Baking with your Children is a Lifetime Experience

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 baking such a powerful medium through which to teach our children life skills, including some that don’t even necessarily relate to...
Building Confidence in Pre-K Students

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 themselves and their abilities.    A group of University of Washington researchers created a self-esteem measurement for preschoolers...
The Importance of Friendships in Pre-K

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 highly-skilled professional teachers. You are giving your child one of the greatest gifts there is: the time and space to forge new...
Teaching Children How to Read

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. Discussions over reading models can get heated and be hard to follow. As a busy parent, you may not have time to wade through all of the...
Benefits of Sending Your Child to Pre-K

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 whether to send your child to pre-K or keep them at home. While homeschooling offers some flexibility, research consistently shows...