The Cleveland public library sent invitations to Maria’s school, this invitation was for all children for their first visit to a library; with this they sponsored an event which they called a Library Bear Picnic Party. For this, they created many activities inside the library: storytelling, a puppet show, painting, scrap, giveaways and more. She had a lot of fun, especially, when someone performed during the puppet show as a bear. Although Maria is only 4 years old, I am and have been training her to like and love to read books. One of these days, we will go to the library to have her get he...

Educational TV channels like PBS Kids and Nickelodeon provide a safe entertainment for children, especially for preschoolers. These TV shows could help them in preparation for a proper school. It’s hard to admit that sometimes I use the television as my baby sitter, but the kind of programming has given me good results with my children. Most of the day, Maria and Bianca are watching television, but I’ll see to it that they can watch educational programming. Last night my daughter Maria showed me two different colors at the same time. Here is how our conversation went: Maria: Mom, this i...

My daughter Maria did not get to go to the Pre-K program in the public school system, so we decided to send her to a private. There were not openings for Maria there, because of the income requirements. Two weeks ago, she started going to school in a Baptist Church pre-K program. She is going to school for 2 days per week, instead of 3. So far, she is enthusiastic about going to school. Everytime she wakes up in the morning she would tell me what day is. Now, she knows and can keep up the days of the week. She can’t wait to get in school every other day and she’s loving every minute of it....

This is an overdue update of my daughter Maria. Well, here is the good news. She finally knows how to use the scissors, and she can cut different shapes perfectly. Three weeks ago, I started training her how to use scissors. At first it was hard for Maria to hold the scissors and the paper. Everytime she would follow the marked guide, her body moved towards that direction too. She kept complaining and became frustrated, because she didn’t know how to do it. I didn’t give up; but, instead, I would change something, so that she would not feel bored. Giving her rewards for her achievements wa...

My daughter Maria is four years old, and she is eligible for preschool. Hubby and I have decided to send her to a pre-k program, to help build her socialization skills early. Of course we want her to be able to get along with other children, but it will also help her to develop her language skills. This will have a positive effect on her, in preparation for her transition to a proper school. Perhaps, preschool does not need to be mandatory in all schools. This is also voluntary for the parents to decide if they will send their children for pre-k. In general, public schools have programs, fo...