Cutting is an important skill for preschoolers to learn. Whether you're teaching your child to use scissors or working with a classroom full of students, the secret to scissor skills success is lots of practice and patience. To help, we've rounded up more than 20 fantastic ideas for cutting practice for preschoolers that are fun, engaging, and super helpful. You'll find simple worksheets that are ready to use as soon as ...
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The Best Montessori Books
I'm a big believer in many of Dr. Maria Montessori's teachings. While I don't have a strict Montessori approach in raising my kids, I do like to incorporate her teachings into my home as much as I can. Montessori education is a great way to help kids learn and grow, but it can be hard to know where to start. In addition, it can be tough to know what books are the best for your child's Montessori education. We've researched ...
Contact Paper Sticky Hearts Activity
This contact paper activity for babies and toddlers is the perfect activity to learn more about hearts and has so many benefits to young children! Little ones will work on their pincer grasp, creativity, and exploration of new sticky materials. Sticky Heart Contact Paper Activity Ever since my firstborn was younger, I have loved doing themed activities with them and with Valentine's Day here, anything that has to do with ...
10 Best Fidget Toys To Calm and Reduce Stress
These 10 best fidget toys will help relax, calm, and reduce stress. Do your children have trouble staying focused on educational tasks? Many children, with and without disabilities, benefit from fidget toys. They are great for helping kids manage anxiety and reduce stress. They are great for helping kids manage anxiety and reduce stress. Fidget toys are often used by people who have anxiety or attention deficit ...
Winter Bucket List Ideas
These winter bucket list ideas will give you tons of fun ideas to add to your to do list this winter season. In this post, you’ll find 100 winter family activities guaranteed to make your winter fun! How many of these things can you check off this winter? Be sure to check out my 20 Winter Books for Kids for fun indoor reading time! This post contains affiliate links. That means if you make a purchase through one of ...
Fine Motor Activities
Are you looking for fun and creative ways to help kids develop their fine motor skills? Don't worry; we've got you covered! You'll find plenty of fine motor activities and ideas here that kids, parents, and teachers will love. Strengthen hand muscles, improve precision, and work on fine motor skills in fun, play-based ways that engage the mind and the senses. Fine motor skills are important for tasks such as writing, using ...
Insect Activities for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners Unit Study
In this insect unit study, you will find insect activities for preschoolers and kindergarteners that will create an all around unit for children. These suggestions include math activities, insect books, art and crafts ideas, and science activities for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Please note that affiliate links are used in this post. That means that if you make a purchase from one of these links, at no extra charge to ...
Ultimate Guide to Painting With Toddlers
There’s more to painting for toddlers than making a messy masterpiece to display on the fridge. Painting for kids has so many benefits. When your toddler paints, they enjoy sensory play, building muscle memory, learning to focus; the list is almost endless. Make sure to check out my Best Watercolor Painting For Kids Activities + Techniques as well! This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I ...
Sensory Play For 1 Year Old’s Ideas + Activities
Sensory Play for 1 year old’s is all about exploration. Children learn by playing. Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers grow and develop through hands-on experiences. In this post, I will show you some fun and easy sensory activities that toddlers and preschoolers will love! Affiliate links are used in this post. That means if you purchase through one of these links, at no extra cost to you, we will receive a small ...
15 Cultural Diversity Activities For Elementary Students
Check out these 15 Cultural Diversity Activities for Elementary Students to teach children about children of the world. The world is so large that it can be tough to teach children about places that exist outside of their own immediate physical world. There is so much to learn about other countries and people. We live in America and we also spent 10 years in South Africa. I was fascinated by the cultural differences and ...