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How to Prepare for the First Day of Preschool
Your child is starting preschool soon, and both of you are excited! You know they’ll learn new things and develop new skills, and they’re excited to meet other kids and go to school like the big kids. Even though your child is excited, it’s okay to be a bit nervous or apprehensive about starting, especially […]
How to Teach Road Safety to Kids and Preschoolers
One of the first lessons in safety we, as parents and caregivers, try to instill is how to be safe around cars. This means looking both ways, following crosswalk signals, and staying far from the curb while holding an adult’s hand. But there is always the fear that a child will run out into the […]
How to Talk to Kids About Stranger Danger
Learn some simple tips to teach your kids how to be safe and understand stranger danger.
4th of July Crafts for Toddlers and Kids
The Fourth of July is just around the corner and while we know most years, the holiday is spent having a cookout, going to a parade, and watching fireworks, this year is a little different. With COVID-19 still playing a role in our lives, causing events to be cancelled and keeping us socially distant, it […]
Ways to Keep Your Preschooler Learning Throughout Summer
Prevent the “Summer Slide” with these helpful tips!
How Much Sleep Does My Child Need?
One of the biggest concerns parents face is whether or not their child is getting the right amount of sleep. From trying to get a baby down for a nap to determining when it’s time for a preschooler to stop napping during the day, to what time is best for bedtime, we know how much […]
Preschool vs. Daycare: What’s the Difference?
Considering a preschool program for your child in Raleigh? At Primary Beginnings we have everything you need to know to decide if your child is ready for preschool, as well as the differences between preschool vs daycare programs.
How to Entertain Preschoolers without Screentime
As stay-at-home orders due to COVID-19 continue through April and into May, we know how hard this is on you as parents and also how hard this is for your kids. They may not understand what a pandemic is exactly or what quarantine means, but they definitely know that right now is strange, to say […]
Valentine’s Day Crafts for Preschoolers
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! While adults are planning romantic dinners, teens are preparing for school dances, and elementary school kids are busy putting together Valentine boxes and class parties, there’s nothing for preschoolers or toddlers. We know you don’t want your little one to feel left out of the festivities, so our […]
More Crafts for Preschoolers from Our Favorite Books
At our 5-star child care center in Raleigh, so many of our favorite books for preschoolers and toddlers have great messages and lessons. To help reinforce the story or provide more opportunities for learning, it’s fun to tie in crafts or other activities to the story. We have shared other crafts inspired by our favorite […]