Reading Development for Kids at
Reading at the Heart of Learning at Learning Ladder Academy One focus we have here at Learning Ladder Academy is boosting language development for all our students. This is done in a variety of ways, but the single best way, across all the ages we serve, is to sit...
A Visual Schedule & Routines
Embracing Everyday Adventures at Learning Ladder Academy If you’re anything like me, my Google Calendar is how I manage all my activities, obligations and even my to-do list for work. Without an effective way of recording all the things I need to do; I would forget so...
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...