Dough play is a great activity to build fine motor skills to prepare children's little muscles for writing in later years. At Shaws Preschool, there is dough play almost every day. We don't just play with dough, we also make our own dough! Here's the recipe if you...

Is my child is ready for preschool? As parents, we are excited to give our children as many experiences as we can. One milestone experience is going to preschool! However, when is your child ready for preschool? There is no checklist to complete, and not all children...

Starting preschool is a huge milestone for both children and parents. Here are some handy tips for preparing your child for their first day...   Pick a preschool you trust You are leaving your precious child under the care of a team of preschool teachers  - be...

Children have a natural drive to be independent. As they grow, they want to do more tasks for themselves, and take responsibility for themselves whenever they can. As adults, we naturally want to help them where we can, protect them from making mistakes, and bail them...

Help, my child is a picky eater! How can I encourage my child to be more adventurous and try different foods? Why does my child eat at preschool and not at home? “Picky” eating is actually part of normal development, and most of us will have something we don’t like to...