How do you keep kids engaged, encourage them to remember what they’ve learned and promote a creative classroom environment? Hands-on learning! Here are some of the benefits of hands-on learning: Hands-on, brains on Hands-on learning engages multiple parts of children’s brains—the right brain through visual and spatial activities, and the left brain through analytic and… Read more »
The 2018-19 school year is well underway. For a successful, healthy school year, make sure your children are eating nutritious lunches at school. Here’s how to pack a healthy school lunch: Whole grains are your best friend Want to know how to make kid-approved favorites like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or macaroni and cheese… Read more »
The new school year has just begun, and it’s the perfect time to focus on your child’s health. Here are some health tips for back to school: Communicate with the school about your child’s health Make sure teachers and administrators are aware of any chronic medical conditions your child might have, like asthma or epilepsy,… Read more »
Parent-teacher conferences are a great time to connect with your child’s teacher, gauge your child’s progress and address any issues or concerns. It helps to know exactly what to ask, so read on for some of the top questions to ask when meeting with your child’s teachers. May I tell you about my child and… Read more »
Summer is a time to relax and enjoy plenty of fun in the sun, but it’s also an important opportunity for kids to continue learning so they’ll be ready for school in the fall. Did you know that teachers spend about four to eight weeks each fall reviewing and reteaching material that kids forgot over… Read more »
Divorce is difficult for everyone—especially kids. If you have a difficult relationship with your ex-partner, it can be hard to keep that toxicity from spilling over and affecting your children. However, healthy co-parenting can help your children adapt to divorce and have positive relationships with both parents. Co-parenting means that both parents play an active… Read more »
Summer is almost here, bringing pool parties, barbecues and lots of fun in the sun. However, summer also brings sunburns, bug bites and other safety hazards that your family can avoid with some preparation and know-how. Read on to discover some handy summer safety tips for children: Protect kids from the sun It can be… Read more »
The day has arrived—you’re about to send your child off to preschool. At Children’s Enchanted Learning Center, we know that the time can be both exciting and scary for parents. To many, it meanstheir child is off on their own for the first time ever, and his or her education has finally begun. But actually,… Read more »
Writing in a journal every day has numerous benefits for kids of all ages. It’s a pressure-free way for them to build skills, explore ideas, work out problems and express themselves. Read on to learn more about why children should write in journals. Writing in journals is an important outlet for feelings and emotions Often,… Read more »
Children are naturally curious and creative. Making art is quite instinctive for kids, and a good early childhood program will nurture children’s artistic inclinations. Did you know that in addition to being lots of fun, art is important to your child’s healthy development? Read on to find out why. It builds fine motor skills Various… Read more »