7 Things to Help Prepare your Preschooler for a Successful School Year
This is it! The year that your most precious gift is going to start school for the first time. Even if they have been in a daycare situation this is a big SCHOOL! You have purchased their supplies and their…
Back to School- Interview with a Pre-K Teacher
The new school year is about to begin. Many young moms and dads are getting ready to send their oldest or only children to school for the very first time. Some will even be sending their kids out of the house for…
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 Play-Based Math Activities for Early Learners
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…