There's no question parents want to give their children every competitive advantage. We want to raise children who will be successful and have a leg up in such a dog-eat-dog world. With so many extracurricular activities for kids to choose from, this is what science says is the best approach.With summer holidays approaching, Jenn was beginning to worry about her … [Read more...] about Why science says this is the best approach to extracurricular activities
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Dinosaurs for Kids: Play-Based Learning Activities with Printable Pack
Are your children or students interested in dinosaurs? Find an amazing preschool worksheet package filled with activities about dinosaurs for kids. All of them are centred in play-based learning! These are perfect for kids in kindergarten too. Last Saturday, my husband brought our four-year-old son to a nature museum which contained exhibits on basically every … [Read more...] about Dinosaurs for Kids: Play-Based Learning Activities with Printable Pack
Dice Games for Preschoolers: Fun ways to promote numeracy
These dice games are fun, engaging ways to teach preschoolers numeracy... Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. The price you pay is the same. However, I receive a small commission. Right now, my kids are very interested in numbers and the alphabet. Every day, both my almost four-year-old and five-year-old enjoy manipulating magnetic letters and numbers … [Read more...] about Dice Games for Preschoolers: Fun ways to promote numeracy
New Years Kids Activities: Simple ways for fun at home
I'm a big Holiday girl. Easter, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas, you name it, I get really excited. I immediately get crafting with my kids and envisioning how the days leading up to the Holiday as well as the big day will go. There is a holiday that I'm a bit of a Scrooge, however. And, it's New Years.I can't remember when I became ambivalent about the … [Read more...] about New Years Kids Activities: Simple ways for fun at home
DIY Christmas Gifts Kids Can Make
If I let commercial Christmas spirit get the best of our family, I'm pretty sure my children would think the holiday was only about receiving and making toy lists. Becoming a parent has really opened my eyes to how much Christmas is about consumption of products. Children are inundated with information about the latest toy. Youtube channels, commercials, and … [Read more...] about DIY Christmas Gifts Kids Can Make