As teachers or parents, it’s always necessary to think of creative and stimulating ways to teach children. One of the most effective, and often underutilized, methods is teaching rhyming words. Rhyme is an important aspect of the English language and can help kids...
What Your Child Should Know Before Kindergarten: A Guide to Kindergarten Prep
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...
8 Tips for Teaching Healthy Eating Habits in Kids
The importance of instilling healthy eating habits in children cannot be overstated. It plays an instrumental role in their growth, development, and overall well-being. Moreover, the dietary habits formed during childhood often set the stage for lifestyle choices in...
Letter S Song Ideas and Lyrics (Plus More Letter S Activities!)
Teaching little ones the alphabet is so much fun! One of my favorite letters to teach is the letter S! Sometimes the S sound can be hard for little ones to articulate, so it is important to have lots of tools in your teacher bag to help toddlers and preschoolers not...
Free Printable Back to School Word Strips
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...
35 Creative Ways to Encourage Your Preschooler to Read
Have you ever met a friend whose kids love reading? And have you ever felt that your kids should love books more, but you don't know how? Don't worry, we all feel that! Most of the parents are so busy in their lives and hectic routines that they don't get enough time...
Fun Games to Teach Toddlers About Money
Teaching children good money habits at an early age can have long-term advantages. Children who understand fundamental budgeting and saving will likely follow healthy financial habits as they grow up. They could acquire relationships and be less financially...
Name Writing for Preschoolers – Free Printable
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,...
The Best Movement Songs For Preschoolers and Toddlers That’ll Get Your Kiddo Moving
Are you on the hunt for songs to get your toddler or preschooler moving and grooving? Music and dancing go hand in hand. Toddlers and preschoolers benefit from music and movement. I wanted to round up the best movement songs for preschoolers and toddlers that will get...
Everything You Need To Know About Homeschooling Kindergarten
Homeschooling Kindergarten is one of my favorite ages to homeschool. Kids at this age are still so full of wonder and curiosity, making homeschooling a breeze. When you are homeschooling Kindergarten you should still be focusing the majority of the time on your...
Must See Homeschool Room Ideas That You’ll Love
If you find yourself homeschooling (or researching homeschooling) chances are a homeschool room idea is at the top of your list. Your homeschool room will be the entire backbone of your homeschool - so it is understandable that you would be carefully researching your...
Tips and Tricks to Teach Financial Literacy to Children
The growth of technology has resulted in the introduction of many new ways for individuals to spend money on a wide variety of goods and services. But it’s also because of these advancements that people get into money trouble. Many youngsters today know nothing...
Easy & Educational Flower Activities for Preschool
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...
37 + Fun & Educational Nature Activities for Preschoolers
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...
Winter Snowflake CVC Word Strips – FREE Printable
If you are stuck inside and looking for an activity to do with your preschooler, I have just the thing! Lots of parents, teachers and preschoolers love printables, because they are fun to do and *mostly* mess free! CVC words or consonant-vowel-consonant words are a...
Free St. Patrick’s Day Printables: Dot Activities
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 and Unique Valentine’s Day Activities for Preschoolers
Valentine's day is almost here! I am excited to share my favorite Valentine's Day activities for preschoolers with you! How to introduce Valentine's Day to preschoolers There is a lot of history behind Valentine's Day, however that can be a bit complicated to explain...
How to Teach Letter Formation: Tips & Tricks
Letter formation is the basic building block of good handwriting. The ability to form letters properly is directly linked to strong fine motor skills. Proper letter formation is important even for things like reading, letter recognition and memory skills. Sometimes,...
The Differences Between Left and Right Handed Scissors
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...
Teaching Strategies for Students with ADHD
Teachers play a critical role in learners' development socially, emotionally, and intellectually. They define students' cognitive growth through support, accommodation, and reinforcements. However, the teaching strategies for students with ADHD may vary from typical...
Minty Match Christmas Printable Game
'Tis the season for fun holiday activities and games. Why not make learning fun and festive this Christmas season with this free printable color matching game? The Minty Match Color Matching game will be a hit with your preschoolers! They get to match candy canes and...