Oh how I miss this age! I never thought I wanted to follow in my mother’s footsteps as a teacher until I spent so much time with these age groups. There was always something magical about toddlers and preschoolers. Maybe you don’t feel the same way as a parent in the thick of tantrums, potty…
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2015 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Preschoolers (ages 3-5)
Parents of preschoolers know exactly how busy they are at all times. From morning until their eyes close at bedtime their bodies and minds are constantly in motion as they absorb information about the world around them. Kids ages 3-5 are working to navigate the social world and friendships that prove to be both rewarding…
Fisher Price Smart Toy Encourages Imaginative Learning for Preschoolers with a Plush Screen-Free Best Friend
This is a sponsored post Every child needs a best friend who is a good listener, available for epic adventures, has a great imagination, and doesn’t resist hugs. Many kids have favorite stuffed animals who accompany them on all sorts of adventures through the years but the new Fisher Price Smart Toy represents a new…
2014 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Preschoolers
Preschoolers are constantly busy. If they’re not in motion, their minds are racing as they work to synthesize information about the world around them as they learn at home and at school. Friendships at this age can be rewarding but tricky. Parallel play- playing near each other but not exactly collaboratively- is something that develops…
New 5 Little Monkeys App Reinforces Learning for Toddlers and Preschoolers {giveaway}
While the Campaign for Commercial Free Childhood has launched a campaign against app manufacturers who market educational apps for babies, there’s no doubt that apps designed for toddlers and preschoolers can be used to reinforce early learning concepts. The possibilities of well-designed interactive apps to help teach numbers, colors, letters, letter sounds, and even sight…
Learning Through Play with Octonauts Toys from Fisher Price (w. giveaway)
Play is the work of children that assists them to make sense of the world around them whether navigating friendship issues, exploring roles as caretakers, or going on adventures. Fans of Octonauts on Disney Junior will love embarking on underwater missions to learn about marine life will enjoy having the opportunity to act their adventures…
10 Must Have Disney Apps for Kids: Classic Stories & Connected Learning Character Apps
If you’re getting ready for a spring break trip and are busy loading up your iPad with content to keep your preschooler occupied during your travels, Disney Classics eBook apps regularly priced at $1.99 each are now available for $.99 cents each until Monday, March 18. eBook apps featuring favorite stories and characters are a…
Gifts for Preschoolers
Preschoolers enjoy collaborative play that involves imagination and making sense of the world around them by acting out what they see in their play. They practice their language and social skills with friends as they cook in a play kitchen, play dress up, give favorite stuffed animals a checkup at a pretend doctor’s office, and…
Free Summer Learning Materials from 4 Trusted Names in Education
Learning doesn’t stop just because school is out and summer is here. June, July, and August can be a wonderful time for learning through hands-on activities and exploring but if you prefer more guidance with your child’s learning, trusted names in education have designed fun summer curriculum geared towards 4-9. LeapFrog, PBS Kids, and toy…
Preschool Gift Guide 2011
Imaginative preschoolers need to balance time between imaginative play and using screens to help them practice developing skills. Interactive apps and digital devices help engage and encourage reluctant learners but there’s a whole world to explore and my picks are designed to do just that! GIVEAWAY: LeapFrog My Own Story Time Pad ($29.99)—…
