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September 22nd is Elephant Appreciation Day! Here are some fun facts about these incredible animals (click the image to view a PDF version):  

Ms. Debbie is the team lead and preschool teacher at our Peoria, AZ location, and her contagious laughter, silly nature and love of early education makes her an integral part of our Tutor Time team! Continue reading to learn more about Ms. Debbie, including how her passion for crafting led her students to build an […]

Summer is over and you’re probably still getting used to that “back-to-school” mindset. Here are some tips for helping you maintain good communication with your child’s school, as well as how to manage homework time.   Maintaining Home and School Communication Introduce yourself to your child’s teacher. Communicate any specific goals you may have for […]

As children grow, the skills they need to learn and develop change. Normal developmental growth frequently involves children taking on and practicing milestones or challenges until they master them. But it’s also important for children to positively embrace learning, and that begins with a strong start in early childhood, that will lead to success in […]

By Colette Martin Approximately 8% of our children now have food allergies – that’s an average of two in every classroom. Food allergies have reached epidemic proportions (having grown 50% between 1997 and 2011), and it has changed the way we need to think about food in the classroom. Whether your child with food allergies is […]

Children grow and thrive when they are in dependable relationships that provide love, security and support. We want both you and your children to feel safe, accepted and valued at our school. We want you to feel a sense of belonging to our community. Therefore, it is important you communicate openly with school staff and […]

August 22nd is National Tooth Fairy Day! Today is for celebrating this exciting folklore about the fairy who gives a small gift to children after they lose a tooth. Next time your kiddo loses one of their pearly whites, leave this printable “receipt” along with their gift! To download and print the receipt, click the […]

What better way to celebrate Book Lover’s Day on August 9 than by reading a book with your little ones? We asked some of our staff members to share their favorite children’s book, and we’d like to know what yours is, too!   Jane Hebron – Team Lead, Jacksonville, FL Favorite Book: Dear Little Fish […]

By Andrea Lynn This simple no-cook ice cream base is a breeze to make—kids can even do the first step of adding all the ingredients together into the bowl. Just lend a hand when it comes to pureeing the mixture. Homemade ice cream has never been so easy.   Easy Blueberry-Lime Ice Cream Want to […]

by Tired Mom Tésa As a tech blogger and mom I’m always concerned about my children’s safety, whether it’s online, offline, or out and about. With back-to-school around the corner it’s a good time of year to re-evaluate what methods we have in place to address these concerns. Thankfully there is a lot of tech out […]

The new school year is here! Switching classrooms or starting in a new school can be stressful. Use these tips to make this transition a wonderful experience for everyone in your family. Visit the new classroom – Talk with your child about what will be the same and what will be different. Arrange play dates […]

Finding the right preschool for your child is an important step in their development. Having a formal educational experience before entering elementary school contributes significantly to their cognitive development, social skills, and autonomy. Here are five essential considerations when deciding on your child’s early educational experience: Parenting Style – You have your own communication style […]