"We feel wonder in our hearts, play with wonder in our minds, and know wonder’s ability to uplift our spirits."...
"'You have to go big, before going small,' was the take-away message. Balance, shoulder strength, and eye-hand coordination, are all foundational skills which have to be established before pre-writing skills. Pressuring a child to master fine motor skills before they are ready will lead to failure."...
Biting Strategies, Babycenter: "Preschoolers bite when they're mad or feel threatened, usually because they're having trouble communicating their feelings. Actions speak louder than words, so ... chomp!"...
"Children learn best through direct experiences. If a child’s environment is too sterile they are deprived of the deep exploration that comes from “making a mess”. How can an educator embrace this rich learning without worrying about keeping the floor clean or the furniture intact? Take it outside!" - Rhonda from Community Play Things...
Risen Motherhood is a wonderful resource with blogs, free resources for your family, and a podcast! I absolutely LOVE this Facebook post of theirs and wanted to share it with you!...
This Saturday, February 24th, is our big event! I'm excited to announce that we'll be including a raffle with a basket full of AMAZING gifts! Take a peek at what's included now!...
Trinity Early Childhood Center will have their own "Little Free Library" in March!...
Trinity Early Childhood Center teaches the children through Illinois Standards and our SCEWD curriculum, but also through PLAY! Please consider following the blog through Community Play Things and learn some way to explore and learn through play with your child!...
Collaborative Blow Painting Posted by:RhondaAugust 6, 2019 Here's a great outdoor collaborative art experience you can still try this summer! I've done blow painting before as an individual Pre-K art activity, but outside, around a big table with multiple artists was far more entertaining. Try it:Cover your entire Outlast Table (or any table with a smooth surface) wi...
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