Curious Minds Learning Center

02/11/2025

Preschool registration is open for Fall 2025! Contact me if you are interested, or you can visit www.curiousmindslc.com for more information. I'd love it if you could pass my info along to friends in the Meridian area!

02/11/2025

Stroke cards are one of the many fun tools we use in Preschool! What are stroke cards? They are cards that feature a series of lines, shapes, or patterns that children can trace with things like their fingers, a stylus, or a marker, or they can cover the shapes with small objects. They provide a hands-on way to develop early writing skills. By tracing the strokes, children improve their fine motor control and hand-eye coordination, which are essential for writing. Stroke cards also help kids recognize and practice the basic strokes that form letters and numbers, laying a strong foundation for literacy and numeracy.

We love to use small objects like buttons to cover the lines on our stroke cards. This helps the children develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. It's a fun, hands-on way to learn and play simultaneously!

12/17/2024

Registration is open! We'd love to have some new friends join us this year!

12/16/2024

Playdough isn't just a fun activity—it's a key player in early childhood development!

Creativity: Encourages little ones to use their imagination, turning blobs into masterpieces! 🧜‍♂️🚀

Fine Motor Skills: Squishing, rolling, and shaping help build those tiny muscles in fingers and hands. 💪✋

Sensory Play: Engages multiple senses, including touch, sight, and smell, but hopefully not taste! 🌈👃

Social Skills: Fosters cooperation and sharing when kiddos play together. 🤝💕

Cognitive Development: Enhances problem-solving, planning, and sequencing skills. 🧩🧠

So, next time you see your preschooler diving into a tub of playdough, know that they're not just having fun—they're growing and learning in the most colorful way! 🌟🎉

09/19/2024

Using tweezers is a great way to enhance fine-motor development! When children use tweezers, they strengthen the muscles in their fingers and hands, along with improving their hand-eye coordination.

08/20/2024

08/01/2024

I had some families change plans, so I have openings in my classes! Please help me spread the word so we can have full classes! I am even offering a special incentive for new families, as well as for current families who bring in a referral. I'm so excited for the new school year!

05/11/2024

We love our new classroom!! I’m still getting things up on the walls, but the open space is wonderful!

01/23/2024

Preschool registration is open for Fall 2024! Contact me if you are interested, or you can visit www.curiousmindslc.com for more information. I'd love it if you could pass my info along to friends in the Meridian area!