December 28, 2018
How I Did NOT “Get Ahead of Holiday Hiccups”
Contributed by Emma Hartman, Program Coordinator (Mars, PA center) Had I found the time to read our previous article on How to Get Ahead of Holiday Hiccups, I probably wouldn’t feel the need to write this today. My daughter is a funny, strong willed passionate 2 ½ year old. This year, for the first Read More »
Read MoreDecember 21, 2018
Handling the Holidays: How to Get Ahead of Holiday Hiccups
Contributed by Alison Tweedie, Education Specialist If your family is anything like mine, you’ve already had one weekend of holiday celebrations with more to come — plus Christmas Day itself. Children are particularly aware of the feelings floating through the air this time of year. They are in tune with the pleasant feelings of excitement, Read More »
Read MoreDecember 13, 2018
GIFT GUIDE: [mostly] Handmade Gifts for Teachers
Contributed by Lana Diaz, Recruitment & Advancement Specialist As a parent, I find myself feeling stuck each year, around this time, on just what to give my child’s teacher to express my gratitude for all they do year round. I always wonder, what is it that would mean the most to them? So, this year, Read More »
Read MoreDecember 11, 2018
5 Ways to Involve Young Children in the Holiday Hustle & Bustle
Contributed by: Jennifer Horner, Director of Education Development Have you had one of those (fleeting) moments when the holiday season moves like a peacefully, drifting snowflake taking its time to nestle in a blanket of glittery snow? In that moment, you have time to take a deep breath, snap a mental picture, and embrace its beauty. Read More »
Read MoreDecember 4, 2018
Meet Katerina Walek: December Employee of the Month
In the final month of 2018 (wait, what? How did we get here?), we feel honored to recognize an incredible, talented member of our team. She’s the whole package, guys. A #1 teammate and cheerleader, the most loving teacher, and an innovative, passionate early childhood professional. Miss Kat is a Lead Preschool Teacher at our Read More »
Read MoreNovember 19, 2018
The “After”: Finding Beauty When Things Don’t Go As We Planned
Contributed by Alison Tweedie, Education Specialist I whirled through Target like a short-term sprinter, enthusiastically collecting the items that had been described on the Mommy blog I’d read earlier that day. My sons and I were going to make dishcloths. They would color on a piece of sandpaper and I would use the iron to Read More »
Read MoreNovember 8, 2018
Every Moment is an Opportunity to Learn.
Contributed by Toni Berrafato, Program Evaluation Specialist Childhood is a developmental journey of amazement and wonder. The simplest experiences are the most fascinating, and every moment is a moment to learn. Just the other day, I watched my little one quite literally discover her hand. Her hand! They’ve been attached to her since birth, and Read More »
Read MoreNovember 7, 2018
Meet Alyssa Dickerson: November Employee of the Month
By title, Miss Alyssa is a Lead Infant Teacher at our Henrietta, NY location. But, if you were to ask her teammates or the parents of the children in her care, you’d quickly find out that she is so much more. Alyssa’s ability to connect with parents, grandparents, and children is simply incredible. She is Read More »
Read MoreOctober 29, 2018
Handling the Holidays: 4 Common Halloween Hiccups
Contributed by Lauren Wierzbicki, Education Specialist Halloween can be an exciting (and sometimes overwhelming) time for children. They’re looking forward to wearing the costume they picked out, and they can’t wait to go trick-or-treating. But no matter how much you plan, there’s always a chance that the unexpected will happen. Here are a four common situations, Read More »
Read MoreOctober 24, 2018
Daily Practices for Nurturing a Love for Literacy
Most of us, at one point or another, have felt the pressure to ensure our children don’t “fall behind” when it comes to learning to read. The truth is, the best way to prepare young children for reading is really quite simple: Add rich language to a child’s day by narrating simple routines and interactions. Read More »
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