As a parent, it's our job to support and encourage our baby’s growth. We want our children to learn as much as they can while also having fun. Children at this age learn best through play. From tapping buttons on a toy to exploring a basket of knick-knacks, they are...
We're in full hibernation mode here for winter in New Jersey. It's cold and frosty and I'd prefer to stay in my jammies and drink hot cocoa than venture out into the frigid air. This makes it the perfect time to do some winter learning activities with my kids! I love...
Children must first acquire pre-writing skills as this is the base of their involvement in formal writing. These skills encompass fine motor control, hand-eye coordination, grip strength, and spatial orientation. Parents together with preschool teachers should nurture...
As the Thanksgiving approaches, you're probably looking for ways to incorporate the holiday in teaching your little ones. Sometimes using festive themes like holidays can really get new concepts and ideas to stick for toddlers, preschoolers, and even older kids! This...
The new school year is closing in and as a parent you might be wondering if your little is ready for kindergarten. I have put together a comprehensive guide to kinder garden prep: this includes skills that should be mastered before kindergarten starts and activities...
The start of the school year is almost here and I wanted to offer my readers an awesome free printable for your young students. These back to school word strips are great for hanging in the classroom or using for copying and handwriting practice. Download Free Back to...
Are you searching for a delightful and educational activity to help your little one learn to write their name? Name writing is a fundamental skill that supports a child's cognitive, social, and emotional development. It sets the stage for further literacy growth,...
Spring has *almost* sprung, and it is time to start planning easy and educational flower activities for preschoolers. I love planning springtime activities because on good weather days, you can do them outside! How do you teach preschoolers about flowers? Teaching...
Spring is almost here and it's time to start planning fun and educational nature activities for preschoolers! The great outdoors is a wonderful place for preschoolers to learn. Playing outside encourages motor development, encourages healthy vitamin d levels and so...
Proper pencil grasp is important for learning how to write. It can be difficult for little hands to learn how to properly grasp on a pencil because of the awkward feeling. So, what is proper pencil grasp and how do you teach it? This post may contain affiliate links...
St. Patrick's Day is one of my favorite holidays! It's fun to celebrate with your family without the added pressure of needing to buy presents or decorate your house too much. Instead, we eat delicious food - something I really love - and work on some fun activities....
Fun fact: Did you know that around 10% of the population is left-handed? If you have a little lefty on your hands, it is important to know the difference between left- and right-handed scissors. Making sure that your left-handed child has the appropriate tools in...
What says December fun more than a gingerbread person? If you are looking for some fun ideas for learning activities in December - this fun decorate a gingerbread person craft is perfect! Crafting with kids helps to develop fine motor skills. The act of grabbing a...
Can you believe that Thanksgiving is right around the corner? If your preschool or pre-k students are learning anything about math, you’ll probably want to check out these Thanksgiving Pattern mats. Free Printable Turkey Pattern Mats This preschool math freebie is...
The weather is getting cooler and that means finding more activities to complete INDOORS! This time of year is so much fun with all of the holiday themed activity options. As a busy mom of littles, it can sometimes be hard to come up with activities that will be both...
Teaching preschoolers about letters and how to write them correctly can be so much fun. Seeing their curious little minds work and put together the pieces is so rewarding. It may feel like the pressure is on to teach them about letters and writing them correctly. I...
Children are always developing and working on new skills from birth forward, including many fine motor skills. You might wonder why are fine motor skills important; it's important for parents to understand why these are so essential. It's amazing how every little...
Keeping your toddler busy while stuck at home can be a struggle, but there are ways to both occupy them while helping their little minds to grow and learn. You need some simple fall activities for toddlers in your plans this season. Now that fall is here, it's time to...
Sensory bins are tactile ways for children to play that encourage various skill development. They are essentially a box filled with a textured filler like dry rice, pinto beans, or flour with various toys and tools in them for children to find and play with. A...
Are you looking for board games for 2 year olds that are fun and yet still educational? Finding the right board games for your tiny family member is so important. Around 2 years old your little one finally possesses the most basic skills needed for epic game night...
It's amazing how quickly a baby transitions from being completely dependent on their caregivers to learning how to do things independently. Before you know it, your baby will be ready to attempt drinking from a cup on their own. Babies have an innate drive to gain...