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23 Apr 2025

Handwashing & Healthy Habits

At Stepping Stone School, children’s health and well-being are always our top priorities. One of the most powerful ways we Read More


Health & SafetyJoyful ParentingPhysical Development

16 Apr 2025

What Is Executive Functioning—and Why Does It Matter in Preschool?

At Stepping Stone School, we understand academic success begins long before children learn to read or write. It starts with Read More


Brain DevelopmentChild Development

03 Apr 2025

Developing Preschooler’s Literacy Skills

Parents and other caregivers play a vital role as young children begin to build reading and other literacy skills. In Read More


Brain DevelopmentPreschool LifeWriting and Literacy Readiness

20 Mar 2025

Positive Strategies for Guiding Young Children

If your child seems to be embracing a newfound spirit of exploration, you’re not alone! All children go through phases Read More


Emotional and Social DevelopmentJoyful Parenting

28 Feb 2025

The Importance of Nurturing Resilience Through Play

Play is essential in developing the foundation for social, emotional and cognitive skills for all children. Research shows unstructured play Read More


Child DevelopmentEmotional and Social DevelopmentJoyful Parenting

12 Dec 2024

The Relationship Between Music and Brain Development in Children

Research shows music is good for children and has many cognitive benefits in their development. In fact, modern neurological research Read More


Art and Creative ExpressionBrain Development

28 May 2024

The Importance of Water Safety Instruction

With summer just around the corner, the allure of pools and water activities is undeniable. As we prepare for a Read More


Child DevelopmentHealth & SafetyJoyful Parenting

30 Jun 2023

Lifelong Friendships Start at Stepping Stone School

Friendship is a bond that transcends time and distance, connecting us in ways that often leave lasting impressions. It is Read More


News

27 Jun 2023

Interview with Rhonda Paver, CEO, Owner and Founder of Stepping Stone School

Rhonda Paver’s vision for better early care and education in Austin began over four decades ago. In 1979, Rhonda and Read More


News

08 Jun 2023

Encouraging Emergent Writing

For young children, art and early writing skills go hand in hand. At first, your child will start experimenting with Read More


Child DevelopmentWriting and Literacy Readiness