Chances are good that your childhood is filled with memories of wonderful puppets. Pinocchio, Howdy Doody, Lamb Chop, and of course all of Jim Henson’s magical creations from The Muppets to Labyrinth have made an indelible impact on our culture. One of the great parts about being a parent is seeing your children light up with joy […]
If your little one isn’t reading yet but is still interested in how words are formed, this is a great idea from No Time for Flash Cards on to introduce spelling and reading in a fun way. All you need is a few different colored markers and a small jigsaw puzzle you don’t mind writing […]
If your child loves Lego’s or Duplo’s this Buggy and Buddy activity is the perfect way to sneak some learning in! Just have your little one complete some simple tasks for you. Make sure all the available Lego’s are ready and at the child’s disposal, then ask them for simple shapes they can form with […]
This easy activity is a great way for your child to develop fine motor skills, hand eye coordination, and practice tying their shoes! You can create a practice shoe with items you might just have at home already. If not, you can find them at your local dollar store and Wal-Mart. We adapted this idea from […]
If you have kiddos between two and five years old, here’s an abc’s and numbers matching activity my little one enjoyed that I found on No Time for Flashcards. With very little materials needed, you can make your child’s next activity more exciting while developing motor skills, learning colors and sense of touch, too! Supplies: -Paper -Felt -Scissors […]
With this easy activity your little one will be rhyming (and learning!) all the time. Rhyming is a great way for any child to learn how to read, sound out, and break down words. And best of all, it’s a game that the whole family can play together. Supplies: – Baby jars or any other […]
If your son is anything like mine he loves collecting cars, so I’ve incorporated them into our learning playtime. It’s time to bring the cars and trucks out and have some fun! Activity One: Have your child use their cars to form letters of the alphabet. “A” for Apple, “B” for boy, and so on and […]
Do you have young children who are learning how to speak and spell? This rhyming scavenger hunt is a fun backyard game during the summer, and most of these items you’ll likely have at home. Materials Needed: -4 Hula Hoops – A pack of plastic disposable plates -Sharpie of any color Take your sharpie and […]
Looking for a interactive online learning resource? Nick Jr. has online and printable games, as well as crafts for preschoolers! They also have an online photo booth, music activities and cute videos you and your little one can enjoy, like cooking with Mom! While the majority of their activities revolve around the Nick Jr. characters […]
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. The new game Quandary designed by MIT’s Education Arcade and the Learning Games Network, is designed to teach 3rd-8th grade children empathy and other ethics. While games can’t do all the teaching when it comes to ethics, this game is designed to get players […]
