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Insights: Child Development

Tips for raising bilingual children

Raising Bilingual Children

In our global society, raising a bilingual child can be easier and more useful than it used to be. Additionally, children who speak more than one…

How to encourage empathy in your child

How to Support Your Child's Empathy

As adults, we have years of experience seeing a situation from someone else’s perspective. However, empathy is a skill that is learned, and takes…

Teaching your preschooler problem solving

Supporting Your Preschooler in Problem-Solving

Preschoolers are learning new things all the time. It’s an exciting time, and a great chance to help your preschooler learn how to solve problems.…

Age Appropriate STEAM Activities for Children

Benefits of STEAM Early Childhood Education

At KLA Schools, science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) activities are integrated into our curriculum and practiced in a child’s…

Parent involvement reggio emilia

Reggio Emilia and Parent Involvement

In the Reggio Emilia early childhood education philosophy followed at KLA Schools, we…

Ideas for decorating your child bedroom

Child Bedroom Decoration Ideas

Is your child settling into their bedroom for the first time, or do they just want something new? Try these child bedroom decoration ideas for a…

Tips choosing good summer camp

Tips for Choosing a Good Summer Camp

At summer camp, your child can have fun and learn new things in a supportive and secure environment. Here are some tips for choosing a good summer…

Enrichment programs kla schools

Choosing the Best Enrichment Programs

When school is out of session, many parents want a positive environment where their school-aged child can explore their interests and learn new…

How to Choose the Best After School Care

How to Choose the Best After School Care

We know that the workday doesn’t always begin or end with the school day, and we're proud to support busy families with

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What to Look for in a Reggio Emilia Curriculum

In the Reggio Emilia early childhood educational philosophy, there is an expression: “A child has a hundred languages.” These languages – which…

Helping preschoolers prepare for kindergarten

How to Help Preschoolers Prepare for Kindergarten

The transition from preschool in Kendall to kindergarten is a big milestone—and a big…

Why is Your Childs Learning Environment So Important

Why is Your Child's Learning Environment So Important?

The space of a good early childhood learning environment should be thoughtful and inviting.

Benefits of summer camp

Why is Summer Camp Beneficial for Kids?

This time of year, parents are looking for a good summer camp for their child to have fun and…

Getting Involved With Your Childs Preschool

Getting Involved With Your Child's Preschool

According to research, parents who get involved in their child’s preschool end up helping their child both academically and socially. Stable,…

Spring Themed Sensory Bin Ideas

Spring-Themed Sensory Bin Ideas

Spring is just around the corner! Here are some fun and educational sensory bin ideas with a spring theme that you can set up at…

Dramatic Play Ideas for Preschoolers

Dramatic Play Ideas for Preschoolers

Play in early childhood supports preschoolers to learn about their world, as well as

Building Early Childhood Writing Skills

Building Early Childhood Writing Skills

Typically, children begin to recognize letters around age two or three. From fine motor skills to remembering shapes, building early childhood…

Art Education for Toddlers

Art Education for Toddlers

Within the Reggio Emilia educational approach, a child is considered a competent, capable and natural…

Understanding Childhood Nightmares

Understanding Childhood Nightmares

According to Cleveland Clinic, as many as 50% of children between 3-6 years of age have nightmares that seem very real. With their expansive…

How to Support Your Childs Problem Solving Skills

How to Support Your Child’s Problem-Solving Skills

Children are constantly experiencing new things exploring the way their world works. Good problem-solving skills can help them resolve conflicts,…

Preschoolers and sharing

Preschoolers and Sharing

As adults, we know that being generous and “taking turns” are important life skills that have benefits in all aspects of life. However,…

Educational indoor activities for kids

5 Educational Indoor Activities for Children

During the winter months, many parents are looking for educational indoor activities for their children. The good news is there are lots of ways…

How to teach your child about honesty

How to Teach Your Child About Honesty

Even though lying isn’t an ideal behavior in children, it’s a common part of their development. In fact, research has shown that, on average,…

Educational benefits of music

Educational Benefits of Music

Whether it’s dancing, singing, or playing along, children love music. More than just a fun activity, music has several educational benefits as…

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The Importance of Early Childhood Education

The importance of early childhood education cannot be overstated. During this critical period, children learn the fundamental pillars that will…

15 Indoor Activity Ideas for an Only Child

15 Indoor Activity Ideas for an Only Child

Many families with an only child, or an older child and an infant, wonder about ways they can help entertain their child indoors. During cold…

How music helps children learn

How Music Helps Children Learn

Parents and caregivers know that children love music, whether it’s listening to it, singing and dancing along, or even making music themselves.…

Helping your child learn to write

Helping Your Child Learn to Write

Young children can have a difficult time learning how to write. From fine motor skills to remembering shapes, there are many things that your…

Encouraging children to try new things

Encouraging Children to Try New Things

Parents of young children are probably familiar with their child’s hesitation to try something new. Whether it’s a new food, talking to a new…

Developing your childs gross motor skills

Developing Your Child's Gross Motor Skills

Gross motor skills are physical skills that involve large muscle groups of the body. Children use their gross motor skills when they run, jump,…

Fun math activities for preschoolers

Fun Math Activities for Preschoolers

Children are introduced to the fundamentals of math from an early age. Pattern recognition, pattern creation, shapes, and sizes are all concepts…

Indoor activities for children

Indoor Activities for Children

When families are unable to go outside, it may seem like the children have the hardest time adjusting. Because children love to play and be…

Helping your child get along with others

Helping Your Child Get Along With Others

Learning to get along well with others is an important skill for young children to learn. Not only will it help them have an easier time in social…

Democratic parenting

Democratic parenting

There are many ideas and suggestions on how to raise a child, this is why we should always follow our hearts and instincts. It is necessary to…

The importance of playing

The Importance of Playing

When children play, they learn about themselves and their surroundings while exploring and discovering about the world. Play is an essential part…

Why we shouldnt force children to apologize

Why we shouldn’t force children to apologize

Teaching our children to apologize and say sorry may seem like common sense parenting. However, simply forcing a child to say “I’m sorry” doesn’t…

The importance of art for young children

The Importance of Art for Young Children

Many parents have witnessed their child’s natural eagerness to draw, paint, or construct. You have most likely encouraged your child to do so,…

Getting your child involved in community projects

Getting Your Child Involved in Community Projects

Many parents want to help their children understand that we are all different and can co-exist peacefully. One way to demonstrate compassion for…

Punishments and consequences are not the same

Punishments and consequences are not the same

It is important that as our children grow up, they become aware that all of their actions have consequences, so that from early on they…

Teaching your young child to recycle

Teaching Your Young Child to Recycle

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, there were 89 million tons of waste recycled and composted in 2014, which resulted in “an annual…

What is it to misbehave

What is to misbehave? What does it mean when someone says that a child behaves badly?

Many people repeat over and over again that their children have “bad behavior,” without trying to go further and find out what that behavior wants…

Discipline with love

Discipline With Love

For a child to grow up in a safe, loving and warm environment, it is necessary to work every day to cultivate a solid emotional base. If the…

How to encourage empathy in your child

How to Encourage Empathy in Your Child

As adults, we may take empathy for granted. We have years of experience seeing a situation from someone else’s perspective, and caring about…

How to support your childs language skills

How to Support Your Child's Language Skills

Language is very important for toddlers and preschoolers.

The importance of family and friends for your child

The Importance of Family and Friends for Your Child

As a parent, you know the necessity of forming a strong bond with your child. But did you know that strong relationships with other family and…

When should your child give up the pacifier

When Should Your Child Give Up the Pacifier?

For young children, the pacifier can be a great source of comfort. It can also be a useful way for parents to soothe a fussy infant or toddler.…

Ways to teach your child about colors

Ways to Teach Your Child About Colors

Children begin to identify colors at around 18 months, and it’s important to help your child continue this process. Colors are all around us, and…

Promoting teamwork in children

Promoting Teamwork in Children

As adults, we know how important it is to be able to work successfully with others. Teamwork is an important skill for young children to learn, as…

The importance of music for young children

The Importance of Music for Young Children

If you have a young child at home, you’ve likely noticed how much they enjoy listening to and moving along with music. Aside from being…

All about toddler independence

All About Toddler Independence

Toddlers are endlessly curious, and are beginning to understand the world around them. As the parent of a toddler, you are familiar with your…

Identifying and encouraging your preschoolers interests

Identifying and Encouraging Your Preschooler's Interests

By the time your child has reached preschool age, you may have noticed that there are certain activities, toys, or games that he is drawn to. The…

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Why Playing is Learning

When children play, they’re not only amusing themselves. They’re also learning valuable skills that will be with them for the rest of their lives,…

How your child learns through conversation

How Your Child Learns Through Conversation

Your toddler or preschooler is at an exciting age. Everything is a new experience and a thrilling discovery, and she is learning that words can…