How We Plant Seeds of Faith in Little Hearts
Faith is a gift that grows quietly, like a seed nestled deep in the soil of a child’s heart. As parents, teachers, and caregivers, we have the sacred opportunity to nurture that seed, guiding young souls toward the love of God. But how do we begin planting these seeds of faith in a way that […]
Building Early Literacy at Home and School
Early literacy is the foundation for a child’s future success, in reading and writing and across all areas of learning. From the first time a child listens to a story to the moment they sound out their first word, each interaction builds crucial pathways in the brain. Both home and school play vital roles in […]
Play Is Powerful
Why Play Is Powerful: The Science Behind Preschool Learning Walking into a preschool classroom, you might see children building towers out of blocks, pretending to run a grocery store, or splashing in a water table. To the casual observer, it might just look like fun, but to educators and developmental scientists, this play is powerful. […]
Teaching Little Ones to Pray: Simple Practices for Preschoolers
There’s something deeply beautiful about hearing a little one whisper their first prayers. Their words might be jumbled or short, but their hearts are wide open. As parents, caregivers, or educators, we have the joy of introducing preschoolers to the gentle habit of prayer, a gift that can walk with them for a lifetime. Here […]
Helping Preschoolers with Big Emotions
Because little hearts sometimes feel very big things. Preschoolers are full of wonder, curiosity, and joy, but they also experience big, intense emotions that can be overwhelming for them (and sometimes for us too!). Whether it’s a full-blown meltdown over a broken crayon or sudden tears because a friend wouldn’t share, it’s important to remember […]
Tips for Teaching Your Child to Share
A child’s first word is usually “dada,” then “mama,” and then “mine” follows closely behind. Sharing doesn’t come naturally to children and seems to get more challenging during preschool. For many children, preschool is the first social setting they’re truly immersed in, which can be a tough transition regarding sharing. When a child is used […]
