Editor's Note - Tiny Trees Preschool does not endorse a specific parenting style. But occasionally we recommend articles or books that can be helpful for generating discussion on healthy childhood development. Cori's summary below of RIE parenting, based on the article "Childhood's End" in Vanity...
A big shout out to our three new board members Trisha, Marcus and Alex. All three of them bring their own unique gifts and perspectives and will be working hard to get Tiny Trees Preschool to opening day. All three are driven - and were...
This month was a big step forward on the path to universal preschool with the City of Seattle selecting the first locations and providers for the Seattle Preschool Program (press release here - this is the preschool initiative you voted for last fall - proposition 1B)....
Here at Tiny Trees Preschool we welcome all children and all families and work every day to create an emotionally and physically safe space for each of our children, our parents and our staff. To support this work we follow this non-discrimination policy: Tiny Trees Preschool...
By Teddy McGlynn-Wright As a child, my mom was pretty committed to keeping us healthy. 100% juice was the standard (apple usually, sometimes orange or grape as the budget allowed). She did her best to stand up against the sugary onslaught of breakfast cereals, cartoon mascots...
By Andrew Jay, CEO Childhood is hungry work. Here at Tiny Trees Preschool kids will be moving and active all day and in all-weather which can work up quite an appetite. That is why we are excited to work with FareStart to make sure every child...
By Andrew A. Jay, CEO Six months ago I met with Dr. Pooja Tandon at Children’s Hospital to hear her thoughts on outdoor preschools and how to best give children a healthy, active childhood. A researcher on child development she has an interest on how outdoor...
By McKenzie Zajonc, MS, CN, LMHCA You are a great parent. You care for your children dearly. So you have a lot of questions about their nutrition. You wonder whether they are getting enough protein, calcium, and healthy fats. Sometimes you worry if you are allowing...
Here at Tiny Trees Preschool we help little minds grown big ideas. A high quality preschool education and a joyful childhood is one of the best investments in a young person you can make. Tomorrow during Give BIG you have the opportunity to double your investment, helping...
[caption id="attachment_17200" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Photo courtesy the Chippewa Nature Center in Michigan[/caption] Every child deserves a great education and a vibrant, nature rich childhood. On Tuesday, May 5th you can help make Tiny Trees Preschool a reality and bring affordable preschool to a city park near you....