Counting Bears – The Importance of Manipulatives in Early Childhood Math
At Kids Village, you may have seen that we use bear counters to help teach math to our Sweet Peas, Little Sprouts, and Tater Tots. While bear counters are cute and colorful, we love them for more than just their aesthetics. Hands-On Learning These bear counters are...
Teaching Children Gratitude
Gratitude is about more than an automatic “please” and “thank you” response when someone does something kind for you. Teaching children gratitude is about helping them learn to understand that in order to receive, someone else must give. It...
Teaching Your Child to Cook: Age Appropriate Kitchen Skills
Cooking is not only a fun activity to do with your child; it’s also an important life skill for them to learn! You’ve probably already started letting your child help with things like stirring and pouring, but at what ages can you start adding additional skills?...
About Kids Village Monthly Values
At Kids Village, we believe that early childhood education encompasses not just the mind, but the heart and soul as well. Our goal is to raise the children in our school up so they have the confidence and mindsets to believe they can achieve anything they want in...
9 Tips for Becoming a More Playful Mom
The best way to help your child thrive is by spending time with them. By engaging with them, you stimulate their imagination, boost their confidence, and strengthen that connection that you both need. 9 Tips for Becoming a More Playful Mom For some of us, being...
Tips for Helping Your Child Love Reading
Reading is so important in your child’s development. Not only is it critical in language development, but it also helps build social skills, communication skills, stimulates creativity, sparks their imagination, improves focus, and introduces problem-solving skills....
How to Raise a Grateful Child
Gratitude is important for adults and children alike. Not only is it good for our bodies, but it also makes us happier and less susceptible to depression, makes us more resilient, and is good for society. For children, gratitude is an important lesson in their...
First Day of School Kids Village FAQs
To help you prepare for the first day, we’ve put together a list of frequently asked questions (and answers) to make your child’s first day of school at Kids Village as smooth as possible!
