Inside: Raise kind kids with these engaging children's books about kindness. Grab one (or five) to enjoy with your family or classroom. “Who does this belong to?” I said as I pulled a stuffed owl from the back of a cubby. Most of the kids had gone home. Someone … [Read more...] about 10 Beloved Children’s Books About Kindness You’ll Adore
25+ Super Fun Insect Activities for Preschoolers
Inside: 25+ exciting insect activities for preschoolers. Arts & crafts, songs, observation activities, printables, and more! Build skills and foster a sense of wonder in the natural world. I leaned back and gazed up at the sky. Hundreds of monarch butterflies soared above … [Read more...] about 25+ Super Fun Insect Activities for Preschoolers
Preschool Movement Songs: Get the Wiggles Out When You’re Stuck Inside
Inside: Learn seven fun preschool movement songs. Redirect wild energy into a safe and fun indoor activity. Shrieks of glee filled the room - but any minute someone was going to crash and burn. I took a deep breath and wished I could take the kids outside. Outside … [Read more...] about Preschool Movement Songs: Get the Wiggles Out When You’re Stuck Inside
Farm Animal Picture Card Activities that will Delight Your Kids {Printable}
Inside: Free printable farm animal picture cards and real animal sounds for fun and learning. These farm animal activities for preschoolers support listening, matching, pre-literacy, and empathy skills. “Auntie, do pigs really say oink?” I suppressed a giggle and looked … [Read more...] about Farm Animal Picture Card Activities that will Delight Your Kids {Printable}
5 Beautiful Children’s Books About Death & Loss
Inside: Favorite secular children's books about death to help you navigate tough conversations with your kids. “Mama, am I going to die someday?” My 4-yr-old looked up at me, his brow wrinkled in concern. My heart sank and my eyes grew cloudy. I wasn’t ready for this … [Read more...] about 5 Beautiful Children’s Books About Death & Loss
Five Green and Speckled Frogs Printables for a Hopping Good Time {Printable}
Inside: 5 Green and Speckled Frogs printables your child will love! Five Green and Speckled Frogs is one of my favorite counting songs for young children. It supports literacy, math skills, and connection with nature. Best of all, my kids light up when I sing it with … [Read more...] about Five Green and Speckled Frogs Printables for a Hopping Good Time {Printable}
How to Have Fun Baking with Toddlers
Inside: Essential tips for baking with toddlers. Minimize the mess, cut the stress, and have more fun together! I held my breath as I took in the scene. Flour covered every surface, like a thin dusting of snow. Sticky cups and spoons lay strewn across the floor. The kids were … [Read more...] about How to Have Fun Baking with Toddlers
30 Inspirational Quotes to Raise Kind & Determined Kids {Printable}
Inside: Teach kindness and determination with these inspirational quotes for kids. Free Printable Inspirational Quote Cards. A while back, I set out to compile a list of the best kid-friendly inspirational quotes. As I perused Pinterest and google searches, I envisioned … [Read more...] about 30 Inspirational Quotes to Raise Kind & Determined Kids {Printable}
How to Enjoy Preschool Music and Movement at Home With Your Kids
Inside: Simple preschool music and movement activities to enjoy with your kids. Support language, motor, and social-emotional skills while you bond as a family. Music has a magical way of making you feel good. It calms you, lifts your mood, and brings you closer to those you … [Read more...] about How to Enjoy Preschool Music and Movement at Home With Your Kids
How to Make a Ladybug Habitat and Why Your Kids Need One {Printable}
Inside: How to make a ladybug habitat to teach your kids about nature, empathy, and life - plus a Free 5 Little Ladybugs Printable. “Do we have to let them go today?” My son moaned. He had taken good care of the ladybugs - feeding them, picking fresh plants for their … [Read more...] about How to Make a Ladybug Habitat and Why Your Kids Need One {Printable}
Celebrate Spring with Spectacular Songs and Fingerplays {Printable}
Inside: Build literacy and pre-math skills with preschool Spring songs and fingerplays. Enjoy the printable lyrics posters and mp3s at home or in the classroom. "Mama, look! A snail!" my son squealed, his eyes wide. I felt a smile spread across my face. A snail means the … [Read more...] about Celebrate Spring with Spectacular Songs and Fingerplays {Printable}
Favorite Action Songs for Babies and Their Grownups
Working songs and rhymes into your daily routine is a wonderful way to bond with your baby while supporting his or her development. Try out these simple songs and rhymes with your child! Trot Trot to Boston Zoom Zoom Zoom See the Ponies Galloping Tic … [Read more...] about Favorite Action Songs for Babies and Their Grownups
10 Tips for Reducing Waste at Art Time
It's no secret - kids can use a ton of materials when their creative juices get flowing. Reams of paper, puddles of glue, entire shakers of glitter... It can be mind boggling how fast they go! While we don't want to discourage children by setting too many limits, we must … [Read more...] about 10 Tips for Reducing Waste at Art Time
20 Water Activities for Preschoolers to Delight In
Inside: Twenty engaging water activities for preschoolers. Spark imagination, stimulate the senses, and bring on the summertime fun! Summer is here with its hot days, family time, and kids who - at some point - get bored. Keep them cool and engaged with these twenty fun water … [Read more...] about 20 Water Activities for Preschoolers to Delight In
Awesome Gift Ideas for Preschoolers: Toys Your Kids Will Love for Years
Inside: Quality gift ideas for preschoolers. Discover gifts that will keep your kids busy and engaged. My son paused as the last shreds of wrapping paper drifted to the ground. His eyes opened wide and the corners of his mouth pulled up into a grin. He had discovered the gift … [Read more...] about Awesome Gift Ideas for Preschoolers: Toys Your Kids Will Love for Years
30+ of the Best Fall Art Activities for Preschoolers
Inside: Engage the senses with these handpicked fall art activities for preschoolers including process art, open-ended projects, and simple crafts. "Mama, I'm so cold," my 4-year-old whined as he climbed into my lap. It took a few seconds for my sleep-deprived brain to … [Read more...] about 30+ of the Best Fall Art Activities for Preschoolers
How to Tame Toddler Meltdowns Like an Expert
Inside: Learn essential tools for taming toddler meltdowns, reducing future tantrums, and supporting your child's emotional development. “Well, here we go,” I thought as my 2-year-old went from cute to screaming-pile-of-toddler. I’d seen this before. We were entering the … [Read more...] about How to Tame Toddler Meltdowns Like an Expert
Resistant Toddler? Gain Cooperation with This Simple Tool
Every request I made of my two-year-old was met with resistance. Whether I asked him to wash his hands or get his shoes on, the answer was “No!” I had heard more than my fair share of “no” during my career as a childcare provider. During those nine years, it never really … [Read more...] about Resistant Toddler? Gain Cooperation with This Simple Tool