Did you know that simply spending time in nature can help your child develop important skills like problem-solving, decision-making, creativity, and even healthy living habits? It’s true—outdoor play encourages imaginative thinking, self-discovery, an understanding of cause and effect, and a deep connection to the natural world. There are so many incredible benefits to being outside—and if…
Pollinators Unit Topic About Black and White Ruffed Lemurs
When you think of pollinators, chances are flying insects pop into your mind. Today, I’m excited to introduce you to a remarkable and lesser-known pollinator—one that doesn’t buzz or flutter, but climbs and leaps! Let’s journey to the lush, tropical island of Madagascar, off the southeastern coast of Africa. There, among the beautiful rainforests, lives…
A Complete Learn-to-Write Program
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,…
How to Make a Nature Fairy Door
This week, I have been sharing an in-depth look at my outdoor-inspired resource, Nature School: Connect, Learn, and Play Outside. Nature School uses things like rocks, sticks, leaves, flowers, dirt, and sand to help teach your preschooler all sorts of skills through playing outside. Today, I’m going to share one of the Nature School activities…
Turn Milk into Plastic!
Did you know you could turn milk into plastic? I had no idea! I did know that you can turn cream into butter, which is just what I was planning on doing with one of my Kindergarten classes back when I taught in the classroom. We love easy science experiments! There I was, armed with…
How to Make Rock Candy | Edible Science!
What better way to spark kids’ interest in science than with candy? And no, I’m not talking about using candy as a bribe to get them to do schoolwork! I mean, learn the science behind how to make rock candy! This sweet experiment comes from my Edible Science Family Unit Study, and it’s not only…
