by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 29, 2025 | activities
When you have kids at home, teaching everyone together is a normal part of the routine. From reading books to your toddler while nursing a new baby, or working on homework with your children together at the dining room table, you are teaching in a mixed age group....
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 21, 2025 | activities
I often walk through the dollar store scanning for items that I can use in creating activities. I found some alphabet stickers (which can get a little pricey at the scrapbooking or craft store) so I scooped up a bunch for this game: it is a guided way to make words...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 15, 2025 | activities
Preschool songs for storytime and shared reading are a fantastic way to teach preschoolers reading skills. Taking songs that preschoolers know, and introducing new songs, with these ideas makes a literacy impact. The idea is simple and it is called Shared Reading. It...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 14, 2025 | activities
Planning early lays the groundwork for a memorable Easter celebration. Families can engage in various fun activities that create lasting memories. Think about organizing a themed scavenger hunt, where children search for colorful eggs hidden around your home or yard....
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 8, 2025 | activities
Instilling environmental responsibility in children is a vital part of parenting. Teach them to care for the planet from an early age. This nurtures values that guide their decisions and actions for years to come. This foundation helps them develop an understanding of...
by Jaimi Erickson | Dec 26, 2024 | activities
Teaching the days of the week is a simple way to help preschoolers grasp the movement of time. Preschoolers are in the concrete stage of development. They struggle to really grasp understanding of things that are not seen or touched. That is why so much learning at...