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Benefits of Reading to Your Kids
Preschool News
As a parent, you are your child’s first and best teacher. The experiences you share, the words you speak, the activities you engage in are all part of your child’s early educational experiences. Children are learning even in the womb. Babies…
Best Spanish Children's Books
Bilingual Early Education
At Rayito de Sol, we understand the value of bilingualism for children. Incorporating a second language into reading time is a great way to get the whole family involved in a child's language journey. Many parents feel intimidated by the concept…
Best Children's Books
Preschool News
At Rayito, we understand the importance of reading. Children's books are a classic way to bond with your children, share life lessons, and teach valuable core competencies. Learning the alphabet, recognizing colors, and putting names to objects…
Healthy Habits: Avoiding the Flu this Season
Preschool News
Did you know that the spread of colds, influenza, and enterovirus are often caused by poor hygiene? Avoiding the flu and practicing good hygiene doesn’t need to be boring. At Rayito, we know it’s important to keep kids engaged when it comes…
Spring Crafts
Crafts
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.
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Indoor Activities for Bad Weather Days
Crafts
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…
STEAM
STEAM
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…
Winter Activities in Chicago for Families
Chicago For Families
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…
Rayito de Sol Locations
Downtown Minneapolis, MN
1601 Nicollet Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Richfield, MN
6949 Nicollet Ave.
Richfield, MN 55423
Chicago, IL
2550 W. Addison St.
Chicago, IL 60618