We all have had children in the classroom who push boundaries. They can’t manage their feelings, they struggle to follow directions, and they constantly demand attention. As tough as it is, these children are sending us a message that they need help in the only way they know how. It’s up to us to find…
Social and emotional development is important for children. It focuses on them as a whole. It helps them to manage their emotions, relationships, decision making, setting and achieving goals. Most importantly, when children’s social and emotional needs are met, they do better in school and show more academic growth. High-quality interactions play a huge role…
Is your child learning to write their name independently? I have some great tips, tricks, and activities to help you with writing name practice. These name activities for preschool and kindergarten are fun and hands-on. They keep children engaged and loving to learn! Preschool name writing practice needs to have a mix of hands-on activities…
If you have been part of my learning community for a while, you know that I am all about making learning fun and engaging. I am extremely passionate about giving children a love for learning and a solid educational foundation. The alphabet is one of my favorite things to teach children. I love when everything…
Are you both excited and overwhelmed about sending your child to preschool? You’re not alone! There are many things to consider when choosing the best preschool for your child and family. It’s important to start planning and preparing to send your child to preschool well before they’re actually going to start. The BEST preschools fill…
Download our FREE Fun Early Learning Full Assessment and start preparing your child for kindergarten today! You can immediately get our assessment and memory cards in this article! It’s that easy! Did you miss the first article in this series? No worries, you can get it here. Throughout this series, our goal was to show…
If you’re anything like me, I bet you look at children running, jumping, and playing and wish you had as much ENERGY as they do! Children LOVE to play and explore how their bodies move. From balancing on one foot, to spinning in circles, they are always coming up with new things they can do.…
Did you know that learning math in early childhood is just as important as learning literacy skills? Understanding basic math, number, and shape concepts early on sets the foundation for learning more advanced concepts later. Does your child know the top 2 Math Standards necessary to be successful in kindergarten? We’ll walk you through what…
Preschooler’s use of language to speak and listen, as well as their understanding of reading and writing, is critical to their academic success in early elementary. We’ve already talked about reading and writing standards that children need to know before kindergarten. Pre-K Speaking & Listening Standards (oral communication) go hand in hand with those.
Did you know that children are expected to know BASIC writing skills before starting kindergarten? This is because writing promotes children’s literacy development, which helps them to learn to read, write, and communicate effectively. The earlier children develop these skills, the stronger their literacy foundation. Is your child ready? Did you miss part 1 of…
