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Baking at home is one of those simple joys in life. Everyone loves fresh baked treats from toddlers to grandmothers. And they don't even take that long to make. Whether you cook from scratch or are perfecting your box mix technique, the result is always warm, delicious, and oh so rewarding. Of … Read more about Delicious and Healthy Home Baking Solutions

Who doesn't love the fresh air, bold colors, and clear skies of spring? It's a season of birth, of new beginnings and new stories to tell. For children, it's a time to learn about the beauty of nature and the importance of preserving the environment. For teachers, it's a time to give them the … Read more about Get into the Season with These 4 Spring-Themed Picture Books

Independent, child-directed, hands-on, interest-based learning… So, what does all of that philosophy look like when put into practice? What can you really expect in a Montessori classroom? Where does learning happen? Because the Montessori Method follows a child’s natural stages of … Read more about What Is The Role Of The Montessori Classroom?

Quite a number of early children's books contain rhyming patterns, and there's good reason for that! Research into children's literacy suggests that rhyming helps them to learn to break down and understand the structure of words, since sounds and letters are frequently repeated. Rhymes are also … Read more about Rhyme Time Read-Alouds

A beautiful children's book is a combination of elements. It has a memorable storyline, characters we can relate to, and wonderful illustrations. Children and adults delight in books with page after page of beautiful illustrations. Quality artwork can really turn a great book into a beautiful book. … Read more about 10 Picture Books with Beautiful Illustrations

Your child loves movies and is always excited for movie night. Did you know movies can help with their development? It's true. Movies are a terrific way to teach the lessons of life. The books you read to your toddler each night are great; however, some children learn better by visual aids. What's a … Read more about 8 Magnificent Movies That Teach Your Kindergartener Life Lessons

Valentine's Day is almost here! For kindergartners this might mean extra hugs, homemade valentine crafts, heart-shaped pancakes, and a pile of sweet love stories next to their favorite adult's armchair. Stock up at the library with these great Valentine's Day read-alouds. The Secret Life of … Read more about We Love Reading These Valentine’s Day Picture Books

Your kids always want to spend time with you and what better way than helping you at mealtime, right? At times you're stumped for a nutritious meal and it's a good thing you've got children who love to try new foods or aren't picky eaters! In our last blog we discovered three simple, tasty meals … Read more about 7 Easy-to-Prepare Recipes That Are Perfect for Your Family (Part 2)

You love spending time with your children and one way you do this is to get them involved in helping you in the kitchen. If you're one of those lucky parents that have kids who aren't finicky or they love to try new foods then that's a blessing for you and makes preparing meals easier. But it can … Read more about 7 Easy-to-Prepare Recipes That Are Perfect for Your Family (Part 1)

Science experiments for kindergartners are so much fun! At this age, children are full of wonder and amazement, and they delight in learning how or why things work. Check out these age-appropriate picture books about science. Kate, Who Tamed the Wind by Liz Garton Scanlon and Lee White (2018) How do … Read more about Science-Filled Picture Books for the Kindergartner

We do our best to let our children experience art first hand. We take them to museums, put art that we enjoy on our walls, and give them art supplies to use on their own. We give them basic instructions on how to use watercolor paints, or how to draw a house. But we can't give them that spark of … Read more about Picture Books About Art and Artists

With so many wonderful children's books in libraries and bookstores, how do you select the right ones to read to your children? Sometimes it's helpful to decide on a theme. Get your little ones interested in the world of music (and so much more) with these musically-themed picture books. Following … Read more about Musical Picture Books to Read to Your Kindergartner