Friday, October 9, 2015

Fire Prevention Week: Helping Children Learn Safety, Responsibility, and Emergency Preparedness

Fire Prevention Week: Helping Children Learn Safety, Responsibility, and Emergency Preparedness
Fire Prevention Week is a valuable opportunity to help little learners explore safety, responsibility, emergency preparedness, and community helpers through meaningful, age-appropriate experiences. For young children, fire safety is not about creatin…

Monday, October 5, 2015

Charades: Learning Through Play for Kids and Families

Charades: Learning Through Play for Kids and Families
Charades isn’t just a game—it’s an experience full of laughter, creativity, and connection . Whether at home, in a homeschool session, or during a small group activity, this classic game encourages kids to move, imagine, and express themselves, all w…

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Early Writing Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten

Early Writing Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten
Getting children started with writing doesn’t have to be intimidating. With short story cards, mats, and follow-up worksheets, you can create a playful, hands-on approach that makes writing feel natural, engaging, and achievable—even for those who a…

Friday, September 18, 2015

How to Teach Vocabulary Through Stories

 How to Teach Vocabulary Through Stories
How to Teach Vocabulary Through Stories Vocabulary is one of the most important components of language learning. Without vocabulary, learners struggle to understand what they hear, express what they think, participate in conversations, and make sense …

Monday, September 7, 2015

International Dot Day – Creative, Inspiring, and Confidence-Building Learning Experiences for Young Children

International Dot Day – Creative, Inspiring, and Confidence-Building Learning Experiences for Young Children
A single dot on a blank page. A spark of creativity waiting to grow. The courage to begin, explore, and believe in what is possible. International Dot Day is a celebration of creativity, self-expression, confidence, and growth mindset — inspired by P…

Thursday, July 30, 2015

Sight Word Activities for Young Learners

Sight Word Activities for Young Learners
Sight Words Can Be Playful: 5 Engaging Ways to Help Children Read Building reading fluency isn’t just about repetition — it’s about noticing words, connecting them to meaning, and experiencing them in playful, hands-on ways . Teaching children to reco…

Thursday, July 2, 2015

National Fortune Cookie Day: Exploring Curiosity, Language, and Imaginative Learning Through Fortune Cookies

National Fortune Cookie Day: Exploring Curiosity, Language, and Imaginative Learning Through Fortune Cookies
National Fortune Cookie Day is a playful opportunity to help little learners explore language, prediction, curiosity, storytelling, creativity, and cultural discovery through the fun and mystery of fortune cookies. For young children, opening a fortu…

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day: Exploring Imagination, Sensory Play, and Creative Learning with Little Learners

Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day: Exploring Imagination, Sensory Play, and Creative Learning with Little Learners
Creative Ice Cream Flavors Da y is a delightful opportunity to help little learners explore imagination, sensory experiences, creativity, language development, and playful learning through one of children’s favorite treats — ice cream. For young child…