I’ve worked with preschoolers for years, and so I can speak from experience that it is important to provide young children the opportunity to participate in physical activities that support their gross motor development. When parents and educators encourage preschoolers to engage in such activities that test their balance, coordination, strength, and endurance on a …
As an expert in teaching young children for over 10 years, I know how important it is for them to develop strong counting skills. One of the fundamental counting skills for children to learn is counting by twos. This skill not only helps them with basic math but also lays the foundation for more complex …
A Calm Down Area is a safe space for children, where they can self-regulate strong emotions, and learn how to independently calm their body and mind. It is more than just a quiet corner in your classroom or home – it is a soothing space where children are in control and have autonomy. Keep reading …
Spaghetti art is something you don’t hear about every day. Given that spaghetti is cheap to buy, it’s a great resource that can be used in different forms (boiled or raw) to create a rainbow of art activities for kids. In my 10 years of experience teaching young children, I found that their creativity has …
Babies and toddlers can get involved in a wide range of loose parts play learning. One of the beauties of loose parts play is that children can access it more or less from birth. Who is Loose Parts Play For? When looking at loose parts play ideas on the internet and social media, there is …
Capture the flag is one of the most popular games that kids enjoy. Check out the best variations of capture the flag and enjoy similar games in this article
Daily circle game is a wonderful way to ensure that your kids develop social skills along with language and communication skills while having fun playing.
Who doesn’t love a good story? What better way to introduce a new story to your children than with a story box? Read ahead for the best story box ideas
Having tried hundreds of PE activities over more than 12 years working in education, some of the favorites that I return to again and again are parachute games!
Parachute games work brilliantly for kids of middle school age. They provide a fantastic…