CALLING ALL TOY TESTERS! This Saturday is our STEAM Toy Test Event! Don’t miss out on the fun. Not sure what’s in store for you? Here’s a closer...
Oct 31
book, Kindness, learning, early learning, reading, Childcare, literacy, good reads, parenting, soft books, board books
Due to the daily conflicts that can arise from children sharing space, toys, and learning experiences, caregivers often feel like they're playing...
Oct 30
Grandparents, grandpa, grandma, family, grandkids, Childcare, emotional health
Today, we wanted to give a little shout out to all the grandparents out there, living as positive role models and caregivers in their...
Oct 30
emotional health, mental health, communication, bullying, parenting
With bullying on a continuous rise, parents often look to teachers for help with a solution. School is basically where it all starts, so parents...
Oct 29
anxiety, learning, emotional health, mental health, daily routine, communication, Wellness, autism
Whether it’s the first day of school or something as simple as going over to a friend’s house to play, anxiety can be triggered anywhere at any...
Oct 19
chemistry, science, science for kids, teacher, independent play, water, Nature, sensory, science is fun, science kits
As a teacher, science can be a difficult subject to explain; and as a student, it can be a challenge to really retain. But with great science...
Oct 19
science is fun, science for kids, science, experiment, sensory play, creativity, sensory bin, The Kindness Project, create, chemistry, Nature, exploration bins, daily routine, Discover Learning, STEAM
Introducing science to children doesn’t have to be daunting, science is fascinating! Some of my greatest childhood memories were of the wacky...
Oct 13
sensory play, sensory, play, exploration bins, sensory bin, hand-eye coordination, Fine Motor Skills, Gross Motor Skills, game, fair play, independent play
Young children often learn about the world around them through exploration and experimenting with their senses. Next time you and your child go...
Oct 13
daily routine, spelling, Fractions, creativity, independent play, math, Classroom management, Classroom, teacher, Games
Let’s face it, classroom games are a highlight to any school day, not just for the students but for the teacher too! They’re the perfect way to...
Oct 05
communication, manners, mental health, fidget, learning, daily routine
Kids can have a lot to say. This ranges from daily observations and stories, to inquisitive questions that arise from the breadth of new...
Oct 05
language, spelling, poem, creativity, Discover Learning, independent play, literacy, imaginative play, early learning, activities, hacks, reading, ideas, Bananagrams
Learning language and spelling can be a boring and tedious task. We can all think back to when we were in school, studying word lists to commit...
Oct 04
math, STEAM, cognitive thinking, independent play, studying, numbers, early learning, STEM, fun, Manipulatives, problem solving, Fractions, Addition, Subtraction, Counting
Manipulatives are marvelous! They are an amazing tool for any childcare facility and can help introduce concepts of mathematics through play....
Sep 28
cognitive thinking, hand-eye coordination, Discover Learning, Nature, Fall, studying, STEM, STEAM, At Home, reading, literacy, outdoor, Outdoor play
Often, we think that learning is something we only do in the classroom, but learning is a 24-hour activity. Kids are an open book and are...