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Preschool Activities in San Diego Summer 2014

July 15, 2014 No Comment

You may think that older kids have all the fun! They get to go to Gymnastics, Dance and School, why not preschoolers? There are activities offered through recreation centers, kids gyms and preschools just for your preschooler. There are programs that introduce young children to sports, art or even helps them prepare for Kindergarten. There […]

Did You Know Baking a Cake Can Make Your Child Smarter?

June 20, 2014 No Comment

5 Reasons You Should Be Baking A Cake With Your Kids Today: Increase chances your kids will eat. If a child knows exactly what’s inside the food they are eating, they will be more likely to try it. As you add ingredients, tell you child what you are adding. You can also let them taste […]

Understanding Your Child’s Learning Style

April 24, 2014 No Comment

Before knowing what to teach your child, you need to know how to teach them, and this is where understanding their learning style comes to play. There are four basic learning styles for children between the ages of 2-4: Introvert, Extrovert, Perceiving and Judging. If your child is an introverted learner, they enjoy alone time […]

Critical Thinking Skills You Should Be Teaching Your Child

March 14, 2014 No Comment

“Too often we give children answers to remember rather than problems to solve.” – Roger Lewin What is Critical Thinking? Critical Thinking has been a hot topic in education since 1948 when Benjamin Bloom took the lead in developing “the goals of the educational process,” including knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The definition […]

Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?

March 5, 2014 No Comment

If your child’s preschool years are coming to an end, your thoughts are probably turning toward kindergarten. But is your child ready to move on to the “big” school? What skills do kindergarten teachers expect their new students to have? To help answer those questions (and ease your mind), I have asked highly regarded kindergarten […]

Making the Holiday Season a Little Brighter

November 14, 2013 No Comment

“Embrace-A-Family” Making the Holiday Season a Little Brighter Making the holiday season a little brighter. Each year through the Embrace-a-Family Program, individuals, families, and groups in the community help ensure families in need have a joyous holiday celebration. Many Embrace -a-Family recipients would not have Hanukkah or Christmas celebrations without this program. How the program […]

Local Preschool Collaborates with Dr. Shah of UCSD

October 23, 2013 No Comment

FasTracKids Collaboration with Dr. Shah, Assistant Professor at UCSD Two weeks ago FasTracKids Carmel Valley/Del Mar hosted Dr. Sameer Shah, Assistant Professor at UCSD. FasTracKids is an interactive child-centered preschool program designed to provide students from diverse backgrounds the skills and confidence required to succeed. Technology is strongly integrated into our classroom activities, and our emphasis […]

“Back to School: Start Smart!”

August 16, 2013 No Comment

10 Questions to Ask Your Child About His/Her Day at School. Whether your child is starting school for the first time or entering a new grade, get a sense of your child’s life at school by asking these 10 questions that elicit more than a one-word response. The trick is to ask about things that […]

5 Easy Summertime Tips for Learning

June 19, 2013 No Comment

Now that your kiddos are out for the summer, here are some ways to keep the learning going. Tip 1: Create a bucket list with your child Include “places I will go” and “things I will do.” This can even be done with preschoolers with a little help. Tip 2: Read Reading is one of […]

Reading Activities for Ages 3-5

May 17, 2013 No Comment

Here are some fun Reading Activities for Ages 3-5: 1. Fun With Letters Children enjoy copying words out onto paper. Write your child’s name and have him copy it himself with alphabet stamps, stickers, or magnets. Encourage him to “write” his own words using the letters. Your child will write letters backwards, spell seemingly randomly, and may […]

Raise A Reader: A Parent Guide to Reading for Ages 3 – 5

April 17, 2013 No Comment

A text-rich environment for preschoolers lays the groundwork for reading success. It’s not just about having books in the home, although that’s a great start. You can also start talking about letters, numbers, and words on packages and signs. Help your child see how text is already a part of his daily life. Point out […]

Celebrate Women’s History Month

March 15, 2013 1 Comment

Discover women who have made a difference. Celebrate Women’s History Month with your sons and daughters! Introduce them to 5 Amazing Women – Mae Jemison: The First Black Woman Astronaut It’s important to let your child know that Astronauts aren’t born — they go to school and learn about science just like everyone else! Dr. […]