Curiosity and Lifelong Learning

July 10, 2015

Children are naturally curious. They ask “Why?” and “What’s that?” several times a day, they take things apart, they wonder how things work, they are drawn to new things, and “messes” seem to find them within a matter of minutes. What a wonderful, exciting way to spend a day! Imagine having the natural desire to learn, explore, discover, and understand. Children have this drive. Curiosity can be sustained throughout life, leading to a lifelong love of learning. Here are a few things you can do to nourish children’s curiosity:

Hip, Hip, Hooray! It’s Independence Day!

July 3, 2015

Picnics, parades, fireworks, and more are all part of the fun when we celebrate Independence Day on July 4th! This holiday commemorates the approval of the Declaration of Independence, which officially proclaimed our nation as an independent country. In explaining the holiday to young children, we often speak of it as the birthday of the United States. In honor of this occasion, here are a few ways to celebrate:

Preventing Injuries

June 27, 2015

7 Summer Safety Tips
by Kelley Jilek

Father’s Day Fun

June 21, 2015

Happy Father’s Day! Let’s give a cheer for all the fantastic fathers who make a difference in children’s lives! Research has shown time after time that children benefit from having loving fathers who are involved in their lives.

No Pool? No Problem!

June 12, 2015

15 Ways to Splash without a Pool
by Katie Brazerol

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