by Liana Austin | Jul 20, 2026 | Behavior, Development, Sensory
Understanding the Importance of Dramatic Play A preschooler walks out of the dress-up area wearing a flowing dress, a firefighter helmet, and what looks like a single rain boot with doggies on it. He announces that he is a princess firefighter who is expecting...
by Liana Austin | Apr 18, 2026 | Behavior, Development, STEM
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...
by Liana Austin | Jul 24, 2025 | Behavior, Development
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...
by Liana Austin | Jun 18, 2025 | Behavior, Development
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...
by Liana Austin | Apr 16, 2025 | Behavior, Sensory
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,...
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