How academic should a preschool be?
The best preschools blend play time and "seat work," helping develop academic skills while allowing children to learn through play.
Preschool activities to help prepare your child for kindergarten
Helping your preschool-age child learn new skills can be so much fun, as you鈥檒l see with these easy, on-the-go activities.
Getting ready for kindergarten!
Going to kindergarten is an important milestone. Here's how to help your child be ready.
Like a Sponge podcast: Kindergarten Confidential
What鈥檚 it like to tour 12 elementary schools in search of the best one for your child? Join us as we take a look at one of the weirdest milestones in modern American parenting.
5 great chores for preschoolers
This is a great age for kids to start pitching in by doing a little fun, age-appropriate housework. Here's what your preschooler can handle.
Teaching kids to say sorry (and mean it)
Genuine apologies facilitate forgiveness and reconciliation. But you can鈥檛 force them. Here鈥檚 how to teach kids to say "I'm sorry" 鈥� and mean it.
The ABCs of picking a preschool
"But they're so little!" Ready to send your wee one to school? Keep panic at bay by learning why preschool's worthwhile, how to find the perfect one, and mistakes to avoid.
10 questions to ask when choosing a preschool
Choosing a preschool? Be sure to get the answers to these questions first!
Beginning writing skills in preschool
What are pre-writing skills? Learning letter sounds, listening, speaking, drawing, and scribbling their names are all big parts.
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