Dressing Your Child For Unpredictable Spring Weather
Spring weather can be delightfully fickle! One minute it’s sunny, the next a cool breeze rolls in. The key is layering.
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Explore a Little Risky Play
Sometimes it feels like our little ones today are so protected from getting hurt that they don’t get to explore the world as much as generations before them! While it is the job of families and teachers to keep our children safe, it is also important to let them spread their wings. When children are…
Family Wellness through Outdoor Time
As families, our schedules can easily become so busy if we let ourselves keep adding on activities and then not leaving time open for important things like outdoor time as a family. Spending time outdoors together can create lots of bonding memories for you and your children and there is nothing more important than strong…
Meet the Moment: Why Advocacy Matters Right Now
Interview with Kim Follett, Chief Executive Officer P&L : Can you tell us when and how you became an advocate for Early Childhood Education? KF: I came to the early childhood education (ECE) field seven years ago, relatively new to this space but with 15 years of experience in nonprofit management. I was unexpectedly recruited…
Daylight Savings Time Begins on Sunday
Daylight Saving Time (DST) can present unique challenges for young children. Their internal clocks are still developing, making them particularly sensitive to changes in routine. Here’s a breakdown of the effects and some tips for managing them: Tips for Helping Children Adjust: By taking these steps, you can help your young child navigate the…
February’s Inservice Training Focused on Play
Play & Learn held a Professional Development Inservice Day on February 17, 2025 which brought 145 teachers and Directors together from 12 centers who collectively received 870 hours of training. In keeping with our Core Values, “Elevate Play” was the theme for February’s Inservice Training which offered an array of session related to play including:…
