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Encouraging Your Child to Help in the Kitchen

Encouraging Your Child to Help in the Kitchen

KLA Schools is your parenting partner, and we’re committed to supporting a child’s health and wellbeing. Children are naturally curious, and…

Creating Family Holiday Traditions

Creating Family Holiday Traditions

Holiday traditions are a wonderful way for families to build memories. Even if there are things you’ve done every year, there are always more fun…

The importance of routine for kids

The Importance of Routine for Kids

According to Dr. Peter Gorski of Harvard Medical School, knowing what to expect from daily life can develop a child’s confidence. Here are some…

Supporting hands on learning in childhood

Supporting Hands-On Learning in Childhood

Children learn through hands-on learning. A recent study showed that preschoolers were less likely to explore and learn for themselves after an…

Thanksgiving Books for Children

Thanksgiving Books for Children

With Thanksgiving approaching, it’s an ideal time to get ready for the season by reading with your child. Enjoy these popular Thanksgiving books…

Age Appropriate STEAM Activities for Children

Age-Appropriate STEAM Activities for Children

At KLA Schools, each of our classrooms features age-appropriate technology materials. Rather than separating STEAM activities into a standalone…

Keeping Your Young Child Safe Online

Keeping Your Young Child Safe Online

Over the years, websites and apps like YouTube and TikTok have skyrocketed in popularity, with many users being children. Because of this, many…

How to Choose the Best After School Care

How to Choose the Best After School Care

We know that the workday doesn’t always begin or end with the school day, and we're proud to support busy families with

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What to Look for in a Reggio Emilia Curriculum

In the Reggio Emilia early childhood educational philosophy, there is an expression: “A child has a hundred languages.” These languages – which…

Water safety tips kids

Water Safety Tips for Kids

According to the National SAFE Kids Campaign and the National Safety Council, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional death in…

Helping preschoolers prepare for kindergarten

How to Help Preschoolers Prepare for Kindergarten

The transition from preschool in Kendall to kindergarten is a big milestone—and a big…

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4 Tips on Making Back to School Successful

It's August, and time to get ready for school again. For some of you it's the first time you are taking your little one to school. You are taking…

Preschool security

Important Preschool Security Features

When choosing a preschool for your child, you want safety and security to be the top priority. At our

Why is Your Childs Learning Environment So Important

Why is Your Child's Learning Environment So Important?

The space of a good early childhood learning environment should be thoughtful and inviting.

Affordable and fun family summer activities

Affordable and Fun Family Summer Activities

Summer affords many opportunities for family fun that won’t break the bank. While some of our KLA Schools families have their children enrolled in…

Benefits of summer camp

Why is Summer Camp Beneficial for Kids?

This time of year, parents are looking for a good summer camp for their child to have fun and…

Understanding Nutrition in Preschool

Understanding Nutrition in Preschool

A good preschool is your parenting partner, and takes your child’s health seriously. If you’re looking for a good preschool, it’s important to…

Supporting Your Toddler Through Separation Anxiety

Supporting Your Toddler Through Separation Anxiety

As a parent of a toddler, you may have noticed that your child is starting to show signs of separation anxiety – such as clinginess, tantrums,…

Books to Help Children Learn About Numbers

Books to Help Children Learn About Numbers

In addition to math concepts taught in your child’s daycare or preschool in Hillsboro, Oregon,…

4 Fun Springtime Family Activities

4 Fun Springtime Family Activities

Springtime is an ideal time to enjoy the great outdoors as a family. Here are four springtime activities that the whole family can…

Getting Involved With Your Childs Preschool

Getting Involved With Your Child's Preschool

According to research, parents who get involved in their child’s preschool end up helping their child both academically and socially. Stable,…

Spring Themed Sensory Bin Ideas

Spring-Themed Sensory Bin Ideas

Spring is just around the corner! Here are some fun and educational sensory bin ideas with a spring theme that you can set up at…

Supporting Your Child in the Kitchen

Supporting Your Child in the Kitchen

Empowering your child to help out in the kitchen supports them to learn vital life skills while building self-confidence and a sense of…

Dramatic Play Ideas for Preschoolers

Dramatic Play Ideas for Preschoolers

Play in early childhood supports preschoolers to learn about their world, as well as