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Bringing family games outdoors is a great way to spend time with your loved ones while enjoying the fresh air and longer days of the warmer months. We’ve got some ideas for games that not only promote physical activity but also provide an opportunity to bond with family members and strengthen relationships.
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Valentine DIYs for creative kids
February brings Valentine’s Day, and the love-liest day brings the opportunity to strengthen your bonds with your little ones with these sweet do-it-yourself, on-theme activities! To get started, share the love on Valentine’s Day by encouraging kids of any age to make Valentine’s crafts for others.
read moreFebruary brings Valentine’s Day, and the love-liest day brings the opportunity to strengthen your bonds with your little ones with these sweet do-it-yourself, on-theme activities! To get started, share the love on Valentine’s Day by encouraging kids of any age to make Valentine’s crafts for others.
Top 5 ways to teach your kindergartener sight words
One of the most helpful steps when teaching a preschool or kindergarten aged student to read is helping them to create a bank of words that they can recognize instantly. The goal is to be familiar with these common words right away without a lot of effort. They are often called sight words or high frequency words. These are the words that appear most frequently in text. They are often called sight words because a child can learn to recognize them by sight rather than needing all the tools to sound them out. Practicing and memorizing sight words can make reading so much easier and fun! One of my go to strategies to get little ones excited to read is using sight word flash cards. Skillmatics has great sets of flashcards that make learning fun and interactive.
read moreOne of the most helpful steps when teaching a preschool or kindergarten aged student to read is helping them to create a bank of words that they can recognize instantly. The goal is to be familiar with these common words right away without a lot of effort. They are often called sight words or high frequency words. These are the words that appear most frequently in text. They are often called sight words because a child can learn to recognize them by sight rather than needing all the tools to sound them out. Practicing and memorizing sight words can make reading so much easier and fun! One of my go to strategies to get little ones excited to read is using sight word flash cards. Skillmatics has great sets of flashcards that make learning fun and interactive.
Why flash cards are an effective learning tool for kids
I often advise parents of school-aged children to use flashcards at home or on the road as a great way to support the learning that happens in the classroom. The Skillmatics cards are also fabulous because the sturdy, double sided flashcards with realistic imagery work wonders for developing language in toddlers! I encourage you to grab the Skillmatics flashcards for an enjoyable learning experience while bonding and having a great time with your child(ren) or students. Enjoy!
read moreI often advise parents of school-aged children to use flashcards at home or on the road as a great way to support the learning that happens in the classroom. The Skillmatics cards are also fabulous because the sturdy, double sided flashcards with realistic imagery work wonders for developing language in toddlers! I encourage you to grab the Skillmatics flashcards for an enjoyable learning experience while bonding and having a great time with your child(ren) or students. Enjoy!
Winter Printables for ages 3+
It’s the best time of year to get cozy inside with your loved ones, bonding over things you can do together. This winter, create some “indoor” snow days for your little ones with seasonal printables. Build a snowman from scratch with just some paper and glue, design your own snowflake with fun and easy instructions and more!
read moreIt’s the best time of year to get cozy inside with your loved ones, bonding over things you can do together. This winter, create some “indoor” snow days for your little ones with seasonal printables. Build a snowman from scratch with just some paper and glue, design your own snowflake with fun and easy instructions and more!
The Best Educational Indoor Games for 3-Year-Olds
Being three is a special developmental time for children—it’s a big year of emotional, mental, and physical growth. Being three is a special developmental time for children—it’s a big year of emotional, mental, and physical growth.
read moreBeing three is a special developmental time for children—it’s a big year of emotional, mental, and physical growth. Being three is a special developmental time for children—it’s a big year of emotional, mental, and physical growth.
New Year's Eve Activities for Kids
As the holiday season winds down, there’s still one special night to look forward to: New Year’s Eve! The perfect occasion for reflection and celebration, New Year’s Eve is a wonderful holiday to spend with family. This year, plan a sparkly New Year’s Eve complete with games, crafts, and even a countdown that includes the little ones!
read moreAs the holiday season winds down, there’s still one special night to look forward to: New Year’s Eve! The perfect occasion for reflection and celebration, New Year’s Eve is a wonderful holiday to spend with family. This year, plan a sparkly New Year’s Eve complete with games, crafts, and even a countdown that includes the little ones!
