Showing posts with label Freebies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Freebies. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

A Song That Grows, One Day at a Time

A Song That Grows, One Day at a Time
Some songs don’t need to be explained. They just need to be lived with . “The 12 Days of Christmas” is one of those songs — repetitive, rhythmic, a little absurd, and oddly comforting. It grows slowly, day by day, just like children do. And that’s wha…

Sunday, October 1, 2023

Counting the Days With Wonder: A Gentle Countdown to Special Moments

Counting the Days With Wonder: A Gentle Countdown to Special Moments
There’s something tender about anticipation — that quiet space before a celebration when stories begin to form, routines shift ever so slightly, and every day holds a little more possibility. Counting down to special days can become more than markin…

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Welcoming Reading Through the Months

Welcoming Reading Through the Months
There is something deeply comforting about a book — the way its weight feels in our hands, the soft hush of turning pages, the way a story can carry us somewhere familiar or completely new. Reading isn’t just a skill to be practiced; it’s a rhythm t…

Monday, December 19, 2022

Following the Star: Exploring Wisdom and Generosity with the Three Wise Men

Following the Star: Exploring Wisdom and Generosity with the Three Wise Men
There’s something enchanting about stories that guide us on a journey — and few are as magical as the tale of the Three Wise Men. Known also as the Magi or the Three Kings, these travelers followed a shining star, bringing gifts and hope along the w…

Sunday, July 10, 2022

Puppets and Props – Stories in Motion, Anywhere You Are

Puppets and Props – Stories in Motion, Anywhere You Are
You’ve got a story in mind. Maybe it’s for today, maybe for tomorrow. Maybe it’s a quiet morning at home, the sun spilling through the window while the children sit on the carpet, or maybe it’s a busy daycare corner, where hands are reaching, chairs…

Saturday, April 9, 2022

Copying Skills Adventures in Early Years Learning

Copying Skills Adventures in Early Years Learning
The morning light spills over a table scattered with colorful copying cards, center mats, and little trays of pencils and markers. Children gather around, curious and eager. Maybe it’s a busy daycare table, a quiet ESL classroom corner, or the livin…

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Yoga as a Daily Rhythm for Little Learners

Yoga as a Daily Rhythm for Little Learners
Before words come easily, the body already knows how to listen, pause, and respond. Yoga offers children a gentle way to slow down, notice themselves, and reconnect — without needing to explain, perform, or get anything “right.” This isn’t about pose…

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Move, Play, and Learn: Bringing Language to Life with Total Physical Response

Move, Play, and Learn: Bringing Language to Life with Total Physical Response
There’s something magical about movement. When children wiggle, stretch, dance, and act, their whole bodies are engaged—and so is their curiosity. One of our favorite ways to turn movement into learning is through Total Physical Response (TPR) —an ap…

Saturday, April 17, 2021

World Book Day: Celebrating Stories, Imagination, and the Joy of Reading

World Book Day: Celebrating Stories, Imagination, and the Joy of Reading
Every year on April 23rd, the world pauses to celebrate the magic of books, storytelling, and the authors who bring them to life. World Book Day—also known as International Day of the Book—is more than just a date on the calendar. It’s an invitation…

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Celebrating 100 Days: Fun, Playful, and Full of Learning

Celebrating 100 Days: Fun, Playful, and Full of Learning
The 100th day of school is one of those milestones that feels like a tiny celebration of how far we’ve come together . It’s a day to pause, look around, and notice all the learning, laughter, and little achievements that have filled the classroom so …