Parent Resources

Sign Language and Learning

Check the SPARK Program Calendar for upcoming Sign Language Story Times with Circle of Friends Signing School! Every behavior a child...

What ARE You Grateful For?

Every year around Thanksgiving, we hear, “What are you grateful for?” Whether it be asked at the Thanksgiving table, or it is something...

Safety September: Car Seat Safety

Minnesota Safe Kids Flyer 5 Steps to Consider when Picking Out or Using a Car Seat The 5 Step Test to Determine Seatbelt Readiness...

Safety September: Body Safety

Adults love quizzing their young children on their body parts. “Where are your eyes?” “Show me your nose!” But there are a few body parts...

Safety September: Sleep Safety

Infants are known to do three things: eat, sleep, and poop. Such a small person requires so much support and making sure there is a safe...

Safety September: Food Safety

We all know the food on someone else’s plate looks better than the food on our own and children seem to exemplify this desire and always...

SPARK City

Building a smarter city, SPARK City encourages collaboration and teamwork to maintain a safe and happy city. You need to fix the leaking...

The Maker Space

The Maker Space is always changing and ready for new activities. But how do the STEM activities inside of Maker Space support your...

Imagination Station

Programming in Imagination Station is always changing because we use it as a place of creation and exploration. What does your child...

Spinning Red Chairs

Does your child see the red chairs and just want to sit and spin for what feels like forever? Read below to find out a possible answer...

H2OH!

Does your child walk away from our water table looking like they just took a bath with their clothes on? Playing in the water is so fun!...

The Bazaar

It's one of the first things you see when you walk in, but what does your child learn when they walk in to play? Read below to find out....

Light Bright

Have you had a chance to experience the wonder of our jumbo light bright? It isn't the same as the tabletop one you might have played...

Amazing Airways

Have you played at the air wall, Amazing Airways? Do you know what all you can do and what your child is learning while they play? Read...

The Helix

What does your child learn while playing on The Helix? Watch how they play and read below to discover how it supports their learning and...

Time to Play for Earth Day!

How are you going to provide hands-on experiences for Earth Day this year? There are many ways to care for the earth, like planting seeds...