Phonics is a teaching method that educators have used for decades to help people learn to read by associating letters and groups of letters with very specific sounds. Though it may seem a little too complicated for toddlers, there are numerous studies touting the benefits of early literacy, and there are some excellent games out...Read More

When the rain just doesn’t seem to go away, finding ways to keep your child entertained can feel like a daunting task. However, rainy days provide the perfect opportunity to help instill a lifelong love of reading in your child. The five suggestions below are excellent options that your child is sure to love. #1...Read More

With each passing year, the importance of early childhood education becomes increasingly evident. Studies have indeed shown that exposure to early learning can help children grow academically later in life – but there should be much more to preschool class-time than reading, writing, and arithmetic. Here are a few things that you should keep in...Read More

As a preschooler, your child already has a leg up when it comes to preparedness. He or she has already experienced spending the day outside of the home with other kids and adults. However, because the academic expectations of elementary school are far greater than those in preschool, now is the time to start teaching...Read More

Many preschoolers are fascinated with learning how to write their names, but without the proper guidance, their efforts can be in vain. Fortunately, there are several fun tips and tricks that you can use to help your preschooler learn to write not only her name, but many other words, too. From providing the right supplies...Read More

Kindness is one of the most important traits any child could have, and like many others, their ability to treat others with empathy and kindness starts at home. There are several things you can start early on in your child’s life to help him or her learn to be kind to others in school, and...Read More

Preschoolers and very young children often express interest in just about everything. After all, they are experiencing many things for the very first time, and the world is very much a magical place. It would seem there’s nothing that can make a preschooler happy, but most preschoolers tend to express more interest in some things...Read More

To at least some degree, all preschoolers will display some difficulty in paying attention, particularly when dealing with things that they don’t find especially fun or interesting. However, if you think your child’s attention issues may be something more, or if you simply want to help your child learn to pay closer attention, the following...Read More

Summer is in the air, and that means bugs – lots and lots of bugs. Whether your child seems to be entranced by these creepy-crawlies or terrified, familiarizing your child with insects is a great idea. Here are five different books on bugs that your child is sure to love regardless of his or her...Read More

Summer vacation from school has always existed, but back when the concept was conceived, it was to allow families to work together to raise animals and crops that would ultimately feed them through the winter months. These days, summer breaks give families opportunities to do things together, but it’s important that your kids never stop...Read More