Nature has so much to teach! Even a walk around the yard can provide many opportunities to introduce children to scientific concepts and processes. This will help them to gain the scientific habit of observing what’s around them. Let’s look at how to find science in nature for kids. Teach Kids to Observe the World […]
Creative Pumpkin Activities For Preschoolers
As soon as fall sets in, wooden stands heaped high with bright orange pumpkins pop up by roadsides and in grocery stores, and pumpkin pies appear on bakery shelves and holiday tables. With so many pumpkins around, it would be a shame not to come up with some fun pumpkin activities for preschoolers. You can […]
Teach Kids About Weaving Wool
What do a rug, a sweater, and a pair of mittens all have in common? They can all be made from wool, or the hair of a sheep. Don’t let your children be ignorant about where things come from. Teach them about weaving wool and even how to use it in knitting. Many different breeds […]
Composting For Kids – A Fun Learning Activity For Your Children
Make composting for kids fun with these tips. Composting is a great tool to teach your children. It is a great topic for scientific investigation and discovery. Composting For Kids There are different forms of composting that you can do with your child. Worm bins are popular with younger children, while teens may prefer building […]
How To Make Bubble Paper – A Fun Art Activity
Making watercolor bubbles is a wonderful art activity for children: inexpensive, easy, and kids have a lot of fun creating and getting messy. Let’s look at how to make bubble paper with your kids. How To Make Bubble Paper You can make colored bubble paper prints a couple different ways. In the video below, you […]
Reading And Writing For Children
Is There A Connection Between Reading And Writing For Children Did you know that reading and writing support each other? Learn the connection between reading and writing for children and how to use it to your child’s advantage. You’ll find out that the more your child does one, the better he will be at both. […]
How To Help Kids Learn Math
Did you know? Research shows that, in general, the higher the level of math a child takes in high school, the more income they end up making as an adult. Now that’s a great incentive for me as a parent to make sure my child does well in math. Here’s how to help kids learn […]
Math Activities For Preschoolers
Helping your preschooler become familiar with mathematical ideas does not require that you take extra time out of your day just to teach math. Incorporating math into your every day activities is not only easier for parents, but it makes it more meaningful for the preschooler. Here are just a few math activities for preschoolers […]
Make Alliteration For Kids AWESOME!!
If you want to give your child a head start in reading, you can help him develop strong pre-reading skills through alliteration. Alliteration for kids can turn into fun as you come across tong twisters: your little ones will LOVE it! The following activities help strengthen your child’s letter sound recognition skills, which in turn […]
Poetry For Kids
Rain on the green grass, And rain on the tree, And rain on the house-top. But not upon me! Anon Taken from Read me first- poems for younger readers for every day of the year. We maybe drowning in picture books or chapter books, but don’t overlook poetry. These days poetry seem like a lost […]