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...
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 activities is a great way to learn each letter while simultaneously working on other skills. If you're working your...
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...
I am always on the hunt for fun ways to add a little bit of learning to my daily activities with my kids. With winter still holding strong for at least another month or so it is important to find things, we can do inside. This clothespin letter match activity is...
Winter time is finally here! Time to break out the cool weather clothing- hats, mittens, and coats, oh my. While I don't love when the weather gets cold, the kids don't seem to mind it at all! They love getting bundled up and could still play outside for hours in the...
The cold weather makes it the perfect time to do some winter learning activities with my kids! I love making printable activities that teach new skills while also being fun for them. Since my kids have become obsessed with snowmen since well before the Christmas...
If you're trying to teach your toddlers or preschoolers their shapes, I have a great activity for them! This adorable winter penguin shape match game is so much fun for kids ages 18 months to 4! Depending on your child or student's developmental level, toddlers and...
As we gear up for the holiday season, don't forget that Thanksgiving is the last fall celebration we'll have. Time to make all things turkey for our little ones to learn new concepts and ideas. If you've been trying to teach your toddler or preschooler their name to...
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...