Teaching children the alphabet is one of the first steps toward developing strong literacy skills (it’s actually the second step, but that’s a conversation for another blog post!). Adding sign language into the mix can give your child even more advantages. Learning how to sign the alphabet not only helps with language development but also…
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…
42 Splendidly Creative Homemade Musical Instruments
Do you know what is perfect for a rainy day? A playdate? Any sick day? Or a just-about-an-anything day? Homemade musical instruments! If you’re not sure what to do with the kiddos, making a homemade musical instrument band is the answer! There is so much fun to be had and amazing memories to be made…
Hundreds Chart Games | 8 Fun Ideas for Grades 1 to 3
If you’re looking for a simple and engaging way to help kids with number sense, the hundreds chart is your new best friend! You can use it to play all sorts of fun hundreds chart games that reinforce skills like counting, addition and subtraction, patterning, and more. In this post, I’m sharing eight of my…
43 Science Experiments to BLOW Your Kid’s Mind!
Science is really cool. There are so many amazing things in this world of ours. So many science experiments for kids that just make me stop and say, “whoa” … or “wow” … or “What the …!!” (depending, of course, on my company). Children, as we know, are naturally curious. They naturally want to learn…
Amazing Fine Motor Activities that Build Dexterity
There is no rush for little hands to write. There is no rush for little hands to write. I know I write that in this space again and again. And I have even created images on the topic! Why do I keep on writing it? Because it is so important. And if something is important…
20 of the Best Educational Preschool Songs
Music is a powerful tool in early childhood education. It captures children’s attention, makes learning fun, and helps reinforce essential concepts in an engaging way. Whether you’re a teacher looking to add some fun to your classroom activities or a parent seeking to support your child’s development at home, incorporating some educational preschool songs is…
All About Morning Time with Littles
Earlier this week, I shared with you a fun little letter sound game using the weather cards from Morning Time with Littles. Today, I thought I would share with you a bit more about this sweet, interactive Morning Time resource with you! What is Morning Time with Littles? Morning Time with Littles is one of…
Crazy Fun Summer Reading Activities!
Do you remember learning to read? I do… nostalgic music strumming … I was aching to learn to read. My big brother knew how. My big sis did too. But poor little Sarah was just not old enough. Or so she was told. However, across the street lived a retired teacher, who, as it turns…
Teaching Letters and Sounds | Free Printable!
When it comes to teaching letters and sounds, I should really be saying ‘sounds then letters,’ because teaching sounds actually comes first! The ability to hear and manipulate sounds is called Phonological Awareness, and it is the first step in teaching a child to read. In fact, phonological awareness is even more important for…