In Ursula LeGuin’s novel The Left Hand of Darkness the individuals of the planet Gethen have a convention of predicting the long run referred to as Foretelling. People chosen to ask their query of the Foretellers solely get one likelihood, so it is important to watch out and considerate in framing the query. If not exactly…
At Little Sunshine’s Playhouse, our Creatively Shine® curriculum theme, “Investigating Lights, Shadows, and Reflections,” invitations kids to discover the fascinating world of sunshine and darkish. From discovering the place gentle comes from to experimenting with the way it bends, bounces, and adjustments, this theme conjures up each scientific curiosity and artistic play. To assist your…
It appears like everybody has their scorching tackle 1) smartphones and a pair of) AI, most of which fall into the class of “they’re destroying our minds.” I’ve little question they’re destroying our minds. That is what expertise does. It enhances our lives by taking up some facet of what our minds (or our bodies)…
This November, our Creatively Shine® curriculum theme, “Investigating Lights, Shadows, and Reflections,” invitations kids to discover the magic of sunshine and darkish by way of science, artwork, and storytelling. From studying how mild bends and bounces to discovering how shadows dance and alter form, this theme sparks countless curiosity. That can assist you proceed the…
We don’t discuss a lot about braveness right this moment, possibly due to the excesses of the “don’t be a wimp” and “powerful it out” model of parenting all too frequent after I was rising up. Braveness and bravado and toughness had been too typically used to disgrace kids for expressing completely pure responses to…
There are many causes to be doubtful concerning the double-edged sword of punishments and rewards, however I have been residing with Natalia Ginzburg’s phrases for a while now and as a lot as I objected at first, I now discover myself taking consolation, even energy, from them: (I)n basic I feel we ought to be very…
This publish could include affiliate hyperlinks. See Disclosure for extra info. November is a month stuffed with traditions and seasonal adjustments that preschoolers like to discover. A November preschool theme can carry pumpkins, turkeys, gratitude, and household celebrations into the classroom in ways in which really feel each acquainted and thrilling. All…
The Trainer of the Month award is our method of celebrating educators who reside out our core values—compassion, humility, integrity, loyalty, and self-discipline—every day. We’re excited to announce that our 2025 September Nationwide Trainer of the Month is Ms. Lynn from Little Sunshine’s Playhouse of Chestnut. The management group at Chestnut had such sort phrases to share about…
The boy got here to highschool each day in a cape, telling us all that he was a Transformer. His father assured us that that they had by no means allowed their son to observe the TV reveals or motion pictures. In truth, they did not even personal a tv. The web likewise could not…
Preschool dramatic play doesn’t should be sophisticated. With simple dramatic play props, kids can construct total worlds out of issues already within the classroom. A shawl turns into a fancy dress, a notepad turns right into a menu, and an empty cereal field transforms into grocery retailer inventory. These easy objects encourage creativeness and provides…
This put up might include affiliate hyperlinks. See Disclosure for extra info. Birthdays are a BIG THING for preschoolers. Many kids stay up for their special occasion for months, and each birthday is a cause to rejoice! A birthday sensory desk is a enjoyable approach to make use of this pleasure to…
The 2-year-old had carried the plastic bears midway throughout the room to point out me. “Blue bears,” he stated, holding them in entrance of his personal eyes. I stated, “Two blue bears.” He regarded from one to the opposite, then pushed them a bit nearer to me as if to say, Have a look at them….