School’s out for summer, but the first day of Kindergarten will be here before you know it! Fortunately, young children learn best through creative and exploratory play – play that can happen anytime, anywhere. Families can continue fostering children’s healthy development while enjoying quality time together during the summer months.
Pigasso and Mootisse: Using Story Time to Scaffold Creativity
Spring brings an explosion of color and an awakening of our senses. It’s a great time to inspire children’s creativity and to make colorful works of art. When Pigcasso Met Mootisse, by Nina Laden, is a brightly illustrated book that tells the story of what happened when two famous artists with very different styles become…
Preschool Reading Center Ideas
Preschool reading centers are a wonderful way to help develop literacy and language skills in early learners. Designing an area within a classroom that focuses on listening, reading, and writing will give children an opportunity to explore and learn through hands-on participation. Providing access to a variety of literacy tools, such as reading and writing…