To ensure your child is in a good classroom, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) suggests looking for these 10 signs:
1 Children spend most of their time playing and working with materials or with other children.
2 Children have access to various activities throughout the day.
3 Teachers work [...]
Archive for October, 2008
10 Signs of a Great Preschool
Thursday, October 30th, 20085 Tips From Teachers on Finding the Right Preschool
Thursday, October 30th, 2008 Shortly after her son turned 2, stay -at -home mom Pat Stoos, of Ellicott City, noticed that he was growing bored with activities they were doing together — painting, reading and trips to the library.
“I could tell he was ready for more socialization and structured learning,” says Stoos, who decided to look into preschool [...]
Hot Dates in November
Thursday, October 30th, 2008Christmas chugs into Ellicott City
The holiday celebration of toy trains and model railroading — including this year’s new O-gauge layout — will be on display at the B&O Railroad Museum, Ellicott City Station, Nov. 28 to Jan. 25. Santa will be on hand to greet the kids Nov. 28 to 30. Also catch the museum’s [...]
Little Chefs, Big Lessons
Thursday, October 30th, 2008 Nine reasons why you should cook with your kids.
1. Kids learn about nutrition and healthy eating while learning to cook. Teaching kids to cook will help instill skills to last them a lifetime.
2. Boost their self esteem. If your child needs a boost of self confidence, cooking in the kitchen will do just that. [...]
Now you’re cookin’!
Thursday, October 30th, 2008 With a turkey to roast, potatoes to mash, a pie to bake and guests arriving within hours, what parent has the energy to entertain kids on Thanksgiving day? But getting your kids involved in Thanksgiving preparations is easier — and more rewarding — than you might think.
“They get more excited for the holiday,” says [...]
Share in the luck ‘o the Irish at local festival
Thursday, October 30th, 2008 Take an Irish step dancing lesson or learn a thing or two about puppetry at the 32nd annual Maryland Irish Festival Nov. 7 to 9 at the State Fairgrounds in Timonium.
Kids can ride bouncing balls to simulate the Galway Races or “storm the castle” by climbing an inflatable castle. They can plant shamrock seeds [...]
‘Sesame Street’ Web site updated for kids
Thursday, October 30th, 2008 If your preschooler can’t get enough of Elmo and his “Sesame Street” friends, check out the re-designed www.sesamestreet.org.
Launched to coincide with “Sesame Street’s” 39th season on PBS, the updated site has a fresh new look and interesting features specifically designed for the pint-size set.
For example, live action muppets greet children and guide them through [...]
No nightmares with Good Dream Pillow
Thursday, October 30th, 2008 A local mom has started a business she hopes will put an end to children’s nightmares.
Karen Varelli, a Cockeysville mother of three, recently started the business Head Cases, which sells a Good Dream Pillow.
“This pillow gives children the confidence to go to sleep knowing they will only have good dreams,” Varelli said. “My inspiration [...]
Give thanks all month
Thursday, October 30th, 2008 Thanksgiving falls on Nov. 27 this year. For those who want to be thankful all month long, here is a list of something to think about for almost every day in November.
1 National Family Literacy Day
2 Cookie Monster Day
3 Sandwich Day
4 Election Day
6 National Men Make Dinner Day
8 [...]
Family Friendly Restaurants
Thursday, October 30th, 2008Sander’s Corner Restaurant
Dine by the shores of Loch Raven Reservoir
True, Sanders’ Corner Restaurant is one-of-a-kind. A side-of-the road stop overlooking the Loch Raven watershed, it dates back to 1886. Through the generations, it has evolved from a blacksmith shop/post office to a general store to the homey place it is today, serving traditional American fare.
But [...]