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Daycare in Rockville, Maryland
The Benefits of Extracurricular Activities
When we think of extracurricular activities, we immediately see it as a “pastime” for kids and it’s just a waste of time being a part of a curriculum that is taught to kids in school. What we don’t know is the important role extracurricular activities play in the early development of a child’s growth and … Continue reading
The Importance of Everyday Living Skills
We are all aware that a child’s development is at its peak at a young age between 2 to 6 years. The lessons we instill in them is crucial as it can impact the foundation of their growth and learning akin to constructing a building where the foundation is the most important part of the … Continue reading
Understanding Children with ADHD
As an educator for preschool in Maryland, one of the needs that you will encounter when dealing with young kids is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This condition is more commonly known as ADHD. ADHD is actually a widely misunderstood condition. Kids with ADHD can learn as fast (or even faster) as any child, but what … Continue reading
Fun Games for Preschool Kids
Games are, and should always be, central to a child’s learning at a preschool in Maryland. Games teach kids the important values of sportsmanship, teamwork, camaraderie and patience. At their age, preschool kids learn a lot as much by playing as when they are reading books, or writing letters. Games, of course, are always part … Continue reading
How to Deal Positively with an Anxious Child
Anxiety is one of the emotions commonly suffered by children, particularly older children. Anxiety sets in due to factors, such as a sudden change in a child’s life or a particularly traumatizing experience in recent history. Parents have the responsibility to address anxiety and ease their children’s symptoms. It’s imperative that the family members of … Continue reading
The Importance of Teaching Children About Independence Early
One of the concepts that Dr. Maria Montessori, the founder of the eponymous educational system that Norbeck Montessori employs, taught early on is independence for the child. If you take time to observe us or any Montessori school in Maryland, you will find that many of the activities utilized in these schools are focused on … Continue reading