Tag Archives: Child Development
What Dr. Seuss Says About Trying New Food
As parents, you’re all probably familiar with how difficult it is to get your child to try new food, especially if this food has vegetables. Often, we might have to bribe them with something sweet like ice cream or candy, just so they say yes to eating their greens. “Green Eggs and Ham” is … Continue reading
Autumn-Themed Gross Motor Activities
Autumn can be a magical season for everyone. There’s so much to see, observe, and experience! And while keeping in mind that sending your children to daycare helps in developing their cognitive skills, there are still a variety of activities you can do together at home. Creative Minds Preschool of Youngsville, your trusted preschool in … Continue reading
Getting Ready for Preschool
There are a ton of things you can do weeks before to get ready for the big day. Creative Minds Preschool of Youngsville, your trusty provider of childcare in Louisiana, is here to give you a couple of those things. Use pretend-play to explore the idea of preschool with your children.Take turns being the parent, … Continue reading
Benefits of Teaching Nursery Rhymes
Nursery rhymes are the big pop hits for toddlers and preschoolers. They hear and learn it at home or their daycare institution. Not only are these songs fun, but they also aid the learning process and cognitive development of the child. Nursery rhymes help in developing linguistic and hearing skills. Here are some more ways … Continue reading
Ways to Tame Your Kid’s Tantrums
When your kid’s in the middle of a tantrum, it can be tough to keep yourself from having your own meltdown, too. “Young kids—namely those between the ages of 1 and 4—haven’t developed good coping skills yet. They tend to just lose it instead,” Ray Levy, Ph.D., a Dallas-based clinical psychologist explains. Every single tantrum … Continue reading
Everyday Mathematics with Kids
Children slowly build informal mathematical knowledge, beginning in the first few months of life. Daycare offers firsthand exploration important for learning mathematics. As infants, children begin to use their everyday experiences to construct a variety of fundamental mathematical concepts and strategies. Early life experiences help construct essential skills such as problem-solving, reasoning, communicating, making connections, … Continue reading
