Winter Themed Ideas for Sensory Play

Engage kids with winter-themed sensory play. Here are some ideas that are easy to set up and use items you have around the house.

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3 Ways to Get Creative While Decorating Holiday Cookies

Decorating cookies is a holiday tradition in most families. It’s a fun (and tasty) holiday activity that becomes even more fun when your kids are old enough to participate.

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Top Safety Tips for Summer Outdoor Play

There are many safety precautions parents and child care providers should take to keep their kids safe in the summer. Here are three top safety tips.

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Make Memories This National Children’s Day

Celebrate what makes your child and your family special on National Children’s Day. Here are some ideas for fun activities.

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Pre-Writing Skills and Early Childhood Development

In last month’s post, we looked at the skills preschoolers improve and acquire by learning to write. This month, we’re going to back up a little talk about pre-writing skills.

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Why Handwriting Is Important for Preschool Kids

Let’s take a closer look at some of the benefits preschool age children receive when they learn to write by hand.

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Gingerbread Cookies: Holiday Fun in the Kitchen

Whether gingerbread cookies are already part of your holiday traditions or new to your family this year, this easy recipe will be a hit with everyone.

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3 Play Dough Recipes to Try Over the Long Holiday Weekend

Play dough is one of our favorite forms of imaginative play for preschool kids. Here are three recipes to make it at home over the long weekend.

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3 Reasons Kids Should Have Swim Lessons

Kids are never too old to learn how to swim, but early childhood is the best time to learn.

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6 Steps to Excellent Dental Hygiene

As one of the top teams dealing with prekindergarten in Quincy, MA, our family at Wollaston understands that teaching your child proper dental hygiene can sometimes be tricky.

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