Preschool Math When a child starts preschool, they are invited into a whole new world of learning and exploration. The preschool environment is a place where they begin to learn the basics of what they will later learn in grade school. The preschool curriculum includes learning the alphabet and simple reading, learning to play and […]
Early Childhood Education Programs
February 4, 2016 By
Early Childhood Education Programs As you watch your children grow, take those first steps, learn and play, your greatest hope is that they will carry that joy, curiosity and love of learning that you see now into their future lives. Naturally, you want to do everything that you can to help them achieve success and a […]
Student Teacher Ratio and Early Childhood Education
December 14, 2015 By
Student Teacher Ratio and Early Childhood Education One of the best indicators of a quality childcare provider is a good student teacher ratio. The student teacher ratio is simply the number of teachers or childcare professionals on hand at any given time in a childcare, preschool or daycare setting in relation to the number of […]
Tips to Calm Nerves Before Starting Preschool
September 26, 2015 By
Tips to Calm Nerves Before Starting Preschool For both parents and their children, starting preschool is an exciting milestone that brings great joy and pride. But, for both parents and children, the first day can also arrive with some anxieties. The start of preschool is likely the first time parent and child have been separated […]
Parental Involvement in Education
September 6, 2015 By
Parental Involvement in Education Probably one of the most widely studied aspects of education practice is the positive effect that parental involvement in education has on a child’s overall academic and socialization success. The positive link between parental involvement in education and the child’s academic success has been demonstrated in study after study for a […]
Fostering a Child’s Creativity
August 23, 2015 By
Fostering a Child’s Creativity When we talk about children and creativity, some minds go straight to artistic creativity and the age-old finger painting fun. Creativity has a larger impact on a child’s development than finger painting alone. Creativity also refers to imagination and original ideas, which are the tenets of innovation and problem solving. Why […]
Outdoor Play at Noah’s Ark
July 15, 2015 By
Having Fun With Outdoor Play Sunshine, green grass and fresh air is an important part in the day of a child at Noah’s Ark Child Center. The children love their outdoor play time. Little bikers follow the figure 8 track as they master coordination and pedaling. Climbers tackle the rock wall and the challenge of the “zipper” on the […]
Teddy Bear Picnic Day
June 20, 2015 By
Picnic Day! It’s “Teddy Bear Picnic Day” for our children ages three to six years of age. It’s hard to decide which is the favorite furry friend who gets to come to Noah’s Ark and spend the day. What color is your bear, what is your bears name and where did you get your bear […]
Preparing for School
June 2, 2015 By
Preparing for School Tips Your child is reaching school age, and it’s time to start thinking about how to prepare your child to start school. At Noah’s Ark Child Center, we have some tips and tricks for preparing your child for school. Preparing for School Essentials Teach your child to wash his hands frequently, most […]
Preschool Programs in Reno: Find the Perfect Fit
May 18, 2015 By
Preschool Programs in Reno: How to Find the Perfect Fit There are many options for your child’s early education, and it can be frustrating to try and sort through all of the different child care providers for preschool programs in Reno. Here are some questions parents can ask themselves to find the right preschool program […]