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!
Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids
Chores. As adults, it’s often a word that makes us cringe, an activity we want to finish quickly so we can move on to fun. And, as our family grows bigger, the chore list grows longer. Fun rarely seems to happen. Involving your children in chores makes the workload...
7 Social Skills Your Children Should Learn
Every child comes with his own quirks and personalities. Some are shy and reserved and have trouble making friends. Some will talk to every stranger they meet and make friends without even trying. Whatever their gifts or talents, every child can benefit from learning...
The Value of Family Traditions
Hay rides. Fireworks. Birthday candles and cake. Traditions are not only fun, but they add magic and wonder to our lives. As adults, we might be tempted to scrutinize family traditions and wonder if they’re worth it. They often cost money, time, and can create an...
Humanitarian Haunt 2019
We are only a couple weeks away from our annual Kids Village Humanitarian Haunt. Click to read more about this amazing (and fun) service event.
Teaching Determination in Children
‘Tis a lesson you should heed, Try, try again; If at first you don’t succeed, Try, try again; Then your courage should appear, For, if you will persevere, You will conquer, never fear; Try, try again. The road to accomplishing good things is often a difficult one....
36 Random Acts of Kindness for Children
If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain; If I can ease one life the aching, Or cool one pain, Or help one fainting robin Unto his nest again, I shall not live in vain. Emily Dickinson, “If I Can Stop One Heart From Breaking” In The Book of...
What Makes Kids Village Spirit Day Different?
At Kids Village, we believe that one of the most significant aspects of our school’s atmosphere is the feeling of love, support, and positivity that our teachers and staff create within the village. Our school spirit days reflect this philosophy by reminding each student that Kids Village loves them.
How to Get Young Children to Listen to You
Getting young children to listen can often feel like asking a brick wall to move 3 feet to the left. It can be frustrating at the very least and sometimes even demoralizing. Parents have resorted to begging, yelling, bribing, lecturing, and time-outs just to get their...
Fun Facts About the Declaration of Independence
Independence Day is here! Although we celebrate with fireworks, BBQs, and parades, this holiday honors the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This document was created in 1776 by representatives from the original Thirteen Colonies to declare the Colonies’...
Teaching Solo Play in Toddlers
For parents, teaching solo play to children is a necessity—there are chores to do! For toddlers, however, solo play takes some getting used to. Toddlers naturally want to do everything with their parents and often get upset when they’re not included. Because of this,...
Teaching Children Hard Work
It matters not what goal you seek Its secret here reposes: You’ve got to dig from week to week To get Results or Roses. --Edgar Guest, from “Results and Roses” Teaching a child hard work isn’t hard. Nor does it require charts, bribes, or a curriculum. By understanding...
10 Healthy (& Easy) Snacks for Kids
Feeding little ones can be a moving target-- when food is available, they won’t sit still long enough to eat, and when the meal is over, they’re starving! It can be tempting to serve quick snacks like cereal and candy with the hope it will tide your kids over until...