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4 Ways to Teach your Children with Fingerplays
Fingerplay: What Is It? Fingerplay consists of hand gestures timed to a song, rhyme, or occasionally a short story. This could include g...


3 Counting Songs to Teach your Kids
Songs with numbers help children memorize the order of numbers to 10 and beyond, as well as how to say the numbers backwards. When...


Become the best reader!
In her book "Reading Magic," Mem Fox says, “If a child knows eight nursery rhymes by heart by the time they are four years old, they are...


Nursery Rhymes for Preschool Development
Welcome to 2023! Since January is such a chilly month, we spend a lot of time inside. Even more motivation to keep our kids active and...


Tomorrow's Leaders!
Did you get any new books over the holidays? Now is the perfect time to harness the power of reading! Homes with lots of books give kids...


The Power of Reading: How Parents Can Foster a Love of Learning
Dr. Seuss said it best: The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.“...


Let nature inspire you...
Happy first day of Winter! Happy Winter season's first day! May the winter's natural beauty spark your imagination and provide you with...


4 Creative Activities for Preschool Learning
Fine motor skills, attention span, and problem-solving abilities are all improved by engaging in creative activities. Preschoolers also...


Feed the heart and soul
There are endless ways to learn, and by harnessing the power of the arts and music, you can nurture a love of learning from a young age....


4 Musical Games to Improve Memory
There is power in music! Young children's brains begin to create connections when they dance, play an instrument, or listen to music,...
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