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Make these adorable paper hats for your cute little love bugs this Valentine’s Day!   Materials ·      White, pink and red construction paper ·      Glue stick ·      Tape ·      2 white pipe cleaners ·      2 red pom poms ·      Hot glue gun   Instructions 1.     Cut two strips out of the pink construction paper for […]

It can be hard to tell the difference between age-appropriate behaviors, and those behaviors that may signal a deeper problem. Age-appropriate behaviors, even if they are challenging, are behaviors that help children learn and progress in their social development. It is normal and necessary for children to test limits in order to learn about relationships […]

No time to exercise? Think again! As our kids head back to school, we’re squeezing more than ever into our hectic schedules. But you can work in plenty of physical activity for the whole family — simply by walking more. No other form of exercise is as easy, convenient and inexpensive. All you need is […]

Meet Ms. Erica, lead voluntary pre-kindergarten (VPK) teacher, as well as certified Master Teacher through La Petite Academy’s parent company, Learning Care Group. She’s been working in early education for 30 years and has been at La Petite Academy in Merritt Island, FL for 11 of those. Read our Q&A with Ms. Erica to learn […]

La Petite Academy’s parent company, the Learning Care Group, is opening a window for parents into their child’s school day with real-time photos, videos and updates anytime, anywhere. The early childhood education leader is ensuring that families enrolled at its preschools nationwide feel as close to their children as possible during school hours through brightwheel […]

As parents, we want our children to be generous, kind, and cooperative with others. We may think we can help them learn these skills by requiring them to share with others. However, many educators now believe forcing children to share does not actually teach the intended lessons. So let’s start by thinking about the social […]

There are many important life lessons we want to talk to our children about. Sometimes it’s not easy to find the right words. But what if they were already written for you? No matter the subject you want to explore with your child, chances are there’s a children’s book that talks about it. Fun, colorful, […]

December 14th is Roast Chestnuts Day! Here are 5 interesting facts about this seasonal snack.  

During the holidays, there are often many extended family meals and get-togethers. Once the holidays are over, however, we often go back to our busy, everyday lives. School, work, homework, and after-school practices and activities take over, while family meals and time spent together often take a back seat to quick, on-the-go meals in the […]

Meet Ms. Jamie, the lead teacher in our twos classroom at La Petite Academy in St. Joseph, MO! She has been at this location for two years and has a Bachelor of Science degree in theater and cinema, as well as her Child Development Associate’s credential. Read our Q&A to learn more about this wonderful […]

How much screen time is too much? What should my child be watching? When do I limit their usage, and how? These are common questions that many parents struggle with in this age where technology is everywhere! While technology is more readily available and can be a wonderful source of learning, even for children as […]

Meet Ms. Kristin, the amazing lead junior kindergarten teacher AND team lead at La Petite Academy in Fairview, OR. She has been working at the school for more than three years and has prior experience working as a tutor and elementary school substitute teacher. Read on to learn more about Ms. Kristin!   What was […]