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March is National Reading Month! Of course, reading to young children introduces new vocabulary, but studies have shown that there are numerous other benefits, as well. Reading can calm your child, especially in times of stress. It promotes a longer attention span and improved ability to concentrate. It encourages communication and bonding between you and […]

Happy Grow Fit Friday! Each Friday during Nutrition Month, we’re featuring one of our healthy and delicious recipes from our Grow Fit Menu. We hope you’ll go “bananas” for this week’s recipe – scrumptious Monkey Snacks! (Click the recipe below to open a printable PDF version)

Ms. Irma, Lead Accelerated Pre-Kindergarten teacher at The Children’s Courtyard in Keller, TX, has taught at CCY for nearly 15 years! Read our Q&A with this incredible staff member to learn more about her exciting classroom, why she chose a career in early education and her love and dedication to each of her students.   Why […]

Give your loved ones one (or a few!) of these sweet, thoughtful candy heart notes to remind them of how much you care! We even have blank options available for you to write your own personalized Valentine’s Day messages. Just click the image below to view all 18 printable candy heart notes! Have a Happy Valentine’s […]

As childhood obesity and attention deficit disorders in young children continue to increase, more and more research is being done about the effects of physical activity on children’s health. This research shows that regular exercise is not only vital to physical development, but also brain development in young children. Here are a few examples: Basic […]

Meet Ms. Teresa, Lead Infant Teacher at our Children’s Courtyard Master School on Longenbaugh Rd. in Houston, TX. This January, she celebrates her 15th anniversary with The Children’s Courtyard. Check out our Q&A with Teresa to learn why she is so passionate about teaching our littlest learners.   Tell us about your background and why you […]

By Katie Serbinski, MS, RD There’s more to food than just taste. Or so that’s what I’ve learned in my six years of studying nutrition science. Food provides our bodies with the nutrients it needs to function, just like fuel to a car. But what foods constitute as healthy? How can you maintain a healthy diet […]

It won’t be long and your child will be moving up our School Readiness Pathway and heading to a new classroom. We want to ensure this transition is a win-win for your child and for you. Transitions can be stressful, so the sooner we begin thinking about the transition, the easier it will be on […]

With 2015 coming to a close, it’s important to reflect on the past year – what we learned and what we accomplished – while focusing on our goals for the New Year. Here’s a free printable New Year’s “Resolution” worksheet that kids can fill in as we prepare for 2016! Happy New Year from all […]

Ms. Sheila is the Dual Language Pre-Kindergarten Teacher at The Children’s Courtyard in Coppell, TX and has been there for almost three years. During her time in college where she studied early childhood education, she developed a passion for teaching four- and five-year-olds, which brought her to CCY. Read our interview with Ms. Sheila to […]

Every morning, we get up, brush our teeth, take a shower, get dressed—it’s our morning routine, and every step of the way, we’re ensuring that our day gets off to the right start. It’s the same for young children. Research shows that even the youngest infants are healthier and show stronger executive function and self-regulation […]

        By Katie Serbinski, MS, RD Once Halloween comes and goes, parents often are reminded it’s not just the spooky holiday that presents our children (and us) with sugary treats. The reality is that many celebrations from October through the New Year are accompanied by sugar, sugar and more sugar. It’s the […]