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kids readingStory Time can be one of the most impactful learning experiences a child could have, in part because they naturally make sense of their world through both story and play. Story Time encourages skills like language and literacy, plus cognitive development and social-emotional growth, too.

Our schools receive a curated, bi-monthly collection of books carefully selected to fit each age group. To go along with each book, we’ve built activities and exercises that support children’s ability to read that book by further exploring language and literacy skills.

Beyond that, our Story Time at Home Newsletter provides families with fun facts about language and literacy development, and also gives you awesome ideas for reading at home.

The Power of Reading

A Message From Johnna Weller, Chief Academic Officer

Of all the moments you share with your child each day, reading a story together is one of the most impactful to your child’s development. When you curl up together and open a new or favorite book, you are deepening critical social and emotional bonds with your child and creating a language-rich experience that fuels the developing brain. Why is reading aloud to your child so powerful?
  • Stories help your child learn about themselves and others.
  • Picture books are filled with rich vocabulary that develops your child’s oral language skills.
  • Reading a book together helps your child with critical life skills, such as sustaining focus and attention, controlling impulses, and developing social skills like empathy.

Humans process and organize experience by thinking narratively, about who, what, where, and why things happen around them. Young children know this instinctively and are drawn to storytelling and books, wanting to hear them again and again. When you sit your child on your lap and point to the pictures, make animal sounds, or recite favorite phrases, you’re making connections that last a lifetime!

Our Curriculum

Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, our curriculum is founded on the idea that children learn through collaborative environments and strong connections.

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Educating at Childtime

Our warm, nurturing educators are all passionate, highly experienced, and highly responsive, so you know your child is getting the best education possible.

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See For Yourself

The best way to experience the magic of Childtime learning is to see it firsthand with a guided tour. We’re excited to meet you and your family.

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