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 […]
Beat the Summer Heat with Fun Indoor Activities for Your Child
This summer, North Carolina is expected to have hot temperatures, high humidity, and thunderstorms. Even though summer is often the ideal time to play outdoors, prepare for the summer heat (or rain) with this toolbox of fun indoor activities to keep your child safe. 10 Ways to Beat the Heat at Home Take a trip […]
Week of the Young Child – Family Friday
It’s been a fun-filled week celebrating early learning, young children, their teachers, families, and the community with hands-on collaborative activities encouraging movement and healthy lifestyles through music, food, and art. We’re so thankful for everyone who joined us! We wrap up Week of the Young Child today with Family Friday, a day to honor families—children’s […]
What is Beautiful AND Messy?
Every year March reminds me about the beauty and messiness of growth! How the little things all come together to create what we need to grow. Trees start to get their leaves. The grass begins to grow. Showers start to puddle the yard. So beautiful! But the messiness comes too! Allergy sufferers sniffle through the […]
Cold Weather Activities for Children
The fall and winter seasons can be a hard time to keep children entertained. When temperatures drop and outdoor activities are off the list, cabin fever can be REAL. Whether the temperatures are too cold for outdoor play, or you’ve lost power due to a winter storm, we’ve gathered links to indoor activities for children […]
What’s the most important reason to read aloud?
A couple of years ago, I read a book by Sarah Mackenzie entitled “The Read Aloud Handbook-Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids” and I wanted to share something with y’all. Mackenzie points out that a lot of time and effort are spent explaining the value of reading, the science of reading, even the […]
Week of the Young Child 2024
It’s Week of the Young Child from April 6th through the 12th and we’re here to share some fun family activities that you can do at home to celebrate! What’s Week of the Young Child? Sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Week of the Young Child is a fun-filled […]
Week of the Young Child-Family Friday
It’s been a fun-filled week celebrating early learning, young children, their teachers, families, and the community with hands-on collaborative activities encouraging movement and healthy lifestyles through music, food, and art. We’re so thankful for everyone who joined us! We wrap up Week of the Young Child 2023 today with Family Friday, a day to honor […]