by Rising Stride | Jun 4, 2024 | Early Education
One of the most visible—and inspiring—milestones you’ll see in your child’s development is the beginning of cooperative play. Within just a few years, the newborn kicking and flailing on their back (yes, it’s a form of early play!) is sharing, communicating, taking...
by Rising Stride | Jun 3, 2024 | Early Education
1. Belly Breathing Start by focusing on simply breathing in and out, like you would when teaching meditation. Ask your child to put one hand on their belly and one on their chest so they can feel the two places where their breathing happens. Have them notice how their...
by Rising Stride | May 31, 2024 | Early Education
Summer is all about fun. The kids are out of school and their days are filled with hours upon hours of outdoor entertainment. Neighborhood kids come by on their bikes to see if your children can play while you sit back and watch the memories being made. There is an...
by Rising Stride | May 30, 2024 | Early Education
Games aren’t the only critical thinking exercises that work well for kids. They also encounter many opportunities to build their skills on any given day. Try these techniques below. 1. Explain Things No doubt you often find yourself on the receiving end of your...
by Rising Stride | May 29, 2024 | Early Education
1. Role-play Engaging in pretend play is one of the best ways for your child to pick up new skills. They’ll organically practice communicating and interacting with different kinds of people in varied scenarios. Kids who engaged in dramatic role-play—like pretending to...
by Rising Stride | May 28, 2024 | Early Education
Being confident also allows kids to build better relationships with themselves and everyone around them. They’re not afraid to share their opinions and ideas. They’re less likely to be insecure and threatened by other people’s strengths. All of this helps them face...
