Blogs

Sunshine & Stories: Developing Early Literacy Outdoors

Fri, 04 Apr 2025

Spring is the perfect time to take early literacy learning into the great outdoors. For our youngest learners, the natural environment offers sensory experiences, exploration, and discovery—all which foster literacy development. Let’s take a closer look at some exciting outdoor activities that enhance early literacy skills while basking in the beauty of spring. Outside Storytime... Read more »

A Breath of Fresh Air: Tips for Developing Early Literacy Skills in the Spring

Fri, 21 Mar 2025

As we know, and research supports, young children’s literacy development is crucial to building a foundation for future language acquisition, communication skills, and later reading success (National Early Literacy Panel [NELP], 2008). Springtime provides a wonderful opportunity to foster children’s literacy skills  by offering new experiences and vibrant outdoor settings that can ignite children’s natural... Read more »

Yes, Rest Time Reading Matters!

Fri, 14 Mar 2025

Whether it be naptime or bedtime, reading to young children before they go to sleep fosters several developmental skills, including language acquisition, cognitive growth, and emotional bonding.  A consistent rest time reading routine promotes early literacy and strengthens the caregiver-child relationship which supports future learning and well-being. Let’s take a closer look at the benefits... Read more »

Inclusion: Learning Together

Wed, 26 Mar 2025

Inclusion is important for all children. It helps everyone feel like they belong. When children learn together, they grow in many ways. Inclusion teaches kindness and respect. In an inclusive preschool, children with and without disabilities learn side by side. Children with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) work on the same lessons as their classmates.... Read more »

What is Inclusion?

Mon, 17 Feb 2025

An inclusive preschool is a place where children with and without disabilities learn and grow together. Inclusion means that every student: feels welcome feels like they belong can take part in class can reach their full potential In an inclusive classroom, children with and without disabilities learn together. It’s not just the children with disabilities... Read more »

High Expectations for the Lifespan

Thu, 30 Jan 2025

What does the lifespan approach mean? How do we plan for it? The lifespan approach examines how people grow, change, and adapt throughout their lives. Children are introduced to new experiences and learn to interact with others as they grow and develop. Our goal is to prepare them for the next stages of life and... Read more »