There is nothing quite so sweet and lovely as stepping into a classroom full of the singing, clapping, or dancing of children. While music can sometimes be used as a background noise, it has a worth far greater than simply filling silence. Music is an important tool within early childhood education that helps young children […]
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The Beneficial Nature of Poetry on Learning to Read Poems are a playful way to help grow strong reading skills. Musical lines found in nursery rhymes, chants, and short books can pack a surprising literary punch! Let’s take a look at some of the research behind the benefits of poetry on early reading preparedness as
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How Can I Help My Child Calm Down? Calming down, and doing so well, is not an innate human ability but rather a skill that needs practicing and honing. For preschool-aged children, they are merely at the beginning of a lifelong journey to sharpen such a skill. Whether they are having a meltdown over the
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