The Power of Throwing Fish

It has been said many times that if you give a person a fish, they will eat for a day; but if you teach a person to fish, they will eat for a lifetime. But few people have actually asked the question, “What happens if you throw a person a fish?” Well, either click here …

Fun Summer Learning Activities

With the end of the school year and the finish line in sight, it is time to think about the days of summer. As a kid, summer should have plenty of outside time and hopefully lots of unstructured play with friends. The longer days allow for more family time. So what are some good summer …

The Importance (and Fun!) of Outdoor Play

It would be hard to argue against the fact that today’s children spend significantly more time inside than outside. On average, American children spend four to seven minutes a day in unstructured outdoor play and over seven hours a day in front of screens. As parents, we are constantly bombarded with advertisements showing us all …

100 Never Looked So Good!

Recently the average age of the preschool child jumped dramatically as we proudly celebrated our 100th day of school.  For 100 days our students have been engaging with their peers, working on collaborative relationships, and participating in exciting exploratory learning opportunities.  Seeing our students bound in that day—proudly showcasing their own version of “100” through …

Laughter IS the Best Medicine

Laughter really is the best medicine. Recently I read several articles on laughter and its positive effects. For example, one of the secrets to a long marriage is laughing together, and those who are happily married over 40 years do more giggling together than other couples. Another article cited research that laughter elevates not only …