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!

Questions to Ask on a Preschool Tour

Choosing a preschool is a big decision. When you tour a school, you are not just looking at a classroom or checking a box on your to-do list; you are trying to picture your child there every day — learning, making friends, building confidence, and feeling safe and...

Talking to Young Kids About Veterans Day: A Parent’s Guide with Fun and Meaningful Activities

At Kids Village, a private preschool and K-3 school in Orem, we deeply value patriotism and take pride in teaching our students to appreciate the sacrifices and contributions made by servicemen and women. Veterans Day provides a wonderful opportunity to introduce...

Tips for Encouraging Children to Read During the Summer

With the allure of outdoor activities and family fun during the summer, books often take a back seat. However, summer reading can significantly enhance a child's skills, imagination, and academic preparedness. Here are some fun and effective ways to ignite a passion...

Activities to Celebrate International Family Day

International Family Day, celebrated on May 15th, is a wonderful opportunity to strengthen family bonds and create lasting memories with your children. This special day emphasizes the importance of families, and what better way to celebrate than engaging in activities...

Raising Happy, Motivated Children

Most parents can agree that they not only want their children to be happy, but also want them to be motivated. However, this demands a thoughtful approach to parenting that fosters emotional and psychological health. Here are several strategies grounded in research...

How to Raise Emotionally Resilient Children

Raising emotionally resilient children is an important part of them, one day, becoming confident, and well-adjusted adults. Emotional strength helps children navigate the complexities of relationships, academic pressures, and the inevitable ups and downs of life. Here...
Thank you for coming to the Humanitarian Haunt!

Thank you for coming to the Humanitarian Haunt!

To all the friends, families, students, and teachers who joined us at the Kids Village Humanitarian Haunt on October 27-28, 2016, THANK YOU! You helped us to raise almost $13,000 for Friday's Kids Respite! Our dedicated teachers and staff put endless days and many,...

Kids Village Backpack Policy

Kids Village Backpack Policy

At the beginning of the school year, each student is presented with their very own Kids Village book bag embroidered with their name. Here’s why we choose to do this.

Explore our Kids Village Workshops

Explore our Kids Village Workshops

Our Kids Village Workshop Classrooms contribute to curriculum at Kids Village that is rarely found in other schools. In these classrooms, students learn lifelong skills that help them to become confident, self-reliant, and happy members of society.

12 Reasons You and Your Child will Love Kids Village

12 Reasons You and Your Child will Love Kids Village

Every aspect of Kids Village is conscientiously designed to develop a basis for learning, growth, interaction, knowledge, and confidence that will empower our students for the rest of their lives.

6 Fun Easter Experiments

6 Fun Easter Experiments

With the festivities of spring and Easter hopping through our school, we’ve put together a list of our favorite STEM educational Easter experiments for your whole family.