Growing a Garden Can Be Educational and Fun

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Gardening offers educational benefits for your child. Plus, it’s fun!

Come on a Fun Journey to China with Your VINCI Tablet!

Game App

Have you ever wondered where different traditions come from? What different countries are like? Why or how things were developed? VINCI World Series apps are designed to help answer these questions, while allowing your child to have fun!

Learning About Other Cultures Through Differences

The world is an interesting place because of our differences. Children are naturally observant and perceptive, so it’s only natural for them to ask questions about why people are different. It’s important for parents to openly discuss differences in a way that encourages questions as well as respect for other cultures. Here are some tips [...]

Focus on Positive Reactions in the New Year – Be Careful, Our Responses Can Crush Our Little Ones Creativity

Over the years, I have watched how parents respond when presented with beautiful artwork created by their children. The natural response is, “What is that?” The child looks crushed, almost to say, “What do you mean, what is that?  Shouldn’t it be obvious?” Thinking ahead and preparing yourself with the proper response will save your [...]

Same Time Next Year

Even in preschools we watch children go up to a calendar and correctly point to the day of the week.  “Today is Monday,” Francesca announces to her classmates.  Could she also tell us if Monday comes before or after Tuesday?   Paradoxically, the answer is “yes.”  Tuesday comes before the following Monday as time moves to [...]