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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
I can't tell you how many times that I Google searched milestones for my kiddos in the early weeks, months and years. Speech is something that a lot of parents worry about and for valid reasons. Statistically twins develop their speech at a slower pace than...
Speech is something that a lot of parents are worried about. When will my child talk? Are they hitting their talking milestones appropriately? A lot of parents have questions and fears about speech and I am here to help answer those questions and hopefully give you...
Dad's serve such a amazing role in the lives of our children. Dad's and dad like figures are instrumental in our children's lives. They serve in a very important purpose and it is wonderful for kids to realize that. Our Favorite Children's Books About Dad There are...
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...
As the temperatures dip lower, I'm always on the search for easy activities that my kids will love, and one of my kids' favorite things to do is play with a sensory bin. I made a winter sensory bin with fake snow and it was a huge hit for my kids. I saw a bag of fake...
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...
Playing on the playground can be a fun and rewarding experience for children. But it is important to ensure that they stay safe while doing so. Playgrounds provide a place for children to have fun, exercise, and socialize. But, without proper safety precautions,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Have you noticed your child's speech isn't the same lately? Are they babbling more or speaking in a simpler form than a few weeks ago? Your child may have a speech regression. Seeing your child regress in any skill is frustrating and worrisome. You may wonder if this...
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,...
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...