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Educational Outdoor Activities for Preschoolers
The importance of outdoor learning activities Learning outdoors has physical, social-emotional, and cognitive benefits for preschoolers....
Fitness and Physical Activities for Your Preschooler
Preschoolers should be physically active throughout the day for holistic growth and development. Therefore, starting early is essential to...
Baking with your Children is a Lifetime Experience
When we bake we see, we smell, we taste, we hear and we feel – it engages all of our five senses. This unique quality is what makes...
Building Confidence in Pre-K Students
The positive interactions and experiences that children experience in a high-quality pre-K environment can help build their belief in...
The Importance of Friendships in Pre-K
When you choose Rising Stride, you aren’t just providing your preschooler with a stellar education and the opportunity to learn from...
Teaching Children How to Read
With the abundance of information out there, it can seem like there are no clear answers about how to teach a child how to read....
Benefits of Sending Your Child to Pre-K
As a parent, you’re always looking for the best ways to support your child’s growth and prepare them for success. One big decision is...
Supporting Open-Ended Play for Preschoolers
Children and play go hand in hand. But did you know that there’s one type of play that offers a wealth of benefits for children’s learning...
Exploring Technology with Your Children
While iPads, smartphones, and computers might come to mind first, technology is defined as the use of scientific knowledge for practical...
Yummy Kids Valentine’s Day Recipes
A big part of Rising Stride's Philosophy is the belief that children are collaborators in their own learning. One of the best ways to...
Setting Up Sensory Spaces for Your Child
We live in a very busy world surrounded by many sounds and stimulations that impact our moods and daily experiences. Most adults are aware...
Winter Butternut Squash Soup Your Kids Will Love
Did you know that it may take you as many as 15 tries of presenting the same food before your finicky eater actually tastes it? It’s...
Healthy Winter Habits for Toddlers
The winter months brings a lot of great seasonal experiences. The holidays, extra family time, festive celebrations, and snow in some...
The Importance of Nutrition in Early Childhood
In the early years of childhood, nutrition plays a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of both the body and the mind. As...
Tips for Sibling Relationships
Sibling relationships are among the earliest and most influential connections children form in their lives. These relationships play a...
Benefits of Storytelling in Preschool
Storytelling is a timeless and powerful tool that has been used for centuries to engage, inspire, and educate individuals of all ages. In...
Understanding Sensory Processing in Young Children
Sensory processing plays a fundamental role in how children perceive and interact with the world around them. Sensory processing refers to...
Promoting Positive Behavior In Young Children
Promoting positive behavior is a cornerstone of effective parenting and education, contributing to children’s social-emotional...
Exploring STEM Through Everyday Activities in Preschool
STEM in Early Childhood—encompassing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—plays a critical role in preparing children for...
Art therapy for Preschoolers
Art therapy is a powerful form of psychotherapy that utilizes creative expression as a means of communication and healing. For children,...
Building Function Skills for Preschoolers
Function skills are essential cognitive abilities that enable individuals to plan, organize, manage time, focus attention, regulate...