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With the new Common Core Standards being introduced in most states across the country next year, in ELA (English Language Arts), you will start to see a HUGE push for your children to start reading many more non-fictional texts. Non-fiction [...]
One of my favorite children’s books is the “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” “If You Give a Pig a Pancake,” “If You Give a Moose a Muffin,” and “If You Give a Cat a Cupcake” books by Laura [...]
Recognizing numbers can be a bit of a challenge for Preschoolers and Kindergartners. We spend so much time drilling the alphabet into these little guys and don’t exert nearly the same amount of effort with numbers. Sure, we count out loud to our kids, but do we teach them what a 7 actually looks like?
Parents are on the right track with counting aloud to their children. This teaches numerical order, as well as one-to one correspondence; the ability to match numbers to objects or object to object. Try some of these fun and easy ideas though and your child will get those numbers down pat too. The best part is, they won’t even know they are working!
Looking for some educational activities that will keep your children warm this winter? How about reading the story “Stone Soup” as a family? This story is about a couple of hungry travelers who stumble upon a village. They expect the [...]
Special occasions and holidays are a perfect time to teach children the art of writing a thank you note. Some people may consider it to be an outdated form of communication, but I just consider it to be good manners. Thank you notes incorporate so many different skills. Of course the obvious one is learning to be a considerate and gracious human being. It’s also a great way to teach your child about the different components of a letter; such as the
One of my favorite holiday stories growing up was, “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas,” by Dr. Seuss. Reading this book with your child would be a great way to not only incorporate practicing his/her literacy skills, but it is also [...]
Play is the primary means in which children learn about their body movements and capabilities. In early childhood, play is equivalent to work for a parent. Not only does play have a cognitive effect on a child’s brain, but it [...]
One of my favorite things about the holiday season is the sheer amount of different events and activities that stem from this time of year. At my house, my kids love to stay busy whether we are out and about or sticking close to home. There are so many fun things you can do to keep your kids busy at home during this hectic time of year.
There is typically a sensitive period between the ages of 3 and 5 years old, where children become curious about reading and writing. At this age, children are looking at picture books and listening to stories being read aloud to [...]
What an exciting time of year it is to discuss such a wonderful topic! Bonding is a way of life, and a way to promote success and happiness at all levels of your family! It is so important for families [...]
