Child Development

Community and Cultural Awareness
Central Texas PreK Program – More Value, More Care, More Peace of Mind
Choosing where your child spends their Pre-K year is one of the biggest decisions a family makes, and it’s rarely just about academics. Cost,...
August 10th, 2026 · 3 min read
Joyful Parenting
How to Teach Empathy to Children – 5 Activities for Parents & Caregivers
One of the most powerful things you can do as a parent is teach empathy to children early. Research shows that empathy, which is...
May 29th, 2026 · 4 min read
Child Development
Setting Your Child Up for Reading Success
Did you know that learning to read begins long before kindergarten? At Stepping Stone School, we believe in giving children a strong foundation in...
February 6th, 2026 · 3 min read
Child Development
How Stepping Stone School Uses Teaching Strategies® GOLD® to Support Every Child’s Growth
At Stepping Stone School, we believe that every child’s learning journey is unique, and their education should be too. That’s why we proudly use...
January 27th, 2026 · 3 min read
Joyful Parenting
Building Critical Thinkers in the Age of AI
“The whole world is novel to a child. and in order to learn most efficiently, curious children need opportunities to explore, experiment and play,...
January 12th, 2026 · 7 min read
Emotional and Social Development
Leadership Starts Early: How Preschool Builds Confidence and Responsibility in Children
When you think of leadership, you might picture boardrooms, podiums, or presidents. But the truth is, leadership begins much earlier, in the choices a...
January 8th, 2026 · 8 min read
Child Development
Emergent Writing in Early Childhood: Our Philosophy at Stepping Stone School
At Stepping Stone School, we believe that a child’s first scribble is not a random mark on a page, it is the beginning of...
December 1st, 2025 · 5 min read
Emotional and Social Development
Raising Polite, Responsible, Respectful Communicators – A Guide for Modern Parents
In today’s fast-paced, technology-filled world, skills like politeness, responsibility, respect, and communication are more essential than ever. At Stepping Stone School, we believe these...
October 16th, 2025 · 4 min read
Character Development
Manners Matter – Inside Our Proud to Be Polite™ Program
At Stepping Stone School, we believe strong social skills are just as important as academic readiness. In today’s world, teaching children how to be...
August 8th, 2025 · 2 min read