Why Choose a 5 Day Early Childhood Program?
Choosing an early childhood program for your child can seem daunting and amongst those decisions is how many days to enroll. If your work schedule doesn’t require 5 days, why […]
Why Choose Private Kindergarten
Kindergarten is the de-facto start to most children’s academic career. And while public school is open to all, there are some important reasons why it is worth considering a private […]
What Does Accreditation Mean for Early Childhood Education Programs?
Natick has 19 licensed early childhood programs, but only 3 of those are accredited by the NAEYC Did you know that there are 19 licensed early childhood programs located in […]
How to Raise a Caring Child: Start Early
As we gear up for our Annual Tobin Family Volunteer Fair (taking place on Saturday, November 3), we would like to reflect on the role of community service and young […]
Tips for Summer Learning with Your Children
For many parents, summer brings both excitement & trepidation: Excitement about more free time with your family, vacation, and less-scheduled days; but also some worries about the ‘summer slide’ and how […]
How Yoga Benefits Young Children
We have all heard about the health benefits of yoga for us as adults – but did you know that yoga benefits young children in lots of ways too? Yoga […]
Why Social Emotional Learning is Key to Your Child’s Education
Ask many parents what skills they are most concerned about their child having to enter Kindergarten, and you will hear about early reading skills, letter identification, and handwriting ability. But ask […]
How Your Child Learns to Read and Write with Wilson Fundations
We are excited to introduce the renowned Wilson Fundations Reading and Handwriting curriculum in our Tobin Pre-Kindergarten and Junior-Kindergarten programs. Wilson Fundations has an excellent reputation as a strong, multi-sensory, […]
How to Support Your Child’s Executive Function Skills
According to Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child, “Executive function and self-regulation are the mental processes that enable us to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks […]
How to Make Drop-Off Easier for You and Your Child
Whether you are starting a new school or transitioning your child to a new classroom, every parent wants drop-off time to be a positive experience. After welcoming thousands of young […]