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The Importance of STEM in a Preschool Curriculum

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, should play a fundamental role in the foundations of learning for young children. Many educational professionals believe STEM is so important it should be at the same level of importance of acquiring literacy skills. There are multiple benefits to STEM learning, so let’s talk about the importance of STEM in…

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Why Naptime is Important for Preschoolers

Getting enough sleep is a crucial way to stay healthy. Quality nap time for children five years and under is beneficial to early physical and mental development. When a child doesn’t get enough sleep during the day, they can become overly tired and grumpy. Other issues include sleepiness, trouble waking up in the morning, aggressive…

Tips for Parents from Preschool Teachers
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Tips for Parents from Preschool Teachers

Having a child who’s just starting preschool is an exciting time for parents. Sometimes, parents realize that their kids might be behaving better at school for the teachers than they are at home. This can be frustrating for some parents! Heritage Learning Center has a few tips for parents, from preschool teachers themselves, for getting…

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Child Care: 5 Things You Should Look for

Selecting a child care center is an incredibly important decision that most parents have to make. With an important decision like this, knowing what things you need to look for makes the process much easier. So, here are five things that the Heritage Learning Center thinks every parent should look for in a child care…

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STEM Education for Young Children

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Since these are relatively “complex” subjects, many parents and educators are unsure of when they should start teaching these subjects to students. Many come to the conclusion that these lessons can wait for elementary school. However, experts stress that STEM should be an important aspect of preschool…