We all know the phrase, “Parenting doesn’t come with a handbook.” Well, I’m here to say that it does – in the form of brain development. As an educator, I stay up-to-date on recent findings and practices that researchers and…
Did you know that one of the first phonological awareness skills a child will learn is rhyming? This is also one of the easiest phonological skills and, in my opinion, the most fun! One of the best ways to help…
Yay! Winter is here! As much as I love being cozy inside, sometimes it’s rough to not take my toddler outside as much as I do when it’s warmer. Luckily, I have my house stocked full of sensory bins for…
If you’re looking for a fun way to teach the letters of the alphabet all year to toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary students; or to support phonics skills for elementary learners, you’ve come to the right place! There are so…
You might be a parent, you might be a teacher, or you might be both. Whichever title is yours, you have an extremely important job: help children learn self-regulation skills. Self-regulation is a small part of social-emotional learning that children…
If you want to introduce your toddler or primary students to farm animals and vocabulary, these farm activities will save the day! Personally, I love a hands-on, engaging activity to get my students and my daughter interested in learning. With…
Are you looking for activities to fill up your ocean week or under the sea unit at home, preschool, or classroom? This list of 14 activities to learn about the ocean is all you need to keep your preschoolers engaged…
These free back to school play dough mats will be an easy transition activity for students during the back to school season. They are versatile and can be used with toddlers and elementary school students. Learning with play dough is…
Are you looking for the best under the sea picture books to read aloud with your students or children? I thought so! That’s why I’ve done some intense research into finding only the best ocean-themed picture books for kids. Out…