1. Communicate! Three, four and five-year-olds are still learning how to share their thoughts, feelings, and ideas, and it is not always a smooth process. If your child didn't sleep well the previous night, has developed a sudden fear, has a runny nose, or just doesn't quite seem themselves, please let me know. The more information I have about your child, the better I will be able to help bridge that developing communication gap and support them in class.

3. Remember that PLAY is the work of children. Many parents have already mapped out their child's path to Harvard, Yale or if they're lucky, their own alma mater. I LOVE that you have high expectations for your child-- I do, too! While it may seem counterintuitive to us grown ups, play is the best, most natural, and most developmentally appropriate way for children to learn. When children are setting up ramps out of blocks, they're learning about math and engineering. When children are comparing the amount of water in two cups at the water table, they're learning about properties of volume. When they're drawing, they're working on their hand eye coordination and spatial reasoning. It should also be noted that most play involves movement. While adults may think that calm, seated bodies are crucial for learning, research actually shows that the more senses involved in an activity, the greater the learning is, so movement is actually HELPING your child learn! Encourage play at home, and parents, don't be afraid to get into it also! It's amazing much a little play can lift your mood :)