The Simon Center Blog

Insights, experiences, and important discussions about early development from our teachers, directors, and childcare specialists.

The Ultimate Multitaskers: Preschool Teachers

The Ultimate Multitaskers: Preschool Teachers From the outside, the role of a preschool teacher probably seems like any other job, albeit one that’s historically described as successful. That’s why you’ve heard the phrase, “I’m so thankful for my kid’s teachers, I could never do it!” More times than you can

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The Importance of Rituals: How Routines Help Your Child Grow

The Importance of Rituals: How Routines Help Your Child Grow Routines make life run more smoothly, for both parents and children. But the benefits of consistency go deeper when it comes to your child’s development, especially in their early years.  Daily routines represent a structure and predictability, which helps children

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Helping Your Child Develop Strong Friendships Early

Helping Your Child Develop Strong Friendships Early It’s easy to think about your children developing friendships as they enter into their school age years. Sleepovers, birthday parties and playdates are often viewed as exciting experiences in a child’s elementary and middle school years.  But, in reality, friendships between children can

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STEM and Children: How Science Fuels Early Childhood Development

STEM and Children: How Science Fuels Early Childhood Development STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) based learning goes much further than simply teaching children scientific and mathematical concepts. It’s a form of learning that is entirely hands-on, allowing children to discover real world applications for the knowledge they discover – fueling

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