"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!...
Hi everyone! I wanted to share this great resource with you! I have YouVersion Bible App on my phone (and love!) and they have a children's one too! The "Bible for Kids" is very interactive and a lot of fun, I used it when I was teaching! I receieved this email today stating: "Holy Week is a great time to discuss what Easter means with the children in your life. Bible Ap...
Keep ReadingCatching the Wind By Rhonda - Community Play Things "March is famous for its blustery wind and for the "spring fever" that seems to give kids even more energy than usual! There are many ways to harness the power of the wind to encourage active outdoor play such as flying kites, making pinwheels, or blowing bubbles. Here's another simple, child-friendly activity you can...
Keep ReadingRisen 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!...
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