Child Development

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Developmentally Appropriate Chores for Children
Spring is in the air! Which also means spring cleaning is just around the corner. This year, consider including your children in this annual...
March 6th, 2018 · 3 min read
Child Development
Mathematics Development and Learning
The “M” in S.T.E.A.M. stands for Mathematics! Concrete experiences with math concepts and interactions with teachers have a direct impact on your children’s acquisition...
February 26th, 2018 · 2 min read
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The Five Best Coding Toys that Won’t Break the Bank!                               
At Stepping Stone School, we are excited to unite technology and learning as we teach introductory skills in our early childhood classrooms by focusing...
February 19th, 2018 · 3 min read
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Toilet Training Toddlers
It is that joyous yet challenging time in the life of a child, the moment parents trade in their child’s diapers for the coveted...
January 29th, 2018 · 5 min read
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Higher Order Processing Skills to Improve Resilience
When you look closely at the Stepping Stone School learning plans, you will see a set of parentheses under each activity in which teachers...
January 22nd, 2018 · 4 min read
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The Importance of Classic Literature
Research demonstrates that the single activity with the greatest impact on a child’s reading readiness is being read to on a regular basis. Each...
January 15th, 2018 · 8 min read
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Self-Regulation Tips for Toddlers
At Stepping Stone School, we strive to support our families through the many ups and downs of early childhood.  The toddler years are a...
January 8th, 2018 · 4 min read
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Screen Time Guidelines
At Stepping Stone School, we continue to explore the latest research on behalf of our families to remain current with the most up-to-date educational...
December 18th, 2017 · 4 min read
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3 Ways to Teach Compassionate Living
As this year’s calendar flips to its final month, I reflect on moments over the past eleven, noting certain instances which stand out in...
December 4th, 2017 · 3 min read