Thanksgiving traditions in the US to start with your family

Thanksgiving is a very famous tradition that brings a sense of togetherness among families, neighbors, friends and even tourists from different cultures.  The first celebration happened in the early 17th century, by the end of fall season and the theme was to celebrate the good harvest and other blessings along the year, while having a …

At home learning activities for babies: 5 ideas

The early age is full of growth: Babies are all about paying attention and absorbing the world and the stimuli around them. This is a precious time to encourage development as they start refining motor, emotional, social and mental abilities. Although the little ones can be very stimulated while attending early childhood educational programs, there …

What does early childhood education involve?

The experience of raising children can be fascinating if you acknowledge that they are sponges absorbing every bit of information around them. There is a key period of time in their childhood that is very important for their brain development and will play a huge part in their performance further in life.  It’s natural for …

Importance of Early Childhood Educators

Early Childhood Educators include the team devoted to educating our youngest children from birth to five. High-quality early childhood educators can mean the difference between positive child outcomes, and less advanced development. Positive caregiving in childcare settings is found to be one of the strongest predictors of child development. However, NICHD suggests, 30% of childcare …

Your Child’s Safety is a Top Priority

At Amazing Explorers, Your Child’s Safety is a Top Priority With the current pandemic our nation is going through, it’s no surprise that many parents are feeling apprehensive about sending their children back to school. At Amazing Explorers, safety and security has always been our top priority, and we understand just how vital it is …

How to Help Your Preschooler with Foundational Reading Skills

Nowadays, learning to read starts before kids enter kindergarten. A major part of this particular development depends on the reading culture of the family. Especially, the fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension aspects of reading which can be taught during everyday activities and play. Here are a few engaging activities you can do to prepare your child …

Technology Helps Promote Socialization Skills

Socialization Skills – One of the crucial skills young children develop in preschool and daycare is socialization — the ability to interact with people beyond their immediate family. Before venturing into school, children primarily engage with familiar family members, creating an insular environment of trust. The Shift Amidst the Pandemic However, with the global pandemic, …

Seamless Learning While Staying at Home

Most parents have suddenly found themselves in the unlikely and unexpected position of having to improvise homeschooling for their children. With schools closed and kids and parents alike ordered to stay at home, moms and dads alike have often become the primary educators even though they have no formal training, no experience, and pretty much …

STEAM Isn’t as Intimidating as It Seems

When visitors learn that The Amazing Explorers Academy utilizes a STEAM-based curriculum in its prekindergarten and daycare programs, the first question they usually ask is, “What is STEAM?” STEAM is an acronym that stands for “Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics”, which form the core around which all of our early childhood education programs …