If you’ve been around here for a while, you know how passionate I am about helping little ones learn to read. Today, though, I’m excited to give you a sneak peek at something just as important—and just as fun: learning to write! We put a lot of energy into teaching our kids to read (and…
Top 10 Online Math Games
I often get asked about online games and activities that support kids’ development, especially when it comes to math. Honestly, it’s a topic I hadn’t explored too deeply until recently. But as I’ve watched how quickly kids pick up on technology and how naturally they navigate screens, I started thinking: why not make some of…
The Best Decodable Readers for Kids
Earlier this week, I shared some tips on how your child can master reading—and let’s be honest, teaching your child to read can feel a little overwhelming! You want to feel confident and for your child to feel successful. If you’ve started exploring how kids learn to read, chances are you’ve come across something called…
Master Early Reading Skills with Decodable Readers
If you’re just beginning the adventure of teaching your child to read, you may have heard the term ‘decodable readers’ tossed around—but what exactly are they? Imagine handing your child a story and watching their eyes light up as they realize: “Hey… I can actually read this!” That’s the magic of decodable readers and mastering…
Bridge Building STEM Challenge for Kindergarten
Children absolutely love a challenge—just saying the word is often enough to spark excitement and curiosity! That’s what makes this bridge-building STEM challenge from the Dinosaur theme in Kindergarten at Home such a hit. It’s hands-on, creative, and packed with opportunities for learning through play. Your child will have a blast experimenting with materials, problem-solving,…
Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum
There are some wonderful things happening between the ages of 4 and 6. Well, truthfully, we can say this about many ages. But I’m talking about big-time brain development. Our kiddos are soaking up language like little sponges, figuring out big emotions, and turning into tiny ninjas with all that physical energy. In other words,…
Spectacular Summer Book List for 3-6 Year Olds!
Looking for the perfect cure for summer boredom, meltdowns, and the dreaded “summer slide”? The answer is simple: BOOKS! Grab your 3-6-year-old and dive into a selection of summer books for preschoolers, and you’ll have the blissful, stress-free summer you’ve been dreaming of. Trust me, there’s nothing a great book can’t fix. This curated list…
Five Senses Activities for Toddlers!
Our five senses—smell, taste, touch, hearing, and sight—are the key to exploring the world around us. For toddlers, these senses are how they experience everything new and exciting. That’s why five senses activities are such a fun and engaging way to help two-year-olds discover and learn! I have some great ones for you today! These…
Playful Days Toddler Program Review
Children come into the world with an endless curiosity and a natural desire to learn—it’s something we see every day as they discover new things. From one moment to the next, toddlers are absorbing the world around them, and the best part? They’re doing it all through play! That’s why I created the perfect program…
Teaching Kids to Read Through Play
As a teacher, one of the things I get asked the MOST about is teaching kids to read. For some children, it comes quickly and naturally. And for others… it doesn’t. That is OKAY! Today, I want to help out the mamas of those “others” (and I say that in a kidding and kind way,…