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 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 24, 2024 | Early Education
1. Follow Your Child’s Lead Listen to what your child says. Watch what they are drawn to. Give them opportunities to try new things. This reinforces their sense of autonomy. When you pay attention to what your child seems naturally drawn to, make a point of positively...
by Rising Stride | May 22, 2024 | Early Education
One of the many lessons that toddlers will be introduced to while attending preschool is their colors. This is a lesson that we will cover and practice quite a bit in the classroom, but it never hurts to also practice colors with your preschooler while they’re at...
