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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

There are many fun ways to learn math using physical movement, creativity, and fun. When you've used up your ideas for hopscotch, scavenger hunts, water balloon games and more, don't forget to use all of your resources and count on math apps as well. Intentional and limited screen time can be an … Read more about Count on Fun: Math Apps for Your Kindergartner

Over the last thirty years, our lives have slowly been taken over by more and more electronics. But all it takes is power outage to remind you how people used to pass the time before screens were a permanent part of even toddler lives. Whether you're waiting out a hurricane or holing up after a big … Read more about The Family Pastimes We Forget Until the Power Goes Out

There is nothing quite like a fun read aloud for a child's development. By building connections between speech and print, your child is able to learn about the world the way they naturally do, using sounds, sights, and touch to build an understanding of new concepts. Reading aloud daily provides … Read more about Favorite Read Alouds for Kindergarten-Aged Children

While the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting screen time for young children, there is a time and a place for your children to engage with technology. Make the most of your little one's time on a tablet or phone by promoting reading in a fun way! Download these reading and vocabulary … Read more about 7 of the Best Reading Apps for Kindergartners

With fun activities, a bit of patience, and a lot of excitement, you inspired a love of reading in your toddler. Now, your little one is ready for kindergarten, including new, age-appropriate reading material to gleefully devour during storytime. It can be hard to navigate the options available to … Read more about Seven Age-Appropriate Books for Kindergartners

Parents have been teaching their children to tell time for centuries. Analog clocks were one of our first great technological marvels and modern life has circled around that clock face for over 500 years. Though digital displays have recently become the norm, your children still need the ability to … Read more about Teaching Your Children to Tell Time