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Why play?

Understand why play allows for a beautiful unfolding of wonder and love of learning in our children.

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Doreen Ng Doreen Ng

Schemas

What are schemas and how can they help your child in their development and keep them engaged for longer?

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M A T H R O D S In the preschool program, we will be using these number rods to introduce children to the foundations of number and to gain a concrete understanding of the differences of quantity. The Number Rods introduce children to quantities 1
Hey friends! We are excited about our virtual silent auction for Little Heartprints Academy! Watch my IGTV video for more on the reason why we are launching this fundraiser! We will be using the funds to install artificial turf which will cost appr
E A R L Y N U M E R A C Y In these early years, we don’t need to be drilling numbers and the ability to count to our young children. Real early math is about grasping number and math concepts by helping them seek out math in our everyday worl
C H I L D L E D P L AY Simply means, following a child’s lead in play. We don’t just leave out random toys for kids to play with, we do so intentionally through observation. Observation is a key tool that educators use in Montessori
B O O K S We love books and we know how crucial early literacy is in helping with brain development, language acquisition, bonding, cultivating a love of reading and imagination and deepening children’s knowledge. So if you or someone you kn
L I V E L Y L E T T E R S In the preschool program at Little Heartprints Academy, we start teaching students the letter sounds through a program that I personally loved using when I was teaching Grade 1/2’s. It’s called the “Live
J E L L O P L A Y D O H I love this recipe, the playdoh smells yummy and if you store it in a ziplock bag or containers it stays squishy and soft for a very long time! Ingredients: 1 cup flour ✨ 1 cup water ✨ 1/4 cup salt ✨ 2 tablespoons oil ✨
To give children the “roots of responsibility”, we as teachers and parents can support this by giving children the practical life skills that I have talked about in previous posts (setting their own table, preparing their snacks, cleaning
T O D D L E R S Toddler years are so full of wonder and curiosity but are also filled with a time that can be very challenging and emotional for them, and for us parents & educators. This book specifically highlights how ages 2-5 are the best
O P E N E N D E D T O Y S The magic of open ended toys! These bristle blocks have been in our toy rotation ever since Lincoln was around 8-9 months old. They are easy for younger babies to stick together and a great toy for toddlers (around 2 year
M E A L T I M E S Mealtime is a great opportunity for connection with our child. It’s also gives us a chance to lay the foundations for our child’s relationship with food, for good eating habits and to learn that mealtimes are social o
IN MY HEART This is a beautiful book that celebrates your toddlers feelings in all their shapes and sizes! Our hearts feel so many feelings and these big feelings can be hard for toddlers (and even for us adults) to understand. I love this book o