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Oct 31

Books To Inspire Kindness

Childcare, learning, book, reading, literacy, early learning, board books, soft books, Kindness, parenting, good reads

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

The Importance Of Grandparents In A Child's Life

Childcare, grandkids, grandma, grandpa, Grandparents, family, 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 grandchildren’s...

Oct 30

Talking To Parents About Bullying

communication, mental health, parenting, emotional health, bullying

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 want...

Oct 29

Helping Your Child Cope With Anxiety

learning, autism, anxiety, Wellness, communication, mental health, daily routine, emotional health

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 time....

Oct 19

Talking Science - Simple Classroom Experiments

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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

Fascinating Science Experiments for Younger Children

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Introducing science to children doesn’t have to be daunting, science is fascinating! Some of my greatest childhood memories were of the wacky things...

Oct 19

Simple Fall Slime Fun!

At Home, crafts, sensory, sensory play, slime, Fall, Seasons, STEAM, oobleck, Halloween, chemistry

It’s nearly that time of the year, a time when fun activities slowly start to shift more and more from outside-all-of-the-time, to indoor adventure...

Oct 13

The Wonderful World of Sensory Bins

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Young children often learn about the world around them through exploration and experimenting with their senses. Next time you and your child go for a...

Oct 13

Homemade Games To Inspire Your Child After School!

Arts & crafts, At Home, DIY, game, play, science, math, independent play, Fractions, spelling, oobleck

Just because the school day is done, it doesn’t mean the learning journey has to end! Why not bring it home with you? Learning can be fun! And it’s...

Oct 13

Extending The Lesson Plan Through Play

Classroom, Games, Classroom management, math, teacher, independent play, creativity, Fractions, spelling, daily routine

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 help...

Oct 05

Helping Kids Communicate About Their Day

learning, fidget, manners, communication, mental health, 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 experiences...

Oct 05

Growing Language Skills with Bananagrams

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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 them...

Oct 04

Introducing Kids to Math Through Manipulatives

math, problem solving, fun, STEM, early learning, numbers, studying, independent play, cognitive thinking, STEAM, Manipulatives, 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

Promoting Learning Outside the Classroom

At Home, Outdoor play, outdoor, reading, literacy, STEM, studying, Fall, Discover Learning, hand-eye coordination, cognitive thinking, Nature, STEAM

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 constantly...

Sep 28

How to Become a Pro Puzzler

At Home, Tips, Home, Puzzles, hacks, puzzle, parent, hand-eye coordination, cognitive thinking, Fine Motor Skills

Jigsaw puzzles are great for people of all ages. They help puzzlers develop and improve their cognitive skills and have also been proven to improve...