From social skills to problem-solving to fine motor development, these guides explore how young children grow and learn — and simple ways parents can support that development at home.
At Little Steamers Nursery, our STEAM-focused approach encourages curiosity and hands-on exploration. Children also receive daily Arabic language learning, with optional Islamic classes available for families who choose them. A good nursery should feel like somewhere your child can settle in, make friends, and enjoy discovering something new each day.
Little Steamers Nursery follows a STEAM-focused approach, giving children opportunities to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics through age-appropriate experiences. When visiting a nursery, ask what a normal day looks like. Young children need opportunities to move, play, ask questions, create things, and explore new ideas.
All parents feel frustrated and tired sometimes. But if parents send the message that they feel like this about their children all the time, children get the message that they’re a nuisance…
Social-emotional growth takes time and even continues throughout adulthood. Early experiences with family, caregivers, and peers greatly impact social and emotional development, but throughout our lives we will continue to be shaped by our experiences! These experiences can include meeting new people who have a great impact on…
We at Little Steamers Nursery are aware of the importance of developing the gross motor skills at early ages, so our educational programs include time dedicated to activities that contribute to the development of children’s motor skills through…
Little Steamers Nursery also supports and encourages your child’s reading habits. Story Telling and Library Time are fixed in the weekly classroom schedules. The teachers read books with the children to support subjects that are being discussed in class, which are related to the weekly and monthly themes and the event days. Biannually a book fair is being hosted to promote…
When parents cuddle their baby, and they can smell each other’s scent, both of them experience higher levels of the hormone oxytocin. This often refers to the cuddle or love hormone and it helps with the bonding process…
Once your child grasps the overall concept of time, you can start teaching him/her other details, such as the difference between hours and minutes. For example, allow your child to observe the hourglass that moves slowly, and then ask him/her how many activities they can do until this hourglass has run through completely…
When we talk about nurturing healthy children, parenting plays one of the most important roles. Parental approaches to punishing or reprimanding a child have a significant impact on your child’s personality. If your child makes a mistake, punishment might include canceling…
At Little Steamers Nursery, we care about the regular, direct communication with the parents to help observe their child’s behaviors and redirect them when necessary. We also report to parents any positive or negative remarks that might contribute to the improvement of their children’s personalities…
