Farm Themed Busy Box for Preschoolers
Farm Animals are fun and usually, every little kid has a farm animal phase. Maybe it comes from a trip to a local farm, a favorite storybook, toy, or movie, but something triggers that interest. That’s when you seize the…
20 Meaningful Ways Alphabet Flashcard Activities can Encourage Early Learning
An early learning tool that everyone is familiar with is ABC Flashcards. They are easy to find or make and when kids first start learning the Alphabet many teachers and parents grab this tool first. The question is how can…
Summer Must-Haves For Moms
It’s Summer Time!! Kids are home from school. for some time slows down- less running and more relaxing. Some of us keep just as busy with vacations and camps for the kids. Be you the low-key summer mom or the…
Cat Themed Busy Box for Preschoolers
Many children enjoy cats as a first animal since they are such a popular family pet. My family does not have a cat but m daughter is obsessed with cats and kittens. She likes books, movies, and toys with a…
How to Choose Entertaining Play-Based Math Activities for Strong Early Learning
Early Learning happens almost exclusively through play. Kids at the preschool age learn best through hands-on games, activities, and play. It is truly amazing how many things they are learning and building their skills base with as they play and…
Dog Busy Box
A dog is sometimes a child’s first introduction to learning about animals. So many people have them for beloved family pets. Several preschoolers have recently shared with me that a dog is their favorite animal. This may have been influenced…
Earth Day Busy Box
Learning and play are best together. They work even better when linked with a naturally occurring event or experience. Earth Day is coming up. Many people use this time to focus on the planet Earth and how we can keep…
Spring Must-Haves for Mom
Springtime is here! Baseball, Bus stops, and Garden Parties. This post has some ideas for the upcoming Spring season. Get ready to treat yourself or drop some good gift hints for the upcoming Mother’s Day. This little list has some…
Dinosaur Themed Busy Box
Every kid goes through a Dinosaur loving stage. Some become more obsessed than others. I once read a quote that said “The two times in your life when you know the most about dinosaurs is when you’re 3 and when…
How Parenting and Teaching with Nature is a Powerful Tool
Growing up my parents made it a point to encourage an interest in being outside. They chose a home with excellent green space, took vacations with a heavy outdoor influence, and taught my siblings and I all they knew about…
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