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Curiosity At a Young Age
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By Julie Avery
In Little Acres Big News
Posted April 21, 2021

Curiosity At a Young Age

 Attention Curious People,      Curiosity is one of the most important skills for children to start developing at a young age. Children who are curious about the world can focus longer and [...]

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Fun in the Sand Box!
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By Julie Avery
In Little Acres Big News
Posted February 22, 2021

Fun in the Sand Box!

It’s no secret that young children love to play in the sand! In our Little Acres program, we are constantly digging, constructing and creating in the sand box. From building castles, to [...]

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Give the Gift of Time
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By Julie Avery
In Little Acres Big News
Posted December 20, 2019

Give the Gift of Time

Kids Want the Gift of YOU this Holiday! I don’t mean you need to wrap yourself up in wrapping paper with a bow on your head and slide yourself under the Christmas tree or the glowing lights [...]

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Teaching Gratefulness
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By Julie Avery
In Little Acres Big News
Posted November 7, 2019

Teaching Gratefulness

A couple of weeks ago, I took my two young children to Round Table for a fun end of season soccer party.  They both played at least $20 worth of arcade games, ate gooey pizza, played with [...]

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Play Is Learning
By Julie Avery
In Little Acres Big News
Posted September 27, 2017

Play Is Learning

“A child’s play is his work.” -Dr. Gary Landreth At Walnut Acres Children’s Center, this is a quote we take to heart! In our Junior Kindergarten program, we use play in all academic areas to [...]

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Holiday Ready?
By Julie Avery
In Little Acres Big News
Posted December 20, 2014

Holiday Ready?

‘Tis the season to be…… How would you personalize this sentence? Jolly? Stressed? Partied out? Busy? Worried? Although the holidays are filled with gatherings and parties, many people find it to [...]

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When Conflict Arises …
By Julie Avery
In Little Acres Big News
Posted May 8, 2014

When Conflict Arises …

“He hit me!” “No I didn’t! She took my block!” How many times have we as teachers and parents heard similar arguments between children? If your answer is [...]

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F is for Friendship
By Julie Avery
In Little Acres Big News
Posted February 14, 2014

F is for Friendship

February is the month of love! That love is for our partner, family, and friends. In our class, we work on socialization skills all year, but the special Valentine holiday is the prime time to [...]

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Sensory Play
By Julie Avery
In Little Acres Big News
Posted January 7, 2014

Sensory Play

This week we have been discussing the seasons and weather changes. With our California weather being so mild, how could we teach our students about snow or ice? Through sensory play of course! [...]

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