You may be getting ready to send your sweet, little child to preschool. You have visions of what your ideal preschool looks like--easels, dollhouse, a rack of dress up clothes, kids digging in a sandbox. Unfortunately this ideal is fading fast from the preschool world. In its place, we have a shocking growth of academic-based preschools that have one goal in mind: preparing our kids for school in … [Read more...]
Preschool or No Preschool
Your child just turned 3 or 4 years old, and now you've come to the popular question of: "Preschool or No Preschool?" You may have talked to other parents about what worked for their child, you may have read articles about why you should choose preschool, or you may be on the fence about what will work best for your child and still be feeling unsure. You may be wondering if your child really … [Read more...]
Preparing For Preschool
Your little one is getting ready to embark on a big step: going to preschool! I know Mama, it's a BIG step. I was exactly where you were just yesterday 4 years ago. If you and your little one are preparing for preschool, here are some great tips to help make this transition as smooth and tear-free as possible! Trust me, as a mom who's gone through this, and as a preschool teacher, I know just … [Read more...]
Super Fun Backpacks for Preschoolers
Preschool is right around the corner and you are busy buying all the school supplies and preparing for preschool. Trust me, I get it. To help your preschooler get used to the idea of preschool, let them help you choose their backpack. Finding small backpacks in a store can be difficult, and most preschool backpacks are sold online. In this list of backpacks for preschoolers, your little one is … [Read more...]
Have An Easy Morning With A Preschool Morning Routine Checklist
Oh boy, I remember the morning preschool rush. I was standing in the house like a drill sergeant yelling out commands on the fly. I was frazzled, my preschooler was frazzled, and by no means was this the way for either of us to start our day. I'm saving you from the same disaster we went through every morning. You can have an easy, carefree morning with a preschool morning routine. … [Read more...]