Robots and Mud Pies π Preschool is the first Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education (STEM) focused preschool in the Richmond area. We offer a half day program for children ages 2 years old through 5 years old with a morning session and an afternoon session. Fall Enrollment is now open!!! Our Summer Open Houses will be on Wed., July […]
New Language Immersion Summer Camp in Richmond
June 8, 2014 By
Summer camps are definitely full of fun, but CommuniKids Camp in Richmond, VA is sending kids home better able to connect with the world around them. While at Spanish Immersion Summer Fun Camp at Heartwood Grove School, kids will have the chance to experience traditional summer camp fun like outdoor play, music, drama, arts and […]
Homeschooling FAQS: Your Questions Answered
April 18, 2014 By
By Jeanne Faulconer Q. Is homeschooling legal? A. Homeschooling is legal in all 50 states in the U.S., and homeschooling laws are unique in each state. VaHomeschoolers explains Virginia’s legal requirements for homeschooling. Q. Are there families like ours homeschooling? Sure, homeschooling is not for everyone, but it is for anyone. There are all kinds […]
Amazon Take Note! These Preschool Inventions are Pretty Smart!
February 24, 2014 By
You know the saying “The future is in the hands of our children”? Well the children at The Goddard School are up for the task, learning 21st century STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) skills in, well, preschool. The Goddard Schools, located in the greater Richmond area, along with over 400 other Goddard Schools nationwide […]
Success In School (and Life) Starts With More Than Good Grades
February 11, 2014 By
When I was twenty-two years old I dropped my three- year old son, Beau, off for the first time at preschool. For the first three weeks, I stood at the window, while he pulled the curtains apart from the inside and stared out, screaming bloody murder. I stood there, my wretched tortured face inches from […]
10 Valentine Ideas Kids Will Love
January 24, 2014 By
Last year my son drew each student a picture for Valentine’s Day. It was sweet, but hard work. The year before that we bought the easy cards from the store (my favorite was a Captain America valentine that just said “SOCK EVIL IN THE JAW!”. This year I think it might be fun to do […]
Potty Training the Stubborn Child – a Slacker Mom’s Saga
August 25, 2012 By
Author’s note: If you’re looking for potty training advice or tips, I’m afraid you have come to the wrong place. If you’re looking to commiserate with another unsuccessful mom, or perhaps you want to feel better about yourself, read on… Potty training a testy toddler is my least favorite parenting task. Seriously, on the Scale of […]
YWCA Preschool Childcare Program
February 27, 2011 By
preschool childcare program The YWCA provides year-round pre-school services for children between the ages of 3-5. Pre-school hours are 7:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday – Friday. The pre-school program utilizes the Creative Curriculum, accepted widely by educators as an effective method for preschoolers. Our program is one of a few nonprofit centers that are […]
