Teaching Children Responsibility | AMC October Value
Each month at AMC, we highlight a value that helps children grow. This October, our focus is on teaching kids Responsibility, with an emphasis on learning to Pause and Reflect.…
🌟 Fun and Positive Ways to Teach Kids Rules at Home
At AMC, our September value is Following the Rules. Last time, we explored why rules are so important for children’s growth and development. This week, let’s shift the focus toward…
🌟 Why Rules Matter: Building Safety and Kindness at Home
At AMC, this month’s value is Following the Rules. For young children, rules are more than “dos and don’ts”—they are building blocks for safety, responsibility, and kindness. Why Rules Matter…
🌟 How to Prepare for the First Day of Daycare & Preschool (With Free Printables!)
The first day of daycare or preschool is such an exciting milestone. Whether your little one is an infant, toddler, 3K, Pre-K, or preschooler, this big day comes with plenty…
From Bucket Dipper to Bucket Filler: Helping Kids Change Course
Even the kindest kids sometimes have “bucket dipping” moments, times when their words or actions take away from someone else’s joy. The good news? With awareness and guidance, children can…
When Someone Dips from Your Bucket: How to Stay Kind and Strong
It’s easy to be kind when others are kind to us. However, what happens when someone says something mean or leaves us out? In this week’s blog post, we’re helping…
Filling My Own Bucket: Helping Kids Care for Their Hearts
 Being a bucket filler starts with knowing how to care for your own heart. Kids who learn how to fill their own emotional buckets feel calmer, more confident, and more ready to…
Bucket Filler Kindness for Kids: How to Take It Everywhere This Summer
What does “bucket filler kindness for kids” really mean? It’s about helping children notice small moments when they can offer kindness—smiling at someone, saying hello, or inviting others to join…
Rainy Day? No Problem! Creative Indoor Ideas for Summer Fun with Kids
Rainy summer days don’t have to be screen-heavy or dull. With a few fresh ideas and a playful spirit, you can turn those gray skies into an opportunity for fun, connection, and creativity.
Honoring Milestones: 3K Moving Up & 4K Graduation
To our amazing 3K students—what a joy it’s been to watch you take your first steps into school life. You’ve learned to be part of a classroom community, to share,…