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How Movement Feeds the Brain in Toddlers
Discover how movement-based activities enhance brain development, boost cognitive skills, and improve focus in young children through...
Nutrition for Preschoolers and Fun Snack Ideas
Nutrition plays a crucial role in the growth and development of preschoolers. At this stage, children need a balanced diet to fuel their...
Social Skills in Preschool: Games and Activities
Social skills are the foundation for a child’s successful interaction with others, both now and in the future. During the preschool years,...
Ways to Empower Your Child
Parenting is hard. Even the most confident adults can become overwhelmed with self-doubt when placed in charge of the well-being of tiny...
Why Providing a Safe Space for Children is Important
The first step to providing safe spaces is to know the child in front of you, remembering that each of our children are unique, will...
Encouraging Preschoolers to Be Independent
Fostering independence in preschoolers is a vital part of their development. Encouraging your child to take on simple everyday tasks not...
Teaching Toddlers About Different Cultures at our Preschool
At Rising Stride, we believe that teaching toddlers about different cultures is a key part of early education. By introducing children to...
10 Indoor Activities on Rainy Days for Toddlers
Rainy days can be a challenge for parents of young children, especially if you’re stuck inside all day. Fortunately, there are plenty of...
Balancing Screen Time for Toddlers
In today’s digital age, parenting presents unique challenges, especially when it comes to managing screen time for toddlers. At Rising...
The Benefits of Outdoor Play at Rising Stride
The Importance of Outdoor Play in Preschool At Rising Stride, we understand that outdoor play is more than just a break from the...
Helping Children Learn Social Skills from Play
What are play and social skills Play is voluntary engagement in self motivated activities that are normally associated with pleasure and...
How Do Loose Parts Support the Play in Preschool
Have you ever noticed children repeating actions and behaviors during play? This could be anything from filling and refilling a bag to...
The Benefits of Learning Through Play
Why is Play Important for Children? Play is important for children because it promotes learning. It is a way for children to learn about...
How to Support Group Play Experiences
Catching a glimpse of children happily engaged in pretend play is like witnessing pure magic. Ever wonder how closely you should monitor...
The Power of “Why?” Sparking Imagination and Curiosity
At three years old, a child’s imagination is beginning to flourish! If your little one is not talking much yet, don’t worry. It won’t be...
8 Ways to Support Children’s Confidence in Preschool
Children are continually engaging with the world around them, exploring their curiosities and learning from their experiences. These early...
10 Ways to Embrace Risky Play in Preschoolers
What is risky play? I think the phrase risky play is self-explanatory, but here’s how I really know if something is risky play or not:...
Unlocking Language Outdoors for Toddlers
We’re all seeing the negative effects of current long waiting lists for speech and language therapy. Around 370,000 children have speech,...
How to Support Toddlers Through Change and Everyday Transitions
Transitions are something we all experience throughout our lives. Many of the children I work with find transitions incredibly tricky. In...
5 Tips to Encourage Children to Eat Well
“I don’t like it” can be a common phrase when it comes to children and food, sometimes when they haven’t even tried it! It can be...
What is Sensory Play and Why It Matters for Your Child?
Sensory plays a vital role in a child using all five senses while playing. They use these senses to wander, explore, and discover the...