Faith-Filled Fall Book Favorites
Faith-Filled Fall Book Favorites The Pumpkin Patch Parable by Liz Curtis Higgs This sweet story uses the process of carving a pumpkin to explain God’s transforming love. Preschoolers will delight in the pictures while learning how God shines His light through us. God Gave Us Thankful Hearts by Lisa Tawn Bergren Perfect for November, this […]
Celebrating Milestones and Growth in Preschool
Celebrating Milestones and Growth in Preschool Serving Families in Justin, Texas Because Every Step Forward Is a Reason to Praise At our Christian preschool in Justin, Texas, we get to witness little miracles every day. Whether it’s a child learning to zip up their jacket, remembering a Bible verse, or showing kindness to a classmate […]
Potty Training at Home
Potty Training at Home: How a Fluid Schedule + 30-Minute Potty Breaks Can Set Your Child Up for Success If your little one is starting to show signs that they’re ready to say goodbye to diapers, you might be feeling a mix of excitement, hope, and maybe even a little overwhelmed. That’s totally normal, and […]
The Importance of Outdoor Play
The Importance of Outdoor Play for Young Children In our fast-paced world filled with screens, structured schedules, and indoor conveniences, outdoor play can sometimes fall to the bottom of our priorities. But for young children, outdoor play isn’t just a fun break from routine, it’s essential to their overall development. Nature’s Classroom The outdoors is […]
The Power of Positive Reinforcement in Preschool
The Power of Positive Reinforcement in Preschool Helping Little Hearts Grow Through Encouragement and Love At our preschool, we believe kids grow best in an environment filled with love, encouragement, and a whole lot of grace. One of the most powerful tools we use to support our students is something simple but incredibly effective- positive […]
A Loving Guide for Tender Goodbyes
What to Do When Your Child Cries at Drop-Off A Loving Guide for Tender Goodbyes It’s never easy to watch your child cry as you say goodbye. Those little tears pull at your heart, and it’s natural to want to scoop them up and make it all better. You’re not alone. So many parents have […]
STEM for Preschoolers: Yes, It’s a Thing!
STEM for Preschoolers: Yes, It’s a Thing! When you think of STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math—you might picture high school robotics teams or college coding boot camps. But what if we told you STEM can (and should) start as early as preschool? Yes, it’s a thing—and it’s awesome. Why Start STEM Early? Preschoolers are naturally […]
Preschool vs Daycare
Preschool Isn’t Just Daycare: Understanding the Difference As parents, we all want what’s best for our children, especially in their early years. One of the most common questions we hear at Cornerstone Christian Academy in Justin, TX is, “What’s the difference between preschool ?” While both provide care for young children, they serve very […]
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 […]