Posts by Susan Dannemiller
Easing Into the New School Year

Preparing for the start of the preschool year certainly has us feeling all the feels! Adjusting to this new chapter in your family's life can be wonderful but also has its challenges. Here are some tips to help children and parents adjust to the change of environment when entering preschool for the first time.

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Susan Dannemiller
Parent Guide to Summer

Looking for some fun inspiration and activities to add to your summer? We’ve created an amazing Summer Guide for Parents with some great ideas! Summer can be carefree and fun, but can also present parents with challenges since school is out and there's generally less structure to your child's day.

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Susan Dannemiller
Let's Talk About Talking

Did you know that May is Better Speech and Language Month? We thought this was a great opportunity to provide tips on how adults can help children improve their speech and language development- no matter where they are starting from!

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Susan Dannemiller
Becoming Stress Free with Art

Children can experience stress or anxiety just like any adult, and when they are unaware of the emotions they feel, it may have a stronger effect on children. As part of our Therapy Pillar, we provide Art Therapy here at Children’s Day as a service for our students to help them understand their emotions and encourage social-emotional growth. Follow our art activity to destress during Stress Awareness Month!

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Susan Dannemiller
Celebrating Week of the Young Child

Children’s Day Preschool was delighted to highlight the many ways young children can learn and grow. It's our hope, that by sharing resources with others, the adults in children's lives have what they need to ensure children are learning and growing all the time. Read more about the activities from #WOYC- and how they support children's growth and development. It's easy to modify them into activities you can do in your home!

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Susan Dannemiller
Tips on Reading with Children

Reading with children can be an educational and fun experience for everyone involved. It’s an important skill that is beneficial to start developing at a young age since reading ignites creativity, sparks curiosity, and stimulates the imagination of young children.

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Susan Dannemiller
Celebrating International #SELDay

Today is Social and Emotional Learning Day. When we offer new teaching methods, the potential to support students of various learning types improves. When students begin finding new success, they develop confidence and improve their well-being. SEL offers opportunities to engage students, and when students feel connected, they thrive.

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Susan Dannemiller
Learning Through Play

Play-based learning is positively impactful on student learning and development. Experts say that children learn well when they are mentally active, engaged, social, and can make meaningful connections to their lives, all characteristics of play.

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Susan Dannemiller
Turning Feelings Into Words

Everyone expresses their feelings in different ways. When it comes to children, they are still learning what emotions are and sometimes struggle to identify what they're feeling. Read along for some practical tips on how to increase young children's emotional vocabulary.

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Susan Dannemiller
Child Abuse Prevention

Schools play a critical role in helping to prevent child abuse and neglect. It is important that preschools, as well as K-12 schools, are attentive to the signs of potential child abuse in their students. Read this article for some positive actions schools can take to support parents and work to prevent abuse and neglect.

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Susan Dannemiller
Celebrating Black History Month with Young Children

February is celebrated as Black History Month nationwide to recognize the achievements of African Americans and understand how their actions shaped history. As the end of this month looms closer, we would love to offer you some tips for making this important topic interesting and exciting for you and your child.

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Susan Dannemiller