Fun, Education, Creativity: The Advantages of Preschool Playtime
When do your children first get to create their own world? When they are given the opportunity for creative, fun, and educational play, of course! Before we as individuals can get a strong grip on logic or even common sense, it helps if we’re introduced to the “way things are” in the world around us […]
The Significance of Trust in Early Childhood Education
Your children spend hours each day at preschool, and hopefully, they are learning as much as they can while they are there. But studies related to early childhood education and the brain indicate that unless the right emotional context is part of the equation, learning may be the last thing on a kid’s mind. From […]
Partner with your Preschool!
You Are Your Preschool’s Best Partner As a parent with a child in preschool—or who’s considering enrolling your child in preschool—hopefully you don’t think of preschool as simply a daycare facility. You probably know that preschool is your child’s earliest opportunity for fun, structured learning, and you’re investing in making the most of these crucial […]
Unlocking the Power of Your Preschooler’s Brain
Advancements in neurological research are revealing the hidden might of young minds. When it comes to how we educate children, these insights are crucial. Here are three important examples of how recent studies are affecting early-childhood education best practice. Children’s Emotional States Affect Their Learning It turns out that how your child feels about her […]
It’s Never Too Early to Teach Your Preschooler These Essential Skills
Every day of your adult life, you take for granted your ability to set priorities—you’ll have to leave the house 15 minutes early if you want to get that mocha on the way to work—and remember what you had planned to do as soon as you get home that night. But did you know that […]
3 Benefits of Integrated Learning in Preschool
Why is it important for even the youngest kids to have learning opportunities that layer multiple areas of education at the same time? Let’s look at some of the benefits of integrated learning in Preschool: Our adult world is not simply divided into daycare class periods. We don’t solve problems and overcome obstacles in our […]
Whole-Child Education
What does it mean to “teach the whole child”? This approach to education is making a considerable splash. The focus of whole-child education is on nourishing the health of the mind and the body as the foundation of a holistic educational experience. In a nutshell, this involves activating and cultivating the left (mathematical, calculating, logical) […]
How Much Does Early Literacy Really Matter?
Have you ever wondered just how much early literacy benefit a child who’s not yet old enough to speak in full sentences is getting from story time? Think it’s too early to start reading nursery rhymes or children’s books with your kids? The research says it’s never too soon! Plenty of studies show that reading […]
STEM? STEAM Activities for Preschoolers – Engage Your Child’s Brain!
It’s never too early to start engaging your child’s brain by introducing them to the wonders of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (otherwise known as STEAM). Many people have heard of STEM, but at Mt. Elizabeth Academy, we include Arts in our programs, thus the term, STEAM. Building STEAM activities into your child’s learning […]