Training parents about all things preschool and kids aged 18 months–5 years
It’s almost Christmas? Already? Get out of town! Seriously – get out of town! There are dozens of festive Christmas destinations for you to visit for a truly spectacular holiday season, and we’ve curated a list of some great options for families with little kids. That Warm Christmasy Feeling If you need to warm up…
You know what is so, so great? When you’re trying desperately to clean your house and get the food ready for Thanksgiving and your kids are out of school and trying desperately to destroy your house and eat all the food. Yeah – you might want to fire up the Netflix. Here are some Thanksgiving-related…
If the thought of breaking out the handprint turkey placemats again this year makes you cringe, it might be time to shake things up for Thanksgiving. You’ve heard of Destination Weddings, but what about Destination Thanksgiving? Here are some of the best places in the country to celebrate Thanksgiving – no cooking required! Historic Thanksgiving…
Science has shown us that paying attention to what we’re grateful for can actually lead to living happier lives. And in this season of thankfulness, there’s no better time to include our children in this mindfulness practice. Learning the concept of being grateful is not always an easy one − life often deals us lemons…
It’s Fall, Y’all! (My apologies to you non-Southerners, but it is a pretty great word…) Although stores and radio stations are doing their best to convince us it’s almost Christmas, let’s not skip over the beautiful yellows, oranges, and golds of the season just yet. Fall is the perfect time to bond as a family and…
Once the calendar turns to November, suddenly IT’S HERE! The season of family and stress and joy and food and presents and presence is upon us. With all the social duties the holiday season brings, it can be easy to forget the reasons we created these traditions in the first place–to gather with family and…
Ages: 3-6 Items Small Plastic Animals Cell Phone Camera Shoe Box Items from Nature Paint Brush Skills Problem Solving Following Directions Visual Discrimination Instructions Take a picture of each animal individually. Hide them indoors or outdoors. For younger children. limit the hiding area. Show the pictures of each animal one at a time to your…
Ages: 2-4 Items Small Plastic Basket Dust Rags Feather Duster Empty Spray Bottle Skills Just for fun! Instructions Encourage your child to help you clean. Dramatic Play is so fun for young children as well as helping them learn life skills. Both boys and girls should be encouraged to enjoy this skills activity. Download Spring Cleaning…
Ages: 2-4 Items Plastic Bucket Water Paint Brush Skills Gross Motor Instructions This is a great outdoor activity, especially in the hot summer. Fill the bucket with a little water. Encourage your child to paint the backyard fence or patio furniture with the magic water. It makes everything look new again! Download Magic Water Paint…
Ages: 3-5 Items Cotton Balls Straws Skills Blowing is a developmental skill Instructions This is a race to see who can get their cotton ball from one end of the table to the other end the fastest. Place the cotton ball on one end of the table, use the straw to blow the cotton ball to…
