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Board games are a great way for children to have fun while making memories. But did you know that certain games can help a child’s brain build cognitive associations? Games can encourage kids to follow rules and critically think about problems. If you’re in the market for an educational and entertaining game for your preschooler, consider these options

Board Games for Preschoolers

  1. The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game

Created by Education Insights, The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game is a highly rated board game that is both fun and educational. Players can practice colors and matching, which helps develop fine motor skills. The goal of the game is to be the first to fill your log with the right color of acorns. Players may also lose or steal an acorn, which allows children to think strategically. The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel aims to develop memory and attention skills by including an illustrated, lift-the-flap book.

  1. Panda Rollers Game

Panda Rollers Game allows children to practice matching patterns and develop social skills. Players must shake the dice and race to match the panda cards to the colors of the dice shown. The player with the most matches wins the game.

  1. Peekaboo Barn Game

If you want to encourage vocabulary development and interactive play, we recommend Peekaboo Barn Game. Their 3-D barn has two different levels, 1 Silo spinner, and 8 animals. As an added bonus, they provide a multilingual game guide.

  1. Brownie Match Game

Brownie Match promotes numeral recognition, memory skills, social skills, and fine motor skills. Players take turns spinning the spinner and flipping the brownie they think is hiding the matching number. Player who gathers 5 brownies wins the game.

How Corner Canyon Academy Improves Social Skills through Play

Above are just a few of our favorite board games for preschoolers. At Corner Canyon Academy, children have quality interaction with same-age peers in our spacious, creative, indoor play room. We create a safe, warm, atmosphere that was designed to maximize children’s creativity and imagination.

5 Healthy and Easy School Lunches

Before sending your child off to school, it’s important to pack a lunchbox full of healthy and nutritional food. Staying organized, planning ahead, and having a variety of fresh, fun food will benefit your child and make your life easier. Here are 5 school lunches that will keep your child full throughout the day.

School Lunch Ideas

Depending on your child’s food preferences, you’ll want to fill containers with a protein, fruit, vegetable, and a small treat. Below are some options.

Option #1

  • Ham, turkey, and cheese roll-up
  • Pretzels
  • Oranges
  • Edamame
  • Pudding

Option #2

  • String cheese
  • Wheat crackers
  • Raspberries
  • Broccoli with ranch dressing
  • Banana bread

Option #3

  • Whole-grain tortilla chips and salsa
  • 5 cubes of cheese
  • Melon wedges
  • Black beans, bell peppers, corn, red onion

Option #4

  • Pita Bread + Hummus
  • cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons Caesar dressing
  • popcorn
  • Applesauce

Option #5

  • Peanut butter and jelly on a whole wheat mini bagel
  • Grapes
  • Cucumbers
  • Trail Mix

Feel free to mix and match or swap out foods to suit your child’s taste preferences. To keep the foods separate and achieve accurate portion sizes, consider buying a lunchbox with separate compartments. This also makes it fun for kids when they open up their lunchboxes. Remember to add healthy beverages, including juice boxes, milk, Bolthouse Smoothies, Capri Suns, etc.

If you are ready to enroll in preschool and prekindergarten in Utah, give Corner Canyon Academy a call today. We can’t wait to meet you and your precious child!

Art is a natural way for children to express themselves. Not only is art entertaining, but it can be educational as well. Here’s how art can benefit your child during their developmental years.

The Benefits of Art

Cognitive Development

Children can increase their artistic knowledge and skill while enhancing cognitive development when participating in art. They can learn colors, values, shapes, and drawing while practicing critical thinking skills. Let your child find out what happens when they mix two primary colors together.

Emotional Development

If your child has a hard time verbalizing their feelings, have them use art to express themselves in a healthy way. Valuing your children’s art and creativity will help them feel valued, increasing their self-worth and confidence.

Social Development

Having your child involved in an art class will teach them how to socialize well with others. Most art classes for children require sharing of materials and space. This allows children to practice communication in a socially acceptable way.

Enroll Today

At Corner Canyon Academy, we believe in creating an environment for our students to enhance their lives and education. Students who participate in art can develop creative thinking skills, self-confidence, imagination, discipline, intellectual curiosity, and more. If you want your children to have an education that’s a perfect combination of academics and creativity, look no further than Corner Canyon Academy.

About Us

Corner Canyon Academy is a four-time recipient of Utah’s Best of State Award for excellence in early childhood reading, curriculum, and kindergarten preparation.

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Corner Canyon Academy
12958 South 1300 East
Draper, UT 84020
Ph: 801-523-3868

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