15 free educational kids websites
With my 4-year-old starting Pre-K this year, I have been working hard to ensure he knows everything he needs to get the most out of it. I’ve been looking at activities to imp
4 easy sensory integration tools for kids
Sensory integration, SI, is a process we use every single day in almost every activity. It refers to the way our brains organize information received through our senses. You may no
kids’ summer reading guide (ages 0-12)
Remember reading is important year round, not just when school is in session. Check out our kids’ summer reading guide. It’s broken down by age groups with good re
11 random inventions for kids that are helpful to parents
There are so many products out there for kids that parents get really overwhelmed while shopping. Now all parents need to buy the basics like high chairs, strollers, car seats and
ways to boost your child’s communication development
With thousands of classes, activities, and toys available to boost children’s communication development, it’s easy to overlook the best educational tool parents already have—
simple ways to teach children responsibility
My 5 year old (soon to be 6) and 4 year old are now old enough to manage simple chores. This includes things like setting the table, organizing their toys, making their bed, wate
10 most useful kid products and toys
It’s simply amazing how many toys can accumulate in your house. You probably have not even bought 1/4 of them since most of them were gifts but they just pile up. As I wa
10 reasons why your child should learn music at an early age
Music is always something I’ve been extremely interested in. I listen to all different genres of music and even tried my hand aty a few instruments. I think I took guitar les
DIY sensory play activity for your toddler
Having been a pre-school teacher before I became an elementary school teacher, I became very familiar with sensory play activities. I would set up different areas in the classroo
5 tools to help your child with reading and writing
When my daughter was around 2.5 to 3 years old, I would sit down with her and have her practice reading with me. As a teacher I would use different guidance tools in my class an