Visiting museums and other local sites can be a great way to learn something new, explore interests, and have fun.

At the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center, teachers take children to museums and other sites around Washington, DC, almost daily. But your program doesn’t have to be located next to a museum—there are rich learning opportunities in every community.

Self-control and focus are both important skills for children to practice in order to succeed in school. Here are some that you and your child can do together at home.

This peek into an engaging learning environment shows developmentally appropriate practice in action in an NAEYC-accredited program.

Here are some tips to help you manage your children’s use of digital media at home.

A story is powerful and meaningful to families and can often communicate more than a number, a score, or a checklist of skills.

It’s not always easy to answer children’s questions, but encouraging their curiosity is an important part of helping them grow. Here are some ways that you can encourage your child’s curiosity at home.

There’s no need to break the bank when looking for interesting tools and explorations for preschoolers! NAEYC staff went to the local dollar store and were inspired by these 10 items.