How academic should a pre¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ be?
The best pre¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµs blend play time and "seat work," helping develop academic skills while allowing children to learn through play.
Social skills in pre¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ
Help your 3- to 5-year-old develop essential social skills, setting a strong foundation for the future.
Pre¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ activities to help prepare your child for kindergarten
Helping your pre¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ-age child learn new skills can be so much fun, as you’ll see with these easy, on-the-go activities.
Getting ready for kindergarten!
Going to kindergarten is an important milestone. Here's how to help your child be ready.
Like a Sponge podcast: Kindergarten Confidential
What’s it like to tour 12 elementary ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµs in search of the best one for your child? Join us as we take a look at one of the weirdest milestones in modern American parenting.
5 great chores for pre¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµers
This is a great age for kids to start pitching in by doing a little fun, age-appropriate housework. Here's what your pre¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµer can handle.
Teaching kids to say sorry (and mean it)
Genuine apologies facilitate forgiveness and reconciliation. But you can’t force them. Here’s how to teach kids to say "I'm sorry" — and mean it.
The ABCs of picking a pre¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ
"But they're so little!" Ready to send your wee one to ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ? Keep panic at bay by learning why pre¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ's worthwhile, how to find the perfect one, and mistakes to avoid.
10 questions to ask when choosing a pre¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ
Choosing a pre¾ÅÉ«ÊÓÆµ? Be sure to get the answers to these questions first!
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