Fun Spring Crafts for Kids
We know it feels like winter will never end, but we promise that it will. For those moments when it seems like spring can’t come soon enough and your toddler is sick of the same old same old, ring in the spring with these fun spring crafts. TP Bee Bees are perhaps the perfect mascot […]
Engaging Indoor Activities for Kids on Rainy Days
Chicago is no stranger to harsh weather. Wind, snow, sleet, hail, rain, you’ve got it all. It’s easy to catch a case of the rainy-day blues, or even the snow day jitters as a result of being cooped up all day. If you have a toddler in your family, you know how tough it can […]
Exploring STEM: History and Practice
What is STEM? The acronym for STEM was first introduced in 2001. The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) had previously used the acronym SMET until a man by the name of Judith Ramaley rearranged the letters to form the word STEM. STEM refers to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. More than the individual […]
Winter Activities for Families in Chicago
Winter can be hard for families with young children. What once was a “go play outside” is not so easy in a big city. You want your kids to have fun, but safety is a priority. Life in the city provides its own unique challenges for young families. So what do you do for fun […]
Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids
Every February 14th in the United States is Valentine’s day. People exchange flowers, cards, chocolate, jewelry, and other miscellaneous Valentine’s Day related tokens. Children across the country smile at the sight of chocolate and other assorted candy, but at Rayito de Sol we recommend chocolate with a side of crafts! Valentine’s day is the perfect […]
Bilingualism Benefits for Kids
If you’re considering enrolling your child in a spanish immersion program, you’re thinking smart. Studies have proven that exposure to a non-native language in childhood has clear and lasting cognitive benefits. And bilingualism has never been more on trend! In fact, a study conducted by the University of Washington found that a whopping 27% of […]
Discover the 3 Essential Benefits of Daycare
Many parents struggle with feelings of guilt related to being unable to care for their child literally 24/7. But we’re here to tell you, don’t sweat it! Daycare is good for your child, and you’re making the right call. Here are 3 benefits of daycare for infants and toddlers. Kids who are put in daycare […]
5 Creative Literacy Crafts for Kids
Before your child learns to read and write, they need to develop the building blocks for literacy – the ability to speak, listen, understand, watch and draw. As your child gets older, they need to learn the relationship between letters on a page and sounds. Experts agree that when it comes to facilitating this connection, […]
Monolingualism Illiteracy of the 21st Century
On today’s world stage, multilingual skills and cultural competence have taken lead roles in building a future global workforce. As our becomes less uniform, it is no surprise that learning a second language has become an essential life skill. Children today are facing a global workforce with unique problems requiring creative solutions. From day 1 […]
Guide to the Most Dedicated Daycare in Chicago
The beloved poet Carl Sandburg once called us “The City of the Big Shoulders.” We like that description. It conveys the “get-down-to-work” ethic all Chicagoans share. So what is the hardest working Daycare in Chicago? The choices can be overwhelming so let’s explore some of the options of what’s out there and why we think […]