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Kindergarten is a meaningful adjustment – for parents too. We’ve got simple tips for parents for a not-so-simple transition –...
Siblings fight – it is normal and expected, and you can handle it. But sometimes, stepping outside of the normal...
Increase critical thinking and curiosity when you read aloud. Take story time to a new level.
Your child may not want to learnt to read – *yet*. It’s completely normal and natural. Reading is hard. Reading...
Your go-to schedule and plan for balancing play, learning and structure for large amounts of time with your child (i.e.,...
How to structure the day at home with your child, specifically extended time periods at home is hard. Here’s our...
The benefits of letting your child be bored and five ways to teach your child how to move through boredom....
Foundational skills for teaching your child to be more independent and to be in charge of themself and their learning....
Learn why patience is a learned skill and essential for character and academic development, and seven key strategies to teach...
Ready-made cards with easy / no-prep, self-directed activities to entertain your toddler, preschooler and early learner. Excellent for when you...
Your go-to list of curated learning projects, activities and games that you can do at home to support your child’s...
Early learners learn best through hands-on, self-directed experiences. Try our Project-Learning Bingo – 24 project-based learning ideas to fuel your...
“Executive functioning” is a phrase often cited when talking about child development. But what does it really mean and how...
Nuts + bolts; let’s get tactical. Now that we’ve baselined the three primary processes of executive functioning, let’s look at...
We may have grand intentions when it comes to involving our kids in chores. But how do you know which...
Our Awesome Allowance System gives children practice in setting financial goals, making hard choices, and developing a sense for the...
Trying to figure out what to look for in a preschool and which questions to ask when visiting schools? Learn...
ABCs, colors, numbers, sight words…parents have heard of the ‘push-down’ of academic skills – that Kindergarten has a lot of...
Easy things you can do every day to encourage your toddler to use more language. *Note – Suggestions in this article...
Many of us are eager for our children to learn to write. It takes practice but it also needs to...
Learning to write is a hallmark in a child’s education journey. It empowers them to express themselves and their talents....
Take every opportunity to count…anything, everything! It may feel common sense to us grown-ups, but fluency in talking about numbers...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
A primer on why and how learning to spell is such a powerful and fundamental concept for early learners and...
Tips from an elementary school teacher for parents when teaching math. Key things to remember when supporting your child’s mathematical...
Learn specific tips from a teacher on how to read aloud to your child, listen to your child read aloud...
Understand how to help your child with math skill development and learn common math terms and strategies that teachers use....
A simple primer for parents that outlines the mechanics of what it means to learn to read when you’re a...
Sibling fighting and rivalry is normal and, in most cases, healthy. Learn how to resolve sibling conflict in 5 simple...
Get flustered in the heat of the moment when your children fight? Use these three key phrases to stop sibling...
We can’t end sibling fighting nor force our children to get along, but we can help them recall happy moments...
A go-to list of calming strategies that your child can independently use to get back on track when they feel...
Tattling is very common but it can be shaped by our responses to their tattling. Teach your child this simple rhyme to work...
Around the ages of four and five, children begin to tell ‘tall tales’. They may also begin to tell fibs...
Teach your child to *THINK* before they speak. A helpful mnemonic to remind your child that words are powerful.
Empower your child with a valuable life skill – teach them how to express their emotions and desires during conflict.
Help your child learn how to resolve a social conflict on their own with this framework – Wheel of Choices.
Empower your child to manage their emotions and regain control in heated situations with *STOP!*
Conflict is natural for preschoolers who are just learning about peers and group settings – it is expected, healthy and...
Siblings fight – it is normal and expected, and you can handle it. But sometimes, stepping outside of the normal...
A simple tip sheet for how to praise your child. Something more than “Good job” or just commenting on process and...
“Gratitude is not just a feeling outside your control that arrives willy-nilly. It’s more like a radio channel: you can...
We teachers have the good fortune of learning and playing with a wide range of children in class and are...
While some children inherently understand how to socially interact with others and are comfortable with basic social skills, others need more...
Power struggles and harried mornings for both parent and child are normal, and yet not a fun way to start...
Go beyond “How was your day?” Our Top 10 favorite conversation starters can give you insight into what matters to...
Taking time to connect with nature has a long-lasting impact on our health, learning and emotional well-being. Here is what...
How to structure the day at home with your child, specifically extended time periods at home. Smart tips and a...
A simple primer for parents that outlines the mechanics of what it means to learn to read when you’re a...
Punishment is imposed, discipline is instilled. Consequences must make sense – they must be logical.
Siblings fight – it is normal and expected, and you can handle it. But sometimes, stepping outside of the normal...
When your child starts demonstrating behaviors that show they are trying to ‘fit in’ or wants to ‘belong to a...
Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....
Learn how to respond to your child’s challenging behavior or big emotions with empathy. Use our go-to parenting scripts for...
Learn the strategies, tools and what to say to manage a healthy separation process between you and your child, especially...
A simple sequence for what to do (and not to do) when your child lies, and strategies to lay the...
Our Awesome Allowance System gives children practice in setting financial goals, making hard choices, and developing a sense for the...
Nuts + bolts; let’s get tactical. Now that we’ve baselined the three primary processes of executive functioning, let’s look at...
If a child is too forceful with their grasp, the pressure used will lead to quick fatigue. To help prevent...
Imagination + fine motor skills + history; so rare! Unlock your child’s imagination.
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
Can your child rescue the arctic animals and move them to safety before the bridge breaks? Develop skills in taking...
Sometimes simple is best for toys that last. True conversation we overheard: Child: “I want this! I play with it...
Pow! Inspire oral language development and storytelling, both key to literacy development. A great self-directed activity with multiple learning outcomes....
Fun fact – Musical elements such as beats, rhythm, melody and tempo possess inherent math principles like spatial properties, sequencing,...
Teaches cause and effect and sorting, an early math skill. Interactive play with keys creates storytelling and back-and-forth interactions. Beloved...
Pretend, play and learn – math! A playful way to sharpen number and arithmetic skills.
Savvy craft kits hone fine motor skills for pre-writing. This one is extra nifty – teaches the science of electricity...
Found! One of the most unique tea sets yet made by a Melbourne-based toy company. Fully-equipped with biscuits, tea bags...
Sorting, classifying, organizing, oh my! This charming stall from the Netherlands is great for practicing early math concepts, communication and...
A clever take on the conventional memory game. Players use their sense of touch and fine motor skills to manipulate...
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