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Childtime is helping give thousands of underserved children a good night’s sleep this winter. Students, families and teachers at Childtime joined others in the Learning Care Group portfolio of schools nationwide in collecting more than 7,700 new bedtime books and nearly 6,300 new cozy pajamas during the schools’ Season of Giving. The campaign, part of […]

At Sprout, we are committed to helping families live easier, healthier and better lives together.  Through our Kindness Counts prosocial campaign we are excited to launch a new initiative designed to teach preschoolers the importance of being kind to yourself. The Be Kind to Yourself Family Challenge will encourage parents to partner with their Sproutlet […]

If your little Sproutlet is a fan of The Sunny Side Up Show then you probably recognize Chica. She is serious about staying healthy and having fun at the same time, which is how she came up with her very own healthy checklist. All you have to do is print it off and watch your […]

We’re excited to bring these fun learning activities to your community! Help your child spot the differences in the drawings, or help Wags find his missing bone! Print these out and try them all!    Which activity was your child’s favorite?  Tell us below.

In our efforts to teach about kindness, our friends at Sprout offer six great games to inspire your children to be kind during playtime. They will have fun while practicing skills and behaviors that will stick with them as they grow. We thank you for spreading the message that kindness counts! Be Kind to Friends […]

Friendships start with kindness, which is why we are asking you to help spread the word! Remind your little ones to take turns, practice patience and help a friend in need.   Take a minute to teach your child this valuable lesson. Try introducing the fun tradition of making and giving friendship bracelets! Make one for […]

Kindness Counts in different ways. Here at Sprout we like to remind you that every day is a good day to be kind to your body. Try this quick and easy recipe with your child today! Do you have a favorite recipe that’s kind to your body? Share it below in a comment.    

 We are excited to personally invite you to celebrate with us this summer! To make it easier to join in the fun, we are offering you our family discount on tickets! Save $10 off each ticket from June 5 – August 19, 2012.* Don’t miss us live in concert this summer during our Celebration Tour […]

There is a word we researchers use to refer to voluntary behavior that aims to help another, like sharing or providing comfort: “prosocial.” Although most parents and teachers would say they value prosocial behavior in children and want to encourage it, it is important to note that not all prosocial behaviors are equal. They can […]

This Fall, Childtime has begun a partnership with Sprout, the first 24-hour preschool channel featuring trusted favorites like “Sesame Street,” plus innovative originals such as “The Good Night Show.” At Sprout, we believe in inspiring parent-preschooler interaction and encourage families to “do it together!” We meet children in their worlds — so from breakfast to […]