Linking Cubes are so versatile! Here are some awesome activities you can do with your little one(s) to help them understand and explore many math concepts!
Math Activities with Linking Cubes!
Must haves for preschool at home.
An awesome round up of essentials for homeschooling your early learner!
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Many parents may be considering preschool at home for a number of reasons. Perhaps its an option you’ve always wanted to consider. Maybe you are considering preschool at home because of the state of our nation as were are in the midst of a pandemic. Maybe its a more economically sound decision for you and your family. Whatever your reason may be, you will find Preschool at home must haves in this post. All of these suggestions will be wonderful for an easy transition and more organized homeschool life. Staying home with my son through these amazing early years and having been an early childhood educator for many years, I have definitely managed a list of ” can’t live withouts”.
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A fantastic round up of summer craft and activity ideas for your little one(s)
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Looks like we’re in the thick of summer! Our days have been filled with backyard games, lots of crafting and adding to our book nook:) The summer months are such a fun time for learning! While it doesn’t usually remain quite as “stick to the curriculum” at our house during summer break, I have a fun time coming up with themes that still inspire a joy of learning for my son like dinosaurs, under the sea, down on the farm, the solar system, around the world and so much more! I hands down include loads of opportunities for crafting and hands-on learning activities.
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The A to Z of Mindfulness! Use these printable alphabet cards to introduce words that represent the practice of mindfulness.
Mindfulness is beneficial for our little ones
Improves Attention
Promoting mindfulness with in children begins with the practicing and gradual strengthening of focusing skills. A fun way to introduce this concept to early learners is through a 5 five senses theme. When we learn to focus on just one thing, like taste, a sound, what we see, what we feel or smell we teach our children to hone in on this skill. Focusing on one of these or our own breath, will help the mind calm down and separate from distractions. For example:
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Picture books featuring african american characters
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As an African American parent, it is important to me to present my son with an array of brown and black characters in learning resources, toys, and books. I want his experience with literature, stories, and representation found in day to day experiences and all around the world to include people of color. I think its important and beneficial for him to be able to identify with these instances. To see himself in persons like the African American man who owns the local trucking company, or the African American woman who owns the local bakery, the African American teacher at a school. The African American doctor he visits for check ups. Michael Jordan, Barack Obama, Misty Copeland, Oprah Winfrey- or even simply the fictional characters found in endearing children’s stories all with whom he can identify.
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Use this Numbers Packet to build numeracy skills with your little one
Let’s explore numbers the Jurassic way! My son and I have been working through our Dinosaur unit for 2 weeks now:) He is excited to say the least! I put together this Numbers Practice packet for my little paleontologist! These proved to be a great way to transition into the theme for the day.
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