Instilling healthy eating habits is an important factor in everyone’s life. Starting when the child is a preschooler can help to set them up to make healthy eating choices. There are many ways to teach a child about healthy food. These ways can include making a game out of it as well as just talking to the child about food choices. ...read more
When choosing crafts for a preschooler, it is important that it is both easy for the child to complete themselves as well as one which helps to stimulate their creativity. A good craft for a preschooler will help them to understand lessons in colors, numbers and shapes. ...read more
There are many things in preschool that can cause a child to become angry and act out in negative ways. One such negative way they may react is to begin hitting other children or their teachers. Should you have to deal with a preschooler who hits, there are some things you can do to handle the child. ...read more
Give your child a cozy, comfortable area to read books so they feel relaxed and ready to learn. This will also help keep books organized and protect them from damage. A book corner can be set up in the child's bedroom, the family room or anywhere else in the home. ...read more
Being your preschooler’s first teacher, you should utilize this precious time by instilling quality learning tools into his or her preschool program. If you have a restricted budget, you need not worry. You can offer your child a head start with free preschool learning tools that develop memory, fine motor skills and early literacy. ...read more
Children love participating in projects and learning new things. Planning and doing preschool activities is a fun part of the day. Working on a weekly theme is the best way to learn a new topic. This provides structure to the week, and the children know what to expect each day. Great themes include transportation, animals, people, community, and so much more. ...read more
Going to preschool can be very traumatic for a child who has not been away from their parents. You should do everything you can to make your child's transition to preschool as easy as possible, and there are several ways to prepare your child to follow directions and get along in a group. ...read more
By bySA June 11, 2017
Everyday I am thankful we found Crestwell. Our move was difficult and the school community was very friendly. My son and daughter were accepted and respected. We are impressed with their activities and even in the last week of school the whole school was part of learning fun which included Physics. ...read more
By Danh September 23, 2013
The OWNER of this school is making up fake accounts and writing bias reviews anywhere she can with as many stars and high ratings as she can to hide the truth. Truth is the owner Janice is absolutely ruthless and will lie and hurt anyone she can to get ahead. She considers herself the most elite high class and if you are not worth millions of dollars you are just dog poo in her book to treat and walk on however she so feels. DO NOT BE FOOLED- DO NOT GET INVOLVED WITH THESE PEOPLE AT ALL COST ...read more
By Father of Four September 15, 2010
We just absolutely love Wellington. When we moved to the area and asked around, nearly everyone that we asked told us to take our children to Wellington Academy and told us of the great experiences that they have had there. We have been nothing but happy. Our children are kept safe, nurtured, and receive an excellent education - what more can a parent ask for? The facility is very clean and well-kept. The teachers are outstanding (especially the three year old teachers). They invite parents and family members to be an active participant in their child's education through daily communication, progress reports, and special family events throughout the year. We also love that there is an open door policy and we can visit our children any time. The administrators are very friendly and attentive to our family's needs. We highly recommend Wellington Academy to anyone looking for the best for their children. ...read more
The best gift you can give your child is confidence. Use encouraging words and always congratulate your child for a job well done, or when you see that they have put forth a genuine effort to do their best. Instill a sense of, trying and failing is better than not trying at all. We learn more from our failures than from our successes, but this is a hard lesson to learn. Children need attention ALWAYS look for the positive. The more positive attention you give your child, the more he or she will try to get positive attention. However, if the only time that a child receives attention is when they do something negative, they will continue to do those things. This is because, to children (and even many adults), they feel that even negative attention is better than no attention. So, always look for ways to give your child positive, sincere attention. Be attentive and present During play, homework, or conversations with your child, make sure you focus your full attention on them. Sometimes your body is with your child, but your mind may be at work, or maybe you are frequently on your phone or computer. If this is the case, your child will sense that you have tuned out and neither one of you benefits from the time together. Your child loses the value of your being with her, concluding that she is not important. You lose the opportunity to learn about and enjoy your child. You also lose the opportunity to “relearn how to play” and have genuine fun! At each of our six preschools in Southwest Florida, building confidence in children is of the utmost importance. If we can find a game or subject that your child takes an interest in, we're then able to help them learn about the world around them. For example, a child who loves art will also learn about angles (math), color mixing, architecture, and many other subjects. For more ways in which you can make a major difference in your child's life, download our free eBook. ...read more
By Child Care of Southwest Florida September 11, 2013