Growing Up
Just those two words! Think about how much time, effort, imagination, and power comes with them. When we were growing up ourselves, we spent time thinking about all the “big” questions- what would we be when we grew up, what veggies wouldn’t we have to eat any more, maybe how late would we get to stay up […]
Emotional Health Series: 3 Ways to Teach Your Child About Emotions
Helping children build a vocabulary about how they feel has a tremendous impact on their entire lives. As a parent or caregiver, you can integrate learning about emotions into your child’s daily routines, setting them up for success in the long term. At One Place, all of our preschool programs prioritize social-emotional development. Through nurturing […]
What Will Your Children Remember?
This time of year the leaves are turning colors, the air is cooling, and we all pause to think about what we are thankful for. I thought about that for a while…not just what I am thankful for but what will my kids and grandkids be thankful for? What will be the things your children […]
Building a Foundation for Resilience: What Parents Should Know
While parenting is one of the most joyful and transformative times in life, it comes with a unique—and often overwhelming—set of challenges and stressors. Building your own resilience as a parent sets the foundation for the rest of your child’s life. From articulating their own emotions to feeling supported by a parent or caregiver, developing […]
Early Educator Training at One Place
At One Place, we help early educators discover the tools and resources required to expand your knowledge, strengthen your career, and connect with like-minded peers. Whether you are an early educator in a center or providing home-based care, we provide trainings, technical assistance, early educator advocacy, and other vital resources to support you and the […]
Get to Know Your 3-Year-Old
As your child grows and matures, you’re likely noticing several new changes in their behavior. At 3 years old, your preschooler is beginning to understand their relationship with others, developing gross motor skills, and showing off new talents and interests daily. The first 2,000 days of your child’s life are critical for their language, social-emotional, […]
5 Reasons Why Early Head Start Sets Children Up for Success
One Place provides several early education programs that support children through their first 2,000 days, including Early Head Start, a federally-funded program designed for low-income families. This foundational program helps families with children under the age of 3 promote school readiness, develop social-emotional growth, and ensure parents and caregivers have the tools they need to […]
How Social-Emotional Skills Develop in High-Quality Preschool Programs
Beyond the ABCs and 123s, a child’s social-emotional health is absolutely critical to the long-term trajectory of their lives. When social and emotional health is prioritized in the preschool classroom, it has a cascading impact on a child’s long-term ability to grow, thrive, and succeed. At One Place, we serve over 700 children each year […]