Favorite Halloween Activities to do at Home
October is the time when the weather changes, and so do our activities as we focus on the themes of Halloween and Fall colors. That’s why...
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- Jun 21
- 2 min
3 Summer-Fun Ways To Teach Pre-Reading Skills!
Just because summer break is here doesn't mean the learning needs to stop. Strengthen your preschoolers pre-reading skills with some very...
- Jun 14
- 2 min
31 days of Simple Summer Learning Activities
School is out for some kids, but the learning won’t stop with this downloadable Simple Summer Learning Calendar! The Simple Summer...
- May 31
- 2 min
How to Help Young Children Deal with Sadness and Other Feelings
Children experience a wide range of emotions and often switch so quickly it’s hard to know where or when an adult should step in. Take...
- Mar 8
- 2 min
EASY to set up Rainbow Scavenger Hunt to teach vocabulary
This rainbow scavenger has minimal set up & no extra materials are needed to actively teach descriptive vocabulary such as color labels...
- Mar 1
- 3 min
3 ways to Practice the Skill of Sharing with Toddlers and Preschoolers
Many of us want our little ones to share. It’s an expression of care, kindness and compassion. We want our littles to grow up showing...
- Jan 18
- 2 min
How does melting Ice teach critical thinking skills?
Colder temperatures give opportunity for a preschool favorite; ice sensory play! Believe it or not sensory play with ice provides many...
- Dec 28, 2021
- 2 min
Teach Math and More on a Car Ride!
Ever find your kids are bored in the car or you all spend so much time there, but you don’t want them glued to technology? So why not use...
- Dec 14, 2021
- 1 min
How does singing a SANTA song help teach reading?
Have you ever noticed how you or your kids remember a song or a tune hours or even days after you hear it? We find ourselves humming it,...
- Dec 7, 2021
- 2 min
How does this fun holiday playdoh activity help with writing?
We all know play-doh is a great activity for fine motor muscle development and creative thinking. The endless possibilities of play-doh...
- Nov 30, 2021
- 2 min
Can you catch the Gingerbread man?
The Gingerbread Man (both the cookie and the story) is a favorite preschool holiday tradition. With a little imagination and with this...
- Nov 23, 2021
- 1 min
Shopping Lists can Teach Many Skills!
Preparing for thanksgiving can be a big, time consuming job! Your preschoolers will notice all this work and want to join you. Ages 3-5...
- Oct 26, 2021
- 2 min
Mom Approved Throwing Games
Do your kids like to throw things? Sometimes they want to throw things when you don’t want them to, and when they do they can’t aim. But...
- Oct 19, 2021
- 2 min
Wrap the Mummy game!!
Looking for a game that’s simple and fun to do with your family or a few friends? Try Wrap the Mummy! This fun game is super easy and...
- Oct 12, 2021
- 2 min
How to use Jack-o-lanterns to teach feelings and math!
A popular children’s song is the 5 Little Pumpkins. It’s a loved one because it has a mix of silly and spooky, while also learning math....
- 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...
- Sep 28, 2021
- 2 min
Learning Letters as you Walk!
Taking your child outside for daily walks and gross motor play is a vital part of their overall health and development. Did you know that...
- Sep 21, 2021
- 4 min
5 Ways to Teach Reading with a Whole Child Approach
A lot of people want to make sure their child has the right start to be reading so they don't get behind in school. But did you know that...
- Sep 14, 2021
- 2 min
What are 5 development areas of skills to teach toddler and preschool kids?
Don't let where to start and what to teach toddler or preschool kids overwhelm you. Children do not learn skills in isolation or by...
- Aug 31, 2021
- 2 min
Snack Time is Math Time
PreK math skills include more than just numbers. Pre-Numeracy skills such as matching, sorting, classifying, and one to one...