Welcome to Children R First
A childhood is the most basic human right of children. - Dr. David Elkind
On-Sight Educational Workshops for Teachers, Parents and Administrators
Our philosophy is to meet the educational needs of children on all levels by encouraging educators and parents to make learning fun! We do this by providing creative workshops designed to help teachers, parents and administrators engage children in the learning process. All this with the comfort and convenience of working on-site at your childcare facility!
Tutoring Services for Children
We prepare your child for a lifetime of learning by offering quality tutoring through our school readiness and enrichment programs.
Articles
What in the world are Learning Mats?
On April 3rd and April 10th, Children-R-First and School Crossing will be hosting a Kindergarten Readiness Make-N-Take workshop for teachers and parents. During that…
Mar 8th, 2010
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Mar 8th, 2010
MorePutting Children First With a Healthier Lifestyle
The scale has not been my friend lately. We usually get along just fine. I eat healthy (at least 5 out of 7 days…
Feb 28th, 2010
MorePutting Children First with Ring Around the Rosy Consignment Sale
Raise your hand if you need a new spring wardrobe for your children. Yeah, me too! Ring Around the Rosy Consignment sale is a…
Feb 24th, 2010
MoreLewis Ginter Botanical Gardens Puts Children and Families First
Our family enjoys Lewis Ginter so much we have an annual membership, and we even had our family portrait made there in the summer.…
Jan 22nd, 2010
More10 Little Ways to Tell Your Child You Love Them
Valentine’s Day is coming, and while the world is thinking about ways to celebrate love on that special day, I’ve collected 10 creative ways…
Jan 22nd, 2010
MoreNon-Profit of the Month
Our featured Non-Profit organization of the month is...
Commonwealth Parenting
Each month, Children-R-First will highlight a non-profit or charity organization whose focus is to put…
Jan 11th, 2010
MoreBeing a Nicer Mom in 2010
You think the title of this article is referring to being a nicer mom to your kids don’t you? Nope…read on.
I was talking…
Jan 6th, 2010
MoreFree Advertising
We appreciate the local non-profit and charity organizations that help build a better future for Richmond kids! As a sincere thank you, we'd like…
Dec 27th, 2009
MoreFamily Fun During the Holiday Season
This is a magical time of year. Not because of the gifts, but the spirit of the season. The baking, the decorations, the smell…
Dec 3rd, 2009
MoreAn Attitude of Gratitude
We planned the camping trip for weeks. Our friends invited us to spend the weekend with them at a “buddy” campsite in Pocahontas State…
Nov 9th, 2009
MoreNot Your Average Back to School Article
It’s back to school time!…and I have a question for you…are any of you as tired as I am of (basically) the same “Back…
Oct 13th, 2009
MoreThe Best GIFT for children…
My son is not lazy. OK, so maybe he would rather sit on the couch and watch 10 episodes of Curious George, than ride…
Sep 8th, 2009
MoreDoes Healthy Eating Affect Children’s Behavior?
We all know that providing a healthy diet for children is essential to good physical development. But what about behavior? Can food choices affect…
