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Children’s Books that Reinforce Positive Behavior

Sep 18, 2020

Help your kids learn how to behave, get along with others, and handle their emotions with these children's books about positive behavior. Hitting, tattling, biting and getting angry... these are just some of the social behaviors we often have to discuss with our little ones. But as you can imagine, hearing all the ways you can improve doesn't always feel good to a child. Even if said with patience and love, there are only so many teachable moments she can take at a time. You see, however common these behaviors are, kids aren't always willing nor able to discuss how they feel. They … [Read more...]

15 Children’s Books about Perseverance

Children's Books

Sep 13, 2020

Want to teach your child the value of not giving up? Read these children's books about perseverance to instill the importance of grit. Kids are naturally equipped with perseverance, from the baby learning to walk to the toddler who insists on putting on her own jacket. They don't worry about a "failure" stigma, even if it takes hundreds of falls to walk two steps or five minutes to use a zipper. But along the way, their perseverance gets challenged. It's harder to keep going when the focus shifts to who can do it the fastest or who gets it perfect the first time. They lose sight of the … [Read more...]

Popular Children’s Books in Spanish

Children's Books

Sep 09, 2020

Read your favorite popular children's books in Spanish, perfect for introducing beloved and classic books in another language. To instill a love and habit of reading, my husband and I asked our kids' nanny to read to them daily and often. Except...English wasn't her first language—Spanish was. Sure, she did a great job interpreting and reading the books stocked on our shelves. But we wanted her to feel comfortable reading to them in her native language. I also didn't want to hand her "my first Spanish book" types which, while fantastic, excluded many classics and favorites. So … [Read more...]

No-Fuss Montessori Fine Motor Activities

Activities

Sep 07, 2020

Check out these Montessori fine motor activities for toddlers and preschoolers! Perfect to do at home, and includes household items and toys. Adjusting to his new Montessori preschool was a challenge for my then-toddler. Going from having one caregiver to himself to sharing a teacher with other children was no easy task. But one activity that helped ease the transition—especially during school drop offs—was the "practical work" he'd do each morning. From pouring water to tweezing pom poms, these activities would make the start of the school day much easier. Not only did he enjoy these … [Read more...]

6 Ingenious Strategies for Teaching Sight Words

How Kids Learn

Sep 01, 2020

Is your child struggling with sight words? Learn fun and effective strategies for teaching sight words without stress and pressure! We've all seen it: the list of sight words our kids are supposed to master by the end of the year. For some, sight words can be a challenge for parents to teach. Maybe your child isn't able to read or spell this week's sight words, making both of you feel discouraged. Getting her to practice at home feels like pulling teeth. If she doesn't know the word or finds it too hard, she might even start crying. And other times, she just might not be interested, … [Read more...]

Easy Gross Motor Activities for 1 Year Olds

Activities

Aug 24, 2020

Check out these gross motor activities for 1 year olds! Using simple toys and household items, these activities are perfect for toddlers. After having three kids (including twins), I can tell you that they do develop at their own pace. One of them walked at 10 months, while another wasn't even interested in crawling until after turning a year old. I worried (unnecessarily) when one couldn't jump for the longest time. Meanwhile, another was dribbling a soccer ball across the living room early on. Still, if you're a first-time mom with no other kids to compare to, missed milestones can … [Read more...]

The Secret to Raising Hard Working Kids

How Kids Learn

Aug 21, 2020

Want to know how to raise hard working kids? The ones who don't give up easily, take pride in their work, and enjoy the learning process. Learn how to instill dedication in your child! We hear about kids who dutifully check off their chores. They don't give up at the first sign of struggle and practice over and over until they feel competent. They even like learning. We can raise hard working kids by a simple change in how we speak to our children. Because if you're like me, you may be making a crucial mistake you don't even realize you're doing. (I sure didn't until I learned this … [Read more...]

11 Children’s Books about Geography

Children's Books

Aug 16, 2020

Help your child learn about their world, the differences between cities and states, and how to read a map with these 11 geography books for kids. Here are some startling facts I learned from my son's former after school care program: Most primary school students don't understand the differences between a city, state and country. Many kindergarten through second graders refer to California as a country rather than a state. Seven out of 10 of these same kids think the words "country" and "state" are interchangeable. Introducing kids to geography and our globe is a fantastic way … [Read more...]

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