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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

Critical thinking skills don't magically appear in our children. They are learned. While many thinking skills are learned at home through normal, everyday activities, they can also be learned through playing games. Games that involve strategy help kids consider options, plan their next move, and … Read more about 6 Strategy Games to Stretch Your Child’s Brain

It can be frustrating at times trying to feed your children. Some may be picky while others just don't want to try new foods. But you don't have to worry anymore because we have recipes you kids will adore. In our last blog we covered four of these eight terrific recipes that will have your kids … Read more about 8 Deliciously Easy Dinner Recipes Your Children Are Sure to Love (Part 2)

Sometimes it can be difficult figuring out what your little ones want to eat. How many times have you caught your child feeding their meal to the family pet? You don't want to have to make two or three meals—especially after a busy work day. That's why we have eight fantastic recipes for you that … Read more about 8 Deliciously Easy Dinner Recipes Your Children Are Sure to Love (Part 1)

Traveling around the world with your kindergartner only requires a few good books, a cozy armchair for two, and a great imagination! Try these read-aloud books for global learning and fun. Martha by Gennady Spirin (2005) Enjoy the old-fashioned feel of Moscow, Russia from inside the artist's … Read more about Stories from Around the World

In the past few years, the educational apps business has boomed. There are now 80,000+ apps marked as "educational" in iTunes alone, with more offered through individual websites or other systems as well. With all that is now on the market, it can be hard to sift through to find the apps that are … Read more about What Makes a Good App? How to Select the Best for Your Kindergartner

Playing games with your young children is so much fun for them! They love to spend time with their parents. Playing games is also a great way to build or reinforce new skills, like counting, turn-taking, and teamwork. We've provided a list of games you can play with your kindergartner. Some you … Read more about Which Game Will You Play with Your Kindergartner Tonight?

With the many children's movies available for viewing on cable, HBO, Netflix, and other streaming services, it can be difficult to sift through and find the movies that are both appropriate for your kindergarten-aged child that also model positive behaviors. Your child is deeply impressionable at … Read more about The Best Movies for Your Kindergartener

All children have fears, but how can you teach them to handle those fears? Picture books offer a way for kids to see just what they're experiencing and make sense of it. Through a beautifully illustrated tale, a child can learn a lot about facing the things that scare them most. After the Fall: … Read more about 5 Picture Books About Facing Your Fears