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...
Have you ever noticed how little ones always want to touch everything in sight, and even put items in their mouths? That's because the sense of touch is one of the best ways for them to learn! I have put together the ultimate guide to the touch sense PLUS toy and...
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...
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...
What says December fun more than gingerbread men? If you are looking for some fun ideas for learning activities in December - this fun gingerbread pathway game is perfect! Pathway games are an ideal way to help preschool children learn important math concepts (in a...
Helping your toddler learn English can be a daunting task. Yes, even if you have done it before. You could be making progress today, but wake up the next day and feel like you are back to square one. But do you quit? No, that’s never an option. You soldier on and try...
'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...
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...
Toddlers develop their problem-solving skills depending on the activities they carry out day in and day out. These problem-solving skills are adopted and used throughout childhood and adulthood. Apart from giving toddlers independence to learn and play, several simple...
With the holidays rolling around, I’m getting super excited to do so many festive activities with my daughter, especially this thankful turkey activity! Now that she’s two, she has so much more awareness and understanding of what’s going on and I can’t wait to have...
Learning letters is one of the key goals kids work on throughout preschool and kindergarten. At this age, you want to teach letter recognition as a precursor to reading, which typically begins between kindergarten and 1st grade. Understanding that letters make sounds...
Watching your baby or toddler learn to walk or crawl is as exciting as it is scary. Whether they start exploring early, at a typical age, or even later than most kids, children develop at their own rhythm and pace. Encouraging kids to start walking or crawling can be...
As children start to be more independent and opinionated, they start to feel emotions on a larger scale. Teaching children about their own and others' feelings may seem daunting, but these activities will help make it simple, fun, and easy. How do children learn about...
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...
Social skills are one of those things that take some time and practice to develop. Naturally, we as humans tend to be self-centered as a survival mechanism from birth. Just like any skill, you have to practice and teach so that your preschooler can get the hang of...
Are you struggling to come up with fun ways to teach your preschooler(s) the letter A? Learning the alphabet is the most basic level of learning to read, yet probably the most important! Just like anything you do with little ones, you want to make sure you have the...
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...