Why “Just Play” Is One of the Most Powerful Learning Tools When parents imagine school readiness, they often picture children sitting quietly, writing letters, or completing worksheets. While early academic exposure has its place, research and experience consistently show that young children learn best through play-based learning. At Lyndon Learning Childcare, play is not a […]
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Understanding the Hidden Learning That Happens Every Day When parents think about daycare learning, they often picture children practicing letters, counting numbers, or learning colors. While those academic foundations are important, they are only a small part of what children truly gain from a high-quality daycare experience. At Lyndon Learning Childcare, learning happens all day
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As the crisp air sets in and the leaves turn brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold, fall provides countless opportunities for children to explore, learn, and grow. At Lyndon Learning Childcare, we love embracing the season as a way to bring the classroom outdoors, inspire creativity, and spark curiosity. Autumn isn’t just beautiful—it’s a
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At Lyndon Learning Childcare, we believe the best kind of learning happens when children don’t even realize it’s happening. During the summer months, we embrace this idea wholeheartedly—turning warm-weather fun into rich, hands-on educational experiences. One of our favorite approaches? Sneaky summer learning—where popsicles, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and nature walks all become tools for teaching.
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