We all agree that most children do not like to wait in long lines at the amusement park or wait their turn to go down the slide at the park. And as parents, it can be a difficult concept to teach patience to our kids when we tend to More…
Cultivating Little Picassos When you ask your child, “What was your favorite thing you did in school today”, art and music consistently ranks high on the list. Why? Because it’s simply fun! But art also supports free play and the freedom to manipulate different art materials in an unstructured More…
Time-Out for Technology? It’s 2019, and while most preschoolers don’t even know how to tie their shoes, we can almost guarantee that they know how to use the latest and greatest electronic devices. And, we don’t need statistics to tell us we are over-attached to our technology. It’s everywhere! More…
Making STEM Fun in the Outdoors So much fun can be found outdoors with these STEM projects for kids! From the grass under your feet, to the clouds in the sky, science is all around. Exploring, playing, observing and learning are all key components to encourage your child to More…
It’s an essential part of what we do every day! Science is all around us, technology is quickly expanding into every aspect of our daily lives, engineering is the basic foundation for roads, bridges, and taking on environmental concerns, and mathematics is used in every job and in nearly every activity. When early childhood students are exposed to STEM, it gives them More…
SHOWING LOVE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY Even as parents, we sometimes need reminders to show our children that we love them and don’t always necessarily need to be on their case about something. It’s easy for us to get wrapped up in the day to day robotic activities of parenting. More…
“You have probably heard or seen the word STEM. Not all parents are familiar with STEM activities or what STEM stands for, but most know it’s something educational. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math. Science When it comes to Science we want young children to become exposed to questioning, exploring, observing and More…
Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday among families. Every year we set aside a whole day to entertain our loved ones with a lavish family feast of traditional foods such as turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. It is also an opportunity to count our blessings and teach our More…
Take a Magic Carpet Ride As adults, we use carpets and rugs in our homes to create a certain image and look. They provide a comfortable place to sit, play or work and can give a room an overall warmer, even magical feeling. When it comes to educational carpets More…
Looking for educational activities to do with your child this fall? See all 12 linked activities you can add to your fall bucket list here. Educational Fall Activities To Do With Your Kids About the Author Eryka is a Mainer raising her little family in the More…