I like to live quite simply. You won’t find anything extravagant here, and thanks to a major decluttering effort last year, you won’t find much excess at all. There aren’t many toys, piles of clothes, or unnecessary “stuff.” With one exception. Books. We have shelves upon shelves of them — mostly children’s books, and hundreds…
Preschool Math Activities
Before I taught Kindergarten, I spent my days in a preschool classroom—and honestly, that experience was a game-changer. It gave me such a deep appreciation for how much learning happens through play before kids ever start “big kid” school. One thing I noticed? Preschool math doesn’t always get the spotlight it deserves. But it’s actually…
Letter Sound Games for Preschoolers | Free Printable
Teaching our young children is a very exciting time, though it can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming. There is a lot of information out there, and it can be hard to discern exactly what, when, and how to teach a preschooler—especially when it comes to teaching letter sounds. But let me tell you this: the…
Teaching Children to Spell with How Wee Write
Can we talk about spelling for a minute? (and how to make it fun!) We spend a lot of time talking about how to teach kids to read—and rightly so! But there’s another side of literacy that doesn’t always get the spotlight it deserves: Spelling! Let’s face it, spelling can be… tricky. English is full…
8 Surprising Benefits of Cursive Writing
Sometimes, as a Mama, I do things just because I have always done them. Do you know what I mean? For example, my little ones have always had an early bedtime. I know in the back of my mind there are tons of benefits for this, but I haven’t really taken the time to research…
Tall, Small, and Fall Letters: Free Printable to Support Early Writing
Today, I want to share something super cute and educational, designed to support early writing and printing skills in children. And honestly, I didn’t quite get my fill of giving this holiday season, so I just had to do one more for all of you! The Tall, Small, and Fall Letters Activity Pack—I hope you…
Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Ideas for Families!
If you’re staying home this New Year with the little ones, why not make the absolute most of it? Say farewell to the old year, welcome the new one with those you hold dearest, and create some truly special memories with these New Year’s Eve ideas! I’ve gathered some absolutely rockin’ New Year’s Eve ideas…
SPECTACULAR Minute to Win It Games for Families!
Has your family tried Minute to Win It games yet? We’ve recently fallen into the fun, and wow—they are so good for easy, laugh-out-loud family time. The best part? They’re quick, simple, and use things you probably already have at home. After playing (and replaying) quite a few favorites, I decided to pull together a…
Printable New Year Hats for Kids to Color!
Happy almost New Year! 🎉 With Christmas just behind us and New Year’s right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start sprinkling in a little more celebration. Today I’m sharing a fun New Year coloring page that doubles as adorable printable New Year hats! It’s an easy, festive activity for kids and families—perfect…
45 Christmas Crafts for Preschoolers
Time to break out the Christmas crafts for kids! These ideas will keep you and your little ones in the holiday crafting mood for quite some time. Most of these are perfect for preschoolers and even the littlest of holiday crafters! Christmas crafts for preschoolers are not too hard to find; however, TRUE preschool crafts…