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“Consistency is key” is a phrase thrown around often, and can even be construed as cliche by some, but it can be an important key to helping grow happy and confident children.   The scary thing about consistency is just that – actually having to continuously do as you say whether that’s not continuing toRead more

In the Teams of Tomorrow program, preschoolers are moving their bodies for 45 minutes and learning new concepts all at once. So, what about that is so special? We all know that being physically active has countless benefits – but is there a correlation between physical activity and brain growth?   Simply put: yes. AnRead more

Every August school starts back – and with school comes the extracurricular activities. It can be hard to figure out which one (or ones!) are right of your child, but we’d like to officially state we think TOT is perfect for all children!   One of the biggest bonuses of TOT is that classes areRead more

Back to school can be a big adjustment for both parents and children after a wonderfully lax summer. Instead of having everyone super stressed as we continue to make the transition from summer to school we have rounded up five simple tips on how to ease the transition for everyone.   Talk About It IsRead more

Looking for something for your kids to do during the summer that is not just fun, but sneak in some skills they learned during the school year? That’s what TOT summer camps are all about! Summer camps are typically a weeklong day camp held at a daycare or preschool. Camps have some similarities to aRead more

We’ve all been counting down to it. Parents, kids, teachers alike, all looking forward to summer. And while summer is great, oftentimes it’s when parents hear two dreaded words the most, “I’m bored.” No matter how much planning a parent can do, it can sometimes feel impossible to keep your children occupied and active duringRead more

Summer is just around the corner, and usually summer means getting to dust off that reading list full of books you weren’t able to get to during the school year. If your reading list is looking a little short, or you just want it freshened up, we’ve got five suggestions. Whether you read one orRead more

Spring break has passed. For classroom teachers, testing is over. For TOT teachers, Shine Time is just around the corner (next couple of weeks!). The days are longer and warmer, and now you can see the light at the end of the tunnel. School is almost over, but you’re feeling drained. We get it! It’sRead more

Doctors recommend that children should be getting 60 minutes of aerobic exercise every day. With so many screen distractions these days, it can be hard to get children motivated to move. We’ve come up with ten great ways to get your kids moving!   1. Limit Screen Time Maybe one of the most difficult firstRead more

We’re only a third of the way through the year, but for those who operate more on a school-calendar, the days are ticking away and summer will be here soon. As excited as it is to realize summer is almost here, many people begin to experience fatigue.   For many of us, fatigue comes from workingRead more