Category : After School Programs McKinney TX

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Benefits of Dance for Kids

Nowadays, getting your kid to be active can be quite a task. One easy way to make sure they’re getting enough exercise is to enroll them in active extracurricular activities. Dance is an excellent option for kids of all ages, and it has plenty of benefits outside of keeping them active. Here are some ways dance can positively impact your child’s life besides helping them get that daily energy out.  Self-Confidence Self-confidence is a funny thing as a child. Kids can feel invincible, like they can conquer the world until someone tells them they can’t. Dance is an excellent way Read more
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Benefits of After-School Clubs

After-School activities, organizations, and clubs are becoming more popular than ever! There are so many options to choose from that kids can get involved in anything they’re passionate about. After-school activities offer many benefits for children of all ages, so let’s discuss some of the ways that an after-school organization or club can benefit your child. Improved Academic Performance A recent study showed that children involved in extracurricular activities achieve better grades and have a higher attendance rate than those who are not involved.  Safety Sometimes it’s hard to be sure what your kids are up to if they don’t Read more
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How to Set a Homework Schedule

It can be difficult for kids to finish their homework. If your child has trouble finishing their homework in time, a homework schedule might be the right thing for them. Not only does it communicate clear expectations, but it establishes a time frame for kids to finish their homework. Here are some tips for setting a homework schedule! Free Time is Still Important Unless your child likes to get their homework done right away, many children want time to decompress after they get home from school. Allow some free time at the front end of your kid’s homework schedule to Read more
Heritage Learning Center February 26, 2021 , 227 0 Read more
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Ways to Encourage and Motivate Your Child

 Do you wonder why and how some children are so motivated, while others appear not at all? Some children are very self-motivated and eager to accomplish anything and everything. Then, there are those less motivated, in need of a push to accomplish any given task. At Heritage Learning Center in McKinney, TX, we believe in the importance of teaching self-motivation as essential to the long term success of any child, and this is an important part of our curriculum at any age group: from our preschool programs to our K-5th McKinney after school programs. If you’re wondering how to Read more
Heritage Learning Center November 5, 2019 , 707 0 Read more
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How to Choose the Right After School Activities for Your Kids

Do you know which after-school activities best fit your children?  Keeping them occupied and happy after-school can be a difficult task at times. In most cases, kids are full of energy and ready to play when school finishes. It’s important to consider what activities best fit your children. Kids need time to blow off steam and interact with their peers in a wholesome environment.  In reality, there is no “one size fits all” activity when it comes to after-school programs. All children are uniquely different, which means their after-school activities should be as well.  Consider the following factors in deciding Read more
Heritage Learning Center August 22, 2019 , 896 0 Read more
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4 Fun STEM Activities for Young Children

As parents, we should be active participants in our children’s education. Young minds are moldable and impressionable, meaning the influences, subjects, and activities we introduce to our children will make a long lasting impact on their life. It doesn’t take a genius to understand that STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) are vital to our children’s core education. School curriculums often undervalue these subjects and skills, which is why teaching them in the home is even more imperative.  The age of information has shifted the value placed on marketable skills, meaning, the ability to innovate, be technologically fluent, and understand Read more
Heritage Learning Center July 29, 2019 , 787 1 Read more
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Time Management Tips for Your Grade Schooler

Empowering our children with the gift of time management is of paramount importance. Children tend to thrive in consistent routines and patterned schedules, which provide structure and a set of shared expectations. As summer comes to an end and a new school year begins, help your children introduce important methods and time management strategies. The following tips will help get your kids on the right track and ready to return to school.  Help your kids establish and set their own schedules. Sit with your children and add their events to a virtual or physical calendar. Help them understand what the Read more
Heritage Learning Center July 22, 2019 , , 764 0 Read more
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Helping Non-Athletic Children Handle Disappointment in McKinney Tx

Helping children deal with disappointment can seem like a daunting parenting task. There are many points in your children’s lives when things don’t turn out the way you planned, leaving your children feeling disappointed. Not every team can be a winner; not every child gets chosen to be in the play. You can help your children turn these situations into learning opportunities. Display Your Empathy Acknowledge your child’s understanding of the situation. You do not have to agree with what your child says about the events, but you can still offer your full support. Phrases like I understand how you Read more
Heritage Learning Center June 8, 2019 , , 790 0 Read more
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Fun indoor after school activities for Kids in Mckinney TX

 Keeping your kids occupied when they are stuck indoors during the winter months is hard, but these fun activities should keep them entertained if they can’t go outside. “Cave of Stars” You’ll need: a box and a string of lights Poke holes into the top of the box and insert the Christmas lights. “Snowman in Texas” You’ll need: Baking soda & hair conditioner Mix 3 cups of baking soda with 1 cup of conditioner. Mold until you have desired size. “Marble Maze” You’ll need: Legos and a marble Use a Lego baseplate and various sized Legos to create a maze for the marble to exit. “Cinnamon Read more
Heritage Learning Center January 29, 2019 , , , 976 0 Read more
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Five Indoor After School Activities for Kids Mckinney TX

Your toddlers could find themselves bored spending more time inside as it begins to get colder outside. These five after-school activities for kids in McKinney, TX are great ways to keep the attention of any toddler who wants to stay busy. Cardboard box creations. A box can be used to create anything from a costume to a ramp for cars. Indoor Bowling. Set up empty soda bottles or even paper towel rolls and use any ball laying around to knock them down. Tape Balance beam. Tape lines in different directions and see if your little one can walk it without stepping Read more
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