Parents’ Interests
With the first day of school quickly approaching, many parents are concerned about saying goodbye as their child enters (or continues) preschool. You are not alone! Around the world parents are having the same thoughts and wondering what they can do to help their children prepare and adjust. At IPS we ease these concerns through […]
It’s hard to believe that we’re already in the month of November at The International Preschools! September and October were very busy months at IPS, with lots of fun activities and (hurray!) several in-person family events. Here’s a look at what’s been happening at IPS over the last few weeks: We are looking forward to […]
IPS is currently closed for summer vacation. Please enjoy an encore post on a timely back-to-school topic! Separation anxiety (and the separation process) can be one of the most difficult times of the year for children and parents alike! At The International Preschools, we take separation seriously and strive to provide the most productive and […]
At The International Preschools, all children have a morning snack time built into their daily schedule. Full day children have about 45 minutes for lunch, in addition to their morning snack. This is an important time of day for the children. First and foremost, snack time (and lunch time) keep the children nourished and their […]
For many parents, this September will mark the first time that their child will attend a full day of preschool. With that comes the nightly (or for some, morning) routine of preparing your child’s lunch. It’s not an easy thing. After all, toddlers and preschoolers are notoriously picky and fickle about what they eat. Some […]
My daughter (age 5) is, and always has been, a fantastic eater. She loves all kinds of food (steak at age 1.5!) and will try most things, even if she ultimately decides she doesn’t like it. My son (age 2.5), not so much. He is (and always has been) a picky eater, eating mostly berries, […]