Preschool

The ABCs of early learning
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Preschool

6 New Findings About Early Learning
The University of Washington shares new research in latest EDU Talk
By
Nancy Schatz Alton
  Mar 29, 2018
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Preschool

Worrying About College in Preschool?
A college admissions counselor sets the record straight
By
Sarina Behar Natkin
  Oct 6, 2017
UW educator

Preschool

6 New Findings About Early Learning
The University of Washington shares new research in latest EDU Talk
By
Nancy Schatz Alton
  Mar 29, 2018
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Books

The Picture Book Evolves
Jonathan Tweet helps introduce preschoolers to evolution
By
Caitlin Flynn
  Mar 30, 2017
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Behavior + Discipline

When Kids Stop Talking
What you need to know about selective mutism
By
Rebecca Kinnestrand
  Mar 21, 2018
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Mindfulness

Bedtime Routines: Finding Mindful Moments at the End of Each Day
How to connect with your children through bedtime rituals
By
Melissa Benaroya
  Apr 11, 2017
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Elementary

What Is Social-Emotional Learning?
You've heard about it but what is it again?
By
Anoo Padte
  Mar 30, 2017
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Preschool

7 Montessori-Inspired Design Ideas
Make learning come alive with this DIY inspiration
By
Shar Petit
  Sep 15, 2017
Preschoolers playing with blocks

Health + Nutrition

5 Reasons Why Play Is So Important, As Explained By Experts
The University of Washington shares new research on the importance of play
By
Nancy Schatz Alton
  Nov 18, 2016

Newest Reads

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High School

School Kids Are No Longer Sleepless in Seattle
Final grades increased by 4.5 percent after later start times took effect
By
Malia Jacobson
  Feb 22, 2019
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Travel

Paine Field Flights: What's In It for Families?
5 reasons to bypass Sea-Tac
By
Gemma Alexander
  Feb 22, 2019
Hungry boy wants dinner

Parent Stories

Feeding the Clan in an Age of Diet Diversity
Strategies for dealing with diverse (and changing!) diets while keeping everyone fed and your sanity intact
By
Kelly McQuillan
  Feb 21, 2019
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City Adventures

No Permission Slip Required
7 creative and fun "field trips" for adults only
By
Bryony Angell
  Feb 21, 2019

Family Atlas

We've mapped your family-friendly resources in the Puget Sound region

Seattle Country Day School

Seattle Country Day School

Since 1964, Seattle Country Day School has been inspiring gifted children in grades K-8 to discover their potential through inquiry.

Seattle

Cedar Crest Academy

Cedar Crest Academy

Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten programs(Redmond Campus Only). An academically enriching program geared towards school readiness with conveniently located campuses in Bellevue,Kirkland,and Redmond.

Redmond

The Evergreen School

The Evergreen School

We inspire highly capable, creative learners to lead with curiosity, compassion, and courage in a diverse and dynamic world.

Shoreline

Charles Wright Academy

Charles Wright Academy

Charles Wright Academy is a Tacoma private school serving girls and boys from junior kindergarten (full-day pre-k) to grade 12.

Tacoma