The holidays have officially begun, and that means it’s time to start passing around the snack plate. So if you have a party for your preschooler coming up, here are some fun and creative ways to celebrate with festive food and snacks. No. 1 – Snowman Juice Boxes If you’re looking for something simple, fun, and creative […]
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Teaching your Child about Nature through fun fall Activities
When summer comes to an end and it begins to get cool outside, it doesn’t mean that it is time to start staying indoors. As long as you and your children dress warm, there are plenty of fun and educational things that you can do outdoors. If you want to teach your child about nature and have […]
Montessori Kindergarten: What you can Expect your Child will Learn
As kids approach their fifth or sixth birthday, they transition into a new academic phase. For most, this phase is either Montessori kindergarten or a more traditional pre-K program. Because the Montessori philosophy revolves around meeting individual children’s needs, it’s a fantastic choice for kindergarteners, who deserve to be fully prepared for the years ahead. However, you […]
Indoor Games to Play with your Preschooler on a Rainy Day
.Being stuck indoors on a rainy day does not need to be boring. Use rainy days as a way to spend quality time with your preschooler. Interacting with your child with age appropriate games is both a learning opportunity and a fun time. Bottle Bowling Bottle Bowling is a fun, indoor game. Clear an […]
Sensory Focused Painting Activities
Children learn by engaging in a variety of activities. Encouraging sensory activities allows your child to explore through touch, smell, sight and sound. In addition, introducing sensory focused painting activities into your child’s routine encourages creativity, large motor skills, and enhances eye/hand coordination. As the activity unfolds, your child will learn social and vocabulary skills […]
How to Make a Butterfly Habitat
Hatching butterflies is a wonderful science project that teaches kids about life cycles, as well as other skills such as research and responsibility. If you are interested in trying this with your child, here are a few tips to help you pull it off smoothly. Planning for Your Butterflies Researching and planning is a […]
Three San Ramon Valley Parks to Visit
Living in the Danville and San Ramon area gives you access to some excellent parks. When you have nearby parks, there’s more of an incentive to get out and enjoy the outdoors more often. Learning more about the area’s parks and their amenities will provide you with the incentive you need to enjoy everything. […]
STEM Activities for 2 1/2 Years to 12 Years
STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, an educational plan which encourages learning the scientific process. The concept behind STEM is to interest children in science and math earlier, motivating them to pursue these fields during secondary education. Preschool: Basics of Math and Science Babies are born with the scientific process at their […]
The Montessori Method for your Preschooler to Kindergartner
Dr. Maria Montessori developed the Montessori Method of education. It was her goal to center the educational approach of teaching the young based on scientific observation of a child from birth to adulthood. This approach has now had more than 100 years of success. Dr. Montessori’s approach was to view your child as an eager […]
After School Activities for Kids
Now that the kids have gone back to school in San Ramon Valley, you no longer need to plan day trips to keep them busy. They will be in school all day. So what happens after school? There are several hours between the time that the kids get home from school and before they go […]