Wednesday, September 11, 2019

International Day of Peace – Kindness, Connection, and Meaningful Learning for Young Children

International Day of Peace – Kindness, Connection, and Meaningful Learning for Young Children
A helping hand offered to a friend. A kind word shared during play. Children learning that small acts of kindness can make a big difference. International Day of Peace is a celebration of kindness, respect, understanding, and hope — a special opportu…

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

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 18, 2019

How Stories Help Children Understand Emotions

How Stories Help Children Understand Emotions
How Stories Help Children Understand Emotions Emotions are a part of everyday life. Children experience joy, excitement, frustration, disappointment, pride, fear, sadness, and countless other feelings as they grow and learn about the world around them…

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Cow Appreciation Day: Exploring Farm Life, Kindness, and Hands-On Learning with Little Learners

Cow Appreciation Day: Exploring Farm Life, Kindness, and Hands-On Learning with Little Learners
Cow Appreciation Day is a joyful opportunity to help little learners explore farm life, animal care, curiosity, language development, and imaginative learning through one of the most familiar farm animals — cows. For young children, cows spark curios…

Monday, July 8, 2019

Beginning Sounds Activities for Young Learners

Beginning Sounds Activities for Young Learners
The Case of the Missing Sounds: A Detective Adventure for Curious Kids Learning words can be an adventure—especially when children become detectives on a mission ! “The Case of the Missing Sounds” is a playful, hands-on activity that invites children …

Thursday, July 4, 2019

Pom Pom and Popsicle Stick Activities for Young Learners

Pom Pom and Popsicle Stick Activities for Young Learners
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 …

International Tiger Day: Exploring Wildlife, Habitats, and Conservation with Little Learners

International Tiger Day: Exploring Wildlife, Habitats, and Conservation with Little Learners
International Tiger Day is a wonderful opportunity to help little learners explore wildlife, animal habitats, nature, conservation, and empathy through one of the world's most fascinating animals—the tiger. For young children, tigers spark curios…