Benevilla is excited to announce their Wirtzie’s Pre-School and Childcare Program will be hosting a Pre-K Graduation Ceremony and Open House Saturday, June 3rd from 10am until 12pm. All are welcome and the event is open to the public. Wirtzie’s is located on the main campus of the nonprofit Benevilla at 16752 N. Greasewood St., Surprise, 85378. There will be fun activities for the children and their families, light snacks and refreshments, tours … [Read more...]
Make Music!
Adults can help children develop strong language skills by incorporating music into everyday routines and activities. Musical activities can help children develop an awareness of sounds that may help with phonological awareness, or awareness of sounds found in speech. Singing and listening to songs can give children an opportunity to practice using and listening to words. Musical activities may also enhance children’s language development since … [Read more...]
5 Ways your Preschooler Can Help with the New Baby
by Carla Wiking Here are a few tried and true ways your preschooler can help with the new baby. Welcoming a new baby can be a challenge for older siblings. When I was pregnant with my second child I worried, as many of us do, about how my son would handle the transition. I realized that my preschooler loved having a job so I created some ways that he could help with the new baby. So far, he has loved being a big brother and he really is … [Read more...]