by Shaws Preschool | Aug 6, 2018 | Articles
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...
by Shaws Preschool | Aug 5, 2018 | Articles
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...
by Shaws Preschool | Jul 31, 2018 | Articles
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...
by Shaws Preschool | Jul 31, 2018 | Articles
“I believe in learning through play! But… will my child learn to write?” “Will my child be able to write?” This is a frequent question during our school tour for new parents. Shaws Preschool has a play based, inquiry based curriculum. Learning...
by Shaws Preschool | Jul 2, 2018 | Articles
Mud – dirt and water… two basic ingredients that can conjure up the most terrific feelings and make learning fun. What is it about this magnificent substance that just draws children (and adults!) to it? And it is more than fun as research shows that there are a...