by Mikelle Despain | Feb 25, 2023 | Kid Activities, Values |
Encouraging your child to help you in the garden doesn’t only get them outside; it also extends their attention span, teaches them delayed gratification, and more.
by Mikelle Despain | Jun 23, 2022 | Children and Learning, Values |
Any time there is more than one child in the room, there’s likely to be some tension over some knick-knack or other. Kids under the age of 5 are just starting to develop their sense of self. They’re starting to explore and experiment with what that means for them and...
by Mikelle Despain | Mar 22, 2022 | Children and Learning, Values |
Manners are constantly evolving. It’s not as common anymore to hear parents scolding their children for speaking in the presence of adults. Things like not resting your elbows on the table started for a reason, but have outlived their usefulness. That being said,...
by Mikelle Despain | Nov 30, 2020 | Children and Learning, Values |
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...
by Mikelle Despain | Sep 4, 2020 | About Kids Village, 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...
by Mikelle Despain | Aug 4, 2020 | Children and Learning, Values |
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...