Dear Dr. Day Care, I enrolled my four year old daughter in a new day care. During the tour, the administrator of the program suggested I should follow the philosophy of the school - teaching my child through play. What does that mean? I didn’t want to ask at the time for clarification, but now I am doubting myself. Don’t children play all the time? Am I doing it wrong? Signed, Love to Play with my Daughter Dear Love to Play with my Daughter, Many child care centers are embracing the idea of learning through play, sometimes referred to as purposeful play. This simply … [Read more...]
Learning about Fall
Children of all ages love learning about the weather! The beginning of autumn brings so many exciting learning opportunities. Improve language skills as you discuss with your child why leaves change color and fall down. Teach science concepts by exploring and experimenting with pumpkins, apples, and leaves. Math skills are reinforced through counting, graphing, and comparing. Read books about fall to build literacy skills. Enjoy this fun time of year with your child! Fall is a beautiful time of year with crisp cool air, colorful leaves and a harvest of plentiful … [Read more...]
