Five Fun Ways to Teach Counting to Five!
You’ve all seen the child who counts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and yet there’s only three or four objects on the table right? It’s so frustrating...
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- Apr 5
- 2 min
Want to make Learning Simple & Fun for Toddlers and Preschoolers? Learn how through play activities!
If you have ever searched the internet for toddler or preschool activities, you know it can quickly become overwhelming and time...
- Mar 29
- 1 min
30 Simple Toddler and Preschool Ideas for Outdoor Learning Activities
There is a very long list of reasons why spending time outdoors makes for happy and healthy children. But did you know that outdoor...
- Oct 5, 2021
- 2 min
Bathtime is Science Time!
Toddler and preschool science concepts include introduction to the scientific process and investigation of material properties or...
- Aug 17, 2021
- 3 min
3 Things Toddlers and Preschoolers need for School!
A friend of mine asked me what she can do this summer to get her three-year-old ready for preschool this fall and after I answered her I...
- Jul 6, 2021
- 1 min
How do you Teach Kids Independence?
Model, Scaffold and Practice Lots of time I hear moms and teachers say their children can’t do things on their own. And then when I ask...
- Jun 29, 2021
- 1 min
Catching Attention at a Party
Have you ever wondered how you can capture a bunch of kids all at once, even when they’re all hyped up? It's simple. Or at least it can...
- Jun 22, 2021
- 1 min
Daddy Song
It doesn’t have to be Father’s day for kids to sing a daddy song. Did you know that when kids have to pause and use clapping while...
- May 22, 2021
- 1 min
How does a relationship help with a reading skill?
Did you know that human connection is a big factor in developing #earlyliteracy skills ❓ Reading with children is so important! It models...
- May 15, 2021
- 1 min
Did you know that rhyming is an important early literacy skill?
Before phonics, there is a lot of verbal language you can do to support your child’s reading skills. For example, you can sing rhyming...
- May 8, 2021
- 1 min
Mothers!
Did you know you are a superhero in the eyes of your child! Even on those days that seem tiresome, you are their guide, their love and...
- Apr 30, 2021
- 1 min
Virtual Scavenger Hunts
Virtual Scavenger Hunts can be a lot of fun! Especially when you mix it with learning letters. Emely will get kids running all over the...
- Apr 25, 2021
- 1 min
Silly Birthday song
Some kids just love to be silly and sing the same song repeatedly! And who doesn’t love to sing Happy Birthday? In this video Emely sings...
- Apr 16, 2021
- 1 min
How does YouTube help teach reading?
Kids can learn in a variety of ways and lately YouTube seems to be the video of choice for the busy parent. Whether you agree that this...
- Apr 9, 2021
- 1 min
Did You Know Math can teach Reading too?
Math is full of patterns and symbols and so is reading! Young children especially need opportunities to explore their environment and...
- Apr 3, 2021
- 1 min
Little Fingers Up Song
This is a fun attention grabbing song to keep kids entertained or busy when you have to wait or give directions. It’s so simple you can...
- Mar 27, 2021
- 1 min
How to make hand washing fun?
We all know hand washing is so important to teach young children. And sometimes they want to be done quickly and not do the full 20...
- Mar 13, 2021
- 1 min
How to Play and Act Like a Snowman Indoors!
Do you enjoy having a little fun watching your kid pretend to be a princess, or a ninja? Sometimes getting them to act out something new...
- Mar 6, 2021
- 1 min
How Does The 5 Little Ducks Song Teach Math?
Numeracy is the ability to understand and work with numbers. It means more than just counting 1, 2, 3. It also means understanding that 2...
- Feb 20, 2021
- 2 min
Everybody Do This Song
Anita used to sing this catchy song every day when she worked with preschoolers. It was a way to be silly and capture attention. She...