Preschool Early Learning Archives

Teaching Children about the Value of Money

Malia Jacobson,

Spending savvy: Help kids understand the difference between "wants" and "needs."

Preparing Your Home to Meet the Needs of Your 3-Year-Old

Carolina Parent,

Wondering how organize your home to help your three-year-old thrive? The Montessori Children's House of Durham shared tips in a Carolina Parent live Facebook chat.

Disconnect to Rediscover Playtime

Carolyn Jabs,

There's no question that kids like apps, but are they actually good for them?

Motivating Kids to Read in Print and Pixels

Carolyn Jabs,

Should kids learn to read in print or pixels? These tips encourage both skills at every age.

Lucy’s Book Club Receives Grant to Expand Services

Janice Lewine,

Lucy Daniels Center's Lucy's Book Club program received a $24,000 grant in October from the Golden Corral Charitable Fund of Triangle Community Foundation.

Communicating Effectively with Your Toddler or Preschooler

Carolina Parent,

What's the best way to communicate with your toddler or preschooler? Carolina Parent's live Facebook chat with Montessori Children's House of Durham revealed answers.

Helping Kids Learn to Make Good Choices

Malia Jacobson,

Try these strategies for supporting strong decision-making skills, from toddlerhood through adolescence.

Separation Adjustment: Helping Children Say Goodbye

Lucy Daniels Center,

For both working and stay-at-home parents, helping a child adjust to being in new places is an inevitable step of early childhood.

Early Learning: The Importance of the First Five Years

Carolina Parent,

On August 20, 2014, Carolina Parent hosted a live Facebook chat with Primrose Schools on the importance of early education and development for children during their first five years. Here's a transcript of the conversation:

Service Learning: Empower Students to Change the World

Heather Leahwood,

When it comes to solving social problems, preschoolers and elementary students are often overlooked as people who can make a difference.

Explore Varied Permanent Exhibits at Triangle Museums

Janice Lewine,

The Triangle is home to quality museums. Expand your family's knowledge of science, history, culture and art at these permanent exhibits.

Carolina Parent and Montessori Children's House of Durham Facebook Chat

Carolina Parent,

On May 15, 2014, Carolina Parent hosted a live Facebook chat with the Montessori Children's House of Durham. For those who missed this event, here's a transcript of the conversation!

Preschool Students Participate in Cuts for the Cure

Janice Lewine,

Students at Bright Horizons Family Solutions in Apex participated in Cuts for the Cure on Feb. 24.

January 2014 Tips and Product Picks for Children

Beth Shugg,

Here's a look at some of our top picks of products that make life more fun or parenting easier. See these top 5 educational websites for preschoolers, too.

Get Ready for School at Marbles Kids Museum

Janice Lewine,

Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh recently opened a new exhibit that introduces young children to the kindergarten experience.

Digitized Preschools: Pre-K Technology Use Gains Ground

Michele Jonczak,

Smart Boards, computers, iPads, flip cameras and robots. Sounds like you’ve just entered an electronics store, but this actually describes many preschool classrooms in the Triangle as they begin to embrace technology.