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Block play builds spatial skills! April was full of tools, blueprints, and working together as we asked all kinds of great questions like, “How is a building made?” “What do …

Creativity is a part of every day life, from making a bed to making dinner. These routines may seem trivial to us, but to children, they have the potential to …

We have loved this cozy winter season of fun decorations and soft lights. Are you dreading packing up all of the pretty things? Here are some ways to keep string …

Whether the weather is frightful or not, lots of family time means lots of fun! Check out our Winter Family Fun board on Pinterest for these and other awesome ideas …

That’s Me! is our Inquiry for September! What makes each one of us so special and unique? We are exploring and finding that out in our exciting inquiry! Each age …

Every Child Makes Mistakes…. Whatever stage our children are in developmentally, making mistakes is an intrinsic element of growth. Thankfully, our general understanding of development – and some expert voices …

How Self Aware Can My Child Be? We’ve all bumped shoulders in a crowded room, been cut off in traffic, or been touched by an act of kindness from a …

10 family game night ideas that can be played with toddlers! With so many family games to pick from we thought it would be a great idea to narrow some …

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Here are some facts about VPK programs in Florida. According to The Center for Public Education, research shows that children who participate in high-quality prekindergarten programs are better prepared for …

Help your child build their emotional intelligence during this back-to-school season! A student’s emotions can affect their learning abilities and the education process. A growing body of research suggests that …

Have plenty of Summer Fun with the right kind of Sun Protection! As the sweet, hazy, lazy days come and go, be sure you are prepared to celebrate, explore, and …

Here are some DIY Water Play Ideas! All summer we have loved water play experiences with our young students. The best water play extends beyond a pre-made table and employs …

You’re on family vacation; your littles are playing in the surf of the ocean. They find a shell and come running up to you… the light is perfect and their …

Family road trips can be tons of fun, however, sometimes we can run out of activities to entertain our kiddos during the long drive. (We can only sing our favorite …

Every parent feels the pull, especially with the long days of summer before us, to indulge our children in longer sessions of screen time. So, what does the research say? …

We are having an awesome time in our Kindergarten Readiness Program at Creative World Schools: Launch Pad! Spend the summer with us having a blast with our three amazing inquiries: …

This Summer at Creative World Schools, we believe that children can have a blast while learning! Whether you have a soon-to-be Preschooler or a child entering Kindergarten for the first …

This month at Creative World Schools, we are getting our hands dirty and heading Down to Earth! We love this month full of nature, outdoor exploration, and discovering how things …

Why Is A High-Quality Preschool Important? There are several items that will help you detect the level of quality a program offers. 1. Health and Safety o Proper equipment that …

Teaching your child self-awareness promotes empathy and kindness as well as a high self-esteem. Psychologists typically agree that there are 5 stages of self-awareness from 0-4 years of age:* Level …

We are so fortunate to live in a time when our parents and grandparents may live to advanced ages. This also means that our children have the opportunity to know …

We asked our teachers to recommend some of their favorite Winter Season books and here are some of their top picks: The Mitten By Jan Brett “A great story …

Brrr… It’s Cold! Our students are exploring the frost, icicles, melting-point, and snowball festivities that come with the winter season. Reading books together is a great way to support your …

Screen time is (yet another!) an increasingly debated aspect of parenting. From no-limits to no-screens, how do you cut through all of the conflicting advice and move forward with an …

Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child studies the character trait of Resilience in children, or why some children can overcome adversity and others are paralyzed by it. In this …

It’s easy, as parents, to let the endless pressure to create a “thriving child” derail us from truly enjoying our children. The advances of Early Education – and our improved …

The sun is shining… and it is hot! As you have family fun in the sun this summer, temperatures can soar, escalating the risk of dehydration or fatigue. Here are …

As parents, we celebrate all of our children’s milestones! As educators, we at Creative World Schools create an environment that facilitates large motor development. Large motor skills are things like …

As parents and educators, we like to set children up to succeed. We treasure (and celebrate) our wins and downplay our defeats. It is tempting to always praise, always let …

As the New Year has launched, we all stepped into it with high aspirations for self-improvement and growth. We are all eager to become better parents every day to our …

We all want children who are gracious, patient with others, gentle, and kind. It turns out that sowing the seeds for kindness happen in many small ways each day, and …

“New Year, New You”… time to enjoy being a parent! A national parenting survey recently found that 60% of respondents cited “having more patience” as among their top 3 parenting …

Have you ever wondered if your child’s attention span is too short… or could be longer? Do you ever wish your child would just STOP and PAY ATTENTION to something …

We say it all of the time… we are more than a daycare! Our Accredited Childcare Schools serve infants, toddlers, twos, preschoolers, prek, and school age students, with every class …

Spontaneity is a joyful element of summer… “let’s go get ice cream!” “let’s go to the park at 6am!” And, for the most part, this is probably successful. The challenge …

In a parenting environment of ever-easy access to a plethora of advice, blogs, articles, and pseudo-science, the escalating pressure to provide even very young children with academic experiences can be …

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the wonderful women who love unconditionally, give sacrificially, and seize life with joy and wonder each day!

Toddlers seem magically drawn to the glowing screen of a smart device. Colorful, quick movement and jaunty tunes make tilting your smart screen toward them almost irresistible. Plus, how else …

Bring on the beautiful outdoors! We love adding inspirational touches to our Springtime fun… and DIY Wind Chimes are all over our favorite sites right now. Check out some of …

Because opposites attract, it’s likely that you and your child’s other parent may each fulfill a different role as the resident Extrovert and Introvert in your family system. Introvert: a …

Knowledge and research tends to move in cycles… and as older pieces of legislation or research resurface it often fuels new discoveries. Sometimes, though, we discover that people from around …

Overheard in one of our schools last week: “You have to hurry up and defeat Professor Parrot Pants so you can save 1,000 kittens in time to have dessert!” AND, this …

“Each of us has a spark of life inside us, and our highest endeavor ought to be to set off that spark in one another.” Kenny Ausubel Did you know …

We are so excited to feature Sketching this month in the Exploratorium™! Sketching is freehand drawing. Most often, sketching is done in a “dry” drawing medium, such as pencil or …

The holiday season is full of “hustle and bustle,” which can be great or stressful… depending on how you enter in! The American Psychological Association explains that healthy families …

One of the many wonderful things about being a parent is witnessing your child’s curiosity at the world around them. As the leaves begin to turn and a crispness lingers …

You want to remember these precious moments forever… the moment when your littles take that first big step to go to school, preschool, or even childcare for the first time. …

“When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I come close to the conclusion that the gift of fantasy has meant more to me than my talent for absorbing …

We’re well into the lazy, hazy days of summer! Use some of these boredom-busters to assemble a Rainy Day To Do List so you are sure to have adventures and fun …

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