Is your child ready for kindergarten? Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) is a free program that prepares children for preschool by building a holistic foundation of learning. Why VPK? This voluntary program uses age-appropriate activities backed by developmental psychology to ensure optimal development. Through a playful and safe environment, VPK targets all facets of development, such as […]

Are you tired of hearing your unhappy child lamenting “I’m bored”? Most children do not need much encouragement to engage in screen time, but it’s time you put their vivid imaginations and pent up energy to good use with some fun, after-school activities. Fun Activities With Chalk Children don’t need a chalkboard to be able […]

Finding the best preschool in Parkland, with all the conflicting information and opinions on what is important at that age, is such a challenge! Not only is it hard to decipher the various messages, but there also just isn’t sufficient, current data to help out on certain topics. A lot of studies have been done […]

Choosing a Pre-K Program for your child can feel overwhelming. There are many aspects and options to consider and getting the right match for your child can seem like a daunting task. The good news is that there are five simple questions that you can use to assess the quality of a Pre-K Program. These […]

With schools out and summer in full swing, it’s time to start planning how to keep your young ones entertained as the heat starts rising. Luckily, there are plenty of summer preschool activities that keep your kids busy as well as improving their gross and fine motor skills. Just because schools are out, it doesn’t […]

The decision to send your infant to daycare is often a very difficult one to make, and as a parent, you need to ask a lot of questions before making that decision. The general questions that need to be answered will narrow your search, and then your very specific, non-negotiable requirements, will lead you to […]

Babies start communicating with us from the second they are born. Using a combination of sounds, facial expressions, and body movements, they let us know their needs entirely non-verbally. Their communication skills develop further when we respond to their simple method of ‘talking,’ and we can further this development through infant activities and play. How […]

Preschool and the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program are both important parts of early childhood development. Both forms of early childhood education aim to encourage children to cooperate with their peers, think critically and communicate effectively. They encourage learning through play in classrooms designed to stimulate young minds, while simultaneously guiding social and emotional growth in […]

Social distancing, a phrase that was hardly ever used pre-COVID-19, is now an essential part of our daily vocabulary and thought-process. To an adult, it is easy to explain, understand, and implement, but what about children? Can they understand the word or even grasp what the concept is? It is almost time for children to […]

There is a well-known saying that states every child develops at their own pace; while this is true, it is important to know your child’s current developmental stage, as it can help you to assess whether your child is on track with development and whether the need for assistance is necessary. At Parkland Children’s Academy, […]