You baby has been busy exploring the world around him for some time now. Since the moment he could open his eyes and take his first breath, he was taking in everything through his senses. From seeing and hearing to feeling and tasting, they are loving the new...
It is so important to keep your preschooler moving when they are stuck inside. While there are plenty of Pinterest-worthy activities out there sometimes you just need something simple. This DIY dice movement break activity for preschoolers requires minimal materials...
Most preschoolers are ready to start learning letters and the sounds that they make by the time they are 3 years old. They will learn to develop phonemic awareness (listening for a sound in a word) and have an understanding of phonics (associating a letter with that...
The weather is getting warmer, and that means more time outside! While this is an exciting time for parents and kids everywhere, the question remains on what exactly to do outside. Your preschooler will often like to have free reign outdoors, exploring and discovering...
You may not even realize it, but teaching your baby to point is a developmental milestone that goes right along with waving bye-bye and other gestures. Your baby starts communicating before they ever even say a single word. This means all those cute little hand...
If your child is old enough to start cycling with you, you'll need to get them started! In this article you'll learn how to teach a kid to ride a bike using a balance bike, which is the best approach for younger children. My husband and I are both passionate cyclists....
Delayed speech in babies and toddlers can be worrying for parents, but life can be easier if you start treatment at a younger age. When you sign your little one up for speech therapy for kids with a trained speech-language pathologist, one of the first pieces of...
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...
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...
The cool weather is now bringing time for us to settle in and do some fun indoor activities. In particular, we can get our children learning new concepts and skills using the FREE PRINTABLES that I've been offering all season long! Exposure is key when it comes to...
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...
Since there's not much outside play going on in the middle of winter, I'm sure that parents and teachers need all the printable activities they can get their hands on! These FREE printable winter coloring sheets are perfect for young toddlers through preschoolers....
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...
Winter is here and there has never been a more perfect time for this pretend snow. I don't know about your kids but mine can spend hours with anything involving squishy, moldable, or otherwise "messy" play! (Although, rest assured, this activity is easy to contain and...
The holiday season is finally upon us and we've already begun counting down the days until Christmas. From Elf on the Shelf to advent calendars and driving around to see lights, we already have so many built in family Christmas traditions. However, there is plenty of...
Christmas is in the air, and your little ones are likely bursting with excitement. The Christmas season is a magical time for all ages, but there is something even more magical about a Christmas with little ones. If your kids are anything like mine, it is likely that...
Toddlers and preschoolers alike will delight in this fun Christmas craft. There is just something about tissue paper that excites children of all ages. My kids particularly love the bright, vibrant colors and the texture of squishing it between their fingers, which...
Like it or not the holidays are approaching! When I think of Thanksgiving I think of the smell of delicious foods, spending time with loved ones around the table, and of course eating some turkey! For your littles, Thanksgiving is an exciting holiday, full of...
Fall is now in full force and we're heading toward the Thanksgiving holiday. Time to get your little one doing all the turkey activities that you've been saving until now! This simple counting activity teaches toddlers, preschoolers, and Kindergarteners one-to-one...
This time of year is so much fun to give your little one plenty of new sensory and learning experiences. They’ve just come off the high of summer, soaking in the sun, splashing in the pool, and spending hours at the park. Now that the weather is cooling down, they’ll...