by Rising Stride | Jun 6, 2024 | Early Education
1. Ping-Pong Ball Painting This craft encourages kids to experiment with ping-pong balls and paint to create vibrant, surprising works of art. It’s great for encouraging creativity because it’s so unusual—it’s a totally different way of making images than doing a...
by Rising Stride | Jun 5, 2024 | Early Education
Great science activities for preschoolers introduce kids to the joy of discovery and plant the seed in their minds that exploring science is fun. They also help kids develop background knowledge (like the fact that salt melts ice or some liquids are denser than...
by Rising Stride | Jun 4, 2024 | Early Education
One of the most visible—and inspiring—milestones you’ll see in your child’s development is the beginning of cooperative play. Within just a few years, the newborn kicking and flailing on their back (yes, it’s a form of early play!) is sharing, communicating, taking...
by Rising Stride | Jun 3, 2024 | Early Education
1. Belly Breathing Start by focusing on simply breathing in and out, like you would when teaching meditation. Ask your child to put one hand on their belly and one on their chest so they can feel the two places where their breathing happens. Have them notice how their...
by Rising Stride | May 31, 2024 | Early Education
Summer is all about fun. The kids are out of school and their days are filled with hours upon hours of outdoor entertainment. Neighborhood kids come by on their bikes to see if your children can play while you sit back and watch the memories being made. There is an...
