Summer Safety Tips

It's summertime and the living is easy! The summer is a great time to spend with your little one. As always, your child's safety is of the utmost importance. Below are some tips to help you have a safe summer. 

Make Your Home More Kid-Friendly
Did you know that exposed cords pose a strangulation hazard to young children? Inspect your home for any loose cords and remove them from harm's way.

Keep Cool 
Summers on Long Island can be downright sweltering. Unfortunately, this can lead to heat-related illnesses. To keep your children safe and healthy, make sure that they apply sunscreen, wear loose fitting clothing, and stay out of the sun.

Stay Hydrated
The summer sun and heat can quickly dehydrate you. To combat this, make sure your little one drinks plenty of water throughout the day.

Once the summer is over, your child may be eligible for nursery school. Looking for a superior nursery school on Long Island? If so, choose Miss Sue's Nursery School! Don't wait until the summer is over to enroll. Call 516-938-0894 today to inquire about enrollment.

Web Source: http://www.parenting.com/toddler/safety/six-summer-safety-tips

​How To Help Your Child Develop Fine Motor Skills

The first 3 years of your child's life have a big impact on their overall development. After all, this is the time in a young person's life when they start to hone in on fine motor skills. Below are some activities that will help build this skill.

Allow your children to:

• finger paint
• assist with simple meal preparation 
• assemble puzzles
• draw, doodle, or write with pencils or markers
• play with blocks
• paint pictures
• use playdough and clay
• put pegs into a board
• play with puppets
• utilize board games
• set the table
• hold the fork and spoon properly
• clean the table with a sponge
• open and close containers

 

Do you want to invest in your child's future? If so, enroll them at Miss Sue's Nursery School. We offer plenty of activities that help improve a child's fine motor skills. Our outdoor facilities were specifically designed to foster muscular coordination and independence. We invite you to visit our school and see our program in action. Please call us for an appointment or with any questions (24 hours/7 days a week) at 516-938-0894. 

Web Source: http://families.naeyc.org/learning-and-development/child-development/help-your-child-build-fine-motor-skills

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What To Expect From Miss Sue's Nursery School

Choosing a nursery school is an important decision in a child's life. There are plenty of reasons why Miss Sue's Nursery School is a perfect fit for your child. Below are some things you can expect when you enroll your child at Miss Sue's.

A Robust Curriculum
Our curriculum features Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, Art, Library, Computers, Blocks and Manipulatives, Music and Movement. All of these topics are covered to foster creativity and an awareness in the children of the world around them.

State-Of-The-Art Equipment
We believe that children should have access to state-of-art equipment. That is why we offer an impressive outdoor facility and a comprehensive computer lab. Both of these facilities will help children grow and develop.

A Caring Staff
Our teachers are certified and trained in Early Childhood education. In addition to being extremely qualified teachers, our staff genuinely cares for each student. Best of all, there are 4 teachers for each classroom. This ensures that each child gets proper attention and supervision.

Looking for nursery school on Long Island? Look no further than Miss Sue's Nursery School! We instill social, conceptual and perceptual skills appropriate for the stage of each child’s development. We invite you to visit our school and see our program in action. If you are interested in enrolling your child at Miss Sue's, call 516-938-0894 today.

Web Source: http://preschoolmatters.org/2014/09/10/anticipating-quality-for-all-children/

Lifelong Benefits of Nursery School

Some parents are under the impression that nursery school prepares them for kindergarten. While this is true, a superior nursery school prepares children for life in general. There are plenty of lifelong benefits your child will reap from attending nursery school.

Nursery school students are more likely to: 

• develop social skills
• make healthy choices
• graduate from high school
• hold a steady job 
• earn more money throughout his or her lifetime

At Miss Sue's Nursery School, we go to great lengths to provide your children the best education available. That's why we have been voted the "Best Nursery School" for the past six years! We invite you to visit our school and see our program in action. Please call us for an appointment or with any questions (24 hours/7 days a week) at 516-938-0894.

Web Source: http://www.brookings.edu/research/papers/2008/09/early-programs-isaacs

​The Concept of Sharing

If you have a child, you probably know that it is not easy to teach the concept of sharing. However, sharing is a critical concept that should be learned at any early age. Below are some tips and tricks to get your little ones to share. 

Define "Mine" and "Yours"
It can be difficult for children to comprehend the concepts of mine and yours. However, you can teach it to them by setting some toys that are specifically for the child. Then, give other toys to the rest of the children.

Take Turns
Another way to teach children about sharing is to have them take turns with a toy. It gives each child one-on-one time with the toy. Once their time is up, they then pass it to the next child. 

Real Life Examples of Sharing
Children will learn what sharing is when you point out real life examples. If characters in a book are sharing something, explain that to the child. If you see two people sharing something, say so. This will only help children apply it to their own lives.

At Miss Sue's, we believe that playtime is necessary. Not only do children have fun playing with toys, they learn to share them with one another. If this is the type of nursery school you'd like your child to attend, enroll today! Call 516-938-0894 to learn more about our curriculum.

Web Source: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/guide/how-teach-children-share