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Before children can properly hold and control a pencil, they first need to strengthen the small muscles in their hands, wrists, and fingers. That’s where fine motor development and prewriting practice come in.

Whether it’s exploring a playground, drawing with chalk, or chasing friends in a good old-fashioned game of tag, outdoor play is simply good for the soul...and for a child’s growth and development.

Across our learning centers, we don’t treat safety like a checklist we complete and move on from. It’s part of how we show up every day, in the classroom and behind the scenes.

Because sensory play plays such an important role in development, we make it part of our daily routine across our classrooms. Many of our favorite sensory experiences are easy (and inexpensive!) to bring home, too.