When we think about preschool, we often think about the things children are expected to learn; letters, numbers, shapes, colors, names, and early writing skills. And, yes, we know those things are important. But at Explorers, we also believe some of the most important things children learn aren't found on a checklist. We want children to learn how to make a friend. How to ask for help when they need it. How to use their words when they are frustrated. How to wait their turn,

When a new preschool year begins, there is so much excitement about everything children will learn. We look forward to watching them grow, develop new skills, make friends, and discover new things every day. But we don't believe the first weeks of school should be about rushing into academics. Instead, we believe making connections is more important. You may notice that our first themes of the year are Getting to Know You, All About Me, Friendship, and Families. These themes

The first day of preschool is a big day—for children and their parents. Today was the first day at Explorers Preschool, and as we welcomed our children, we were reminded that every child experiences that first goodbye a little differently. Some children walked right in as if they had been coming to school forever. They barely looked back at Mom or Dad before finding something to play with and getting busy exploring the classroom. Some needed a little extra reassurance before