When it comes to preschool books, I look for stories that invite children into the reading, not just ones they listen to. I especially love books with repetition—stories where the same phrases show up again and again. This predictability helps children anticipate what comes next and “read” along with me, even before they can read […]
Have you ever found yourself wondering “Is my child developing at the right pace?” or “How can I help this child who seems stuck in one area?” -You’re not alone. As parents, teachers, therapists, or caregivers, we all want to give the kids in our lives the very best start. The early years are when […]
Music is a powerful tool that helps many of us teach young kids all kinds of skills. You can teach colors, shapes, numbers, ABCs, social skills, language, motor skills, etc. all through music. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, therapist, or early childhood educator, incorporating simple songs, rhythms and movement can boost skills across multiple areas […]
Fizzing ice cubes makes for a great preschool science activity, but in this post I want to talk about using this science activity for eye-hand coordination. If you want more information on how to adapt this to different developmental skills, check out the Fizzing Ice Cubes Tutorial. I love activities that can be adapted to […]
Rainbow Stew is a fun, no-pressure way to work on so many different skills like motor skills, social skills, sensory play and more! Here are the things I like about this activity You can make the book come alive (pre-literacy) It’s a way to expose kids to different kinds of foods without putting pressure on […]
For some kids, learning the alphabet is natural and comes easily. For other kids, mastering the abcs is difficult and not something they enjoy doing, especially when we’re drilling or quizzing them. When kids get frustrated and want to give up, their thinking brain starts to become inaccessible, and it’s hard to learn. So, if […]
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