Resources from kinderberry hill

General, Play is Learning,

The Power of “Why?”: Sparking Imagination and Curiosity at Kinderberry Hill

At three years old, a child’s imagination is beginning to flourish! If your little one is not talking much yet, don’t worry. It won’t be long before they start! In just a few months, you’ll start to catch glimpses of the fascinating world of thoughts and questions unfolding in their...

Art, Math, and Science, NEWS & EVENTS, Play is Learning,

How STEAM Wonder Lab Sparks Learning and Creativity

Welcome to STEAM Wonder Lab at Kinderberry Hill! In this innovative learning environment, infants, toddlers, and preschoolers explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) concepts, with many proven benefits, both educational and social-emotional. The Benefits of STEAM Education in Early Childhood Education Early childhood STEAM education promotes problem-solving, collaboration,...

Parenting Tips,

When Little Ones Bite

Biting is a common behavior in young children. As such, it occurs in every childcare and early childhood program. When children bite, it can be stressful for children and their caregivers. It’s important to understand that biting is a way that children attempt  to communicate through their actions.   Why...

Executive Function and Mindfulness, General,

Handmade Gifts and Heartfelt Cheer

With the holidays fast approaching, many families are scrambling to find those last-minute gifts. But if you have a toddler, preschooler, or young child at home, you have all you need to create a beautiful, heartfelt, handmade gift! Nothing shows you care more than a thoughtful homemade gift – and...

Books We Love, General,

Berry Holiday Picks

Kinderberry Hill knows it can be daunting to choose the perfect gift for your littlest learner. We've compiled a list of Kinderberry kid tested items to help you get started! These items are routinely requested by the children, and all receive a big “thumbs up” from our crew. Download the...

Nature and Outdoors,

How Nature Impacts school Readiness and Executive Function

At Kinderberry Hill, we value time spent in our outdoor classrooms all year long. Our friends at Reflection Sciences break down a study about how time in nature influence school readiness and executive function skills. 

Nature and Outdoors, Play is Learning,

The Benefits of Big Body Play

Have you ever watched children engage in “rough and tumble” play? This is big body play! Though supervision is important, big body play is full of benefits for young children.   What is Big Body Play? Big body play is any movement that incorporates the large muscle groups in the...

Nature and Outdoors,

Rediscover Your Backyard This Winter

Sara, our Education Coordinator, wrote a great article for our friends at Twin Cities Mom Collective giving ideas how you can enjoy the rest of the winter season with your children in your own backyard. Children in our “neck of the woods” are so lucky to have four distinct seasons to explore and...

Play is Learning,

Let’s Play Through This!

By Sara Reichstadt, Education Coordinator for Kinderberry Hill2020 has been full of surprises, that is for sure! Play is an opportunity for us all to escape, be joyful and creative. Research shows how important play is in promoting problem solving, self-regulation and decision making skills. These are the life skills...

Parenting Tips,

Slow September: Navigating Periods of Change with Young Children

Traditionally, September is a month of change, whether it is transitioning to a new classroom, moving on to kindergarten, or just shifting from the lazy days of summer to a more structured school year. Change is hard for children (and for many adults!) and it may take practice to feel...

Nature and Outdoors,

Summer in the Kinderberry Hill Outdoor Classroom

At first glance, the children in Kinderberry Hill outdoor classrooms may look like they’re playing outside as usual. However, what is actually happening is rich child-centered learning, exploration, and discovery! Kinderberry Hill outdoor classrooms are certified by the Nature Explore Program, a national initiative to help children use the natural...