One of the most exciting things about the preschool years is watching young children grow into confident communicators. From their first words to telling them simple stories, these early years are a time of rapid language development. At our preschool, we know how important it is to build a strong language foundation, which is why we plan intentional early language shelf activities all year long.  

When you peek into a preschool classroom, you might see the children gathered around small tables, heads bent in deep focus, tiny hands hard at work with a surprising tool: a simple push pin. At first glance, this might seem like an unusual activity for young children, but the push pin activity is one of those hidden gems of early childhood education that packs a big developmental punch.

Usually taught in a Montessori school, the Montessori method is renowned for its hands-on, sensory-based approach to learning, and one of its most effective tools for teaching math concepts is the Golden Beads.