Every day, children are making small decisions that shape how they learn. They decide how to begin a task, how to stay focused when distractions arise, how to remember instructions, and what to do when something doesn’t work the first time. These moments don’t always stand out, but they are essential to lifelong learning and to becoming confident, capable students. The skills behind these moments are called executive function. They help children manage attention, organize ide

There’s a moment that happens in every preschool classroom when you’re not looking for it. A child who struggled to share yesterday quietly passes the red crayon to a friend today. Another who once needed help with every transition now confidently hangs up their coat and heads to the morning circle. The early years aren’t just a warm-up for later schooling. They’re where children begin forming a sense of self, learning how relationships work, and discovering what it means to

Something remarkable happens in the earliest years of life. A one-year-old observes how adults respond to their needs. A two-year-old navigates the complex world of sharing and waiting. These aren't merely developmental milestones to check off; they are the foundation of how children come to understand trust, connection, and their place in the world. At United Friends School, we've long believed that the way we treat one another, the care we extend, and the values we model ma