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Art is more than mixing colors. There is often a tendency to oversimplify the impact that art can have on youth, so we wanted to take a moment to highlight some of the benefits that often go unnoticed. First, it is important to mention that children’s brains are constantly figuring…

Raising kids can be both a test of resolve and an exercise in patience. Then add on top a sense of guilt as to whether you are doing the best job possible preparing your kids for life, and there you have parenting in a nutshell. While we as parents do…

A Non-Profit Alliance for Kansas City During the COVID-19 pandemic, when schools were closed and Kansas City families needed help more than ever before, an alliance of nonprofit leaders took the initiative to collectively establish educational programs for children in our community without any direction, funding, or support. Without hesitation,…

Dear Parents, Please know that the health and safety of your loved ones are our utmost priority. We were notified that one of our staff may have been exposed outside of the Early Learning Center to COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution, Upper Room Early Learning Center is closing…

In order to write, children must have a combination of mental and physical development.  Children need the skills of concentration, memory, and language. They physically must have the strength and the use of muscles in their fingers and hands. Here is an outline of the most important stages of your…

Your child may not always be able accurately to express how they feel. So it’s on us as parents and educators to identify and address their emotions through the signs that they give us. That’s why Bethann Roitz with Upper Room’s Early Learning Center recently released some guidelines to help determine…