Nurturing Empathy in Toddlers
Empathy is the ability to imagine how someone else is feeling in a particular situation and respond with care. Helping young children to develop a strong sense of empathy is beneficial because…
Preventing Illness
This time of year, we are frequently faced with the challenge of preventing and containing illnesses such as the cold and the flu in our campuses.
Keeping Kids Healthy
The cold virus can live for 30 minutes on hands, clothing, and toys, so when these things are shared, the germs can spread. Having lots of sniffles early in life may protect kids later on.
Bedtime Podcasts for Kids
At my house, we are always looking for new ways to calm our little ones as they get ready for bed.
Teaching Gratitude
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, there is no better time to teach young children about the concept of gratitude. Here are 8 ways to encourage more grateful kids
Parents and Teachers: Collaboration for Success
It is important for parents and teachers to work as a team so home and school can feel more connected. Antidotally, teachers see amazing success when learning from school is reinforced at home and vice versa. Your child will certainly feel the impact and reap the benefits.
Ellen Cromwell
The Mother of Georgetown Hill
Ellen Cromwell is a mom of four and a grandmother of seven…but to all of us…she is the mother of Georgetown Hill Early School. Georgetown Hill is proud to continue the legacy of Ellen Cromwell and her loving, play-centered and content-rich curriculum.
No, Seriously. Eat Breakfast.
Fueling our kids for the day is perhaps the most important thing we can do for them before 9am, second only to making sure they are loved and treasured just the way they are. You might try these nutritious and (even more important for busy weekdays) quick and easy breakfast solutions.
Teacher-Child Interactions and Preschool Quality
For the past few decades, early childhood researchers across the county have been investigating what makes a preschool classroom “high-quality.”
How am I supposed to discipline my young child?
Disciplining your child can be tricky, you want them to learn from their mistakes and to understand why they are being disciplined. Conscious Discipline is a great method to help your child self-regulate.