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“I Spy” Is More Than Just A Game

by Brittany Ashmeade | Oct 20, 2020 | Activities, Parenting, Resource Recommendations, Teaching

“I Spy” aims to help children improve language development, stimulate their minds and get familiar with their surroundings. It is also a great opportunity to work on their social skills when they play alongside other students in the classroom. They learn to take turns and practice amongst one another.

Fun Fitness Dance Activity

by Fabiana Scolieri | Aug 5, 2020 | Healthy Living, Music

Ever wonder what to do with your kids during those rainy days? We know getting active and moving our bodies are good for us, but how many of us actually spend time intentionally get our bodies moving? This activity will get your kiddos moving while having fun! Even better is the bonding that happens between families when they work out together. I hope you have a blast with this fun dance activity.

Hands-on Fun: Simple At-Home Experiments for Young Scientists!

by Julia Hess | Aug 4, 2020 | STEAM

Simple at-home science experiments are a fun way to learn about the world around us through hands-on activities. Completing these experiments at home will allow students to practice following instructions and problem-solving, and they will be excited to find out what...

Tie-Dye Effect Painting with Markers

by Lauren Ablack | Apr 27, 2020 | Arts & Crafts

While tie-dye effect painting can be hard using dyes and elastics, especially if you want a specific design, this method gives you more control and is a lot of fun to experiment with. What do you need to create a Tie-Dye Effect with permanent markers? Cotton or canvas...

Learning About our Five Senses for preschoolers

by Doran Reed | Apr 25, 2020 | Activities

Children love to explore! They love to touch everything, see everything, smell everything, hear everything and even taste everything! What better way to encourage safe exploration of their world than by teaching them about their five senses! Supplies needed: Scissors...

Learning About Germs on Little Hands

by Doran Reed | Apr 8, 2020 | Healthy Living

It’s a great time to teach kids about germs and how proper handwashing can ensure all of those little microbes get washed down the drain. Talking about ways to take control of the spread of germs and viruses can help children feel less vulnerable when outbreaks...