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Use Everyday Errands to Sneak in Some Learning

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Many of us parents intend to help our kids continue learning through the summer. We say we’re going to have a daily reading time or go through a fun math workbook. Then the summer activities get going, and we get going. Summer can be such a busy season, and we often find that we might feel like we are always on the go. So why not use our trips to the store and our time in the car for little learning times? If you think about it, everyday errands are full of opportunities to help our kids learn in a …

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Understanding Big Feelings in Summertime

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While summer is filled with fun, sunshine, and the freedom to be more spontaneous, it can also be full of tantrums for parents of little ones. The longer days and hotter temperatures add pressure to their physical and mental systems. And summer naturally has less structure and routine, which puts pressure on them emotionally. These things sound really bad, but let’s look at them as opportunities to grow. Summer isn’t going away, so let’s help our kids work through these pressures and learn how to handle them. Tantrums can tend to increase in the summer.  In order to help them …

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Host a Teddy Bear Picnic with Your Preschooler

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Today is Teddy Bear Picnic Day! It is celebrated each year on July 10th, and it’s the perfect excuse to head outside and create a little magic with your preschooler and their favorite stuffed friend. Whether it’s a full outdoor adventure or a simple backyard snack break, a teddy bear picnic is an easy way to spark our kids’ imaginations and enjoy some special time together. So why not take a few minutes today to host a teddy bear picnic with your preschooler? While this is such a simple activity, it will be such a big deal for your little …

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Signs Your Kids Can Learn for July 4th

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Tomorrow is the 4th of July! Even though our country is in a state of anxiety and unrest, we can still celebrate with our families. No matter how we feel about current events, we can be there for each other. We can enjoy our people, appreciate our blessings, and remember what is important. And from this day of celebrating freedom, maybe we can take a little inspiration with us to help us continue going forward. We want our kids to learn, listen, and grow no matter what is going on around them as they grow up. Enough heavy stuff, right? …

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Let’s Learn about Summer Weather Together

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Summer is the perfect time to observe weather concepts with our preschoolers. We have sunny days, both warm and cool breezes, rainy days, and even thunderstorms. We adults love to comment on the weather, so not keep that conversation going with our kids? They naturally love to observe nature and ask questions about the world around them. So this is an easy way to add a little education into our summer days. Let’s learn about summer weather together with our kids! And while we’re at it, let’s learn some ASL signs to go along with what we talk about! First, …

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Simple Ways to Honor Freedom for All with Our Preschoolers

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 Juneteenth is celebrated each year on June 19th, and it’s a day that honors the end of slavery in the United States. On this day in 1865, slaves in Texas learned they were finally free, even though this was two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. No matter our ethnicity, this is our actual national history, and there are ways we can each recognize the events of Juneteenth in an appropriate way. For those of us with young children, Juneteenth can be an opportunity to teach positive values like freedom and fairness in ways that are age-appropriate and character …

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Simple Preschool STEM Projects for Sunny Days

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The sun is shining bright, and the days are about as long as they’re going to get this year. And so it’s the perfect time to take our learning outside! We often think of outdoor play to be focused on physical activity and imagination. But today, let’s think about STEM projects to do outside. Yes, we can have outdoor fun doing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. While that might sound like something meant for older kids, preschoolers are actually natural scientists. They’re constantly asking questions, making discoveries, and testing ideas through their play. So this is the perfect time to …

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Let’s Celebrate Our Little Ones on National Children’s Day

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Did you know there’s a day dedicated to celebrating the joy and wonder of childhood? The second Sunday in June is National Children’s Day, and it’s the perfect opportunity to make sure our little ones feel truly seen, loved, and celebrated. It’s similar to the idea of Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, but you don’t need expensive gifts or big plans. Remember, our kids really appreciate simple things and quality time. So it won’t take much to celebrate our little ones on National Children’s Day. Here are some simple and fun ways to celebrate National Children’s Day with your child. …

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Fun and Free Summer Activities for Our Little Ones

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As we near the end of May, we parents will be in full summer mode. Summertime opens up more opportunities and activities for our kids. And most kids see summer as a magical time. With all that it offers, summer can sometimes be a bit challenging for parents. If you have kids in preschool, it can be quite a job to keep them busy at home every day. And if your kids are home all the time, summer still brings a different rhythm. So, as we approach summertime, let’s have a few easy, fun and free summer activities ready to …

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Help your Preschooler Learn with Chocolate Chips

Help your Preschooler Learn with Chocolate Chips

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May 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day! What a fun thing to celebrate! And we know our kids would love to celebrate chocolate chips, right? But how does one celebrate the chocolate chip? Well, we have a few ideas for you and your kids. While we may mostly be munching on chocolate chips, we might as well try to learn a few things with them too. So here are a few fun ways to help your preschooler learn with chocolate chips.    We know where this will end Since we know we cannot play and learn with chocolate chips without …

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