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
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—
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
16 creative ideas for play dates
Moving to San Diego and not knowing many people was fine when it was just my husband and I, but once I had kids I felt like my social circle needed to be a bit more broad! I wanted
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
sun salutation benefits & materials for kids of all ages
It’s no secret that I am obsessed with the sun salutation, (yoga’s surya namaskara). I teach it to kids, practice it myself and write articles about it’s h
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
how to make use of your Christmas cards
Every year we get tons of Christmas cards with all those beautiful faces or Christmas artwork. You pack them all on the refrigerator so its full of smiles but next year when all
DIY snow globes for the holidays
Tis the season to be jolly…. What are your traditions for the holiday gatherings? Usually every year we try to have some kind of arts and crafts for the kiddos at our fami