Monthly Archives: August 2008

Sensory / Science

Photo provided by D-Squared. Science is often thought of in academic terms, with images of lab coats, safety goggles, and beakers coming to mind.  In the world of a preschooler, science is life itself!  The Scientific Method is simply the art … Continue reading

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Sensory / Science

Photo provided by D-Squared. Science is often thought of in academic terms, with images of lab coats, safety goggles, and beakers coming to mind.  In the world of a preschooler, science is life itself!  The Scientific Method is simply the art … Continue reading

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Motor Skills and Physical Development

Photo provided by tridzindia. When it comes to physical development, preschoolers are attempting to master an ever-changing task.  As a child grows (often in spurts so startling they suddenly begin looking akin to the Incredible Hulk in their own clothing), aspects such … Continue reading

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Creative Development

Photo provided by flaivoloka. Developing the creative senses of a child, as well as the confidence to create are important, and sometimes undervalued, aspects of childhood development.  In a culture currently obsessed with standardized testing ,creative development is easily lost through … Continue reading

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