Teach Shapes, Colors, and Numbers

Teach Shapes, Colors, and Numbers

Shapes, colors, and numbers are all around us. You don’t have to look far to find true, authentic examples in your home, neighborhood, or local community. Make it a habit to point out details in your child’s world – the shape of their teddy bear’s eyes, the colors of...
Our Favorite Children’s Books

Our Favorite Children’s Books

Reading to your children is, hands down, one of the most beneficial things you can do for them to build language and social skills.  Stories come to life on the page and make words engaging for children, which in turn fosters a love of reading.  There are countless,...
Fall Farm Animal Books We Recommend

Fall Farm Animal Books We Recommend

At Rising Stride we recognize that reading to your child is one of the most effective ways to build the “language” neural connections in their growing brain as well as the strong base for cognitive development. Reading to your children has so many benefits and we...
The Benefits of Reading to your Child

The Benefits of Reading to your Child

How to Make the Most of Reading to Your Child The bedtime story has long been a favorite way for parents to spend quality time bonding with their children while getting settled in for a good night’s sleep. As it turns out, reading storybooks together is one of the...