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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

The world is a big place and your child can't wait to explore it! Help your little one learn about their home state, the United States, and the wider world with these kindergarten-appropriate apps. U.S. Bubbles Connect capitals to their matching U.S. state in this fun game. Bubbles pop up over a … Read more about Travel the World with These Kindergarten-Appropriate Apps

Some stories stick with us forever. An adult might cherish the memory of sitting on her mother's lap listening to her read Winnie the Pooh. The sight of a vegetable garden might make someone recall the times spent listening to "The Tale of Peter Rabbit." What makes these stories memorable? Part of … Read more about Read Aloud Books Your Kindergartner Will Remember

When the weather outside is frightful, letting students play inside is delightful. It may not be ideal for exercise, but indoor recess can be turned into a fun, worthwhile alternative to the playground with a bit of creative thinking. Fortunately, there are a variety of engaging and … Read more about Six Indoor Recess Games for Kindergartners

Kindergarten, it's often said, is where you learn everything you need to know. And while it's true that you'll need a few other skills in your proverbial tool belt, it's no exaggeration to say that kindergarten certainly gives students a running start. With such an abundance of material being … Read more about KABOOM! The Game You Need to be Playing With Your Kindergartner

Do you hope that your child will be bi- or trilingual? The best time to start learning a second language, according to researchers at Cornell University, is by three years of age. This is contrary to the long held belief that learning multiple languages early on would cause delayed speech, … Read more about Ready, Pret, Listo: The Best Language-Learning Apps for your Little One

Stories that have survived the test of time are often the best kind to keep on your bookshelf. Enjoy these classic tales (and one book of poems) with your kindergartner. You'll find your child asking for these books again and again. The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter: One misbehaved … Read more about Classic Books for the Kindergartner

Is your little one obsessed with building towers and bridges? Is she always wanting to spend more time outside, exploring and learning about nature? Support your child's passion for science with supervised and intentional screentime. These seven science-focused apps are some of the best for … Read more about The Seven Best Apps for Your Budding Scientist