Monday, July 4, 2016

Pom Pom & Popsicle Stick Activities for Kids | Crafts & Fine Motor Skills

Pom Pom & Popsicle Stick Activities for Kids | Crafts & Fine Motor Skills
Pom Poms and Popsicles: Small Materials, Big Invitations for Play and Expression Soft, colorful, and open-ended, pom poms are one of those simple materials that naturally invite exploration. They don’t come with instructions or expectations—which is …

Saturday, June 18, 2016

International Picnic Day Activities for Kids | Outdoor Learning & Play

International Picnic Day Activities for Kids | Outdoor Learning & Play
International Picnic Day for Little Learners: Play, Language & Connection Outdoors International Picnic Day, celebrated every year on June 18th, is more than a fun seasonal activity. For young children, a picnic creates a rich learning environmen…

Thursday, June 9, 2016

How Picture Books Support Emotional Development

How Picture Books Support Emotional Development
How Picture Books Support Emotional Development When people think about picture books, they often think about reading. They think about vocabulary, literacy skills, language development, and a love of books. While picture books certainly support all of…

Sunday, June 5, 2016

How to Host a Book Walk with Pre-K: Bringing Stories to Life Through Movement and Exploration

How to Host a Book Walk with Pre-K: Bringing Stories to Life Through Movement and Exploration
There's something magical about watching children discover a story one page at a time. Whether you're a teacher, homeschool parent, childcare provider, librarian, tutor, or caregiver, a Book Walk is a simple and memorable way to combine liter…

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Why Book-Based Learning Works for Homeschool Families

Why Book-Based Learning Works for Homeschool Families
Why Book-Based Learning Works for Homeschool Families Homeschooling offers families the opportunity to create meaningful, personalized learning experiences that reflect their children's interests, needs, and pace of development. One approach that …

Sunday, April 17, 2016

World Book Day Activities for Kids | Books, Reading & Imagination

World Book Day Activities for Kids | Books, Reading & Imagination
World Book Day is an invitation to help children discover the magic of stories, imagination, language, and connection through books. For young children, World Book Day is not about reading levels, book reports, or completing a certain number of pages…

Saturday, April 9, 2016

Copying Skills Activities for Kids | Pre-Writing & Fine Motor Practice

Copying Skills Activities for Kids | Pre-Writing & Fine Motor Practice
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 …

Friday, March 11, 2016

World Chocolate Day Activities for Kids | Sensory Play, Chocolate & Learning

World Chocolate Day Activities for Kids | Sensory Play, Chocolate & Learning
World Chocolate Day is a delightful opportunity for little learners to explore the senses, spark curiosity, and connect through one of the world’s most loved treats. Celebrated each year on July 7th, this special day invites children to experience ch…