Learning left and right is something that starts at a young age; it's a practical life skill kids need to understand. It's easy to make it part of your everyday life, but you also can try playing some games for left and right understanding. Games are one of my...
Grab these FREE letter t printables to help your preschooler learn one of the most common letters of the alphabet! The alphabet is one of the most basic skills that a preschooler will learn. Teaching them letter by letter with various worksheets, crafts, and sensory...
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...
One super popular preschool theme is weather. One thing I love about this theme is that it can be used at any point in the school year. Weather is always around us so it is important for young students to learn about it. Whether you are working on a weather preschool...
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. These word strips are...
Children as young as 2 can start recognizing the letters of the alphabet. This makes an alphabet chart extremely helpful for toddlers through kindergarteners. I created a printable abc chart that was going to be available in my Teaching Littles shop, but decided to...
Children can start noticing differences in the appearance of others at a very young age as they typically gravitate to others who look like mom, dad, or people that they see regularly. Teaching children about cultural and racial differences should also start from a...
Are you looking for homeschool desk ideas to create a useful space for homeschooling? Creating a productive environment for your kids that makes them feel comfortable and keeps them organized is key. It doesn't have to feel like traditional school. In fact, you should...
I don't know about yours, but since my kids were about 1 year old, they were obsessed with Easter eggs. They would have Easter egg hunts all year round in the house and used them for a variety of imaginary purposes. There are a multitude of activities that you can do...
Reading with your toddler is one of the best things you can do together. It helps your child learn new skills and vocabulary, while spending some much needed time with you. One thing parents never have to worry about is reading TOO much with their toddler. By making...
Reading is one of the best things that you can do with your children throughout their lives. It's never too early or too late to start reading to your little one. Finding new books that pique their interest is key to making reading an enjoyable and fun part of their...
Easter is the perfect time to bring out some new worksheets and activities to encourage learning. Kindergarteners are working on early literacy and math skills, so grab some fun Easter worksheets for kindergarten kids! I always look for new Easter activities for my...
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. Now that fall is here, it's time to start teaching your little one about the new fall sights, sounds, and...
After a long, hot summer, I bet you can't wait to get back into the classroom and meet your new kids! Preschool is a time for learning and discovery and most students will be eager to get started too. Preschool and Pre-K students are just starting to make sense of...
There are so many lessons that our toddlers need to learn: from basic life skills like potty training and sleeping in a “big kid” bed, to physical skills like jumping and running, and emotional skills like regulating emotions or sharing with others. At a family...
It's time to head back to school, and these back-to-school printables will get your kids (or students) ready for the school year ahead. Back-to-school printables are the perfect way to open up the school year. If you're a teacher, these printables help decorate your...
It’s important for beginning readers to develop a bank of sight words to support their early reading. If you’re wondering how to teach sight words to kindergarteners and preschoolers, it’s a task that can be done, but it will definitely take time. Read on for some...
At this age, babies are so curious about the world around them. They will be opening doors, drawers, boxes, toilet lids, garbage cans, etc. You name it, they will be into it! Their exploration has reached an all-time high as they are understanding and making sense of...
At this age, children are like little sponges, picking up every bit of information about the world around them. The majority of things that your two year old learns will be through play and normal social interaction. Everyday occurrences can provide numerous learning...
Children don’t just play for fun; they play to learn. Research shows that playing in any way helps develop core cognitive, social and creative skills, but the benefits of outdoor play for children's development are infinite. The playground and outdoor play satisfies a...
Preschoolers are fast learners because they are energetic and curious to get answers about anything they see or hear. Parents and caregivers should use this never-ending curiosity to help them learn letters and letter sounds. Parents can create simple preschool...