This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! U-GRO has over 250 teachers who provide care, support, and education for our students through their hard work and dedication every day. Here is a little insight into what a regular day is like for a U-GRO teacher at one of our centers. Starting the Day Each morning starts […]
Early Learning
U-GRO Learning Centres Recognizes Our Teachers
For more than 40 years, U-GRO Learning Centres has been committed to hiring the most passionate teachers in Central PA! They are the reason that 96.8 percent of our students meet or exceed kindergarten readiness standards. While we appreciate all that our teachers do every day of the year, we especially want to recognize them […]
Ask U-GRO: What is The Blended Model Curriculum?
We’re often asked by potential families about The Blended Model® early childhood curriculum. We’re very proud of this unique, proprietary learning platform that was created by our Curriculum Team. The Blended Model® offers opportunities for structured, standards based, age-appropriate learning experiences, as well as self-directed exploration and play. Explore, Learn, Play and Grow The Blended […]
Back to School Tips for A Successful Year
A new school year is right around the corner and it can sneak up on even the most organized and diligent parents. To make the transition from pool days to school days easy on parents and students alike, we’re providing several helpful back to school tips that you can put into practice in the weeks […]
4 Ways Young Children Improve Their Vocabulary through Play
As we’ve discussed before on this blog, play is absolutely essential for children’s early learning and mental development. Even things that you might not associate with physical activity, like vocabulary, are improved and expanded through play. Here are a few of the ways that common forms of play can help children add to their vocabulary: […]
Why Messy Play is Important for Young Children’s Development
“Messy play”: The very sound of those words is enough to send parents into a panic. After all, we’ve been trained to believe that good parenthood means keeping children clean and neat, and teaching them to do the same on their own. However, there are significant developmental benefits to “messy play” that are hard to […]
4 Things Young Children Learn by Playing with Blocks
There’s a reason that building blocks are some of the most common toys you’ll find in preschool classrooms. Playing with blocks provides a wide-ranging, versatile learning experience for young children. The benefits of playing with blocks in preschool have been scientifically documented, including in a recent study published in the Journal of Research in Early […]
How to Use Music in the Preschool Classroom
As many people know, music has strong effects on mood and learning, making it a great classroom tool if used correctly. From helping children learn new languages to creating a good working mood in the classroom, there are many ways that preschool teachers can use music to their advantage. Here are just a few of […]
3 Tips for New Preschool Teachers
If you’re just starting out as a preschool teacher, congratulations! Teaching preschool is one of the most challenging yet rewarding professions out there, and you’ll be making a difference in a lot of young minds. If you’re feeling nervous about starting work, that’s perfectly normal. You’ll probably make a lot of mistakes at first, but […]
How to Teach Conflict Resolution to Preschoolers
Learning to resolve conflicts constructively without resorting to angry fighting is one of the most important skills any child, or for that matter any adult, can learn. At U-GRO Learning Centres, we take every opportunity to engage children in learning about social skills and interaction techniques, helping them to learn to express their opinions in […]