Kids love animals. That’s a fact! And many children dream of becoming a zookeeper, just like my bestie. This zoo dramatic play set will introduce preschoolers to the exciting world of zookeepers. From building and designing habitats to feeding the zoo animals, this center is full of learning opportunities. Check
I am a reader. I love discovering a new book that captivates my mind and lets me plunge into a new world. But sometimes, books fall short. We are left wanting more. That very thing happened to me when looking for good kid books about space. But after much persistence,
It has happened: The moment when your baby suddenly becomes a person. All of a sudden, she’s a sweet goofball, and I’m just supposed to be okay with her growing up!?! Well, I’m not. The only thing that makes this kinda okay is that I get to see her grow
The world revolves around toddlers. At least, they like to think so. They grow and change into a “big girl” or a “big boy” and then they really think they are the best thing since sliced bread. In reality, I think everyone (toddlers and adults alike) can all get a
Hopping off with excitement! That’s my little one right now. If you say yes to her or she feels excited in any way, then she hops away like a little rabbit. It is just too cute! And that is exactly how I feel about these simple number sense activities to
Saturday morning art classes – my mom would drop me off, and I would be transported to a new world full of vivid brush strokes and a breeze of eraser shavings. Time would stop, and the only care in the world was to create. It was pure happiness caught up
I’ve started something new: setting an alarm clock, my very own rooster. I haven’t been taking care of my body, and last week I threw out my back from a single step! So now I’m waking up early to work out and stretch, no mid-day interruptions. It gives me more
As a former teacher, I was always amazed at how some third graders couldn’t cut straight or color inside the lines. And don’t get me started on handwriting! It wasn’t until I taught my own kids that I realized just how much fine motor skills impact daily life, not just
From the moment our little ones pick up that first Cheerio, their fine motor skills start developing. But that first piece of cereal is just the beginning. We have to nurture this important skill by providing tons of opportunities to get those fingers moving! I cannot stress how important this
When it comes to choosing books to read to preschoolers, sometimes there are way too many books to choose from! Other times, like when you are teaching about the United States or the Fourth of July, the choices are limited. Especially when trying to teach such a complicated and vast
Children are naturally creative and curious beings, and they want to explore different shapes, textures, and materials in our world. As teachers, we should encourage our little ones to explore this creativity by providing them with materials and sparks of ideas. I think it’s important to realize that this creativity
The recent election can only emphasize the importance of voting. The votes came in extremely close, which just goes to show that every vote does count! We have the privilege of being able to vote in our country, and that should not be taken for granted. It’s never too early
