Whether it’s infants and toddlers or school-age, children love movement and music. Studies show that music affects the physical, emotional, and intellectual development of infants, toddlers, and children, and strengthens …
Engineering Skills for Preschool and School-Age Children
At My Place, we provide fun and age-appropriate opportunities for students to learn about STEAM – science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Preschoolers and school-age children are naturally drawn to …
Building a School Community
At My Place, we value the local community we’re a part of. For example, we recently partnered with a local Chick-Fil-A in a fun Cow Appreciation Day, where our students …
Ideas for Outdoor Activities
Time spent outdoors has several health and behavior benefits for children, including improved gross motor skills, greater environmental awareness, improved attention spans, increased Vitamin D exposure, and an easier time …
How Social Emotional Learning Benefits Young Children
Young children are starting to express their feelings, concerns, and independence. Children can learn healthy self-regulation, communication, and decision-making with social emotional learning, also known as SEL. What is Social …
The Benefits of Teaching Progressive Coding to Children
At My Place, we make STEAM programs and technology education part of our everyday curriculum, and we’re proud to offer progressive coding for students as early as our Toddlers program. …
Why Story Time is So Important
At My Place, your child is exposed to books and stories on a regular basis. We know that reading to a child is a fun experience, but there are also …
Teaching Your Child Safe Hygiene Habits
With the coronavirus pandemic still ongoing, many parents are concerned about how to keep their children safe. At My Place, the health and safety of your children is a top …
Tips for Car Seat Safety
Proper usage of a car seat is a very important way to keep your child safe, as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that car crashes are the leading …
Teaching Your Child About Colors
Being able to differentiate between different colors is important for children to learn, as it’s related to STEAM concepts and skills such as math, art, and problem-solving. Children can start …