by Rising Stride | Mar 25, 2025 | Early Education
Kids use behavior as a form of communication. We may not always understand what they’re trying to tell us, but it always has meaning. When your 2-year-old bites your 4-year-old, she may be trying to communicate, “I want the toy you have, and I’d like it right now.” As...
by Rising Stride | Mar 24, 2025 | Early Education
Today it seems as if everyone, including young children, are plugged in. Playing games, using educational apps, watching YouTube videos, thumbing through social media—screen time is a part of our culture. And while technology has become a critical tool in our lives,...
by Rising Stride | Mar 21, 2025 | Early Education
Sharing a meal together as a family is fun, and it encourages kids to have healthy relationships with food. Here are our tips to engage in mindful meals: Schedule It. It doesn’t have to be dinner, just a time when everyone can be together for a family meal....
by Rising Stride | Mar 20, 2025 | Early Education
Explore Textures Toddlers are sensory learners who touch, smell, and taste to understand the world around them.2 Use a dark marker to trace letters and numbers onto poster board. Then, have your tot decorate the letters with textured items such as cut-up sandpaper,...
by Rising Stride | Mar 19, 2025 | Early Education
Exercise your little one’s imagination by going on a storytelling walk. You Will Need: An open space where you can go for a walk Doing The Activity When on a walk with your little one, begin to tell a story and then ask your little one to continue the...
by Rising Stride | Mar 18, 2025 | Early Education
You Will Need: A sheet of card or paper for each player Pencils/pens for each player Small stickers (optional) The Activity: Preparing your ‘Listening Lotto’ activity together with your child will all be part of the fun! Talk about what sounds your child...
