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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The Big Move It’s hard to look at the tiny newborn in the crib and envision that they will one day have arms and legs hanging out the sides as they actively outgrown their sleeping arrangements. As with all things, the day does come where your little one is ready for the transition: big-kid bed
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Leaving a crying a child in the care of another is a truly heart-wrenching experience for any parent or caregiver. While it is easy to feel like yours is the only child who has a hard time at drop off, but you truly are not alone. To boot, separation anxiety is a natural part of
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