Author Archives: EC3 Staff
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December 11, 2017It is Ella’s first birthday, and her mom is excited. She places a brightly wrapped present in front of Ella and tears just a small portion of the shiny paper. Ella takes over, pulling on the paper and scrunching it … Continue reading
Why Kids Should Play Outdoors in Winter
January 18, 2017Bundle Up and Get Outside: Why Kids Should Play Outdoors in Winter As winter and cold weather approaches, children’s play is often limited to the indoors. Adult fears about safety and negative attitudes toward exposure to cold weather are the … Continue reading
Great Local Gifts
December 19, 2016I don’t know about you, but this time of year I often realize that I need a couple of last minute gifts for the kiddos in my life. Below I’ve compiled a list of fantastic businesses where you can purchase … Continue reading
The Dirt on Dirt!
July 25, 2016“Don’t track mud in the house!” “Wash your hands before dinner!” “You can’t play with that, you don’t know where it’s been!” Parents wear those phrases out like old blue jeans put through the spin cycle too many times. Many … Continue reading
Why Kids Whine
July 18, 2016Research on whining confirms that it really is the most annoying sound to the human ear – more so than the sound of a screeching table saw or a Vuvuzela football/soccer horn resembling the sound of an elephant. (1) You … Continue reading
How to Spot the Signs of Hearing Loss Early
June 8, 2016Why does the TV volume need to be so loud? Why don’t you follow the direction the first time I said it? Why is my child’s vocabulary not developing as fast as their siblings did? These are all valid questions … Continue reading
How to Read With a Squiggly Baby (or Toddler!)
May 23, 2016Parents know they should read with their child every day. But reading together requires that your baby or toddler will actually sit still long enough for a book! If you’ve got a squiggler in your house, see if these tips … Continue reading
EC3 Teachers and Staff Favorite Book Picks!
March 8, 2016EC3 teachers and staff love to read! In celebration of March is Reading Month, we compiled a list of some of our favorite children’s AND adults books. Please feel free to share some of your favorites in the comments! Great … Continue reading
Fire Safety at Home
June 9, 2014EC3 staff members are trained on emergency procedures when they are hired, and several update trainings are conducted for all staff each year. Last week classrooms took a “field trip” to our on-site evacuation area when we conducted a fire … Continue reading
The Gift of Experience
December 12, 2013Updated 12/2016 Our Henry is not hurting for toys. In fact, I am regularly trying to finds ways of minimizing his collection. While we love the Magna Tiles, Lincoln Logs, Legos, endless art supplies and dress up clothes, they all … Continue reading