Teach Your Child About Colors, Shapes, And Textures With A Homemade Sensory Board

Teach your young child about colors, shapes, and textures by creating a sensory board for them to play with. After you have made the board, encourage your child to explore the items that are displayed across it. Describe each one to your child. Your child will learn about the characteristics of each item, which will help them excel when they begin preschool.   Materials thin piece of plywood hand sander sandpaper latex spray paint face mask vinyl tarp ruler foam letters and numbers carpet remnants various types of fabric stencils fabric pen scissors craft glue stickers Sand And Paint The Plywood Read More 

Finding A Private School For Your Autistic Child

Finding the right school for your autistic child can prove to be a challenge, but isn't impossible. More and more parents of autistic children are choosing to homeschool their childred. However, homeschooling isn't always an option. Private schools are often the best alternative for autistic children. Why Private School? Autism is a spectrum disorder. There's no mold that fits all autistic children. They may have similarities in one area, yet be completely different in another. Read More 

Tips For Working With Angry Children

Caring for a child that is easily angered, or seems to be angry regardless of the situation, can be a struggle for parents and caregivers alike. Finding ways to communicate and care for a child when their anger surges out of control is much easier said than done. However, when you have the tools and knowledge you need to handle situations that are escalating out of control, you can better handle a child struggling with anger issues. Read More 

Charter Schools And How They Differ From Public Schools

Many people do not understand the concept of a charter school and often confuse it with a public school. Even though technically charter schools are public schools, there are some distinct differences between the two. Charter School Statistics The first charter school ever established in the United States was in 1992 in St. Paul, Minnesota. As of the 2011-2012 school year, charter legislation has passed in 42 states along with the District of Columbia. Read More 

A Dog In The Daycare: Five Benefits Children Get From Having Dogs At Their Daycares

When choosing a daycare service for your child, you may be looking for a number of different things. However, one thing you should consider seeking is a daycare with a dog. Dogs offer a range of benefits to their human companions, and having a dog in the daycare can offer the following benefits to your child: 1. Stress reduction When humans of all ages are around dogs, it lowers their stress levels. Read More