Sharing is an important process of growing up that we continue to learn and fine-tune, even in our adult years! As humans we are naturally possessive and protective of our things. However, over time we learn the pleasure of giving. Â As a parent, you know that the ability to share a favorite toy, or […]
It is important for children who will be entering kindergarten to have some understanding of prepositions. So I use this learning technique before story time that they really love. Parents often comment that the children do it at home too! Understanding spatial relationships Learning prepositions Reinforcing concepts about print  At circle time when you […]
 How your child’s early experiences shape his learning success  Many studies over the past decade have shown that the early years, from birth to age 5, form an indelible blueprint for your child’s long-term learning success. Early behaviors and skills associated with successful reading development used to be described as readiness skills, but […]
Time-tested classroom strategies will help your child develop early reading skills. Â The ability to read and write, to understand the subtleties of language, to think and reason clearly, and to communicate effectively with others is key to success in school and in life. Researchers have identified a window of time from birth to around […]
Your students will never look at fruits and vegetables the same way again. In Freymann and Elffers’ One Lonely Seahorse, they’ll meet pineapple turtles and ginger root lobsters while exploring number concepts, fruits and vegetables, friendship, and more. Dive deeper into the book with this treasure chest of activities. New Ways of Looking An artist […]
Make an “Idea Box” for times when your child says “I’m bored!”. Start with a tissue or shoe box and let your child decorate it. When you come across an idea that strikes your fancy, write it on a slip of paper and place it in the box. Send them running to the idea box […]
Kids love to collect stuff, especially when they’re on vacation. Here are some great ways to organize and display their treasures.  Map It Out  Remember vacation destinations by retracing your steps.   Purchase a laminated map of your travel destination. Draw your route on the map with puff paint. Attach souvenirs. Tape […]
Indoor Pond  Large sensory bucket play sand large plastic tub small plastic frogs, snakes, insects, etc.  Place the play sand in a large sensory bucket (the kind you use for water play). In the middle of the bucket, dig a hole large enough for your plastic tub to fit in and fill it […]
