Childcare & Preschool | Willowdale Children’s Academy

Strengthen Young Children’s Mental Health Through Play

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Your child’s mental health is essential, and as a parent, nothing is more important than the well-being and development of your child. ​While we want to nurture their intellectual growth through learning and education, we must also support their social-emotional growth through unstructured play. However, in today’s busy world, it can be all too easy to […]

Tips to Improve Your Young Child’s Social Skills

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A child’s social skills in early childhood are very important for their happiness, health, and well-being throughout their life. Social skills develop alongside cognitive and emotional growth. These milestones and indicators lay the foundation for connecting with others, handling stress, and gaining other abilities.  As children embark on their educational journey, the significance of healthy […]

4 Tips To Help Young Kids Develop Good Reading Habits

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Do you have a young child starting to learn how to read and write? ​Developing good reading habits in kids is crucial for their cognitive development. Still, it can be difficult as a parent to know what strategies will help your child develop strong literacy skills.  Developing good reading habits in kids is essential for […]

How to Help Your Young Child Learn to Read

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Are you looking for the best way to help your child develop reading skills? Teaching kids to read can be a challenging but rewarding experience for both parents and children alike. With the right strategies in place, parents can support their children on their journey toward becoming independent readers. Knowing where to start and which […]

Unlock Your Child’s Imagination Through Role Play

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It may seem like your child is just play-acting, but did you know that role-playing has some significant developmental benefits? ​Children hone their communication and problem-solving skills through imaginative play and creativity, which can help them perform better at school! Hence, it’s no wonder this fun activity does more than you may think! Role-playing is […]

How to Create Healthy Eating Habits for Kids

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Healthy eating habits are essential to wellness and growth, and the good news is that if you start early enough with your toddler or preschooler, things will not be a constant struggle as they grow up. Imagine a world where chicken nuggets or pizza are only on some meals, and only some meals start with […]

How to Prepare for Kindergarten

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Kindergarten is a critical step in your child’s and family’s life. Your kiddo joins the big kids in a different school and must adjust to new routines and environments. ​Days are longer, the curriculum is more challenging, and the classrooms have different dynamics. These factors can be disturbing and create anxiety. Hence, preparing your preschooler for […]

4 Strategies to Teach Math to Preschoolers

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There are different ways to teach math to preschoolers and make it a fun experience. Not every preschooler learns the same way, and you will need to adjust to your young learner’s profile.  ​You are in the best position to encourage your child to discover, persist, and learn to become a problem solver.  Sometimes, your child […]

Show and Tell in Daycare

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Show and Tell is a well-known teaching method helping young children to develop public speaking and listening skills. ​In a daycare, young students are usually expected to bring an object they like to the classroom and talk about it. The exercise aims to help organize their thoughts and convey the most important ideas or information.  […]

Why Learn Sight Words?

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Sight words play an essential role in learning to read. For many years now, sight word learning has been one of the reading strategies that help kids feel more comfortable. Learning to read can be daunting for a child and extremely difficult because it requires skills, techniques, and strategies, and sight words help develop those reading skills.  […]