Articles & Insights
Explore articles, news, and insights shared by our early childhood experts. You’ll find advice for making your child’s early childhood education a positive and joyful one, fun and engaging activity ideas, seasonal insights, and more!
Christmas in the Village 2017
When frost settles on the grass and snowflakes dance in the breeze, we are reminded of how blessed we are for the warmth and love your children and families bring to Kids Village. To express our gratitude, on December 8 we will take a break from our regular school day...
Kids Village Week of Gratitude 2017
In celebration of Thanksgiving and as part of our November value of the month, Gratitude, Kids Village wanted to participate in a week of gratitude leading up to Thanksgiving. We are so grateful to everyone who has been part of Kids Village and helping our school and...
4 Ways to Help your Shy Child Learn Teamwork & Cooperation
Teamwork and cooperation are two skills that can help a child achieve more in the real world. When we are working in an organization (community or professional), part of a partnership, or simply working with others to achieve a common goal, our success relies on...
How to Talk to Your Child About Charity
Well-roundedness is about more than just education. It's also important to teach our children values. That's why every year Kids Village holds the Humanitarian Haunt, which raises funds for a family- or child-related charity. This Haunt is more than just a fun event;...
35 Fun Fall Family Activity Ideas
Once school is in full swing, it's easy to get caught into the day-to-day of schedules, extracurriculars, and commitments. While these schedules and commitments are important for helping develop responsibility while providing a comfortable, predictable, and safe...
How Was School Today?
It's a question every parent asks when picking up their child or children from school, but more often than not we are answered with only a short habitual response ("it was good,") or an "I dunno." After school is an important time to reconnect with your child and to...
7 Tips for Ending Anxiety About Going to School
Whether it’s a child’s first year at school or their third, sometimes a he or she may experience mild or moderate anxiety about going to school. In many instances, anxiety about going to school will wane after a few days. But if not, here are some tips to help your...
Kids Village Founder, Ann Whittaker, Expresses Humility and Thanks for Awards Honoring the Private Preschool
In spring 2017, Kids Village received 4 notable awards including the Best Preschool in Utah Valley by Utah Valley Magazine, Best Private Preschool in Utah (for the 3rd year running) by Best of State, Best Early Childhood Educator in Utah (for the 2nd year running) by...
Meet the Teacher Event – 2017
We are only a few weeks away from the first day of school, which means our Meet the Teacher event is fast approaching! During the Meet the Teacher event, you and your child will have the opportunity to explore the school, meet the different workshop teachers, will...
Kids Village Valet Service
If this upcoming year is your first year with Kids Village (or if it's been a while), then you may be unfamiliar with the Kids Village Pickup and Drop-off Valet Service. Our Valet services adds important safety and security to Kids Village, while also providing...
10 Ideas for Keeping Your Child Engaged During Summer
If your children are experiencing the summer boredom blues, it could be because they're craving a challenging activity or experience that encourages them to think, problem-solve, or create. Here are 10 ideas of our favorite ways to keep your children learning during...
10 Questions to Ask a Potential Preschool
What questions should you ask a potential preschool? The search for a preschool for your child can be nerve-wracking. You want to be sure the preschool is safe but inviting, that it has a high level of education and activities to help your child get a well-rounded...