Make learning fun! Here are some resources to help with online learning. Remember the most important things you can do with your child is to read, sing and have conversations. Children learn through play. Hope you enjoy these resources to supplement at home learning for young children. Creative Curriculum Social Distancing Online Read Alouds and [...]
Research indicates preschool education has many benefits for children. In addition to exposure to curriculum including literacy experiences, mathematical concepts, and science activities, a high quality preschool gives children the opportunity to learn how to socialize, to share and to contribute to society. Making a sound decision about early childhood education is a crucial for [...]
Technology definitely plays a role in today's world. Even two year old children look on any screen as a touch screen. It is important to make sure technology is used appropriately with young children.Here are a few good tips on Technology and Young Children and how to use it in a developmentally appropriate manner.Uncharted Territory: [...]
This week at Kangaroo Kids Summer Camp the theme is Science Sensations! Here is an experiment we will do at school that you can do at home! It is called Geyser Blast Off! All you need us a 2 liter bottle of Diet Coke and a pack of Mint Mentos! It is very sticky so make [...]
In Today’s fast paced society where everyone is connected at all times we expect immediate answers and solutions. These demands can cause a great deal of stress for adults as well as for children. Teaching children to take the time and steps necessary to become problem solvers can alleviate stress and inappropriate responses to challenges. Here [...]
Why is getting messy and creating those lovely works of art that you can't quite give a name to important? One of the strengths of our country has always been being creative and resourceful. As we move more and more towards testing and product based projects and worksheet education in young children's programs we are [...]
Kangaroo Kids Child Care and Learning Center teachers attended a statewide conference on Early Childhood Education to learn the latest curriculum, research based knowledge on child development and classroom management tools. The return back to school with new ideas and techniques to enhance children’s learning opportunities. The focus of this year’s conference was on STEM, [...]
Making a decision about which child care or preschool program is best for your child is a crucial decision in your child’s first step in the life long learning process. Staff is Key! Visit the prospective school and Observe the teachers interactions with children. How are teachers interacting with children? You should see teachers in [...]
5 Things to Look for When Choosing a School for your child:Staff is key! Look for attentive and caring teachers. You should see lots of smiles and warm, patient interactions. Ask about the longevity of teachers as consistency provides a secure base for children.Is the facility safe? Are outlets covered, is there a procedure for [...]
Beat Brain DrainHelp your kid's reading skills soar during summer break with these words of advice from literacy experts. By Michelle Crouch from Parents MagazineWhen Kelley Dolling's first-grade students go on summer vacation, they forget a lot of the reading skills they've learned. "I talk to their second-grade teachers, and find out that many children who [...]
