Does your child know their ABCs? Can they count to 10 or higher? Are you worried that they may not know these and other skills yet or feel pressured to teach them as much as you can before they start kindergarten? Families, I want to put your minds at ease and provide...
Long before children begin to print or write letters and sentences, fine motor skills need to be developed and strengthened. I also feel that simple marks and doodles set the stage for strengthened printing and writing later in a child’s development. According to...
What is block play? As an Early Childhood Educator, I have noticed that children gravitate to certain areas of the playroom more than other areas. One such place is the block area. It is always a pleasure to observe the children manipulating different shapes, sizes,...
What is Nature Based Education? Nature based education is important to the early years but what exactly does this mean? Are children just left unattended in the woods somewhere? What is the specific programming or learning that happens in nature based education?...
What is circle time? If you have attended an EarlyON program or have a child who attends childcare, you may have heard of circle time. Maybe you leave programs early and have never attended circle time with your child and don’t know what it is or what to expect. Over...
EarlyON Facilitators are often asked, “Can babies come to any of the programs?” and the answer is “Yes!” In all our EarlyON playgroups, you can witness infants engaged in serious play. You can observe infants mastering skills such as reaching for objects, mouthing,...
What do you think when you hear the word “math?” I instantly think, “Ugh!” For me, there are many emotions associated with the subject of math; fear, anxiety, and doubt, to name a few. I do not associate fun, joy, or pride with the subject of math. According to...
Did you know that EarlyON offers infant sign language programs? Have you ever wondered why we offer this program? Research shows that there are many benefits of baby sign, so we have certified infant sign instructor who facilitate the courses for infants and their...