Falling on the 17th of March each year, the day is a global celebration of Irish traditions, culture, and heritage. Also known as the Feast of St. Patrick and often shortened to St. Patty’s Day, celebrations typically include parades, traditional music and dancing, and Irish cuisine! There are many ways to include younger members of …
Over the years, schools have had to become agile due to the ever-growing population and diversifying world. The classroom inevitably is the first place to adapt to these changes because it is commonplace for children to interact with people of different economic, cultural backgrounds, beliefs, and unique capabilities. If not handled well, these differences may …
February is Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month. The month is a time when significant people and key events from throughout Black history are in the spotlight. Great at all times of the year, these are our favorite Black history month children’s books, perfect for looking at with your preschooler. Shades of …
Valentine’s Day is a fun time to celebrate the power and positivity of love. Little ones are often enchanted by the cuteness of Valentine’s Day, with its traditional shades of reds and pinks, hearts of all sizes, balloons, candy, ribbons, and flowers. Share the love with your kids and make them smile at mealtimes with …
The lunar new year marks a festive season celebrated by billions worldwide. 2022 is the year of the water tiger in the eastern zodiac, a sign of strength and movement. The lunar new year festivals are full of symbols that make great decorating and crafting projects for children! Let’s go through 5 fun ideas to …
Looking for a lunch or snacktime meal to thrill your little one? Try our preschooler-approved healthy lunch! Trust us, these healthy lunch recipes will surely delight your kids. Healthy Lunch Recipes Pickle Rollups Your kids can’t resist these healthy yet amazingly delicious pickle roll-ups. What you’ll need: 6 oz of ham or salami 4 oz of …
The world celebrates International Creativity Month every January, and it’s a great time to have fun with your preschooler with sensory crafts. Here are five that we particularly enjoy. ABC Sensory Table This idea from Teaching 2 and 3-year-olds is great fun. Simply grab a sensory table or bin, fill it with multi-colored foam letters, …
International Creativity Month will soon be upon us, making this the perfect time to store up with creativity books for your preschooler. Here are seven that we particularly enjoy. Beautiful Oops! First published in 2010, this picture book written by Barney Saltzberg delivers the message that mistakes are not only ok but can become something …
Since the majority of human brain development occurs within the first years of life, the long-term effects of your child’s health cannot be understated. Yoga is a great way to stimulate children’s brains, minds, and physical bodies for consistent development as they grow. It also helps children with muscle memory. Here are some easy yoga …
It can be tough to think of exciting ways to spend New Year with your child, especially when you have younger kids. Whether you let the little ones stay up late until the clock strikes 12, or whether they go to bed and leave the adults alone to count down to midnight, make sure no …