EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION BLOG

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Four Preschool Starting Tips for Parents

Beginning preschool is the first step in a child’s educational journey. For many, preschool may be the first time in a learning environment or care center without the comforting presence of mom and dad. This momentous occasion may feel scary for both children and parents alike, but at Strong Start

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On the Importance of Daydreaming

Here at Strong Start, we like to stay up to date on the latest thought and research about education and educational psychology, so we can better assist your children on a day-to-day basis with learning in the most effective ways. A recent article on KQED News entitled Why Daydreaming is

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Tips on How To Tame Temper Tantrums

It’s perfectly normal for young children to have temper tantrums. After all, they’re still learning how to express themselves and manage their emotions. However, that doesn’t mean that these outbursts are always easy to deal with — especially when you’re trying to get on with your day-to-day life. If you’re

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Is Waiting for Kindergarten Right For Your Child?

When you are looking forward to the momentous day when your child will start kindergarten, you may be experiencing some trepidation as you wonder if your child is truly ready to start their formal schooling. Having mixed feelings is completely normal when sending your baby off to meet their future.

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How To Prepare Your Toddler For Daycare

Sending a toddler to daycare can be an intimidating experience for both parents and the child. But with some preparation and planning, you can make the transition easier. Here are four tips on how to prepare your tot for toddler daycare from our team at Strong Start Early Learning Center

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Teaching Children Emotional Intelligence

Experts recognize that there are other types of intelligence than just the IQ that we’ve become accustomed to. It is becoming increasingly apparent that emotional intelligence also plays a role in a person’s success, both personal and business. The daycare teachers at Strong Start Early Care and Education have elements

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How To Keep Kids Interested In Learning

At Strong Start Early Care & Education, located in Trumbull and Shelton, CT, we believe that fostering a love for learning in young children is fundamental to their development. Engaging preschoolers in their educational journey can be a rewarding challenge, and we’re here to share some effective strategies to keep

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Common Myths Surrounding Early Childhood Education Debunked

Today we’re fact checking and debunking some of the biggest misconceptions and myths about children and early childhood education programs. Myth #1: The Achievement Gap Isn’t A Real Problem. It’s completely unreasonable to deny the existence of an obvious achievement gap in education and by doing so, it perpetuates the

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A Day Care with a Difference

Strong Start Early Care and Education Center is more than a daycare, we are a childhood education center that uses an inquiry-based curriculum. We believe that this curriculum fosters independent thought and problem solving skills that will enable a child to have an edge in the future. We can’t even

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