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As the saying goes, kids say the darnedest things. TOT superstars are no exception to the rule! We thought it would be fun to  round up some of the hilarious moments, stories and quotes our TOT stars have had over the years. Here are some submitted by TOT directors and teachers!   “This story isRead more

“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

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

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

If you observe a preschool classroom, you will see children interacting in a variety of ways. Maybe it’s giving a classmate a compliment, asking to use a toy or just carrying a conversation with others. No matter what the discussion might be, these toddlers are building critical social and emotional intelligence that will be aRead more

If you Google “United States preschools” the third item that appears is an article from 2013 titled “The United States is Far Behind Other Countries on Pre-K.” It’s a frightening, albeit enlightening, notion. As of 2013, we were 26th in preschool participation in 4-year-olds and 24th in participation in 3-year-olds. Our teacher-to-child ratio came inRead more

Stepping onto the court after months of preparation, TOT kids feel a rush of excitement, and probably some nerves, as they perform their skills learned over the past few months. No matter the emotion – it’s a great confidence builder for them.   It’s a huge moment for a young child, and that can culminate intoRead more

In 2013, President Obama asked Congress to expand access to high-quality preschool to every child in the country through his State of the Union speech. A multitude of studies had proven what many of us had already assumed: early childhood education is important.   Preschools offer children the chance to socialize with other children, learnRead more