At Watch Me Shine, we strive to provide an environment in which children thrive. From our Bangor ME daycare and preschool to personalized family counseling, we hope to nurture our students and develop them into well rounded, healthy individuals. And that includes nutrition. Since the majority of our population is very young, we focus on foods […]

If you’re unfamiliar with occupational therapy, you came to the right place. Occupational therapy is a form of therapy designed to practice and use skills necessary for daily life to encourage rehabilitation from both mental and physical disabilities. At Watch Me Shine, our occupational therapy programs are designed to cater to the needs of each […]

Here at Watch Me Shine, our individualized approach to cater to the needs of every child was developed out of necessity. No other program out there bridges the gap between home skills with those learned in the classroom. Our special education programs focus on integrating skills learned in our center with at home activities and […]

The childcare specialists here at Watch Me Shine understand how difficult it can be to leave your young one in the care of others, especially for the first time. We’re devoted to taking the time to understand the needs of each child, and giving each child the attention and education they need to succeed. Our […]

Watch Me Shine was founded on the idea that every child is unique. This individuality spreads from how they do things and learn about how they interact with their peers and the world around them. We kept this in mind when we developed the wrap around method of teaching. We apply this style to all […]

As with anything else, the sooner you identify problems, the more easily they can be remedied. When it comes to issues with speech or other learning disabilities, early intervention can help your child “catch up” with their classmates more quickly than if the diagnosis comes later. Early intervention here at Watch Me Shine helps us […]

Communication is essential for human growth and development. From birth into adulthood, we continuously use different methods of communication to convey our wants and needs. A primary way – speech – is a learned skill that must be practiced and improves over time. At Watch Me Shine, we offer various teaching methods and therapies, including […]

When your child has difficulty expressing themselves, it can be hard for not only them, but everyone involved.  As a parent this can be very difficult, but there are ways to work through this challenge to make it easier for you and your child. Watch Me Shine is proud to be a part of this […]

Our primary focus may be how we can change our students’ lives through special education, but that doesn’t mean we don’t think about the world outside our four walls! We love the Halloween season. With it coming close, we thought providing some trick or treating safety tips could benefit guardians and help make the holiday […]

The special education field is diverse, multifaceted, and interpretive. Some schools use one approach. However, that plan may not fit into another center. Despite how many plans there are out there, one thing remains true: an approach focusing on  behavior and development is ideal. It creates the best opportunities for students, too. Watch Me Shine […]