Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education is something near and dear to our hearts at SensoryEdge. We founded our company on the idea that providing opportunities for learning and a variety of experiences early in a child’s development will expand their minds and abilities through creative play and skill building.

Technically Early CHildhood Education encompasses learning from birth to age 8 and for school it typically is used to discuss preschool through 3rd grade. Infant/toddler is a sub-set of the broader category and it typically used when discussing the education of children from birth to age 2.

Breaking the Cycle: How Early Education Can Help Combat Systemic Racism

April 12, 2023 Sensory Edge 0

More than 150 years after the end of the Civil War, the United States is still operating under the shadow of systemic racism, which affects the lives of people of color in many fundamental ways. Systemic racism affects the ability of individuals and families to avoid or pull themselves out of poverty and incarceration, secure safe housing and stable employment, and live their lives without the shadow of constant surveillance, among other things. […]

Teaching young children critical thinking skills is crucial for their development and success in life.

March 17, 2023 Sensory Edge 0

Critical thinking involves the ability to analyze and evaluate information, identify biases and assumptions, and make reasoned judgments. Here are some of the best ways to teach critical thinking skills to young children […]

Smart Tips for Boosting Your Child’s Academic Success

January 31, 2023 Sensory Edge 0

Various factors determine your child’s academic success. Certainly, your child’s school teacher qualification and access to sufficient learning resources will often play a critical role in your child’s success. However, the most important factor for your child’s academic success is your continued participation in their educational progress. […]

How to Encourage STEM in Early Education

October 15, 2020 Sensory Edge 0

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are largely used to influence innovative solutions to our world’s problems. Day-to-day decisions are increasingly being driven by data, with 90% of the world’s data generated just in the last two years. […]

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Teaching and Learning in the Pandemic

August 6, 2020 Sensory Edge 0

When teachers go back to school this fall, the classroom as they’ve known it will be gone, and their instruction will be more critical than ever. […]

Genius busy bag ideas for church (and other quiet places)

March 27, 2020 Sensory Edge 0

Whether you’re waiting at a restaurant or just need to entertain your kids with something productive while you cook dinner, a busy bag is a educational and creative option. You can pack them with stencils, […]

The importance of developing non-cognitive skills at an early age

December 16, 2019 Sensory Edge 0

Many major economic and social problems in America — crime, teenage pregnancy, high school dropout rate, adverse health conditions — can be traced to low levels of skills and social abilities such as attentiveness, persistence and working with others. […]

How to Find A Great Preschool ( 10 Signs of a Great Preschool)

April 2, 2016 Sensory Edge 0

A Great Preschool is Easy to Find When You Know What to Look For ( 10 Signs of a Great Preschool) When it comes to early education finding a great preschool can set your child […]

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Halloween Safety Tips

October 24, 2007 Sensory Edge 0

If you choose to celebrate Halloween, make sure you do it safely. Use these tips to ensure your kids have a safe and spookerific Halloween. First of all, choose your child’s costume wisely. Avoid costumes […]