by Rising Stride | Sep 29, 2026 | Early Education
Did you know that involving children in the kitchen has many benefits for their learning? It’s a multi-sensory experience that helps little ones make meaning of their world and build important skills. Some of the things they practice while cooking include patience,...
by Rising Stride | Sep 28, 2026 | Early Education
Change is part of life and part of learning. In our Learn as FunShine curriculum, children explore change to notice the beauty of growth, seasons, and the world around them. This big idea, also highlighted in the Next Generation Science Standards, which inspires some...
by Rising Stride | Sep 25, 2026 | Early Education
By age 5, most children are learning early reading, basic math, and social skills like sharing and cooperation. Your little love is about to become a big kid! They’re likely heading off to kindergarten soon, and you won’t believe the progress they’ll make this year....
by Rising Stride | Sep 24, 2026 | Early Education
If you’ve spent any time wandering the toy aisle, scrolling parenting blogs, or chatting with other caregivers, you’ve probably noticed a magical little word popping up everywhere: sensory. It’s like the celebrity of the child-development world—suddenly famous,...
by Rising Stride | Sep 21, 2026 | Early Education
Letting your toddler dress themselves builds independence, confidence, and motor skills. Red pants with a purple shirt… snow boots on the bottom, sun visor on top… sweatpants under a tutu… we’ve all been there! Parents always ask, “Why should I let my...
by Rising Stride | Sep 18, 2026 | Early Education
Healthy eating can provide physical, mental, and emotional benefits for toddlers and preschool kids. In addition to helping them maintain a healthy weight, consuming nutritious foods may give them more energy, improve their cognition, and put them in a better mood....
