Summertime Treats for Kids
With summer in full swing, we have all now heard, “I’m hungry!” a million times. Here are some summertime treat ideas for kids! Frozen Grapes Frozen grapes are a great way to include a healthy snack in the mix for children who are at least four years of age. Allowing...
The ABCs of Sunscreen for Kids: What You Need to Know
Spring is here, and as the flowers bloom and leaves reappear on trees, it is also time to look forward to long days playing outside! This is also time to consider the sunscreen you’ll apply to your children. There are many considerations when it comes to children’s...
Cooking Together
When you are cooking together with your kids, things may seem challenging, but it's a great way to introduce them to help in the kitchen. One great side effect of children helping to prepare meals is that they are more willing to try their own creations. Getting...
Reading to Your Child Raises Success
In a tech-savvy world, there is a lot of focus on various tools and games that can help familiarize children with various ways to learn electronically. Having appropriate access to technology is a concern for many parents; however, the children are going to be just...
What are the Differences Between Daycare, Preschool, and an Early Learning Center?
What are the differences between your options for childcare and early learning opportunities for your child? Daycare is a place working parents send their children for care during their workday. There are, of course, varying degrees of care, but at the most basic...
Self-Help Skills
Self-help skills are very important to teach during the early childhood years. Simple things adults do every day like zipper their coats, tying their shoes, etc. are all skills children need to learn before entering kindergarten. At Learning Ladder Academy, our staff...
Art with Young Children
Art with young children should always be fun, expressive, and creative. In the Early Childhood realm, a lot of Educators like to use the phrase, “It’s the Process not the Product” when it comes to art projects. This means that the artwork they complete with their...
Cold Lunch Ideas
Struggling to find something for your child’s lunch? Here is a list of great cold lunch ideas for your little one(s) from Miss Monica! Cold Lunch Ideas Sunbutter and jam sandwich, applesauce pouch, cheese stick Turkey and cheese sandwich, snap pea crisps, raspberries...
Keystone STARS
Keystone STARS Within the state of Pennsylvania, every childcare center falls under the guidance of Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL). OCDEL is a collaborative effort between the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Pennsylvania Department...