Felt board stories also known as flannel board stories are one of the best ways to teach children. And on top of that, children love them and will actually sit for group time or circle time! When we use a prop while teaching children, it is called interactive learning. Telling stories on a flannel board takes some practice. I am definitely speaking from experience here because it doesn't always View Post
The Learn to Read App Made by the Happiest People on Earth
Inside: An amazing learn to read app developed by the happiest people on Earth. Children learn to read (and more!) in fun, engaging ways. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BerryTale Studios. All opinions are completely my own. Before my children started learning to read, I had this picture in my head about it. It was going to be a magical, beautiful, and seamless process. I View Post
Delicious and Easy Healthy Fudgsicles
I am always looking for snacks that my children and I both love. These healthy fudgsicles are perfect because the kids feel like it's a treat, and I know it's not going to have them bouncing off the walls or going through a sugar crash right after we eat them. Plus, it's just 3 ingredients! Not only are they delicious, but we're trading out the sugar for protein. High-fives all around! We've View Post
The Best Nursery Rhymes for Children
Those silly nursery rhymes we hear may seem like they are just for fun. But actually, nursery rhymes are very powerful and even historical! So the next time you say "Hey diddle, diddle, the cat and the fiddle," just remember that you are laying the foundation for literacy! One of the most important ways we can help young children learn to read and speak is to start them off with nursery rhymes. View Post
How to Make Gorgeous Glitter Slime!
Back by popular demand, here is my slime recipe with a twist! If you are looking for how to make glitter slime, this slime recipe is one that is tried and true! I decided to share my glitter slime recipe for everyone who has loved my perfect slime recipe -- the one that I recommend if you've had a slime fail! Or if you need to make slime right the first time. If slime has ever gone wrong for View Post
The Easy Way to Teach Children their Phone Number
I don't think anyone disagrees that it is necessary to teach children their phone number. We all know how important this is in an emergency! Not only is it a great life skill to do, but it is also important for kindergarten readiness. The hard part is getting it to stick! Especially for younger children who even have a hard time just remembering their age. I've taught preschoolers their View Post
Graduation Songs for Preschool & Kindergarten
Need the perfect graduation songs for a preschool or kindergarten celebration? These songs are for little ones to sing on the big day! Every school year children learn so much, and each school or program has a unique way of celebrating that. These songs are not only good for schools that do graduation but also for programs that are just coming to a close and want to provide a closing View Post
The Best Kid Yoga Videos
Kid Yoga videos are giving teachers and parents an incredible tool to help children learn to: manage stress build their concentration increase their confidence and even work on gross motor skills. I must admit I was a bit skeptical to jump on the kid yoga bandwagon. Did it really work? We started doing family yoga, and my kids loved it. During turtle on the rock, I would crouch View Post
5 Great Ways to Explore the Alphabet
If you're ready to explore the alphabet with your preschooler, here’s a great place to start! Letter knowledge—learning and understanding the alphabet—is one of the Big Five Skills that lay a strong foundation for learning to read. Letter knowledge begins with letter recognition. What Is Letter Recognition? Letter recognition—also known as alphabet recognition—is the ability to: View Post
The Best Potty Training Songs for Children
Want to hear some potty training advice that works for ALL children? Children love songs, and using music to help with potty training will make the experience much more enjoyable! Potty training is not always sunshine and rainbows, but potty training songs can help make it more enjoyable. I am in the throes of potty training our third child, and I've helped potty train hundreds of children, and View Post