When it comes to kindergarten, you’ve probably noticed that there’s a huge focus on reading. Literacy activities take up the majority of academic time, and for good reason. The fact is that reading is the foundation upon which all of your child’s learning will grow. By taking the time and effort early in a child’s […]
Educational to Make, Awesome to Receive: Mother’s Day Gifts Moms Will Love
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and kids everywhere are getting crafty in preparation for the big day. While every mom loves a handmade Mother’s Day gift, whether it be a hastily drawn picture or something more time-consuming, wouldn’t it be great if the creation of that gift also helped your children practice academic skills? Miss […]
Choosing The Right Curriculum For Kindergarten Readiness
There are many benefits of homeschooling for children, as they receive the type of personal attention that is not possible with public school systems. However, it is important to have the right preparation for that first year. Here are some good reasons to use an interactive online curriculum for kindergarten prep.When you choose online teaching […]
Understanding Your Child’s Learning Style As Part Of Kindergarten Prep
Determining how your child learns will help you to become a more effective aid during the formative stages of his or her academic training. Unfortunately, most kindergarten prep often occurs outside of the home. This means that parents commonly gauge their children’s progress and abilities based on teacher feedback and on the quality of the […]
Preschool Activities For Kindergarten Prep
Preparing our children for the start of school can be an overwhelming prospect. There is so much information available that we can be left asking what skills and knowledge preschoolers really need to prepare for kindergarten. Below we discuss some of the most important preschool activities for kindergarten prep. Preschoolers absorb just about everything around […]
16 Eerily Fun Halloween Learning Activities
For most kids, Halloween is all about the costumes and candy. While parents can certainly understand this excitement, most of us would prefer that the sugary aspect of the holiday take a lesser role. With that in mind, in the weeks leading up to Halloween this year, why not turn your kids’ focus to the educational side […]
Educational to Make, Awesome to Receive: Father’s Day Gifts Dads Will Love
Father’s Day is quickly approaching and we all know that dads can be notoriously hard to buy for. Instead of buying a gift this year, why not have the kids make him something special? These gifts are not only something that dads will love, but they also target specific skills during the creation process. Educational […]
Four Simple Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Is there any better teacher than the Great Outdoors? Nature provides limitless opportunities to explore, ask questions, experiment, and perhaps most important, simply enjoy. Each year on April 22nd, the world celebrates Earth Day, a day to show support for protecting the planet on which we live. If you’re thinking of celebrating this year, you’ll find inspiration […]
110+ of the Best Books for Kids
What were your favorite books as a child? The ones you read over and over? The ones that you think back on with the fondest of memories? The very best books you can think of? We recently posed these questions to a group of parents, and the response was huge and full of emotion. Clearly, […]
Kindergarten Readiness: Preparing Your Child Academically
If your child is approaching school age, you may find yourself facing many questions regarding her education. Often the biggest question is, “Is my child ready?” Several weeks ago we shared a post titled Kindergarten Readiness: What It Is and How to Get There. In it, we gave a brief overview of the basic skills […]
Easy Ways to Get Your Child Ready to Read
Pre-reading skills are crucial for academic success and kindergarten preparation, but getting your child ready to read does not have to be a daunting task. Easy Ways to Get Your Child Ready to Read Perhaps you have heard of parents reading to their children while still in the womb. This may be a good idea, as […]
6 Key Critical Thinking Skills to Teach Your Child
This week’s Topic for Monday is centered on critical thinking skills. What is Critical Thinking? Why should our children be able to think critically? What Critical Thinking skills should you teach your child now? Six Key Critical Thinking Skills to Teach Your Child What is Critical Thinking? Critical Thinking has been a hot topic […]
You’re Teaching Your Child Literacy Skills Without Even Realizing It! Here’s How:
You’re behind at work, your to-do list is a mile long, and you forgot to turn on the crock pot (full of tonight’s dinner) before you left the house. In a spare minute while waiting in line at the grocery store, you scroll through Facebook and see an article about how ill-prepared children are to […]
Learning with Bubble Wrap
Exciting way to teach your kids numbers and letters. Ask them to pronounce the letter or number on the bubble before they pop it. For full instructions please visit handsonaswegrow.com.
Best Father’s Day Books For Kids
Happy Father’s Day to all Dad’s near and Far. Your heart is always open. Your love is always there. Today’s my day to show you, just how much I care. Sitting with you in this chair, I hang on to all you say. Please always remember I love you so Each and Every day. by […]
Father’s Day Poem From Child
A dad is someone who wants to catch you before you fall but instead picks you up, brushes you off, and lets you try again. A dad is someone who wants to keep you from making mistakes but instead lets you find your own way, even though his heart breaks in silence when you get […]
