Walnut Montessori Preschool in La Puente, Covina, West Covina CA

  In today’s era, everything has gone online, and keeping children away from the screen is a challenge for many parents. Although smart devices are becoming an important tool of learning for children, it is well known that irresponsible use of media can lead to so much harm in kids. If your kids are getting addicted to screens, getting them off this addiction sometimes can be tough and challenging. This addiction does not let them realize how fun it is to go out, explore and play with friends. This not just deprives them of the opportunities to develop their basic skills but also makes them physically weak. Some Easy Ways to Break Your Child's Smartphone Addiction: So, are you wondering how to help your child get rid of their gadget addiction? Here Preschool teachers have shared various ways to break children’s screen addiction. Act as a role model: As your kids grow older, they will start observing and imitating you. So, you need to follow certain rules at home so that you...

There is nothing more calm and cozy than enjoying a bowl of warm soup cuddled in your bed. Besides that, soups form a crucial part of the diet with a lot of health benefits. Because of their nutritional value, soups can be great options for children and they are always recommended whenever a child is unwell. But if you are a little clueless about how to prepare child-friendly soups that are delicious, healthy, and easy to prepare, you can refer to this blog post for some fun and interesting soup recipes. Easy and Delicious Soup Recipes for Children Most  Preschool  kids are fussy eaters and soups provide them with various nutrients that they require for healthy development. Here are some easy soup recipes that your kids would love. Mix Vegetables Soup:  This soup is highly nutritious and you can prepare it quite easily.  Ingredients: Peeled carrots, potatoes cut into small cubes Finely chopped cabbage and spinach leaves Peeled bottle gourd w...

Music ignites all faculty of children’s brain and improves their various skills like reading, writing, emotion, etc. Try to make your children learn singing or playing any instrument and expose them to music as much as possible from the very childhood to enjoy the maximum benefits of music. Research, based on the  Montessori  school-going children show that musical exposure in childhood can accelerate overall brain development, especially that faculty that helps language acquisition and reading skill. Music helps in the coordination of the body and the mind. Music activates every subsystem of the brain, including the structures involved in motivation and emotion.   Teachers of primary schools of  Montessori City of Industry, CA , say that parents, as well as  Montessori  experts, can use techniques of music therapy to enhance the children’s development of cognitive, emotional, and physical abilities. To incorporate music and rhythm into kids’ life bring...

  Do your child love reading? Does he/she read exceptionally well at an early age without age-appropriate speech and language speech? This could be a sign of an autism-like syndrome, called Hyperlexia, especially when the child has delayed speaking abilities. What is Hyperlexia? According to the special educators of Child care Covina, CA, Hyperlexia is the presence of advanced reading skills in very little children. It is unexpected and precocious reading abilities in little children at a very young age. This is actually a learning disability and children with this syndrome also have a significant difficulty understanding and using normal verbal language like other children. They may also encounter difficulties in socializing with others. Types of Hyperlexia: There are three types of Hyperlexia. Hyperlexia 1: This is a rare type of Hyperlexia and is mostly diagnosed when ordinary children can read at a very early age. In such cases, a kindergarten student may develo...

Do your child love reading? Does he/she read exceptionally well at an early age without age-appropriate speech and language speech? This could be a sign of an autism-like syndrome, called Hyperlexia, especially when the child has delayed speaking abilities. What is Hyperlexia? According to the special educators of Child Care Covina, CA , Hyperlexia is the presence of advanced reading skills in very little children. It is unexpected and precocious reading abilities in little children at a very young age. This is actually a learning disability and children with this syndrome also have a significant difficulty understanding and using normal verbal language like other children. They may also encounter difficulties in socializing with others. Types of Hyperlexia: There are three types of Hyperlexia. Hyperlexia 1: This is a rare type of Hyperlexia and is mostly diagnosed when ordinary children can read at a very early age. In such cases, a kindergarten student may develop the...

If you are a new parent or a parent of a toddler, you must have heard the concept of positive parenting. It is a continual relationship between parents and their children that includes caring, teaching, leading communicating, and proving their needs unconditionally. Parents should inculcate this while raising their kids. According to the caregivers of   Child Care City of Industry, CA , it stresses the fact that while discipline is needed, it must be enforced in a way that does not dampen their spirit or stifle their unique identity. Some mistakes adults make while parenting toddlers: ·        Inconsistency: Whatever rule or routine you have set for your toddler to follow, you need to be consistent with that. Children like order, if you show inconsistency in the house rules, they will get confused and will follow the rules that suit them. ·        Lack of communication: Thinking their children small, many parents d...

  Television plays an important role in every child’s life. Starting from enjoying the magic of superheroes to tunning into comic weekends, children go through various experiences as they watch television and live in the bubble of their own imaginary world. You might be surprised to know that television helps in building character and personality and even has the power to change attitudes and perspectives towards life. According to the teachers of  Child care La Puente, CA , it should be parents’ responsibility to ensure that your kids are enjoying TV shows without being exposed to the ill-effects of watching TV. There are various types of programs on TV that help promote social, emotional, and cognitive development among children. Some other benefits of watching Television are as follows: Entertainment : There are many entertainment shows like Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer, and Arthur that teach children a plethora of life skills. They understand how to handle emo...

  Children are highly fond of cartoons and animated series. Ever since the emergence of cartoons, generations of children have grown up watching these cartoons and animated films. While have remained fascinated with superheroes and valiant knights like Peter Pan and Aladdin, girls have dreamt of being princesses like Cinderella and Rapunzel. As per the teachers of the Child Care West Covina, CA , the cartoons have both positive as well as negative effects on the development and cognitive effect of the child’s development.   Positive effects of watching cartoons on children 1.       Children can get an early starting on learning Educational cartoons can impart teachings on color, shapes, and numbers. These are basic things that a child must learn and cartoons can be a fun way to do the same. Learning becomes very enjoyable with the help of cartoons. 2.       Children can develop cognitively Cartoons can help chi...