Hello songs for circle time are a special bit of magic all their own. Children come into a setting, excited and buzzing about! They're saying hello to their friends, giving hugs, high fives, and giggling. Dare I say that maybe they are even running around and chasing one another in circles. How do we shift their brains from this frenzy and turn the scene from an excited zoo to focused and calm View Post
How I Explained Down Syndrome to My Daughter
On my daughter’s first day of school, I dropped her off into her classroom. Right away, I noticed that she was seated next to a girl with Down syndrome. I kissed her goodbye, and I started to prepare myself for the questions that are inevitable. Thankfully, I had the day to think about it while she was at school. How was I going to explain Down syndrome to her? Should I use medical terms? Do I View Post
The Best Ways to Teach Kids to Write
Inviting, stress-free activities are key when it comes time to teach kids to write. These kid-tested ideas are sure to be a hit in the classroom or at home. Thank you Go teach! Handwriting for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. The most common comments I’ve heard when people stepped into my classroom are, “Look at all of those children drawing.” “Is your writing center always so View Post
Must-Read Kid Yoga Books
If you've been looking to implement yoga with children, here are some of the best kid yoga books to help along in your journey. If you're looking for other engaging books see our list of best preschool books. Learning yoga poses can be fun and exciting, and by adding a book, it gives children another form of connection. Little ones have strong emotions along with the need to move, and View Post
The Best Felt Board Stories For Circle Time
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 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