Training parents about all things preschool and kids aged 18 months–5 years
Without shame, I must confess I am a huge Disney fan. Anytime I’ve watched the Main Street parade, I’ve cried uncontrollably. I can’t tell you exactly why, but it happens every time. I took my niece to see the new Disney live action Cinderella. It was spectacular. From the imaginative set design to the costuming that…
I was recently in a department store and I saw a toddler running about 30 paces in front of her mother. The mom shouted to the child to come back, but she kept running. As the mother quickened her pace, the child thought this was great fun and began to run faster. A few minutes later, I see…
Toys are a crucial part of every child’s development. Play doesn’t just have to be fun – it can also be a wonderful and productive time for learning. Here are my top 10 picks for toys with a purpose. Melissa and Doug Deluxe Wooden Stringing Beads (ages 2-4) “These beads will help develop a child…
As a mother, Rachel has experienced the joys and trials of being a parent. As an innovator in Early Childhood Education, Rachel has seen thousands of parents and their children succeed by adopting her parenting philosophies of consistency, nurturing, and everyday learning. She’s here to answer any and all of your questions! Click any question…
You’ve invited your best friend and her three-year-old son over for a play date. Your own three-year-old is excited his friend is coming over to play. Five minutes into the play date it’s clear your friend’s son is on a seek and destroy mission. Talk about a disaster just waiting to happen. Do you wait…
Ages: 2-4 Items Small Plastic Basket Dust Rags Feather Duster Empty Spray Bottle Skills Just for fun! Instructions Encourage your child to help you clean. Dramatic Play is so fun for young children as well as helping them learn life skills. Both boys and girls should be encouraged to enjoy this skills activity. Download Spring Cleaning…
Ages: 2-4 Items Plastic Bucket Water Paint Brush Skills Gross Motor Instructions This is a great outdoor activity, especially in the hot summer. Fill the bucket with a little water. Encourage your child to paint the backyard fence or patio furniture with the magic water. It makes everything look new again! Download Magic Water Paint…
Ages: 3-5 Items Cotton Balls Straws Skills Blowing is a developmental skill Instructions This is a race to see who can get their cotton ball from one end of the table to the other end the fastest. Place the cotton ball on one end of the table, use the straw to blow the cotton ball to…
There is no greater treat for a child than a special activity closet. It’s not a closet that’s used every day, but a closet filled with special activities to be used on special days. The special closet is a lifesaver for a parent, It’s perfect for those days you hear the dreaded words, “I am…
We all appreciate our child’s teacher. When we walk into a classroom and see 15 kids in a room , our first thought is I could never do this on a regular basis. But all you see is what is in front of you. As a parent you have no idea the countless hours of…
