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The 5 Basic Human Senses

Children are naturally curious about the world around them. Because the senses constantly guide and stimulate... Read More → The 5 Basic Human Senses

We’re probably all familiar with the five senses that help us experience our world: sight, smell, touch,... Read More → Sensory Issues: Body Movement and Balance

The television images of families sitting together around the dinner table may feel somewhat outdated in... Read More → Family Mealtimes

Check out these tips from the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) to keep... Read More → Staying Healthy During the Winter Season

Children may not get enough sleep. They stay up too late at night and then have a hard time getting up in the... Read More → To Nap or Not to Nap

December brings holidays to celebrate, and awareness weeks to help us stay healthy. Staying healthy begins... Read More → December Calendar of Activities for Early Learning Professionals

When Teacher Omari called all the children together for circle time, they expected the children to sit... Read More → Using Circle Time to Promote Social-Emotional Skills

The beginning of a new school year and the arrival of fall remind us of the importance of routines. While we... Read More → Creating Routines

The Importance of Play Play is the work of childhood. It is just as important to a child’s well-being as... Read More → The Importance of Play

with Self-Regulation Children are not born with self-control. Learning self-control (or self-regulation) is... Read More → 8 Tips to Help Children with Self-Regulation