What We Can Learn from Quality Screentime
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie: “Cookie Factory”
In Season 1, Episode 7 of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, the story “Cookie Factory” follows Oliver’s class on a field trip to a local cookie factory. At first glance, “Cookie Factory” is a fun, silly adventure about Mouse visiting a place filled with cookies. But for young children, it also creates a rich opportunity to talk about language, counting, cause-and-effect, simple machines, social skills, routines, independence, curiosity, and creativity.
Building Independence: Self-Help Skills Across Early Childhood
At Discovery World, we support children in developing self-help skills as part of their daily routines. These skills help children build autonomy, confidence, motor development, and problem-solving abilities. Self-help skills...
Watch me! Celebrating Milestones and Identifying Delays
Watch me! Celebrating Milestones and Identifying Delays At Discovery World, supporting each child’s growth and development is at the heart of what we do. Our teachers are trained to observe age-appropriate developmental milestones and to identify areas where a child...
More Than a Number: Rethinking Screen Time for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Rethinking Screen Time for Toddlers and Preschoolers Screen time. The term alone can trigger guilt, debate, and an avalanche of opinions from parents, educators, pediatricians, and even strangers on the internet. And for good reason: today’s children are growing up...
Fueling Growth: Fostering Lifelong Healthy Habits at Discovery World
We all know that kids and food can be unpredictable—one day they love blueberries, the next they act like you’re poisoning them with blueberries. That’s why we focus on creating a positive, relaxed mealtime experience where kids feel encouraged but never out of...
Heavy Work: A Powerful Sensory Strategy for Young Children
Supporting Self-Regulation at Home and in the Classroom As parents, you may have noticed moments when your child struggles to manage their emotions or energy levels. Whether it’s difficulty sitting still, frequent emotional outbursts, or trouble following directions,...
Making Magic Outside: The Power Of Outdoor Play
At Discovery World, we see outdoor play as more than just a way for kids to burn off energy—it’s a vital part of their development. Nature provides the ultimate classroom, where children can explore, imagine, and create in ways that support their physical, cognitive, and social-emotional well-being. Whether they’re climbing, digging, or simply observing the world around them, outdoor experiences spark curiosity, fuel creativity, and help build essential life skills. In this post, we’ll dive into why outdoor play is so important, how we incorporate it into our daily routine, and simple ways you can encourage outdoor learning at home.
All You Need to Know about Potty Training
Potty training is a big step forward for both you and your little one. If approached well, you can make great strides in a couple of weeks (or less!). In addition to potty training my own children, I have helped toilet train hundreds of children as the Director and Owner of Discovery World. Over the last 30 years, I have learned what works and what usually does not, and I am happy to be able to share what I’ve learned with you!