Looking for a way to make learning to count more fun? Here's an activity to inspire your child to recognize numbers by having him make homemade flashcards. All you need are some rubber stamps and index cards to get started! Kids love using rubber stamps, and because craft stores carry many fun shapes, your child will be able to personalize his very own flashcards. While your child works on building foundational math skills, he will also learn a great study strategy that'll help him in years … [Read more...]
Parents Here are the Benefits of Preschool for Your Kids
There has always been a huge debate among parents on whether or not it is necessary to send your children to preschool. Some think it is essential to prepare their kids for Kindergarten and the school years ahead, some think it is completely unnecessary and you are able to prepare your kids for school at home. Either can be the right option, it all just depends on what is right for your family and your child. However, today I am going to be talking with you on some really great benefits if you … [Read more...]
Here’s Where You Can Find Smart Games For The Kids
I love when my kids unplug their electronic devices, or turn off the television, and play great fun and educational games. This last week, they had two new games to learn and play and they LOVED them. SmartGames offers kids problem solving puzzle games that are so unique and fun -- I can't believe we hadn't heard of them before now. [Tweet "Unplug and play Smart Games!"] Smart Games SmartCar 5x5 Vroom, vroom. SmartCar 5x5 is a new variation of the classic SmartCar. This game has 5 … [Read more...]
How We are Getting Back Into Our School Routine
This post was sponsored by Nature Made® as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. This is back to school week in the Long House. My daughter is very nervous and uncertain about a new classroom and teacher. My son? He doesn't care either way. He's not scared this year, thankfully. It will be his second year of preschool. His final year, in fact. He literally cannot wait until he is in Kindergarten, in the same private school as his sister. That will be the only year that … [Read more...]
Disney Preschool Party: Mickey Mouse Party
This last weekend we had a family party for Easter. I love getting together each Easter to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and also to visit with family we don't see often. My Little Man wanted to wear his new superhero costume that day which was fine by me. He was a super Easter egg hunter indeed! The entire family, young and old, loved the Mickey Mouse preschool party idea. Who doesn't love Mickey? My preschooler loves Mickey Mouse and Disney Jr. and since Disney sent some great … [Read more...]
Kids Chores: 10 Chores for Preschoolers
Teaching your kids how to help out around the home is a great way to promote a positive work ethic. If you start early enough, your child may even enjoy helping out because they get a strong sense of contributing to the household. However, it can sometimes be difficult figuring out which tasks are age-appropriate. You want it to be something that they can easily handle that also won’t require you to micromanage or clean up after them. [Tweet "Preschool chores: promote a positive work … [Read more...]
How to Teach Your Kids at Home
We've made it through the first semester of Preschool with flying colors! It started out difficult - my Little Man had a hard time going for 3.5 hours per day by himself. After two weeks, he wasn't crying anymore. That's a good thing. He still tells me he's scared when I drop him off, but he runs into class and doesn't say goodbye anymore. I feel a bit sad about my boy getting so big - but that three and half hours per day really helps as a work-at-home blogger! We had a parent teacher … [Read more...]
