A Nurturing Home Helps a Child’s Growth in ways that shape a child’s emotional, social, and academic future. The environment you create at home is the foundation for your child’s confidence and readiness for preschool. When children feel loved, secure, and encouraged, they are more open to exploring new experiences... Read More
Parents’ expectations during the first month of preschool often include a mix of excitement, nerves, and a lot of questions, especially if it’s your child’s first time in a structured learning environment. It’s natural to wonder how they’ll adjust, what the day will look like, and how you can best... Read More
Separation anxiety in preschoolers is something many families experience when young children begin their first days at school. While it’s a big and exciting milestone, it can also be filled with uncertainty and emotion. At First Congregational Preschool in Meriden, CT, we understand how important it is to create a... Read More
As parents and caregivers, ensuring the well-being of preschoolers is a top priority. A strong immune system is essential for helping young children fight off illnesses and stay healthy. By focusing on proper nutrition and healthy habits, you can boost your child’s immunity and support their overall growth and development.
Children learn to write with real life opportunities that mean something to them. In our classrooms there is paper and pencils in every center, that way the child can decide to make a note or drawing at any time, when they think of it, meaning it is more meaning and... Read More
Read to them! That simple, that easy, that powerful. Parents are children’s first and most influential teachers. Reading is one of the earliest shared experiences between parent and child. Children learn to read by being read to. Research shows that children that are read to, are much more likely to love to... Read More
