I work at a play based preschool. This means that we do not use direct instruction including anything that could be considered a worksheet. Rather than teaching letters and numbers, we bring them up naturally in the environment like when we are counting the number of acorns the class found or making letters of a […]
Food allergies, especially in children, are very common. Some statistics say that there are two children in every classroom with food allergies accounting for 5% of all children. Many of the schools I have been in have policies regarding nuts, latex and more. In today’s world children need to be educated about this life threatening […]
Do you read to your kids? You can read my latest article about whether or not reading to your kids really matters. I have compiled a list of some really great and very popular books that you can get to read to your kids. Your local library is a valuable resource when finding books to […]
I made these mats for little ones to have some guided learning with teachers and caregivers along with free play by themselves. The playdough mats are easy to print out and they can either be laminated or slipped into a plastic page protector sleeve. I like putting them in a page protector and storing them […]
Autumn is arguably one of the very best seasons of all. The crisp air, colorful leaves, apple picking, pumpkin patches and hot cocoa are just a few of the things that make this season so magical. In another post this month about unique things to do with your family in fall, one of the ideas […]
Bedtime stories are traditional and expected. Most people say that they do read to their kids nightly or at least as often as possible when schedules allow. There is a lot of emphasis put on reading to your children in order for them to do better in school, but how must does reading to your […]
We have so many extraordinary things for families to do together in Illinois. One of those is the Kohl Children Museum. In recognition for its outstanding exhibits and impact on Chicagoland families, Kohl Children’s Museum was recently named one of the country’s Ten Best Children’s Museums by Parents Magazine. That is an incredible accomplishment!! I […]
When I can’t find things I need I tend to make them myself. Worksheets are not the greatest way to learn, but sometimes they really do help kids practice essential information and lock it into their repertoire of knowledge. Here are some dipthong worksheets that I created and I am offering them as free printables […]
Provide your child with food they will like to eat. Whether you pack your child’s lunch or have them eat at school, there is no way for you to ensure that they will eat what they should to get the nutrients they need. Many schools have a fantastic rule where kids are not allowed to […]
Creating a sensory bin is really fun because you get to make something wonderful for your child to be excited about! Even better, you can tailor it specifically to your child’s individual learning needs! This bin could certainly be used for children to learn the color purple, but it is to stimulate and hold your […]
