10 Winter Sensory Activities

December 12, 2023

Sensory play involves activities that stimulate the senses: sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. When children engage in sensory play, they are building connections in the brain and learning about the world around them. Take advantage of indoor winter days by offering the following sensory experiences:

How to Set Up Enriching Learning Experiences for Infants and Toddlers

November 2, 2023

The early years of an infant’s and toddler’s life are a precious and critical time for development. Childcare providers play a crucial role in ensuring that these formative years are filled with enriching experiences that foster growth and well-being. In this post, we’ll explore strategies from infant and toddler development expert and director of educational content at FunShine Express, Teresa Narey, on how to create a nurturing environment that supports infant and toddler development in childcare settings.

Continuum Tour: Creative Arts

October 5, 2023

Our Early Learning and Development Continuum includes nine domains with goals for ages birth to five. Each month these concepts are embedded in new themes and daily lesson plans. Join us as we explore the domains and show you how FunShine curricula will build skills and make learning fun!

Continuum Tour: Physical Development

September 22, 2023

Our Early Learning and Development Continuum includes nine domains with goals for ages birth to five. Each month these concepts are embedded in new themes and daily lesson plans. Join us as we explore the domains and show you how FunShine curricula will build skills and make learning fun!

Handwriting Progression in Preschool

September 18, 2023

Writing and drawing are staples in the early childhood classroom. Preschool-age children will use writing and drawing to communicate their ideas, feelings, and findings. As children write and transition to the stages of letter formation and invented or phonetic spelling, we begin to see their handwriting take shape. Handwriting, or penmanship, is a skill that develops over time as children progress through elementary school. Handwriting is also a complex process that involves the sensory systems working cooperatively. In the early years, our focus is on supporting children through the early stages of writing and drawing through the exploration of writing materials in play, modeling writing for them, creating opportunities for group and individual writing experiences, and engaging with families to promote writing experiences at home.