Enjoy the insights and ideas of our teaching team on child development, parenting, how to incorporate the arts at home and more!
Tanya's Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts that Give Back! With the holidays quickly approaching, I thought it would be great time to share my favorite toys for children under 5! All of these toys can be used to support and promote your childâ... To read more >>>
Miss Dani's DIY Recycled Turkeys are the perfect project this Thanksgiving! Materials: Cereal box circles Glue (glue stick or craft glue) Marker Scissors Popsicle Sticks, Plastic Knife, Straw or Wooden Skewer 1. I se... To read more >>>
Get the most out of your Bubbles Academy membership and other perks with Miss Natty's Bubble Hacks for Winter! Time seems to speed up each day! While enjoying the challenges of running a business, holding on to my creative side and pr... To read more >>>
Baby sign language has become more and more popular in recent years. It is now a common practice used by many parents to teach their babies the ability to communicate before they can do so verbally, which can help to make fussy babies (a... To read more >>>
Each and every day is an opportunity to CREATE! What is your resident artist, tinker or builder working on? Upload a photo of your child with his/her creation — whether it is a drawing, a pillow fort, a homemade meal or a blooming ga... To read more >>>
Thursday, August 28 from 2:30-5:00 p.m. We’re opening our doors to our Ocean Room Art Studio for an afternoon of ultimate sensory and art exploration! For the budding age 1 artist to the masters at age 6, your family will enjoy an e... To read more >>>
I sometimes felt silly singing songs and performing classroom activities with my daughter when she was baby, but now, as an early childhood music teacher, I realize that there is a method to the madness behind these exercises. These e... To read more >>>
Mommy and Me yoga poses are styled to suit both the experienced or green yogi. Postnatal yoga (or yoga with your baby) serves as an avenue for “getting back in shape,” but also is a compliment to your new life as a mom. You may find ... To read more >>>
If movement is one of the most important learning aspects of child’s young life, then why are we as parents constantly telling our children to sit still? “He’s such a good baby. He’s so easy. I barely ever hear him make a soun... To read more >>>
Exploring private school options in Chicago? School search experts Jay Annadurai, NPN Board Member, and Ryan Hannon, Director of Admissions of GEMS World Academy Chicago, share advice to help anxious parents sort out the world of private... To read more >>>