As the School year comes to an end, teachers would normally be preparing for a well-deserved break, taking some time to relax before thinking about...
Oct 31
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 05
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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...
Sep 28
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 07
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Children learn and absorb lessons in a variety of different ways. One way to help reinforce the lessons that kids are currently learning is by using...
Aug 31
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Every loves animals, from cuddly pets to wild beasts. Here are some of our favourite books to learn about animals just in time for National Wildlife...
Aug 24
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Everyone remembers their fun days with Grandma and Grandpa when they were a kid. Making crafts, playing games, or even baking cookies on a rainy...
Aug 23
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Toddlers are often a whirlwind of activity. They bounce around from spot to spot, game to game exploring their world and absorbing everything they...
Apr 20
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1. And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell
Apr 19
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1. Plant your own garden
Nothing teaches children about nature the same way digging in the dirt and planting a garden can. Veggie Pops are a great...
Apr 18
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1. Helping Hands: Grow It!
This book introduces children to the idea that they can help things grow in the garden by asking, "which plants shall we...