to instill healthy eating habits

3/18/2010 12:06:29 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Preschoolers are very eager to learn and adults can take advantage of it to introduce them to healthy eating habits.&nb...Read More

Food Pyramid to rescue teeth: Dental hygiene

2/16/2010 9:45:28 AM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Teaching preschooler about the USDA Food Guide Pyramid can be an effective way of teaching proper dental hygiene. ...Read More

Preschoolers and depression

1/21/2010 2:13:21 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 5

Depression in preschoolers is a reality.  It is difficult to fathom that children who are typically joyous and ca...Read More

What does “Quality time” with my preschooler look like?

12/16/2009 2:31:35 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 5

What is “quality time”? Quality time is any time parents and providers spend with their child to nurture, t...Read More

Daily Routine Builds Trust

11/19/2009 2:43:56 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Daily routine and consistency gives children a sense of security, predictability (knowing what is coming next), and bu...Read More


Latest Preschool Activities

Cool Treat

8/30/2010 3:54:48 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Making nutritious snacks can be a challenge at times but your child is going to love making this cool banana treat. Cut ...Read More

Make a TuTu

8/30/2010 3:53:04 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Preschooler love to dress up and they will have fun making this fluffy tutu. Stretch the elastic band over the back of a...Read More

Pond Full of Critters

7/20/2010 10:14:36 AM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Create a pond on your bulletin board this summer by: Covering the board with blue paper while the children color and cu...Read More

Art Gallery

7/20/2010 10:09:02 AM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Rather than hanging your child's beautiful art creations on the refrigerator, create an art corner for your child. ...Read More

Friendship Tree

6/21/2010 10:19:32 AM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Talk to your preschooler about qualities of a good friend.  Write down those qualities on a piece of paper (kindnes...Read More

Edible Stars

6/21/2010 10:17:41 AM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Help your preschooler make rice crispy bars following directions on the package.  Using a star cookie cutter cut th...Read More

Mini Pizza

5/24/2010 2:54:54 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

These mini pizzas have always been a favorite with our little ones. Open the can of tomato sauce and pour it in a small...Read More

Noodle Art

5/24/2010 2:53:10 PM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Cook some spaghetti noodles, drain them and let them cool. Give your preschooler a large piece of construction paper or...Read More

Colored Celery

4/23/2010 11:31:05 AM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

I teach the preschoolers about the root system by inserting several stalks of celery in colored water. We usually use s...Read More

Make your own Gack

4/23/2010 11:30:08 AM - 0 Comments - Rated 0

Mix together equal parts of liquid glue and liquid starch to make stringy gack. Add color to your glue to make differen...Read More