Flashlights, Ladybug Picnics, and Reading Tents
Have you heard about the Summer Slide? No, it’s not the latest backyard toy or a new line dance! It’s the term used to describe the backwards slide that many children make in reading and math over the summer months. Summer gives us more flexible schedules-a little more screen time, a little more outside play, […]
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 […]
What’s a Great Way to Make Summer Fun?
So, how many times do you think you’ll hear, “I’m bored. I want something to do!” Which as parents, we all know means “I want something fun to do“-certainly not “I want to learn how to sort the laundry!” or “Can I practice taking out the trash?” Such absurdity! How can you have fun and sneak in some […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]