Complete Kindergarten Readiness Checklist
Posted on 29 Aug 2014 by Elissa Sungar
As promised in last weeks blog, here is an extensive list of kindergarten readiness skills that we compiled here at INYW?. We compiled this list by looking at different states kindergarten readiness entrance skills and other countries lists of skills for kindergarteners. This is probably a more extensive list than your state's requirements.…
Trash to Treasure: Playtime Doesn’t Have to be Expensive
Posted on 30 Jun 2014 by Elissa Sungar
Sometimes as we struggle to keep kids busy and entertained we too easily look towards new toys and technology as the answer. Knowing which gadgets and toys are the best at keeping a child happy and educationally entertained can be both time consuming and eye popping in costs. The good news is you and your child (or classroom) have plenty of educationally…
Make Every Interaction with Your Child Count
Posted on 11 Nov 2013 by Elissa Sungar
Whether you are a teacher, day care/child-care provider, babysitter, nanny, grandparent, aunt, uncle or parent, each and every one of your interactions with your preschooler is a critical opportunity for positive development. The words, sentences, phrases and questions you choose to use with your preschooler…
10 Tips to Keep Families Connected While Mom or Dad Travels
Posted on 23 May 2013 by Elissa Sungar
There is no way to sugar coat it, traveling for work can be difficult on relationships. For some people being out of town is a common occurrence and relationships thrive. Overall, most would agree that traveling tends to make it more difficult to stay “connected “with spouses, partners, family members and children when not sharing the…
How Do I Know INYW? Will Actually Teach My Child What He or She Needs To Know?
Posted on 09 Sep 2012 by Elissa Sungar
For me it started almost immediately. Is my son smiling at me? When will he start to roll over? Should he be crawling by now? I wanted to be sure I was doing everything I could to keep his development on track. Our pediatrician provided a much-appreciated checklist so I could keep tabs on the various skills my son was mastering.…
Building Scientists: Egg Activity
Posted on 05 Apr 2012 by Elissa Sungar
The Council on Foreign Relations recently released the following headline, “Educational failure puts the United States’ future economic prosperity, global position, and physical safety at risk.” Although this fact is no doubt discouraging, the science future of our preschoolers can improve immediately if we alter our actions today.
…Developmental Milestones for Children 3-6 years old
Posted on 30 Jan 2012 by Elissa Sungar
“Is it normal my 3 year old has trouble hopping on one leg?” or “Should my 4 year old be able to brush their teeth on their own?”. Do these questions sound familiar to you? An immense amount of development occurs during the ages of 3-6 and it can be difficult for adults to know when a child should be trying and accomplishing…